In the annals of Zimbabwe’s political journey, the periods 2008 and 2009 heralded a fleeting respite from an otherwise tumultuous narrative. During these years, the Government of National Unity took the reins, exhibiting a semblance of legitimacy under the vigilant eyes of the liberal democratic West and African regional bodies. This coalition government, navigating by the erstwhile supreme law of the land, demonstrated a commitment to transparency, accountability, responsibility, and the rule of law. In stark contrast, the current governance under the aegis of Scarfmore, described as a host to senile pests and parasites, starkly deviates from these principles.
A noteworthy, yet sinister observation from this period pertains to the trafficking of women and children. The colonial era and the tenure of the Government of National Unity remarkably saw no such nefarious activities. However, the grim spectre of human trafficking reared its ugly head post the theoretical independence, only to momentarily retreat during the coalition government’s era. The nefarious trade resumed with a vengeance post-2009, underscoring the centrality of ZANU PF’s illegitimacy in exacerbating this menace. Currently, over a hundred women ensnared in the trafficking web in the Middle East await extradition, a hope seemingly dimmed by ZANU PF’s preoccupation with unrestrained, cancerous self-enrichment.
The aspirations of ZANU PF, veering towards a one-party state, threaten to undermine the supreme law of the land. Governance tenets such as the devolution of power, separation of power, alongside accountability, transparency, and responsibility are viewed as impediments to the party’s plundering spree. This impetus drives the perpetual mutilation and violation of the supreme law, undermining human and property rights, capturing the judiciary, and politicising the military and police.
The crux of Zimbabwe’s ailment lies in the illegitimacy of the parasitic ZANU PF, which clings to power for self-enrichment, leaving the populace in a quagmire. The party’s predation, plundering, and looting spree spell doom for the vulnerable, especially women susceptible to trafficking for sexual and forced labour exploitation. The repercussions extend to the annihilation of public healthcare and education for their dependents, further exacerbated by food insecurity courtesy of impulsive, short-sighted land grabs by ZANU PF.
This dire narrative accentuates the prevailing state paralysis, underscoring the urgent need for a reversion to legitimacy, accountability, and the rule of law. The tale of Zimbabwe under the dark shadow of ZANU PF’s illegitimate rule serves as a stark reminder of the dire consequences when governance is hijacked by parasitic entities, prioritising self-enrichment over public welfare.
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