The Zimbabwean Imperative: Why We Must Act Now

Zimbabwe faces a profound crisis of governance, where the trust between the people and power has been betrayed. This systemic corrosion includes:

• Economic Exploitation: An excessive tax burden, exemplified by the $92 radio licence fee (Broadcasting Services Amendment Act, 2025), forces citizens to fund a partisan ZBC, lacking public trust. Opaque state contracts enrich elites while millions face poverty.
• Constitutional Erosion: The “2030 Agenda” threatens to extend presidential terms beyond 2028, defying Section 91(2). Suppressed dissent, like the 95 arrests of war veterans in April 2025, signals a slide from constitutionalism.
• Betrayal of Service: Public office is used for self-enrichment, diverting resources from healthcare, education, and infrastructure.

This is an affront to our dignity and future. The time for action is NOW.

Pillar I: Restoring Sovereign Power & Constitutional Supremacy

The Challenge: The people are sovereign, yet our Constitution is undermined.
Our Stand: Presidential term limits are inviolable.
Our Action – Your Action:

• Defend the Constitution: Oppose extensions beyond 2028; educate on rights.
• Demand Judicial Independence: Advocate for an impartial judiciary.
• Champion Electoral Integrity: Mobilize for transparent elections.

Pillar II: Achieving Economic Justice & Shared Prosperity

The Challenge: Economic policies burden the many, benefit the few.
Our Stand: Resources belong to all; taxation must be just.
Our Action – Your Action:

• Fair Taxation: Demand repeal of the radio licence fee; review taxes for fairness.
• Resource Transparency: Insist on open procurement; recover looted assets.
• Inclusive Growth: Advocate for jobs, entrepreneur support, and better services.

Pillar III: Reclaiming Public Trust Through Accountable Governance

The Challenge: Corruption erodes trust and diverts resources.
Our Stand: Zero tolerance for corruption.
Our Action – Your Action:

• Expose Corruption: Report maladministration; support anti-corruption bodies.
• Whistleblower Protection: Advocate for legal safeguards.
• Ethical Leadership: Take the WE Zimbabwe Values Pledge.

Pillar IV: Empowering Citizen Voices & Revitalizing National Unity

The Challenge: Suppressed voices and uncelebrated diversity.
Our Stand: Every voice matters; heritage unites us.
Our Action – Your Action:

• Assert Rights: Exercise expression, assembly; support targeted voices.
• Build Platforms: Join local forums for dialogue and action.
• Celebrate Heritage: Engage in Nzira Dzemasoja Revival Challenge.
• Media Pluralism: Demand independent community radio.

The Call to Build: Our Shared Responsibility, Our Collective Destiny

WE Zimbabwe is a platform for citizens to forge solutions, not a party seeking power. This manifesto invites you to co-create a future of ethical governance and just economy. Your actions—signing petitions, pledging integrity, engaging communities—are the foundation of our renewed Zimbabwe. Join us. Act now. Together, we are unstoppable.