MNANGAGWA’S CALL TO END CORRUPTION: WHO WILL LISTEN?
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has spoken out about the problem of corruption in Zimbabwe. He says corruption in the country’s 92 local authorities has become a serious issue. Mnangagwa made this statement while speaking at the Zimbabwe Local Government Association Annual Indaba in Harare.
In his speech, Mnangagwa said he is very worried about the corruption in local government and in the whole country. He said, “Those doing such acts must face the full wrath of our country’s law. No one, including Local Authorities, will be spared. Let us root out this menace from our society.”
This is not the first time corruption has been talked about in Zimbabwe. It is a problem that has been growing for years. Many people blame corruption for slowing down the country’s development. They say it is one of the reasons why services in Zimbabwe are poor and why the economy is struggling.
However, some people are asking how serious Mnangagwa is about fighting corruption. Under his leadership, corruption has continued to grow. Some of the people close to him are said to be involved in corrupt activities. These people are his political allies, associates, and cronies. They have been accused of using Mnangagwa’s name to protect themselves and to continue their corrupt acts without fear of punishment.
This has made many Zimbabweans lose trust in the fight against corruption. They feel the president is only talking but not acting. Some people even say the corruption happening now is worse than before.
Zimbabweans are asking for action. They want to see those involved in corruption being arrested and punished, no matter who they are. They want their leaders to set an example by being honest and responsible. Many believe that if those in power are corrupt, it will be hard to stop corruption in the rest of society.
Corruption in local government is a big problem because it affects services that people need every day. This includes water, electricity, and waste collection. When local authorities are corrupt, these services do not work well. People have to suffer while a few individuals get rich through corruption.
Some people also say the government needs to look at itself before it can fight corruption in local authorities. They believe that when corruption is not punished at the top, it encourages others to do the same.
Zimbabweans are tired of hearing promises about fighting corruption without seeing any real changes. They want leaders to take responsibility and make sure that the laws are applied fairly to everyone. If corruption continues to go unpunished, the trust between the people and the government will keep getting worse.
Mnangagwa’s words at the event are strong, but the people want action. They want to see those who have stolen from the country brought to justice. This includes people in local authorities and those in high positions. Only then will Zimbabwe start to move forward.
If corruption is not dealt with, it will continue to hurt the country. Zimbabwe needs leaders who are honest and who will put the people first. Corruption is like a disease, and it needs to be stopped before it destroys everything.
Mnangagwa says he wants to root out corruption. The question many are asking is: will he? Or will corruption continue to grow under his leadership? Time will tell if his words are serious or just another promise that will not be kept.
