\u201cThe liberation struggle was not fought to liberate one\u2019s village or one\u2019s province, but the whole country,\u201d Chiwenga declared in his address, drawing attention to the spirit of unity and inclusiveness that underpinned Zimbabwe\u2019s fight for independence.<\/p>\n
His remarks come amid growing public and political concern over what critics are calling the \u201cvillagisation\u201d of the Zimbabwean state, referring to the increasing concentration of power among President Emmerson Mnangagwa\u2019s close associates\u2014predominantly from the Midlands and Masvingo provinces. The trend has sparked accusations of cronyism and tribal favouritism, with political observers warning of the potential erosion of national cohesion.<\/p>\n
The phenomenon, now widely referred to as the \u201cKarangarisation\u201d of the state\u2014a term derived from Mnangagwa\u2019s Karanga ethnic identity\u2014is being used to describe the systematic appointment of the president\u2019s clansmen and loyalists to strategic positions within government and key public institutions. Critics argue that these appointments are entrenching regional and ethnic dominance, undermining meritocracy and alienating other communities from the governance of the country.<\/p>\n
Chiwenga\u2019s comments are being interpreted by some as a veiled rebuke of this trend, a call to return to the founding ideals of the liberation movement, and a subtle reminder that no single group has ownership of the nation\u2019s destiny.<\/p>\n
As tensions simmer within the ruling Zanu PF party and across the broader political landscape, Chiwenga\u2019s intervention may signal growing unease within the establishment about the long-term implications of perceived regionalism and patronage politics on national unity and stability. Whether his message will lead to meaningful shifts in policy and appointments remains to be seen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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