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1/22 Reflecting on Nov 2017 coup
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1/22 Reflecting on Nov 2017 coup
https://twitter.com/baba_nyenyedzi/status/1461263422256037888
2/22
The coup was a reaction to the succession question left too late by Mugabe. By 2017 Mugabe had systematically wilted & weeded out many formidable individuals out of politics. By 2017, the choice for leadership was scant & relied on brawn than intellect.
The coup was a reaction to the succession question left too late by Mugabe. By 2017 Mugabe had systematically wilted & weeded out many formidable individuals out of politics. By 2017, the choice for leadership was scant & relied on brawn than intellect.
3/22
Therefore whomsoever took over was certainly not the best & lacked the leadership mantle & skill. To have survived up to 2017 required utter, non conditional subserviency. That’s why Grace took a prominent position in succession. Her loyalty was deemed unquestionable.
Therefore whomsoever took over was certainly not the best & lacked the leadership mantle & skill. To have survived up to 2017 required utter, non conditional subserviency. That’s why Grace took a prominent position in succession. Her loyalty was deemed unquestionable.
4/22
even within the army, the brightest & brilliant had long retired or moved on. Mugabe overstaying meant the broth from which to pick leadership was stale. Mugabe should have left after 1990. After which, many formidable characters should’ve dealt with the post Berlin Wall era
even within the army, the brightest & brilliant had long retired or moved on. Mugabe overstaying meant the broth from which to pick leadership was stale. Mugabe should have left after 1990. After which, many formidable characters should’ve dealt with the post Berlin Wall era
5/22
In 1990 a new world was ushered. There was a paradigm shift. Perhaps Bernard Chidzero or Ariston Chambati should’ve taken over. I am merely highlighting these names to show what was required to navigate the 1990’s & new world order. Mugabe’s peers left the stage
In 1990 a new world was ushered. There was a paradigm shift. Perhaps Bernard Chidzero or Ariston Chambati should’ve taken over. I am merely highlighting these names to show what was required to navigate the 1990’s & new world order. Mugabe’s peers left the stage
6/22
Primarily as a consequence of the new world order. Mugabe was woefully inadequate to lead a sophisticated economy in a globalized world. Donors and MFI were no longer arm-twisted to provide carte blanche financial support to stop Russian influence.
Primarily as a consequence of the new world order. Mugabe was woefully inadequate to lead a sophisticated economy in a globalized world. Donors and MFI were no longer arm-twisted to provide carte blanche financial support to stop Russian influence.
7/22
By 2017 the world had changed many times over. China is not an enemy to USA. It’s more a rivalry than the Cold War arms race between Russia & USA. I highlight all this to bring to fore what kind of leadership was required in 2017.
By 2017 the world had changed many times over. China is not an enemy to USA. It’s more a rivalry than the Cold War arms race between Russia & USA. I highlight all this to bring to fore what kind of leadership was required in 2017.
8/22
Mnangagwa or anyone of the contenders in 2017 were woefully inadequate for the 21st century. If they were in the private sector they’re like people trained to typewrite and stuck in 1985. Then woke up, much older with only one skill set to typewrite!
Mnangagwa or anyone of the contenders in 2017 were woefully inadequate for the 21st century. If they were in the private sector they’re like people trained to typewrite and stuck in 1985. Then woke up, much older with only one skill set to typewrite!
9/22
The typewriter from the typing pool is now required to lead the fourth revolution. It will never work.
The typewriter from the typing pool is now required to lead the fourth revolution. It will never work.
10/22
So the first reason is the lack of proper 21st century leadership with capacity. The whole system beyond ED needs to go. Many civil servants have overstayed. And need to retire. They should be given land & lifetime support of inputs. They will do less harm
So the first reason is the lack of proper 21st century leadership with capacity. The whole system beyond ED needs to go. Many civil servants have overstayed. And need to retire. They should be given land & lifetime support of inputs. They will do less harm
11/22
In a competitive world, a government cannot just support one businessman. Look at China and it’s political processes. Many billionaires have come out of China. Not just one. This clansman & feudal system of governance in 2021 is frankly out of sync. How does command
In a competitive world, a government cannot just support one businessman. Look at China and it’s political processes. Many billionaires have come out of China. Not just one. This clansman & feudal system of governance in 2021 is frankly out of sync. How does command
12/22
Agriculture & the entire government economy be railroad to one individual? What if that individual fails? Or exorbitantly overprices their skill and wares? If there was competition even within the cronyism the damage would’ve been less.
Agriculture & the entire government economy be railroad to one individual? What if that individual fails? Or exorbitantly overprices their skill and wares? If there was competition even within the cronyism the damage would’ve been less.
