Tuesday, 16 January 2018

Zimbabwe needs a welfare state not rice donations

Earlier today I was in Eastlea. ZanuPF was creating cell groups and giving out 2kg of rice.
One lady told me that during the voter registration at Eastlea shops everyone who was given a form VR9 proof of residence was supposed to leave their cell number. She was surprised last week to find her number added into a ZanuPF WhatsApp Group.

I strongly believe that people should be taught how to fish and not be given fish. You can't trade your future for plastic rice. We need a conducive environment for job creation and investment not to be given rice. Zimbabweans need full freedom. Freedom from need and fear. The ZanuPF government should be prioritizing social policy programs and nurturing a welfare state which will pursue job creation, pensions, quality Healthcare, quality and affordable education and proper housing and sanitation.

As a result of the financial and economic crisis of 2008/2009, Zimbabweans have faced a lot of challenges including persistent high levels of unemployment, erosion of traditional family structures, rising public debt and increased inequality. All these issues cannot be addressed by buying votes with rice. We need more comprehensive social protection systems, regulated labour markets ensuring decent salaries and decent pension payouts to the senior citizens.

VOTE for a candidate who will ensure that key policy areas such as the tax system, unemployment insurance/basic income security, decent pension systems, quality Healthcare, quality education and quality water are addressed and implemented. Your livelihood matters. Your HEALTH, WEALTH AND HAPPINESS is key to your success. #TogetherWeCan #PurpleCampaign #teamJacaranda #Register2Vote

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