In the modern landscape of Zimbabwe, China has emerged as a new colonizing force. A role once held by the British is now filled by the Chinese, whose tactics seem all the more oppressive. The nation’s rich natural resources are the prime target, extracted without restraint and sent abroad in their raw form. The tragedy lies not only in the lost potential for local job creation and economic stimulation but also in the social and environmental devastation inflicted on Zimbabwe’s communities.

The Zanu PF, Zimbabwe’s ruling party, seems to dance to the tune of the Chinese, fostering a predatory and exploitative environment that fails to serve its people. The expectation for the government to protect and care for its citizens, harnessing the nation’s resources for the collective good, seems a distant fantasy under the current regime.

Ironically, and quite distressingly, some Zimbabweans still harbor the illusion of reaping benefits from their country’s wealth. These citizens, despite the ceaseless violation of their constitutional rights by Zanu PF, hope that the party will channel the country’s resources toward societal welfare. Sadly, the Zanu PF seems determined to cling to power by manipulating the law, minimizing accountability, and thwarting transparency.

These citizens’ hopefulness is not without cause, for any state’s citizens should expect their government to look after their welfare. But under Zanu PF, this hope is continuously crushed, with the party more focused on retaining its illegitimate power, which it uses to pilfer and plunder the country’s wealth.

Zanu PF’s parasitic presence in Zimbabwe is driven by an unwarranted sense of entitlement, born out of their perceived triumph in an imaginary war. This sense of privilege has opened the floodgates to unchecked looting and plundering of the nation’s wealth, leaving the country crippled and stifling the progress of democracy. The victims of this oppressive regime are not just the common Zimbabwean but also the country’s prospects for economic growth and development.

The Zanu PF’s central motive is self-enrichment, a trait they share with their new overlords, the Chinese. This alliance, however, comes at a significant cost to Zimbabwe, whose future now hangs in the balance. The resources that should be used to uplift the country’s citizens are instead exploited to enrich a select few, widening the wealth gap.

It’s disheartening to witness such immense wealth accumulation by the ruling elite, wealth that remains unutilized, while the country suffers from critical issues like insufficient healthcare, inadequate education, economic instability, and excessive taxation. If managed wisely, the country’s natural resources could mitigate these issues and steer Zimbabwe toward a more prosperous future.

However, the Zanu PF, basking in its arrogance and greed, seems incapable of leveraging the country’s wealth for its people’s welfare. As the exploitation of natural resources continues unabated, the common Zimbabwean is left out, their existence seemingly erased from the nation’s economic narrative. Stripped of their rightful share, they are left to rely on international organizations for essential services and aid, further highlighting the Zanu PF’s egregious failure.

The crux of the matter is clear: Under the shadow of the Zanu PF and their Chinese collaborators, the future of Zimbabwe is perilously uncertain. This scenario underscores the urgent need for change and the struggle for a democratic, transparent, and equitable Zimbabwe, where its resources are utilized for the collective good, not the enrichment of a privileged few.