On March 31, Zimbabwean security forces spent a whole day dispersing to try to stage A Peaceful protest The Zanu-PF party, which opposes the ruling party, attempts to ensure President Emerson Mannangga’s unconstitutional third term. By the end of the day, the police had already arrested 95 demonstrators It is said to promote “public violence” and cause “peace violation”. But the police did not manage to detain the man behind the protest, and Jiza is blessed. Geza was a veteran of the 1970s Liberation War, although law enforcement sought Four criminal charges Since February.

He was fired at the Zanu-PF party March 6 It is said to undermine the party’s leadership by calling on Mnangagwa to step down. Then, March 26Geza 82-year-old leader. He warned that he began to take unspecified actions against “Zvigananda” who accumulated wealth through illegal means and plundered the country’s wealth. “Zvigananda” on the GEZA list includes numerous government ministers, senior civil servants, party officials, war veterans, and three influential and influential businessmen, with close ties to governments that are widely regarded as corrupt: Scott Sakupwanya, Wicknell Chivayo and Kuda Tagwirei.

According to local media investigations, former criminal Chivayo made millions of dollars by selling high-priced election materials to Zimbabwean authorities, participating in the August 2023 election. A survey conducted by local newspaper Newshawks concluded that he later invested millions of dollars in kickbacks into influential Zimbabwean figures.

Tagwirei is at least as controversial as Chivayo. Report published in July 2023 sentinel and Open Secret Revealing how he used complex, controversial corporate structures and seemingly favorable government treatment to build a dark business empire and enormous fortune. Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti Tagwirei controls the fuel industry in southern African countries, with over 60% of its gold mines, two of the largest banks and the only gold refinery.

Both Chivayo and Tagwirei are believed to have used the You’re very improved Party with Zanu-PF Government contract and promote their business interests.

exist March 28Geza knows he is responsible for setting up several vehicles parked outside the office tagwii and color. His voluntary recognition is intended to reflect his “revolutionary” intentions in the face of “Zvigananda” and “political criminals” associated with Mnangagwa. Zimbabwe’s leaders have been trying to secure a third term for the past year, even though he publicly denied it Target The Constitution restricts him to two terms.

However Former military leader. It is widely speculated that Chiwenga, which still retains a lot of support in the Zimbabwean army, is the main force in driving Geza. On March 27, Mnangagwa moved A self-freedom – A key Chiwenga Ally – Action from the Army Chief Post to Minister of Movement, Arts and Entertainment to reduce Chiwenga’s influence in the Defense Forces.

Intensified struggle for power could lead to coups similar to military takeover November 15, 2017led by Chiwenga, who expelled Zimbabwe’s strongman Robert Mugabe. However, as Geza suggests, the main problem ranges beyond Mnangagwa’s shocking malfeasance. It lies in the obvious failure of the Zanu-PF party to establish a strong, effective and transparent democratic framework.

Geza’s various views on Zimbabwe’s governance challenges are undoubtedly a positive contribution, but his narrow explanation tends to oversimplify an extremely complex situation. Only attribute the complex problems of Zimbabwe to Mnangagwa’s unquestionable poverty and Corrupt leadership It is both misleading and counterproductive. In fact, former members of the Zanu-PF Central Committee, Chiwenga and Geza, are also deeply embedded in the systemic problems affecting Zimbabwe.

Since the country gained independence from the UK on April 18, 1980, “Zvigananda” has been an integral part of Zimbabwe’s economic environment. From the early 1980s, famous businessmen, e.g. Samson Paweni and Book of Roger Closely related to seniors Zanu-PF Official and participate in financial misconduct, totaling millions of dollars. Therefore, GEZA’s assessment is undoubtedly superficial and cannot provide an effective solution to the country’s ongoing democratic deficit. Rather than challenging the existing political structure, he aims to maintain the status quo, albeit the same as the new leader and the possible “Zvigananda”. Reality is all factions in the Zanu-PF party – New, ancient and emerging – Very corrupt and shockingly disgusting the rule of law.

In April 2018, Chiwenga’s ex-wife Mubaiwa married herself to accusations of corruption. In just 55 days of the coup in November 2017, she gained profitable Millions of dollars Contracts to provide travel services to the President and the Cabinet Office without tendering and following appropriate procedures. Then, in December 2019Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission arrested Mubewa for allegations of money laundering, fraud and violation of exchange control regulations.

A month later, Chiwenga did not perform better in court testimony in divorce lawsuits against Mubewa, openly admitting he had received it Luxury car “Blesser” from national entities and wealthy. For example, the former Tagwirei donated Mercedes-Benz E350used to transport children of Qiwenga. So Chiwenga also has no way of any corruption charges bound by, and it is definitely not the breath of fresh air that he is considered.

Zimbabweans did not mobilize heavily to express their dissatisfaction with the open and unlimited sleae involved in senior Zanu-PF officials, mainly due to strict restrictions on them. The government has been arming legal weapons and has taken violent measures to make objections.

Unfortunately, Zimbabwe is currently similar to Rhodesia, a colonial country before its founding in 1980. A defining feature of Rhodesia is the state’s unrestricted resistance to civil rights and majority rule. For example, in May 2020, Joanah MamombeNetsai Marova and Cecillia Chimbiri were kidnapped, beaten and sexually assaulted by suspicious state agents and were subsequently sentenced to jail for leading anti-government protests.

The blatant disregard for basic constitutional purposes, such as the inalienable right to protest, underscores the deep-rooted reluctance of the Zanu-PF party to abide by the rule of law. This is a firm judiciary Captureda safety device Seriously politicized And a shameless army Armed expansion of ruling partyis hindering the socio-political stability of Zimbabwe.

For 45 years, the government has been deliberately ignored to protect important constitutional freedoms and ensure The integrity of the election. In many ways, Rhodesia’s legacy Prime Minister Ian Smithan unwavering white supremacist, is still active in Zimbabwe.

After the protests “successful” on March 31, Geza intends to organize Mnangagwa’s improvisation eachclaiming that the president suffers from dementia. Whether he achieved his goal or not, there is an increasing feeling that decisive action is needed to stop the country’s current trajectory.

Nevertheless, only swapping Mnangagwa for Chiwenga, his power and sense of power far outweighs his ability to govern, and will not produce the meaningful changes that Zimbabwe desires to achieve. What Zimbabwe really needs is a comprehensive and democratic overhaul that gains support in the civil society and the political divide.

Any change must freely express the rights contained in the Constitution for the first time in Zimbabwe’s 45-year history.

Most importantly, Zanu-PF must abandon its Rhodesian governance style.

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