At the recent Glasgow climate change conference, Zimbabwe’s ruling party, ZANU PF, tried very hard to capture attention and sway opinions. Their efforts seemed like a desperate attempt to hide the real problems back home and show a false image of involvement in global matters.
The conference in Glasgow was meant for world leaders to discuss environmental issues. But ZANU PF used it as a stage for their own show. Instead of taking part seriously, they put on a spectacle. Students dressed in ZANU PF clothing were brought to the event. This was supposed to show support for the party, but it only caused more criticism and confusion.
People in Zimbabwe, who are used to ZANU PF’s tricks, were not impressed. The party tried hard to get noticed at the conference, even seeking attention from Prime Minister Johnson. This obvious attempt at self-promotion showed how out of touch ZANU PF is with the real situation in Zimbabwe.
Despite trying to show they are engaging with the world, the truth is ZANU PF’s invitation to the conference was just a symbolic act. It did not mean they were committed to real change. The party’s history of human rights abuses, bad economic management, and political games still hangs over Zimbabwe’s future.
ZANU PF’s attempt to show they are reengaging hides the real problems Zimbabwe faces. The country is struggling with high unemployment, loss of industries, and brain drain. The Glasgow conference cannot replace the urgent reforms needed for a democratic and prosperous future. Without real changes, Zimbabwe risks falling further under one-party rule, continuing the cycle of state problems and lawlessness.
Critics say ZANU PF’s efforts to rebrand and show success are weak. Pictures with international leaders raise questions about the real impact. Will a photo with global dignitaries lead to real media reforms in Zimbabwe? Can ZANU PF’s staged images hide the suppression of opposition, arrests of activists, and misuse of laws?
As the Glasgow climate change conference fades from the news, Zimbabwe’s real problems remain the same. ZANU PF’s shallow efforts to show progress do not change the need for true reforms. The people of Zimbabwe deserve more than just photo opportunities; they need a government that respects their rights, addresses their needs, and leads the country to a better future.
ZANU PF’s show at the Glasgow conference highlights their ongoing attempts to control perceptions while avoiding real reform. The sight of students in party clothing and staged photo sessions cannot hide the urgent issues that need solving. Zimbabweans are looking for real change, not just staged events. The path to progress requires much more than a show on the global stage.