Mbizvo, is quoted as saying that they would like to bring skilled manpower back into the country to offer expertise on a short-term basis – why short-term? What is the good of such experts just flying in and then out again? What is the point?
The problem with this whole plan is that it has not been thought through properly – as is the case with so much of Zanu (PF) policy over the past 26 years. Many Zimbabweans in the diaspora are desperate to go home. They will not even need an invitation. But there is no way they will consider returning to Zimbabwe for as long as the country remains in its present state, under its present ruler.
The reasons for their having left the country in the first place need to be addressed. Economic mismanagement and state-sponsored corruption must be stamped out.
People must know that they and their families are going to have access to decent health and education facilities, regular supplies of water and power, fuel for their vehicles, foodstuffs and medicines, not to mention the simple daily necessity of cash – a scare commodity in Zimbabwe!
Even more importantly, there must be a return to the rule of law. Police terrorism must be stopped. Professional non-partisanship must once again be the hallmarks of all the armed services.
Once these problems are effectively addressed, there will be no shortage of skilled Zimbabweans prepared to return home. They won’t need to be enticed with short-term expatriate packages in foreign currency and ridiculous wild promises.
The country is kicking and alive, says Mbizvo. Really? We beg to differ. A cursory glance at the pages of this newspaper, and even government newspapers, tells a very different story. Zimbabwe is a failed state.
One in four Zimbabweans now lives in exile. Can the honourable permanent secretary please explain that?
Word for Today:
“How long, O Lord? Will you forget us forever? How long will my enemy triumph over me? Look on me and answer, O Lord my God … I trust in your unfailing love, my heart rejoices in your salvation.” Psalm 13
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