Nationalists Alliance Party (NAP) leader Devine Mhambi Hove has criticized President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s economic policies, labeling them as empty rhetoric.
Addressing journalists in Harare recently, Hove argued that Mnangagwa’s “Nyika Inovakwa Nevene Vayo” mantra means nothing if the country continues to rely on capitalist fundamentals inherited from the British colonialists.
“‘Nyika Inovakwa Nevene Vayo’ means nothing if we’re still running our economy the same way Ian Smith did,” Hove said.
“That system only benefited a select few, and sadly, that’s still the case today. We need to change our approach, or we will get nowhere.
“The current economic model has failed to address the needs of the majority, perpetuating inequality and poverty,” Hove said.
Hove also rejected calls by ZANU-PF supporters to extend Mnangagwa’s term by five years, calling it unconstitutional.
“They don’t know what they are saying; they are just parroting,” he added.
Zimbabwe’s economic struggles have severely impacted citizens’ purchasing power and exacerbated poverty, Hove said, highlighting the urgency for change.
“The country’s economic hardships have severely impacted citizens’ purchasing power, while widespread unemployment exacerbates povert,” Hove said.
“We need to address the root causes of these issues, not just symptoms. Our economy should serve the people, not just a privileged few.”
When asked about his plan to address these issues, Hove highlighted the importance of setting achievable goals.
“I would set goals that I would achieve in my term,” he said.
“My vision is to promote a healthy and sound inclusive economy, in line with the country’s laws and the party’s ideology.
“We will prioritize economic empowerment, job creation, and social welfare,” Hove said.
