Opinion / Columnist
The Return of the King
01 Mar 2017 at 14:08hrs | Views
Zimbabwe Partnership for Prosperity (ZIPP) today submits that, the major tragedies of the current state of affairs in Zimbabwe are related to the lack of a consistent national vision as well as a deliberate lack of distinction between the people, the state, and the ruling political party. The inevitable result of this unfortunate situation is the absence of a national rallying point, lack of a distinct long-term national plan, the demise of accountability of government and lack of oversight on service delivery.
The Zimbabwean national vision should be something like this: We will always have God at the apex of leadership in Zimbabwe and endeavour to leave a Zimbabwe that our great grand children will be proud of. We shall build a prosperous Zimbabwe, a nation where all citizens enjoy equal opportunities to pursue their economic, socio-political dreams without any fear or prejudice, a Zimbabwe that has its rightful place of leadership in the world of nations but a servant of none.
To realise this vision, it is paramount that Zimbabwe define the relationship between the people, the government and whatever political party that wish to build a government in Zimbabwe. ZIPP recognizes that the citizens of Zimbabwe are the most important stakeholders of any government that comes into power whatever form it takes. The biggest tragedy has been the destruction of the traditional leadership system in Zimbabwe. This left Zimbabweans divided and seeking social groups within which to define themselves. The result is fragmented social groupings based on temporary interests, and therefore easy to manipulate.
ZIPP believes that the restoration of the traditional leadership structures on kings, chiefs, headmen will give Zimbabwean a truly African social grouping with common interests. The current government has continued the destruction of the traditional leadership structure by making chiefs civil servants reporting to a lowly District Administrator. This is the same strategy employed by the colonial government. ZIPP proposes to restore traditional chiefs and kings as the rightful custodians of the interests of the people because they are the representatives of the citizens. Every square centimetre of Zimbabwe should be under a chief or king as the case might be.
The model of governance should be similar to the corporate structures of today. The citizens of Zimbabwe led by their traditional leaders are the shareholders in the "big conglomerate" called Zimbabwe. All Zimbabweans present and future have a vested interest in the prosperity of our nation. Representatives of the Chiefs/Kings council and other stakeholders shall take turns in a democratic way to constitute a "Board of Directors" that will give direction and oversight to the government's performance.
The government, from the President downwards are executing on the national vision as defined by the people of Zimbabwe and guarded by the "Board of Directors". Government delivers services to the people of Zimbabwe. Government is given a mandate to deliver on by the people. Never again shall we allow government to hold the country at ransom.
The corporate model will make the President of the country a Chief Executive Officer, and he/she will have clearly defined key performance measures that he/she should deliver on. The President will have the power to select their cabinet, which will be constituted on not more than 15 ministers. The national assembly will still be relevant to make and revise our laws as a nation but ZIPP does not subscribe to the notion of senators.
The President of the nation does not need to hold so many posts as is currently the case. ZIPP is for devolution of power to ensure efficiency of services, devolution delivers economic dividends when it permits provincial governments to design and deliver developmental policies that respond to needs and interests of provincial citizens; when it empowers local people to deploy localised knowledge to address local challenges; and through enhancing locally centred accountability and effective service delivery.
Political parties will continue to contest for the right to form a government and to implement the national vision in a democratic setup. Representation by popular vote will be maintained in the national assembly. The people will take their rightful place as the final authority of how their country should be run. The chiefs/kings shall be restored to their rightful place as the leaders and custodians of the interests of the nation and its people.
The ZIPP leadership is young and confident in their God given mandate to deliver Zimbabwe as a nation to the Canaan of socio-politico and economic prosperity. We have among us fearless implementers and captains of industries who have proven themselves in large corporates all over the world. We believe we are equipped to deal with the demands of the 21st century leadership and we know what our children want in a new Zimbabwe. Many have come before us but they were peddling the tired mantra of "Remove Zanu PF from power". ZIPP has a long term vision that goes into hundreds of years after the removal of His Excellence President Robert Mugabe from power. Many will scoff at us, but it will mainly be because they have lost hope of a future without fear.
A Jewish scholar, Gamaliel once commented when leaders of his day were confronted with something new called "The Way" or what we call Christianity today: "Men of Yisra'ĕl, take heed to yourselves what you intend to do to these men. For before these days Toḏah rose up, claiming to be somebody. A number of men, about four hundred, did join him. He was slain, and all who obeyed him were dispersed, and came to naught. After him, Yehuḏah of Galil rose up in the days of the census, and drew away many people after him. He also perished, and all who obeyed him were scattered. And now I say to you, stay away from these men and leave them alone, because if this plan or this work is of men, it shall be overthrown, but if it is of Elohim, you are unable to overthrow it, lest you even be found to fight against Elohim."- Acts 5:35-39
Zimbabwe Partnership for Prosperity is not one man, but an idea.
Dr Blessing Kasiyamhuru, is the father of the idea informed by a generational mandate from the creator, and like all ideas whose time have come, it cannot be stopped by man. The Zimbabwe we dream of is the same Zimbabwe that our fore fathers died for in the first Chimurenga. It is the same Zimbabwe that our fathers, brothers and sisters died for in the second Chimurenga. This Zimbabwe has been slowly fading in many people's imaginations over the past 3 decades, but the God of our forefathers, the God of Israel, has heard all our prayers. Let us all vote for a new Zimbabwe in 2018. Vote ZIPP!
