It’s All Trabablas-Chamisa

By Shingirai Vambe.

Harare- Former leader of the Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC) Nelson Chamisa has mocked the current government for failing to run the economy as it struggles to pay its workers, run the country and the provide for its people in this era of drought and hunger, he said its all trabablas, a word with no direct meaning or definition.

Zimbabwe is on the edge and verge of collapse with many struggling to take their children to school few weeks from now due to the state of the economy.

“IT’S ALL TRABABLAS…We are living in Trabablas times. It’s really a trabablas administration, running a trabablas economy, with trabablas policies and a trabablas currency! Especially after trabablas elections,” said Chamisa.

Zimbabwe is on the precipice of collapse, and its citizens are bearing the brunt of a struggling economy, failed policies, widespread abuse of human rights, rampant corruption, and the capture of state institutions. As the year draws to a close, the 2024 festive season is shaping up to be one of the most challenging in the country’s history. With hunger and poverty rampant, many Zimbabweans are finding little to celebrate.

Former leader of the Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC), Nelson Chamisa, has been vocal in his criticism of the current government’s handling of the economy and its blatant disregard for human rights. In a scathing statement, Chamisa mocked the administration’s inability to pay its workers, run the country, and provide for its people. “It’s all trabablas,” he said, using a word that has become synonymous with the government’s ineptitude.

But what exactly does “trabablas” mean? The truth is, it doesn’t have a direct meaning or definition. However, in the context of Zimbabwean politics, it’s become a catch-all phrase to describe the government’s failed policies, abuse of human rights, corruption, and capture of state institutions.

Chamisa’s criticism of the government comes at a time when Zimbabweans are struggling to make ends meet. With the economy in shambles, many are finding it difficult to take their children to school, and the prospect of celebrating the festive season seems like a distant dream.

The government’s priorities have also come under fire, with many criticizing the decision to name the Mbudzi Interchange after President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The move has been seen as a symbol of the government’s misplaced priorities, with many arguing that the focus should be on addressing the economic crisis, rather than naming infrastructure projects after politicians.

Furthermore, the government’s human rights record has been widely condemned. The use of excessive force against protesters, the arrest and detention of opposition leaders and activists, and the restriction of freedom of speech and assembly have all become commonplace.

Corruption has also become endemic in Zimbabwe, with the government’s top officials accused of embezzling millions of dollars in state funds. The country’s anti-corruption agency has been criticized for its lack of teeth, and its failure to hold top officials accountable for their actions.

The capture of state institutions has also been a major concern, with the government accused of using state institutions to silence opposition voices and maintain its grip on power. The judiciary, the electoral commission, and the security services have all been accused of being compromised, and of serving the interests of the ruling party rather than the people.

The government’s failed policies have also had a devastating impact on the economy. The introduction of the Zimbabwean dollar, which was meant to stabilize the economy, has instead led to hyperinflation and widespread poverty. The government’s land reform policies, which were meant to redistribute land from white commercial farmers to black Zimbabweans, have instead led to a decline in agricultural production and widespread food shortages.

As Zimbabweans struggle to cope with the economic hardship, human rights abuses, corruption, and capture of state institutions, Chamisa’s statement has resonated with many. The phrase “trabablas” has become a rallying cry for those who are fed up with the government’s failures and are demanding change.

In the midst of this chaos, it’s clear that Zimbabwe needs a new direction. The government must prioritize the needs of its citizens, address the economic crisis, respect human rights, and tackle corruption and the capture of state institutions. Until then, the phrase “trabablas” will continue to be a reminder of the government’s failures and the struggles of the Zimbabwean people.