ZIMBABWE’S BLOATED GOVERNMENT: TIME TO REFOCUS ON REAL NEEDS

Zimbabwe has once again added more deputy ministers to the government, sparking debate about the country’s large executive branch. Many people are asking why the government keeps adding more officials when the country is struggling with big economic problems. This move raises big questions about whether these roles are really necessary and helpful for a country that needs to focus on fixing its economy.

In Zimbabwe, deputy ministers do not sit in the cabinet, and they cannot act as full ministers. This means they don’t have much power in making important decisions. However, they still receive big salaries and many benefits paid for by the public. They get expensive houses, cars, and other perks, which cost a lot of money. These costs come at a time when Zimbabwe’s economy is already under a lot of pressure.

When we look at the state of Zimbabwe’s roads, hospitals, and schools, it’s clear that the country is in trouble. Roads are in bad condition, hospitals don’t have enough resources, and schools are struggling to meet the needs of students. Given these problems, having so many government officials seems like a bad use of the country’s money.

Many critics believe the money spent on these extra ministers should be used for more important things. For example, fixing roads, improving hospitals, and providing better education would help the country grow and improve people’s lives. But instead, the focus is on keeping a large number of government officials happy with big salaries and fancy benefits.

Some people who support the government argue that these deputy ministers help the main ministers with their work. They say running a country like Zimbabwe is not easy, and these deputies make things run more smoothly. But it’s becoming harder to see how these extra roles are helping when the country is still struggling with the same problems. The many deputy ministers have not made the government run better or helped the country develop faster.

The real problem is that the government is spending a lot of money on these officials, but the people of Zimbabwe are not seeing much benefit from it. The burden on the public is heavy, especially for poor people who have to pay taxes that support the lifestyles of these officials. But what do the people get in return? Not much, it seems.

This problem is not only found in Zimbabwe; many developing countries have to deal with similar challenges. They must find a way to govern effectively while having very limited money. But Zimbabwe’s case is a clear example of what can go wrong when the government spends too much on itself and not enough on what really matters to the people.

The debate over having so many deputy ministers in Zimbabwe is not just about politics. It’s about what the government’s real priorities should be. Should the government focus on making sure officials have big salaries and nice houses? Or should it focus on making sure people have good roads, healthcare, and education? It’s also a question about the responsibility of the government to the people.

In the end, adding more deputy ministers to the government shows a bigger problem with how Zimbabwe is run. The government seems out of touch with what the people really need. As long as the government stays this way, the future for Zimbabwe will remain uncertain. It is time for the country to think carefully about what kind of government it wants. A smaller, more efficient government could save money and use it to fix the real problems facing the country. Only then can Zimbabwe hope to move toward a better future.