In Zimbabwe, recent whistleblowing claims have sparked a heated debate. Critics say these claims are just childish fears and wrongly blame the opposition for wanting to change the government. These claims, which lack solid proof, seem to be backed by Western countries. This raises worries about a hostile policy that threatens the Zanu PF regime.

Interestingly, crimes linked to the Zanu PF party seem to go unnoticed by the police. Big scandals, like the Draxgate scandal and an attempted gold smuggling operation involving six kilograms of gold to Dubai, led by the influential Auxillia Mnangagwa, are well-known. Yet, there has been no accountability. Auxillia Mnangagwa avoids punishment, while those who speak out are silenced under false accusations of whistleblowing.

This article argues that Zimbabwe’s path has been tainted by the actions of a corrupt government. This has led to a mix of criminals and wrongdoing within the government, creating a chaotic situation. The irony is clear: a supposed whistleblower is unfairly jailed. The lack of real and unbiased evidence from the police and the state raises doubts about these claims, but a biased judiciary, loyal to Zanu PF, keeps this cycle going.

The use of “lawfare” by old judges, connected to Zanu PF and unwilling to give up power, shows the regime’s tactic. Malaba’s strong control over the judicial service commission raises questions about fairness. The erosion of the constitution, driven by these loyal judges, worsens the widespread corruption and human rights abuses, overshadowing basic freedoms like assembly, expression, and movement.

A big question arises: Why do those responsible for scandals like the ZISCO steel plant failure and the Ministry of Water and Rural Development’s Chinese tender scandal remain protected by the party? Their continued involvement in the government, along with keeping their freedoms, highlights a deep culture of impunity. Politically motivated prosecutions fail to hold them accountable and serve only as temporary propaganda.

The main reason for the backlash against dissent becomes clear: a fear of losing power. Zanu PF’s long rule increases this fear, pushing the party to do anything to stay in control. A possible transition of power to the opposition could revive the constitution, restore the rule of law, and bring reforms to the police and power distribution. These changes would challenge the current regime’s foundations.

In this troubling situation, dissent is a direct challenge to Zanu PF’s rule. The party’s hold on power protects it from prosecution for serious human rights abuses. Taking over and manipulating institutions like the judiciary is a desperate attempt to prevent justice. This tactic works at home but fails on the international stage, especially at the International Criminal Court.

Zanu PF’s surprising awareness of this threat shows its fear of the opposition’s potential peaceful transition to power. This shift could bring accountability, transparency, reconciliation, and peace, ending a long period of illegitimate rule. Beyond facing legal consequences, the regime’s stolen gains could be recovered, adding to its reluctance to give up control.

In Zimbabwe’s complex political scene, the mix of rights suppression, selective justice, and power preservation creates a sad circus-like atmosphere. While dissent is crushed, corruption and human rights violations continue. As Zimbabwe faces its troubled reality, the circus goes on, marked by the difference between the regime’s actions and the principles it claims to uphold.