Impumelelo leLifa!
Prosperity and Posterity!
Budiriro nenhaka!
info@zipp.co.zw
The Zimbabwean national vision should be something like this: We will always have God at the apex of leadership in Zimbabwe and endeavour to leave a Zimbabwe that our great grand children will be proud of. We shall build a prosperous Zimbabwe, a nation where all citizens enjoy equal opportunities to pursue their economic, socio-political dreams without any fear or prejudice, a Zimbabwe that has its rightful place of leadership in the world of nations but a servant of none.
To realise this vision, it is paramount that Zimbabwe define the relationship between the people, the government and whatever political party that wish to build a government in Zimbabwe. ZIPP recognizes that the citizens of Zimbabwe are the most important stakeholders of any government that comes into power whatever form it takes. The biggest tragedy has been the destruction of the traditional leadership system in Zimbabwe. This left Zimbabweans divided and seeking social groups within which to define themselves. The result is fragmented social groupings based on temporary interests, and therefore easy to manipulate.
ZIPP believes that the restoration of the traditional leadership structures on kings, chiefs, headmen will give Zimbabwean a truly African social grouping with common interests. The current government has continued the destruction of the traditional leadership structure by making chiefs civil servants reporting to a lowly District Administrator. This is the same strategy employed by the colonial government. ZIPP proposes to restore traditional chiefs and kings as the rightful custodians of the interests of the people because they are the representatives of the citizens. Every square centimetre of Zimbabwe should be under a chief or king as the case might be.
The model of governance should be similar to the corporate structures of today. The citizens of Zimbabwe led by their traditional leaders are the shareholders in the "big conglomerate" called Zimbabwe. All Zimbabweans present and future have a vested interest in the prosperity of our nation. Representatives of the Chiefs/Kings council and other stakeholders shall take turns in a democratic way to constitute a "Board of Directors" that will give direction and oversight to the government's performance.
The government, from the President downwards are executing on the national vision as defined by the people of Zimbabwe and guarded by the "Board of Directors". Government delivers services to the people of Zimbabwe. Government is given a mandate to deliver on by the people. Never again shall we allow government to hold the country at ransom.
The corporate model will make the President of the country a Chief Executive Officer, and he/she will have clearly defined key performance measures that he/she should deliver on. The President will have the power to select their cabinet, which will be constituted on not more than 15 ministers. The national assembly will still be relevant to make and revise our laws as a nation but ZIPP does not subscribe to the notion of senators.
Political parties will continue to contest for the right to form a government and to implement the national vision in a democratic setup. Representation by popular vote will be maintained in the national assembly. The people will take their rightful place as the final authority of how their country should be run. The chiefs/kings shall be restored to their rightful place as the leaders and custodians of the interests of the nation and its people.
The ZIPP leadership is young and confident in their God given mandate to deliver Zimbabwe as a nation to the Canaan of socio-politico and economic prosperity. We have among us fearless implementers and captains of industries who have proven themselves in large corporates all over the world. We believe we are equipped to deal with the demands of the 21st century leadership and we know what our children want in a new Zimbabwe. Many have come before us but they were peddling the tired mantra of "Remove Zanu PF from power". ZIPP has a long term vision that goes into hundreds of years after the removal of His Excellence President Robert Mugabe from power. Many will scoff at us, but it will mainly be because they have lost hope of a future without fear.
A Jewish scholar, Gamaliel once commented when leaders of his day were confronted with something new called "The Way" or what we call Christianity today: "Men of Yisra'ĕl, take heed to yourselves what you intend to do to these men. For before these days Toḏah rose up, claiming to be somebody. A number of men, about four hundred, did join him. He was slain, and all who obeyed him were dispersed, and came to naught. After him, Yehuḏah of Galil rose up in the days of the census, and drew away many people after him. He also perished, and all who obeyed him were scattered. And now I say to you, stay away from these men and leave them alone, because if this plan or this work is of men, it shall be overthrown, but if it is of Elohim, you are unable to overthrow it, lest you even be found to fight against Elohim."- Acts 5:35-39
Zimbabwe Partnership for Prosperity is not one man, but an idea.
Dr Blessing Kasiyamhuru, is the father of the idea informed by a generational mandate from the creator, and like all ideas whose time have come, it cannot be stopped by man. The Zimbabwe we dream of is the same Zimbabwe that our fore fathers died for in the first Chimurenga. It is the same Zimbabwe that our fathers, brothers and sisters died for in the second Chimurenga. This Zimbabwe has been slowly fading in many people's imaginations over the past 3 decades, but the God of our forefathers, the God of Israel, has heard all our prayers. Let us all vote for a new Zimbabwe in 2018. Vote ZIPP!
Impumelelo leLifa!
Prosperity and Posterity!
Budiriro nenhaka!
info@zipp.co.zw
Source - Dr B Kasiyamhuru
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