We are Zimbabweans. We have a future and a hope. The aim is to unite us all behind a single cause – bringing Zimbabweans, wherever they might be, together around a single powerful idea. It is a viral campaign that searches out the voices of Zimbabweans – their hopes and dreams for a better future for our country – and gives them wings by communicating them on every available platform.
Let your voice be heard on Facebook, Twitter (use #myzim) and SMS 0771246400. Your voice, your hope, WHAT ZIMBABWE DO YOU WANT?
Carlos Mudzongo: The Zimbabwe i want is one which is people centered and participatory in its type of governance. Developmental projects and major policies should be adopted with prior consultation with people. National leadership should be a servant of the people which respects people’s rights and expectations.
Bonny Mudzimu: I envision a Zimbabwe which treats its citizens and visitors as equals. Regionalism, tribalism and racism should be foreign to the country.
Workers from all sectors of the economy should be rewarded with living wages and salaries. No one should be deliberately marginalised and go to bed on an empty stomach in a country bestowed with an abundance of natural resources like Zimbabwe.
Nelson Chamisa: The Zimbabwe I want is one which fears and puts God at the centre of everything. This should enable leadership to give honest, righteous and transparent judgements. Zimbabwe should focus on needs of the poor, the weak and put interests of people ahead of other issues. Aspirations and expectations of the vulnerable among us should be among the country’s priorities.
Mavis Maforo from Makoni West in Rusape said:” A country that
empowers women and provides a conducive environment for our businesses to flourish. A country where our children are safe from all forms of violence and there is peace and harmony.”
Freckson Phiri from Mabvuku in Harare said: “A country that recognises and caters for the disabled people. We need a country that offers social protection to us, where we are recognised as equal citizens of this country.”
Samuel Kamundarira: I want a Zimbabwe which is politically tolerant and gives its citizens space to freely express their political, social and economic preferences without undue interference from the state and arms of government.
Political leadership and parties should acknowledge that they come and go but Zimbabwe would remain after them.
Divergence of choice and political beliefs should not be criminalised.
Shul Mubvumbi: I want a peaceful Zimbabwe where people live without fear of the unknown. A Zimbabwe in which people are as free as those in other countries like South Africa, Botswana, Zambia among other democratic nations. As an artist, i would like a Zimbabwe which does not levy musical outfits too much in police fees for providing security at musical shows. Police take the bigger share of the little musical bands collect at live shows.
Councillor Passmore Mangwiro: The Zimbabwe i want is one which strives to uplift the marginalised rural community. Priority should be given to industrialisation of rural growth points and empowering rural farmers and those in rural informal manufacturing industries.
Rural schools and clinics should be upgraded, staffed with qualified staff and be well equipped. There must be no rural-urban migration in search for greener pastures. Greener pastures should be found in the rural areas which are producers of products used in industrial activity.
Charles Ngwena: I envision a Zimbabwe which respects people’s rights and protects the
vulnerable such as women, children, people living with disability, the elderly and orphans among others.
The gap between the rich and the poor should be narrowed. Education, medical facilities and other basics such as shelter and clothing should be accessible for everyone. The economy should be vibrant and operating to its capacity for the benefit of all citizens. Youths should have access to jobs of their choice, wages and salaries to be commensurate with one’s skills.
Peter Nyadembera: The Zimbabwe i want is one which respects its people and protect their private property. State institutions must conduct themselves in a non partisan manner and everyone should uphold the rule of law. Government should have welfare provisions for the poor and the aged. Needs such as water and electricity should be accessible to everyone. Public transport has to be affordable and accessed free of charge by the elderly, the disabled and social welfare candidates. Love should prevail among communities and across the political divide.
Josephine Chitembwe from Seke in Chitungwiza said: “I want a country with adequate health care services and that fulfills the needs of women. Give us a good economic environment so that we are able to afford a good standard of living.
Charles Damba, a vendor from Mbare Musika in Harare: “A country where there is transparency and that does not have selective application of the law. The municipal police officers are robbing us in broad daylight and there is nothing that we can do. I want a Zimbabwe where there is justice and equity.”
Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Associations Acting President, Lucia Masekesa said: “I want a peaceful and democratic country. I want a country that gives women space in all spheres and is able to offer our children employment so that they are not forced to migrate to other countries in search of jobs. Zimbabwe should have good hospitals and clinics with adequate equipment. I want a country where schools have good infrastructure not the current scenario where schools (for example- in Masvingo) have blocked and disfunctional toilets.
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