13/22
How then do you explain to history how the condonation bill of US$10bn in three years was controlled by one man. Chosen by the political elite? To contextualize, command Agriculture yearly turnover was bigger than the top ten ZSE counters yearly turnover.
How then do you explain to history how the condonation bill of US$10bn in three years was controlled by one man. Chosen by the political elite? To contextualize, command Agriculture yearly turnover was bigger than the top ten ZSE counters yearly turnover.
14/22
It was like Sakunda in charge of top ten ZSE counters. Running , Delta,Econet, OM, Innscor…etc combined. Imagine the competence and competitiveness required to be a Delta CEO. Now Sakunda was woefully incompetent to run command Agriculture. That’s why it became a disaster
It was like Sakunda in charge of top ten ZSE counters. Running , Delta,Econet, OM, Innscor…etc combined. Imagine the competence and competitiveness required to be a Delta CEO. Now Sakunda was woefully incompetent to run command Agriculture. That’s why it became a disaster
15/22
Beyond betting on Sakunda, there is no mechanism to ditch this relationship. Sakunda was heavily involved in what is now Kuvimba. GOZ because of their typewriter mindset believes in Agriculture & mining. Never mind their limited contribution to gdp.
Beyond betting on Sakunda, there is no mechanism to ditch this relationship. Sakunda was heavily involved in what is now Kuvimba. GOZ because of their typewriter mindset believes in Agriculture & mining. Never mind their limited contribution to gdp.
16/22
The entire resource companies in the world are worth less than Elon Musk’s wealth. Yet resources are engineered towards these sectors. Without title deeds it’s a feudal system that secures political pliancy but not 21st century entrepreneurship.
The entire resource companies in the world are worth less than Elon Musk’s wealth. Yet resources are engineered towards these sectors. Without title deeds it’s a feudal system that secures political pliancy but not 21st century entrepreneurship.
17/22
The tallest building in the CBD is RBZ. Therein the problem. How can the regulator dominate the city and its affairs? RBZ needed to be cut in size. It’s dominance curtailed. But under second republic RBZ has become more powerful than ever. More than Gono years.
The tallest building in the CBD is RBZ. Therein the problem. How can the regulator dominate the city and its affairs? RBZ needed to be cut in size. It’s dominance curtailed. But under second republic RBZ has become more powerful than ever. More than Gono years.
18/22
In return the RBZ has now burdened society with US$5bn debt. Bankers are supposed to be the cowboys & buccaneers and not the central bank. RBZ. In its tallest building takes FX from exporters & distributes to its favourites. Why has GOZ allowed this? Besides incompetence
In return the RBZ has now burdened society with US$5bn debt. Bankers are supposed to be the cowboys & buccaneers and not the central bank. RBZ. In its tallest building takes FX from exporters & distributes to its favourites. Why has GOZ allowed this? Besides incompetence
19/22
It’s cronyism wrapped in sophistry. Our leaders have a chip on their shoulders. Rather than ask simple questions one can get away with claims of algorithms & relationships with creditors that BTW punish Zim with punitive interest rates.
It’s cronyism wrapped in sophistry. Our leaders have a chip on their shoulders. Rather than ask simple questions one can get away with claims of algorithms & relationships with creditors that BTW punish Zim with punitive interest rates.
20/22
Zimbabwe needs radical change in its governance system. Anyone above 40 must be retired from civil service including police & military. They must be given land & lifetime of inputs. They’ll have less damage there. We need proportional representative in Parliament.
Zimbabwe needs radical change in its governance system. Anyone above 40 must be retired from civil service including police & military. They must be given land & lifetime of inputs. They’ll have less damage there. We need proportional representative in Parliament.
21/22
The current system is a Cold War era mechanism that punishes dissent & encourages party loyalty and not consensus leadership.
The economics can be easily sorted with right leadership that is incentivized to grow the economy and perform.
The current system is a Cold War era mechanism that punishes dissent & encourages party loyalty and not consensus leadership.
The economics can be easily sorted with right leadership that is incentivized to grow the economy and perform.
22/22
Economics will only work when the politics works.
Finally I will go against the popular view in Zim. The military men, past & present must be no way near political governance. Leading 23 year old’s with o’levels & swear an oath to obey orders is far different from leading
Economics will only work when the politics works.
Finally I will go against the popular view in Zim. The military men, past & present must be no way near political governance. Leading 23 year old’s with o’levels & swear an oath to obey orders is far different from leading
In the 21st century. The skill set needed is vastly different. For example the kids born in 2000 have an IQ double the military men. The Economist (2021)has made this point clear about military leadership. Civilian society requires consensus not orders from top down. 
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