Free-falling economy decampaigning Zanu PF

AS long as the Zimbabwean economy remains in a mess, it would be difficult for the ruling Zanu PF party to convince people that its leaders deserve another five-year term in the upcoming harmonised elections.

The current state of the economy is undeniably pathetic. The Zimdollar has crashed to a record US$1:$4 500 on the parallel market.

The economy is in the intensive care unit as most Zimbabweans are surviving on less than $1 per day.

Time is not in the ruling party’s favour.

Zimbabweans are fast becoming restless. The ruling party has not fulfilled its 2018-23 election promises.

Zanu PF should solve some underlying problems facing the country and launch an onslaught on corrupt activities being perpetrated by party chefs especially the recent Gold Mafia documentary premiered by the Al Jazeera.

Some senior Zanu PF members were implicated including the First Family, but no action has been taken to date.

No amount of propaganda will convince Zimbabweans that the country is under a new dispensation where they promised to crack on corrupt people.

The economy is acting like a stubborn donkey, they can take it to the river, but making it drink is another thing. The Citizens Coalition Change led by Nelson Chamisa should just aim to familiarise itself with the people, while the economy decampaigns President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

When Mnangagwa was sworn in, people had so much goodwill and those unfulfilled expectations stand in his way as he seeks re-election.

People don’t eat promises; they want bread and butter on their tables. Zanu PF in 2023 will have a torrid time in convincing the electorate. Danai Ranga