@ Comfort
“A Call for Strategic Action: Transforming Talk into Tangible Change
“Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” — Abraham Lincoln
Fellow Zimbabweans,
We have seen many groups rise with the goal of advocating for freedom, justice, and political reform in Zimbabwe. Yet, time and again, these groups become echo chambers—spaces where we endlessly discuss problems without moving toward structured, actionable solutions. While awareness is important, talking alone will not liberate us.
As a CEO who sits on multiple boards, I have learned that time is the most expensive currency. We cannot afford to waste it. With only an hour per month to strategize, we must be disciplined, focused, and solutions-driven. That is why I am proposing the formation of a Solutions-Based Think Tank—a structured, strategic vehicle designed not just to discuss Zimbabwe’s challenges but to apply real pressure for political reforms through actionable steps.
Recommendations for a Strategic Plan
1. Define a Clear Mission & Objectives
• The group must have a precise mission focused on strategizing solutions and applying pressure for political reform rather than just analyzing problems.
• Objectives should include policy influence, advocacy strategies, civic engagement, and legal/political actions.
2. Establish a Leadership & Accountability Structure
• A small, highly committed core team (not just loud voices) should lead the think tank.
• Members must commit to action-oriented participation—we need strategists, researchers, legal minds, economic experts, and activists willing to implement plans.
• Set clear deliverables and assign specific roles and responsibilities.
3. Time Management & Focus on Execution
• Meetings should be limited to 60 minutes per month with a strict agenda focused on solutions, implementation, and impact measurement.
• No repeated rehashing of problems—every session must build on the last and track progress.
4. Develop and Execute a Political Pressure Strategy
• Identify key pressure points (local and international) that can be leveraged for reform.
• Strategically engage media, policymakers, and international bodies to amplify demands.
• Establish a policy research team to present alternative governance solutions.
5. Leverage Economic & Social Influence
• The group must explore economic tools to influence political structures—how can Zimbabweans in the diaspora, business leaders, and global partners strategically create financial and trade-related pressure?
• Support grassroots civic engagement to educate and mobilize the masses effectively.
6. Develop Tangible, Measurable Milestones
• Set 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month benchmarks with measurable impact goals.
• Regularly review and adjust strategies based on effectiveness and political dynamics.
This is not the time for another group that endlessly debates problems. We must act, and we must act smart. If we sharpen our axe—if we prepare strategically and apply pressure effectively—our turn will come. But that turn must be earned through disciplined, solutions-driven leadership.
Let’s move beyond rhetoric and start building the vehicle that will drive real change.
Who among us is ready to commit to solutions?
Thank you for you timely contribution. I totally agree, we, Zimbabweans have become notorious for having one of the most corrupted chaotic government in the world. Why we have failed to do something about it for 45 years and counting beggars belief! You are offering a way out, thanking you.
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ReplyDeleteIn a continent awash with corrupt, incompetent and murderous buffoons President Ibrahim Traore of Burkina Faso is turning out to be a totally different - common sense - leader.
After 45 years of the corrupt Zanu PF dictatorship, corruption and greed are now deeply entrenched in Zimbabwe society; we will not be seeing common sense leaders in Zimbabwe some time soon! Such is the late dictator Robert Mugabe's legacy!
@ Ish
ReplyDeleteWhen you participate in a process you know is flawed and that participating will give vote rigging Zanu PF legitimacy but still you do it because you also know that Zanu PF is giving away a few gravy train seats as a reward and those leaders admit it.
“The (2013) electoral process was so flawed, so illegal, that the only logical step was to withdraw, which would compel SADC to hold Zanu PF to account. But such was the distrust between the MDC-T and MDC-N that neither could withdraw for fear that the other would remain in the elections, winning seats and giving the process credibility,” confessed David Coltart in his Book, The Struggle Continues 50 years of Tyranny in Zimbabwe.
The leaders have failed to implement even one token reform in 25 years, etc.; there real is a mountain of evidence proving that MDC/CCC leaders are sell out. And yet, there are still individuals who refuse to accept that MDC/CCC leaders are sell outs. Why? Because they believe Chamisa is a demigod who can do no wrong.
Why is Zimbabwe a failed state? You have you answer above!
@ Sipho Banana
ReplyDeleteDo not let some people hurry you for answers and action plans. Comfort talked of how Abraham Lincoln would spend 4 hours sharpening the axe and 2 hours to chop down the tree. Some political parties have failed to implement even one token reform in 25 years because they did not even have an axe to chop down the tree!
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ReplyDeleteGeza is exploiting the people's suffering to further his own selfish interests. His jambanja call to arms is to secure his farm Mnangagwa has taken away and to impose Chiwenga in place of Mnangagwa. He wants povo to come out in support of his demands and yet will do nothing to address the underlying political oppression and suffering of the common people.
After 45 years of being used to fight for a common cause and then be discarded whilst the politicians enjoy the lion's share of the spoils; it is high time people demanded an end to the exploitation and abuse.
Forget your jambanja signal Geza; first tell us will povo's right to a meaningful vote and title deeds to the 20 square metres of yard in rural areas. Swapping one dictator with another will not secure these rights. They have been denied these basic rights for 45 years and counting; they are done with the waiting!.
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ReplyDeleteGeza proposes Transition Government headed by Chiwenga to implement the democratic reforms.
The 2008 to 2013 GNU had SADC as the guarantor, failed to implement even one token reform because Morgan Tsvangirai and his MDC friends were corrupt and incompetent. This new arrangement will have Zanu PF as a key player and referee too. No meaningful reform will see the light of day. NONE!
We have a failed state precisely because we have war veterans who have been brain washed to believe only Zanu PF leaders are fit to rule. They are the ones ruling during the Transition Government, the Zanu PF dictatorship by another name! Zanu PF will never reform itself out of office. This Geza Revolution is just a waste of time!