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Davison Kaiyo, Correspondent
The beginning of the year is characterised by the setting of goals; some do resolutions while others do prayer points.
This is the manifestation of the inherent desire by mankind to improve the status quo and move from one level to the other.
These personal aspirations, if followed through vigorously, will contribute to the attainment of the Zimbabwean dream.
To realise dreams, solve challenges hampering development, and to be successful in life, one must be prepared to do honest hard work and not just talk.
In the words of the Chinese President Xi Jinping: “Empty talk harms the country, while hard work makes it flourish.”
We need less talk and more action.
As the year is beginning, we must get down to work.
The road to a middle-income economy by 2030 as enunciated by President Mnangagwa is rugged and the tasks of achieving reform, development and stability are arduous.
In his New Year’s message, the President spoke of the need for hard work — kudya cheziya.
The attainment of middle-income status by 2030 will mean that Zimbabwe will be prosperous and strong, economy revived and the people will enjoy a happy life.
These are the yearnings of the man on the street, every Zimbabwean.
To realise a middle-income economy by 2030 is a solemn promise that the New Dispensation has made to the Zimbabwean people and to posterity.
The Government must, therefore, work very hard to attain this goal.
2030 is only 10 years to go, what are we to do to make sure this is attained.
Beyond that, what is the Zimbabwean dream? The Zimbabwean dream is about the past, present and future of Zimbabwe as a nation.
This dream should embody the long -cherished hope of several generations from old civilisations to the current generation, and should give expression to the overall aspirations of all sons and daughters of Zimbabwe.
Work on the Zimbabwean dream is a long-term and arduous cause and people need to work on it generation-after-generation.
Vision 2030 is just a contribution of this generation to the overall goal of a true Zimbabwean dream.
The dream of the country or nation cannot be separated from the dreams of individuals. One can only do well when a country is doing well.
So as one sets their goals for the year, one has to ask themselves, in what way will this contribute to the attainment of the Zimbabwean dream?
All hands must be on the deck, only if everyone strives for a better tomorrow can our efforts be aggregated into a powerful force to develop our country.
There is a bright future for our country, but getting there is not easy.
The road will be difficult as evidenced by cries across the nation as a result of austerity measures introduced by the Government.
We cannot achieve our goals as a country or individuals with a single effort, nor can we realise our dream overnight.
We need to put in the hours.
The country’s Independence is described as hard-won Independence, meaning every accomplishment in the world is hard won.
Zimbabwe is not a poor country.
It is endowed with mineral resources, competent human resources; well-meaning friends who want Zimbabwe to come out of the economic challenges.
So with a strong sense of patriotism, Zimbabwe can easily attain its goals.
Two major enemies that hinder the attainment of the Zimbabwean dream are corruption and sanctions, and as a nation, we must do all we can to tackle these.
It cannot be denied that the country is going through challenges economically and the essence of the 2030 goal is to make the lives of the people better.
Corruption and sanctions are enemies of this goal.
Corruption is self-imposed harm which we can deal with internally, and the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) must get down to serious work.
It is high time we see the society getting rid of corrupt elements through convictions and asset forfeiture.
Only that way the citizens will have confidence in the anti-corruption drive.
Citizens demand less talk and more action in the fight against corruption.
The Government needs to walk the talk in the fight against graft.
The re-engagement efforts by the Government must be supported by all well-meaning Zimbabweans so that the sanctions imposed on the country are removed.
This is not an overnight thing, but it requires hard work, diligence and sacrifice.
The fight against corruption and sanctions and policy consistencies will set Zimbabwe on the right path to attain the Zimbabwean dream.
The Zimbabwean dream is a desire for happiness, similar to dreams of other countries.
The people can attain happiness only when their country prospers.
A nation cannot prosper when it is under sanctions or in a corrupt environment.
In the next 10 years, we will be taking stock of Vision 2030, so the Government must ensure that all the people are covered in the vision and enjoy the fruits of development and live in a prosperous society.
The Government must, therefore, implement every policy consistently and do concrete work in responding to the demands of the masses and let the people enjoy the benefits of the policy.
Hard work and policy consistency is, therefore, imperative for the attainment of a middle-income economy by 2030.
Online Reporter