The government of Zimbabwe, led by ZANU PF, is accused of failing its people. Many believe that ZANU PF is focused on stealing money and resources meant to help people, instead of working to improve their lives. Because of this, the government has not been able to provide services to the people, leaving many without jobs and causing problems in the country.
According to ZANU PF, the unemployment rate in Zimbabwe is 19%. However, this number is hard to believe. The group that shares these numbers, ZIMSTAT, is seen as being controlled by ZANU PF. Many people think ZIMSTAT does not tell the truth and only shares numbers that make ZANU PF look good. In reality, unemployment is much higher, with many saying that 74% of the population is without jobs. The government tries to make people believe that everything is okay, hoping they will continue to vote for ZANU PF.
But why would ZANU PF try to lie to the people? They have ruled the country for decades and have been accused of treating the people poorly. People have been scared, ignored, and not given the help they need for years. Wouldn’t it make more sense for the government to focus on providing jobs and helping the people, instead of trying to cover up their failures? It seems that ZANU PF knows they are responsible for the high unemployment rate. That is why they try to hide the truth with fake numbers and lies.
If ZANU PF really cared about the people, they would not need to lie. They could let people see the truth for themselves, based on whether they have jobs or not. But instead, the government uses ZIMSTAT to produce false information, pretending the situation is better than it actually is. This is all part of ZANU PF’s plan to maintain control and avoid being held accountable for their failures.
The truth is, the high unemployment rate is a result of ZANU PF’s actions. They have been in power for too long, and their focus on stealing and looting has hurt the country. Zimbabwe is suffering because ZANU PF refuses to follow the law or respect the rights of the people. Instead of helping the country grow, ZANU PF is pushing Zimbabwe closer to becoming a failed state.
If a new government were to take over, things could improve. A government that values property rights, follows the law, and respects people’s rights could make a big difference. The current government has done none of these things. Instead, they want to create a one-party state where they have all the power, but no responsibility for the country’s problems. In such a system, there is no transparency, and no one is held accountable for their actions. The result is more stealing and more failure.
What Zimbabwe needs is not false statistics. The people don’t need to be told who is employed and who is not. They need real jobs and a government that is focused on making the country better. If the unemployment rate is really as low as ZANU PF claims, why are so many young people struggling to find work? If everything is as good as they say, why are there still plans to force young people into national service? These are important questions that ZANU PF refuses to answer.
In the end, the people of Zimbabwe do not need more lies from ZANU PF. They need jobs, services, and a government that truly cares about their well-being. ZANU PF has failed to provide these things, and until they leave power, the situation is not likely to improve. The future of Zimbabwe depends on the people seeing through the lies and demanding real change. Only then can Zimbabwe start to recover from the damage caused by ZANU PF’s years of failure.