Tatenda Westard (14), Chitungwiza “I want a Zimbabwe where we can get quality education and also where everyone has access to a standard life.”
Priscilla Mereka, a mother of three from Zengeza in Chitungwiza said: “Employment. I want a country where citizens benefit from the economy. Freedom is being able to enjoy my right to good life and good health. I want a Zimbabwe where I live in peace.”
Barnabas Chirimanzi (37), Zengeza 4: “I want a Zimbabwe which is free from all forms of violence and where principles of democracy are upheld.”
Christopher Muchenje (41), Chikomba: “I want a Zimbabwe where everything should be done in a fair manner, especially with regards to the issue of jobs. Qualified people should be given first preference rather than people being given preference along political lines.”
23 year old Aaron Nyongoro from Seke in Chitungwiza said: “A country that promotes economic prosperity. I want a peaceful country to ensure that development prevails.”
Gezani Vutuza: The Zimbabwe l envision is one with a booming agriculture sector supported by subsidized farm in puts. Banks should assist farmers with loans for working capital at reasonably low interests rates. I would also want a Zimbabwe with a viable transport sector for the benefit of both commuters and farmers’ transportation of produce to the market.
Ngoni Chazuka (36), Bindura: “I want a Zimbabwe where there is peace and jobs. The rule of law be respected as well.”
Matonhodze Mashoko, (34), Chitungwiza: “I want a Zimbabwe where young people are given space to showcase their talent and prosper. Also there should be free education and natural resources should be able to benefit everyone.”
Taurai Mabhachi from Harare said he wants a Zimbabwe with a government that respects human dignity. “We need a country with a leadership that abides by the laws of the land not the current situation where leaders become a law unto themselves.”
Gondai Paul Vutuza: The Zimbabwe l want is one which respects people’s rights and creates space for political tolerance. There must be tangible love among citizens. People should focus on developmental aspects of the economy and desist from fighting over political power.
Vitalis Pfumo: The Zimbabwe l want is one with a sound infrastructure which does not experience water and power rationing. A Zimbabwe with loving people expending their energies towards economic revival, given the economic meltdown experienced by the country during the last decade.
Annie Bhaulen from Waterfalls in Harare said “A peaceful country where we are at liberty to speak without fear of victimisation. The previous elections were violent and we do not want violence but political tolerance.”
Sherperd Goredema, an economic student in Harare said “Make education affordable for everyone. Remove the bottlenecks on accessibility especially at higher levels. I need a country where I can afford to study to the highest level.”
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