The 2030 Agenda, touted as a blueprint for Zimbabwe’s prosperity, has been shrouded in controversy.

Behind the facade of development and progress lies a more sinister reality. This article exposes the truth behind the 2030 Agenda, a proposed constitutional amendment designed to perpetuate the current president’s grip on power until 2030.

President Mnangagwa’s intentions are shrouded in mystery, as he publicly denies clinging to power while his loyalists secretly push for a term extension. A slogan is making the rounds at party gatherings, chanting “2030 vaMnangagwa vanenge vachiripo” – insinuating that President Mnangagwa will still be in office by 2030.

Despite this, Mnangagwa has publicly denied any intentions of overstaying his welcome, explicitly telling supporters to cease chanting the slogan.

President Mnangagwa’s repeated denials of seeking to extend his term beyond 2028 have failed to quell concerns about his true intentions. His actions suggest a calculated strategy to consolidate power, silence opposition, and maintain a facade of legitimacy.

Having fortified his position by appointing a cabinet comprised exclusively of loyalists, Mnangagwa has created a formidable barrier against potential threats to his agenda. By systematically removing non-loyalists from key positions, he eliminated opposition within his own party.

President Mnangagwa’s strategy of bankrolling his allies has led to a surge in corruption and cronyism in Zimbabwe. This approach has created a culture of patronage where loyalty is rewarded over merit, resulting in widespread poverty, inequality, and human rights abuses.

Mnangagwa’s loyalists, including businessman Wicknell Chivhayo, are testing the waters for a potential term extension while maintaining plausible deniability. Chivhayo’s ties to Mnangagwa raise concerns about his involvement in illicit deals and evasion of justice.

The 2030 agenda is the current administration’s centerpiece, with policies crafted to make it a reality. The Mutapa Fund, linked to Mnangagwa’s 2030 agenda, sparks concerns about its intentions. Critics argue it consolidates power, rewards loyalty, and entrenches cronyism and corruption. Channeling resources through the fund may bypass oversight, raising questions about transparency and accountability.

Beneath its enticing façade, the 2030 agenda conceals a sinister reality. This seemingly lucrative blueprint for prosperity is, in truth, a poisoned chalice. Those who dare to take a sip will inevitably succumb to its toxic consequences, including betrayal, jealousy, deceit, corruption, cronyism, and a blatant disregard for accountability.

As the crocodile’s cunning nature dictates, nothing he does should be taken at face value. His actions are calculated, his words laced with deception. To survive, one must peer beyond the veil of deceit and confront the harsh reality that lies beneath.

Perhaps those drinking from the poisoned chalice should ask themselves this hard question; ‘2030 vaMnangagwa vanenge varipo, ko isu?’

By Pedzi mwana Siriro.