A majority of the escapees from the hard pressing and grinding scorgies of the economic down turn coupled with unrepentant political squeeze did not realise how their so called timidy run away would turn out to be part of the rescue plan on the beautiful motherland.
Many saw from afar the churning and swirling wave of uncertainty driving a huge wave of turmoil and trouble. Some even got so frustrated that they swam through the crocodile infested Limpopo with flooding banks splashing across the borders of the beloved nation.
It was a time of dispair but those that escaped to the so called greener pastures turned out to be the supporting machine to the critically ill economy.
The diaspora dispersed into their various destinations, be it the UK, Australia, USA or even South Africa with the hope of making a significant lump some then go back to motherland. Most conversations were of when one would return and with what! These are the same people who in their sleepless toil made a change on the dying ecnomy.
They became the rescue point for those left behind especially when the then dollar kept dwindling and refusing to maintain its value even for a day.
Money transfer urgencies errupted like a flood of mushrooms and this really made a living particularly for the less previledged and disadvantaged who on some days did not know where their next meal was coming from.
The disapora, yes, most of them really worked harder to facilitate a living on both ends, "home and away". On the one hand there was a time whereby those at home appeared more well up than the "diasporan" due to some discrepances in the management of the sent resources.
Though not everybody was untrustworthy but there were those that really abused the opportunity and support from the labourers of the foreign land.
On one of my return journeys home I was surprised to see some of the latest makes of car driving down some of the then potholed roads patched with gravel.
It was the diaspora once again that provided fuel, groceries, vehicles, haulage, taxis (combi) and the like. The diaspora was surely strategically placed to provide for the desperate and agonising friends and relatives.
This is not to say that everybody was terribly suffering. As I have aready mentioned above some were living above the general population struggle for surviuval. These had their own level of difficulties either because they owned campanies or had developed good effective networking.
Diaspora, keep on with the sustanance of our nation. Now it is not onlyu about financial or material support but more so the skills and knowledge transfer. It is now time to contextualise whatever knowledge base accumilated in order to develop a new Zimbabwe.
The new constitution allows for dual citizenship, therefore the opportunity is open for effective establishment of business and nation building. Disporan, the responsibility remains that everybody should take up this challenge for such a time as this.
Friday, 7 June 2013
Friday, 31 May 2013
LAND REVIVAL
Anyone who lived in Zimbabwe before the "land redistribution exercise" in 2000, as some call it, would confirm that agriculture has been the most viable of all industries in economic growth.
Farming was and is still one of the main source of economic growth for the nation. Prior to the "hondo yeminda" meaning struggle for the land, most rich red soil farms were owned by a minority. The majority were either in the unproductive sandy soil or not on any land at all.
Well, this is not the main point but that farming is essential to the basic growth of our economy in our time despite the emergency of the gem "diamond".
In 2000 the tide turned against the minority ownership of farms which then provided an opportunity for the majority to flood the red soil fields. This exercise came as a surprise to everyone and it was, in my view was a reaction to the "NO" vote to the constitutional referendum.
It was unpredictable so much that no farming could be carried out on most land. The majority who possessed the land had not enough machinery, skills and knowledge on how to effectively utilise the claimed land. Vandalism and destruction was the order of the day.
It was all out of desperation and lack of insight for most people. However those that managed to restrain their emotions and got on to the job found themselves moving on and making good progress though uncertainty still gripped and hampered some of them.
Since then, the land has not received justice with regards to effective utilisation.
There is need for a revival in the manner we will use the acclaimed land especially now with the signing of the new constitution. Land is basic to wealth and any nation that does not own land is still a colony. Land provides identity, ownership, destiny, and prosperity to any people.
Originality is fundamentally based on land, therefore every citizen with access to ownership of land should possess it and work on it.
We should now begin to see a revival of the land regeneration and effective, productive farming system in the new Zimbabwe.
Whatever redistribution exercise may be considered, should always be planned and organised based on principles of social justice and right of ownership for productivity.
Farming was and is still one of the main source of economic growth for the nation. Prior to the "hondo yeminda" meaning struggle for the land, most rich red soil farms were owned by a minority. The majority were either in the unproductive sandy soil or not on any land at all.
Well, this is not the main point but that farming is essential to the basic growth of our economy in our time despite the emergency of the gem "diamond".
In 2000 the tide turned against the minority ownership of farms which then provided an opportunity for the majority to flood the red soil fields. This exercise came as a surprise to everyone and it was, in my view was a reaction to the "NO" vote to the constitutional referendum.
It was unpredictable so much that no farming could be carried out on most land. The majority who possessed the land had not enough machinery, skills and knowledge on how to effectively utilise the claimed land. Vandalism and destruction was the order of the day.
