In recent news, social media was swamped with images of the Mutsvangwas enjoying their visit to the United States of America, a nation revered as a free, constitutional liberal democratic state. A stark contrast to the lives of the common Zimbabweans left behind, who often remain oblivious to the travels of their leaders. A significant portion of the Zimbabwean population is unable to keep up with such updates due to the prohibitive cost of connectivity, not to mention the soaring cost of living.

In an ironic twist, the Mutsvangwas’ chosen destination for their excursion reveals a glaring contradiction. The United States is the same nation the Zanu PF party, to which the Mutsvangwas belong, frequently accuses of seeking regime change in Zimbabwe.

However, instead of visiting China, Zimbabwe’s alleged all-weather ally, the Mutsvangwas opted for a trip to the USA. This leads us to question the sincerity of their relationships and affiliations. It’s rather bemusing that they would prefer to dine with a nation they’ve deemed an adversary, rather than visiting China, the nation that invested in Zimbabwe’s parliament, an act perceived as an endorsement of the failing and illegitimate Zanu PF.

While enjoying the luxuries of the ‘land of the free’, it’s worth questioning what currency the Mutsvangwas used during their stay. It most certainly wasn’t Zimbabwe’s national currency, which is claimed to be the strongest in Southern Africa but lacks the necessary exchange value with the American Dollar. This situation makes a mockery of Zanu PF’s claims and displays an alarming disconnect from reality.

Other national currencies from Southern Africa, despite being characterized as weak by Zanu PF, are functional and exchangeable for American dollars. This fact alone challenges the Zimbabwean government’s narrative, raising further questions about the honesty and intentions of the Zanu PF-led administration.

However, the unfortunate reality is that the impoverished Zimbabwean populace, living under the constant threat of the politically aggressive Zanu PF, may not explore this line of thought. The government’s propaganda machine tirelessly works to instill the belief that the USA is Zimbabwe’s enemy, intent on overthrowing the corrupt Zanu PF. They use this narrative to justify their consistent violations of human and property rights, disregarding the constitutional liberties and freedoms enshrined in Zimbabwe’s supreme law.

The Mutsvangwas’ US trip has shed light on the inconsistencies and hypocrisy of the Zanu PF. It has raised substantial questions about the true intentions of Zimbabwe’s leaders and their misleading narratives. It is high time that Zimbabwe’s leaders focus on improving the lives of their citizens rather than indulging in self-serving hypocrisy.