ZIMBABWE SPENDS BIG ON ELECTIONS WHILE HOSPITALS AND ROADS SUFFER
Zimbabwe is preparing for more elections on February 3. But many people are not happy. They say the government is spending too much money on elections when the country has bigger problems. Hospitals are falling apart, and roads are full of holes. People wonder why the government is not using the money to fix these problems instead.
For many years, Zimbabwe has been dealing with political problems. The ruling party wants to stay in power. It makes decisions that help itself more than the people. The upcoming elections seem to be another way for the government to keep control. But these elections are very expensive. The country does not have much money, and people are suffering.
Critics say the government is making a big mistake. Zimbabwe’s economy is weak. There is not enough money for basic needs. But now, the government is spending a lot on elections that many people think are not important. Instead of using the money to improve hospitals and roads, the government is focused on politics.
Hospitals in Zimbabwe are in bad shape. Many of them do not have enough medicine, equipment, or even doctors. People go to hospitals and do not get the help they need. Some hospitals cannot even handle simple medical cases. Many people are getting sick or even dying because they cannot get proper treatment.
At the same time, the country’s roads are in a terrible state. There are big holes in many roads. Cars and buses struggle to move from one place to another. Bad roads make it hard for people to do business. Farmers cannot take their crops to the market easily. Accidents happen often because of the poor road conditions.
Despite all these problems, the government is still going ahead with the elections. Many people believe these elections are not about democracy but about keeping the ruling party in power. In the past, the ruling party has used elections to make sure it stays in control. People feel that these elections are just another way to do that.
As election day gets closer, many Zimbabweans feel angry and frustrated. They believe the government should be using money to fix hospitals and roads, not for elections. They see the government’s priorities as wrong. Many people want change. They want leaders who care about them, not just about staying in power.
Zimbabwe is at a turning point. The people are watching. They are asking important questions. Will the government continue to spend money on politics, or will it start focusing on real problems? The future of the country depends on the answers.
You hit the nail on the head—why is the government so obsessed with spending money on elections when our hospitals are crumbling and roads are in shambles? This mismanagement of funds is a slap in the face to ordinary Zimbabweans who desperately need better services.
Your article exposes a blatant misallocation of resources. Investing heavily in elections while neglecting basic infrastructure is not only irresponsible—it’s a clear sign that political interests are prioritized over the welfare of the people. This is unacceptable in a country facing severe economic challenges.
It’s outrageous that our leaders are pouring money into expensive electoral processes while our healthcare and transport systems suffer. Your piece perfectly captures the frustration of citizens who see these political expenditures as a tool to entrench power rather than a means to improve lives.