It was all out of desperation and lack of insight for most people. However those that managed to restrain their emotions and got on to the job found themselves moving on and making good progress though uncertainty still gripped and hampered some of them.
Since then, the land has not received justice with regards to effective utilisation.
There is need for a revival in the manner we will use the acclaimed land especially now with the signing of the new constitution. Land is basic to wealth and any nation that does not own land is still a colony. Land provides identity, ownership, destiny, and prosperity to any people.
Originality is fundamentally based on land, therefore every citizen with access to ownership of land should possess it and work on it.
We should now begin to see a revival of the land regeneration and effective, productive farming system in the new Zimbabwe.
Whatever redistribution exercise may be considered, should always be planned and organised based on principles of social justice and right of ownership for productivity.
Friday, 24 May 2013
RECONSTRUCTION OF AN ABONDONED STORY
The world would not have known that they had thrown away the baby with the bath water when they dealt with the southern African country - Zimbabwe.
Not many people would have thought that revival would soon arise from within the nations veins and blood stream despite the ever stinging needles and of political rivalry from both home and abroad. Though it has taken quite some time it is now evident that a nation of resilience can soon rise up and compete on the race to match the global struggle to equality and social tolerance.
In 2000 a new constitution was drafted and sent out to a referendum but was out rightly rejected by the people because it was not about the people or for the people. It was according to those that may have voted it out, a constitution to the people but not from them.
I recall attending some the meetings where consultations were done but unfortunately the majority vote was negative.
That was then and I think the most important point to note is that we have all learnt the lesson on the governance for the people, by the people and with the people. It is not about democracy but the principles of acknowledging one's weaknesses and another's strengths.
When people of different opinions agree to get on with the same job at the same table then in my view, a nation can be reconstructed to a better standard where everyone becomes not a number but a member.
Zimbabwe is now a new pathway to development in every aspect of social acceptance and tolerance with the aim to silence the arrogant and unrepentant ideologies of capitalism that are based on greed.
It is worth noting that the signing of the new constitution has brought in a new horizon to the nation, region, continent and the world at large.
I was thrilled to see the president putting pen to paper as he signed off most if not all the injustices that were crafted within the long overdue constitution of the 1980 independence. It was a moment of deep refreshment to see the national leadership agreeing to a formation of a ruling that when followed will provide a platform for public safety and confidence to serve others.
It might have taken more than a decade to be where we are today but this is part of reconstruction of a broken society and abandoned life story. I would like to see the planning and running of the next elections complying with the signed constitution which every citizen is obliged to abide by.
Zimbabwe will soon be on a highway to total recovery. Fellow country men hold on to the hope that has led you to this day and I believe your perseverance and commitment will pay even more if you do not give up.
This is like reconstructing an abandoned life story.
Not many people would have thought that revival would soon arise from within the nations veins and blood stream despite the ever stinging needles and of political rivalry from both home and abroad. Though it has taken quite some time it is now evident that a nation of resilience can soon rise up and compete on the race to match the global struggle to equality and social tolerance.
In 2000 a new constitution was drafted and sent out to a referendum but was out rightly rejected by the people because it was not about the people or for the people. It was according to those that may have voted it out, a constitution to the people but not from them.
I recall attending some the meetings where consultations were done but unfortunately the majority vote was negative.
That was then and I think the most important point to note is that we have all learnt the lesson on the governance for the people, by the people and with the people. It is not about democracy but the principles of acknowledging one's weaknesses and another's strengths.
When people of different opinions agree to get on with the same job at the same table then in my view, a nation can be reconstructed to a better standard where everyone becomes not a number but a member.
Zimbabwe is now a new pathway to development in every aspect of social acceptance and tolerance with the aim to silence the arrogant and unrepentant ideologies of capitalism that are based on greed.
It is worth noting that the signing of the new constitution has brought in a new horizon to the nation, region, continent and the world at large.
I was thrilled to see the president putting pen to paper as he signed off most if not all the injustices that were crafted within the long overdue constitution of the 1980 independence. It was a moment of deep refreshment to see the national leadership agreeing to a formation of a ruling that when followed will provide a platform for public safety and confidence to serve others.
It might have taken more than a decade to be where we are today but this is part of reconstruction of a broken society and abandoned life story. I would like to see the planning and running of the next elections complying with the signed constitution which every citizen is obliged to abide by.
Zimbabwe will soon be on a highway to total recovery. Fellow country men hold on to the hope that has led you to this day and I believe your perseverance and commitment will pay even more if you do not give up.
This is like reconstructing an abandoned life story.
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