As Job Sikhala, the vice president of the opposition party, stands in his cell, we see the deep paranoia and corruption in the ruling Zanu PF party. Sikhala, who speaks out against the regime, is in jail for allegedly inciting violence. This adds to the growing political tensions in the country.

Sikhala tried to challenge his detention, calling it unfair. However, the judiciary ignored his pleas. This is not the first time the judicial system has been accused of siding with the government. For example, when senior Zanu PF officials were implicated in the Draxgate embezzlement scandal, the courts overlooked the evidence.

The court’s focus on Sikhala, instead of addressing these allegations, shows the government’s fear of a potential uprising. For many years, Zanu PF has used fear and oppression to control the population, manipulating laws to silence dissent. Sikhala’s case highlights how far the government will go to suppress its critics.

The charges against Sikhala suggest he incited violent protests against the government. To an outsider, these charges might seem baseless. But, given the country’s hyperinflation, high unemployment, rising crime, business closures, and foreign exchange shortages, it is clear the government is struggling.

Zanu PF seems to be bracing for a backlash due to their poor handling of the economy and neglect of citizens’ welfare. This fear has led to increased scrutiny of Sikhala and other opposition leaders who could potentially lead a revolt.

The main source of Zanu PF’s fear is the possibility of retribution from a population pushed to the edge. Their failure to address the economic crisis and the people’s welfare has left citizens feeling ignored and oppressed. The memory of past political detentions looms large, making the government fear a repeat of history.

The potential loss of lives and livelihoods, especially those of the elite who have benefited from the government’s corruption, fuels the cycle of fear and oppression. Sikhala’s imprisonment is a stark reminder of the threat facing the Zanu PF regime. As the nation faces an uncertain future, Sikhala’s fate symbolizes the fight for justice and a return to the rule of law.