By A Correspondent

Former Zanu PF heavyweight Walter Mzembi has challenged President Emmerson Mnangagwa to “walk the talk.”

In a scathing critique, the former Tourism Minister accused Mnangagwa of lacking sincerity in his leadership.

Mzembi stated:

“How one wishes this were the case. It rings hollow when words are at such variance with actions. This disconnect creates a trust deficit between leaders and the people they govern, undermining confidence in policy pronouncements and genuine strategies to address pressing issues.

We do not want a superficial unity invoked in the State of the Nation Address; we seek sustainable unity built on a genuine desire to unite our people for collective purpose, celebrating their diversity and political choices. The dominance of one political viewpoint over others does not constitute unity.

Moreover, we do not want unity only when the status quo is threatened; we need a sincere commitment that recognizes families as the fundamental building blocks of society, not Zanu PF cells or other partisan groups. Political affiliations are foreign constructs that do not reflect our culture. Constant references to China as a cultural and political benchmark are a form of imperialism, reminiscent of the British colonial domination we fought against.

Let us walk the talk on unity, Mr. President.

We hope you can share a genuine vision for achieving national unity and inclusivity—one that will be a meaningful journey rather than just empty rhetoric.

We want to hear from you sincerely, not through a bureaucratic regurgitation of the same old lines.

Take time today to reflect and articulate your vision personally.

Don’t miss this opportunity to present yourself authentically to the people of Zimbabwe, rather than offering a verbose statement crafted by your bureaucracy.”