PARLIAMENT OF ZIMBABWE TURNED INTO A CRIME SCENE

Parliament of Zimbabwe is now being called a crime scene. This is because many Members of Parliament are no longer working for the people. They are working for themselves and fighting to get money, land, and other benefits for supporting President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The President is said to be fighting for his political life because there are talks that he might be impeached.

Impeachment means removing a president from office when he has failed the people or broken the law. Reports say that some MPs met secretly in Mabelreign, Harare, where they were given stands as a bribe to stop the impeachment process. These stands were given so that MPs could protect Mnangagwa instead of standing with the people who voted for them.

This shocking information came out after the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works confirmed that 70 stands were given to MPs just two days ago. The land was shared in three areas. In Killarney, Goromonzi, 15 stands were given. In Penrose, Zvimba, another 15 were given. The biggest number went to Mabelreign, Harare, where 40 stands were shared among MPs.

The Ministry tried to defend itself by saying that this was not something new. They said the programme of giving stands to MPs started in 2013 so that MPs could have places to stay. They called it a “non-monetary benefit,” meaning the government gives land instead of money. But many people are not convinced. They believe this is a trick to hide corruption and bribes.

According to the Ministry, MPs from the 8th, 9th, and now the 10th Parliament have all received stands in different areas of Zimbabwe. Goromonzi got 188 stands, Bulawayo got 49, Chiredzi got 12, Kadoma got 9, and Beitbridge got 5. On 9 April 2025, the Ministry released a press statement confirming the latest 70 stands. They said this was part of a housing plan that also includes war veterans, women, youths, and civil servants.

But the timing has made many Zimbabweans angry. The National Democratic Working Group, led by Job Sikhala, said Parliament has become a crime scene. They said MPs are no longer representing the people, but protecting Mnangagwa from being removed. People believe that the stands are not rewards but bribes to buy loyalty.

Across the country, people are asking painful questions. How can MPs get free land when millions of citizens have no houses or stands? How can they accept these gifts while ordinary families are being evicted or living in poverty? The same leaders who should be fighting for the poor are the ones eating from the same corrupt plate that is destroying the nation.

Many Zimbabweans now feel betrayed. They voted for MPs to be their voice, not Mnangagwa’s shield. Instead of standing for justice and truth, Parliament has become a marketplace of greed. It is clear that those who are supposed to defend the Constitution are now trading it for personal gain.

As the days go by, all eyes are on Parliament. Will the MPs vote to protect Mnangagwa because of the land they got? Or will they listen to the cries of the people who are tired of corruption and lies? The answer will show whether Zimbabwe still has leaders or just actors pretending to care.

For now, the story of MPs getting stands is not just about housing—it is about the future of the country. It shows how deep corruption has gone and how far those in power are willing to go to stay there. The people of Zimbabwe are watching, waiting, and hoping that one day, those who betray the nation will be held accountable.