While it is important that our political party leaders are on the verge of signing a power deal, we are however concerned that the people of Zimbabwe are not consulted. There can be no permanent solutions to the county's problems if the average Zimbabwean people are left out. Zimbabwe does not belong to Mugabe, Tsvangairayi and Mutambara, no. It is us the people who give leaders the mandate to represent us. The magnitude of the problems requires serious dialogue and that is not only limited to the political parties. These are known for serving their own interest at the expense of the masses.
There are human rights violations. The restoration of law and order. The strategic distribution and development of land. The liberalisation of the media airwaves. The revamping of the education system, the economy and tourism. These can only be achieved through people who share common goals and values. Without accountability and inclusion of a diversified spectrum of people that cut and taps on a wide variety of ideas we will end up with more of the same. We need a local leadership with a global outlook. Power corrupts people, talks must not only be centred on power sharing but also on challenges that our nation is facing.
The brave man is not he one who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear. Nelson Mandela.
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