Identities Host Nyari Mashayamombe, Kudzai Rukainga, and Kuda discuss Citizens Dreams
On November 18, 2017, Zimbabwe was filled with joy. Some felt it was the defining moment and some felt it was like the Independence Day. Apart from April 18 when the Zimbabweans commemorate their independence from the white rule, November 18 has become another independence day for Zimbabwe. Identities Umhlobo Zvatiri embarked on a journey to articulate the issues on the episode of Citizen dreams post the enactment of the new government.
During an episode of Identities Umhlobo, Kuda from Anaya said, “It felt like the Independence Day and l could not be left out.”
She said she marched with everybody on that November day because as a young farmer, she wanted all to change for the better in Zimbabwe. She wanted changes that could make the situation in Zimbabwe to be conducive and enable them to do their farming productively.
She said as a farmer this was a defining moment for the future so she was anticipating change and hoped the real change was coming.
Kudzai from Tag a Life International commented that as a young woman in Zimbabwe who is passionate about the girl child, she could not be left out since she wanted real change and an environment which allowed every child to have access to education no matter the situation and background they have. She said this was only possible if there is real change.
She said she was looking forward for social change where the world is a better place for girl child. She also hoped for better opportunities for young people in Zimbabwe including employment and training opportunities.
Change for her meant the ability to put their skill that they have acquired from academic life into work use. This defining moment will enable them to have access to funds to start their entrepreneurial initiatives.
Explaining some of the gains of the anticipated social changes in Zimbabwe in ushering of this new government, economic reforms are viewed as a means to bettering the marginalised communities and groups. For example when all the families can afford basic life, then there is no need for marrying off young girls as Zimbabwe is grappling with forced and early marriages.
Kuda commented that farming goes beyond just the money but farming is a social enterprise.
She said challenges being faced by people in rural areas are similar to those being faced by people in urban areas. In rural areas, they are limited in opportunities to start their business in terms of financial support.
Corruption has taken over with the most resources benefitting a few who can access them and the rest of the nation suffer while others are enjoying.
Discussing the situation on the ground, the guests agreed that a few people were enjoying the wealth of the nation, with resources being abused. These resources are meant for the development of the whole nation and everyone should benefit from them.
Kuda emphasised that as young farmers, she also went and marched because that was a defining moment and she could not be left out because they also want reforms as farmers in order for them to have a conducive environment as women.
Her hopes were that Zimbabwe should be able to produce its own agricultural products putting into consideration the favourable climatic conditions in Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe has been going under unfavourable economic situation which has subjected everyone to poverty. People stood together regardless of part affiliation in order to remove the reining government with the hope of betterment of their lives.
Letwin A. Mazarura
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