Make a Plan

The outbreak of protests in Tunisia and Egypt provides evidence of the power of the people in bringing a change to take place. It serves as a reminder that leaders are forced to listen to the demands of the people when they speak up with one voice. Zimbabweans as the people of Egypt have been forced to live under oppression. Surely the events of the least few weeks in Egypt and Tunisia must inspire others to follow suit. For what is the reason why Zimbabweans have not rioted against Mugabe’s rule. What is that enables a ruler to be able to mismanage resources and oppress his opponents for over thirty years without being held accountable for his crimes? ”Zimbabweans are not like the people in South Africa who protest on the streets whenever they disapprove of government actions…” my colleague said. ”As Zimbabweans, we are persistent. We sit down and make a plan.” Perhaps Zimbabweans ability to adapt to difficult situations that have contributed to the countries quick recovery after the economic and political chaos of the past. In the same time one cannot help but wonder what would had happened if Zimbabweans had followed the example of their South African neighbours and openly held the government accountable for their actions.