It is no secret that government failures and mistakes are often associated with the ruling party. This is because the people who are running government departments are often deployment from the ruling party. As a result, they are more likely to be loyal to the party than to the people they are supposed to be serving.
This phenomenon can be seen in many countries around the world. In South Africa, for example, the African National Congress (ANC) has been blamed for a number of government failures, including corruption, mismanagement, and poor service delivery. In Zimbabwe, the situation is even worse. President Emmerson Mnangagwa has recently signed a law that prohibits citizens from criticizing the government. This law has been widely criticized as undemocratic and a violation of freedom of speech.
The signing of this law is a clear sign that the ruling party in Zimbabwe is afraid of criticism. They know that their government is failing, and they are trying to silence those who are speaking out against them. This is a dangerous development, and it is one that should be closely monitored. If the ruling party is allowed to continue silencing its critics, then it will only become more corrupt and inefficient.
The new law in Zimbabwe has a number of negative implications. First, it will stifle dissent and make it more difficult for citizens to hold the government accountable. Second, it will create a climate of fear and intimidation, making it difficult for people to speak freely. Third, it will damage Zimbabwe’s reputation as a democratic country.
The new law is a clear attack on freedom of speech. It is a sign that the ruling party is afraid of criticism and that it is willing to silence its critics in order to stay in power. This is a dangerous development, and it is one that should be condemned by all who believe in democracy.
Source: https://twitter.com/BloombergAfrica/status/1679799565162012675?t=Pu4_PLOtap7w9-cU7JrPuw&s=19
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-07-14/zimbabwe-president-signs-law-that-prohibits-criticism-of-state#xj4y7vzkg
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