Political Correspondent
Nelson Chamisa, the former leader of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), has made a comeback to active politics with a new governance model that diverges from traditional opposition politics. After months of speculation following his resignation from the CCC in January due to alleged Zanu PF infiltration, Chamisa revealed his plans in an exclusive interview.
“The first thing we have to fix is the politics,” Chamisa emphasized. “And that we will fix before 2028. We fix politics by making sure that we have a for-everyone-governance framework.” This framework aims to accommodate diverse views, recognizing that all Zimbabweans, regardless of party affiliation, deserve a voice.
Chamisa stressed the need for a unifying force to integrate dominant and opposing views for the country’s advancement. “We do not have that uniting agent, the uniting force. The government must be the melting pot for the society, for the nation, for the people, to move the whole country forward.”
Key Proposals:
- Comprehensive Manpower and Industrial Development Strategy: Identifying key industries for growth and ensuring job opportunities for Zimbabweans.
- Citizens Affairs Department: Addressing public concerns and conducting regular citizen satisfaction surveys.
- Education System Overhaul: Granting autonomy to tertiary institutions, inviting industry experts and professionals to take the reins.
Chamisa envisions a government that plans for every citizen’s future from birth, ensuring access to education, jobs, social welfare, and essential resources. His proposed education system would free universities from presidential control, allowing professionals to lead.
“This whole business of having the president, presiding over a graduation is antiquated,” Chamisa noted.
“There must be autonomy of tertiary institutions, independence, and professionals running institutions of higher learning.”
With these plans, Chamisa aims to bring about a “rapid, accelerated transformation of the economy”.
His return to active politics is set to shake up the Zimbabwean political landscape as the country gears up for the 2028 elections.
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