Progressive Democrats of Zimbabwe (PDZ) Position On Zanu PF

We the Progressive Democrats of Zimbabwe dissociate ourselves from both Zanu (PF) and Zimbabwe People First. Indeed, it is a fact that the history of our liberation cannot be complete without the mention of gallant sons and daughters who sacrificed their lives for our emancipation from colonial rule.

Names like Joyce Mujuru, Didymus Mutasa and their kin cannot be ignored. However, they are the same liberators who turned to be oppressors of their own people. They are the same people who, until their ouster from Zanu (PF) were at the forefront of looting our national resources, Mujuru being the baroness of Chiyadzwa gems.

They oversaw the dilapidation of our economy. They masterminded the death of the rule of law. They rigged elections left, right and centre. Yes, they are the same individuals with whom Mugabe plotted his tyranny. They are the same ‘mashef’ who swore on their mothers’ names in defence of Mugabe. They have innocent blood on their hands. We represent a completely different ideology of progressive, liberal politics, governed by principles of ubuntu, ethics and morals.

We believe in the youth as inevitable bearers of our destiny. Progressive Democrats of Zimbabwe does not share common vision and values as Zimbabwe People First and Zanu (PF). We do not believe that they have what it takes to bring about the necessary socio-political changes that can take us out of our current quagmire.

Zimbabweans, I think change comes from small fires and small initiatives by the younger generation of our country. When these small fires are lit and fanned, they grow and become big, wild flames. We cannot wait for some great vision from one great person. Our collective efforts can make a difference. It is up to us, the younger generation to light up our own fires to bring about the change we want.

Zimbababwe, I am not great and do not want to be. What I am doing is to light up my own small fire in the darkness hoping that you too will do the same. Together we can make our country work again. Come, let us all join hands. We belong together as a community. Zimbabwe is our motherland. We must all fight for our dignity. Let’s rid of the inhumanity and indignity that has reduced us to be paupers in our own country. Tora kapadza urime # PDZTeam2018 Barbara Nyagomo