Farai Dziva|With prices of basic commodities escalating with each passing day, the people of Zimbabwe can no longer cope with the biting economic woes.
Many, if not all workers are earning paltry salaries -way below the poverty datum line.
The bottom line is that there has to be a way forward and the big question is: what is the best option for the troubled nation?
According to analysts, there are three possible scenarios -the formation of a Government of National Unity, a transitional authority pending fresh polls or mass demonstrations to force Zanu PF to the negotiating table.
Given the above factors, there is need to analyze the respective options.
GNU
Does Zimbabwe need a GNU at this juncture and is it a safe mode given the level of animosity between Zanu PF and MDC?
Opposition hardliners are skeptical of the success of yet another GNU.
National Transitional Authority
If the main political players opt for a National Transitional Authority without proper electoral reforms who will benefit from such a situation?
Mass protests
Given what happened in August 2018 as well as in January 2019, will mass protests force Zanu PF to yield to public pressure?
In the wake of the deepening crisis MDC leader Nelson Chamisa said:
“We are faced with a terrible situation in our country and we must find a lasting solution.
I know that you are suffering with no fuel, no power, no money, no passports, no jobs and no food. The cost of living has become unbearable.
A lot of us cannot access medical facilities or medication. Children are dropping out of schools. Companies are shutting down.
Our civil servants, our teachers, nurses, patriotic men and women in uniform are struggling and have inadequate salaries.
Our pensioners including our war veterans can hardly survive. Corruption has become a national anthem.
In the rural areas just like the urban areas, life has become unbearable. Food is being abused as a partisan political weapon.
For that reason, I am urging all Zimbabweans from all walks of life and various denominations, in and outside the country to embark on a seven day prayer, fasting and intercession for our beloved country, Zimbabwe before undertaking crucial and decisive next steps.
