Chamisa’s full statement on prevailing economic and political situation in Zimbabwe

1.21    On our part, we have developed a ten-point economic plan meant to address and rescue our current situation. This plan entails currency reform, pro-poor inclusive economics, public sector reforms, dealing with corruption, a clear process of phasing out bond notes, moving away from control and command economics in dealing with foreign currency, fiscal measures to enhance productivity, responsibility, discipline and policy consistency, tax reforms and resolving the debt crisis. The detailed plan is available for the benefit of our troubled colleagues across the river.

1. b) THE POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT

1.22    It is clear that this illegitimate government is out to punish the people for rejecting it on the 30th of July 2018. The killing of innocent and unarmed civilians on the 1st of August was unwarranted.

1.23    We have seen a total disregard of citizens’ civil and political rights. There has been increased brutality by the regime culminating in the beating and harassment of leaders and members of the ZCTU, in particular the uncalled for arrest of the ZCTU President Cde Peter Mutasa and Secretary General Cde Japhet Moyo.

1.24    Innocent and hardworking Zimbabweans continue to be brutalised and harassed in the City Centre for eking out an honest living.

1.25    There has been increased harassment of leaders of the democratic movement such as MDC vice President Hon Morgen Komichi, vice Chairperson Hon Tendai Biti, Youth leader Hon Happymore Chidziva and other activists.

1.26    The establishment continuously hides behind the cholera outbreak to ban activities of the people’s Party yet all other huge gatherings are allowed to take place.

1. c) THE HUMANITARIAN SITUATION

1.27    Our poor people are being forced to bear the brunt of this illegitimacy, bad governance and corruption whilst the government and Zanu PF cronies continue to live lavishly, splashing on expensive cars and goodies – abusing taxpayers’ money.

1.28    Preventable diseases are taking lives in our communities. Vendors struggling to eke out a living are being harassed from their markets. Hospitals and pharmacies have run out of medicines but the government is wasting money on a baseless Commission of Inquiry because we all know who killed unarmed civilians.

1.29    Young people wander on the streets without jobs as authorities continue to pursue command economics to the detriment of the country.

1.30    Workers continue to earn little for their hard work – the worthless Bond Note is exacerbating workers’ suffering. The civil servants, Teachers, Nurses, Doctors, Soldiers, Police, Prison Services Officers, CIO, Drivers, Gardeners, Cooks and Security Guards are surviving on less than one dollar per day and struggling to make ends meet.

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