Dr. Paul Tungwarara, a special advisor to the United Arab Emirates and a prominent businessman, criticized some war veterans' attacks on President Mnangagwa.
Dr. Tungwarara said the attacks hurt Zimbabwe's development goals. He thinks the criticism confused potential investors. This could have long-term negative effects on Zimbabwe's economy and efforts to attract investment.
"These attacks are not justified," Dr. Tungwarara said. "They make things uncertain. This goes against the nation's progress in rebuilding."
He called the criticism a smear campaign. He said it tries to change public opinion and stop investment.
Dr. Tungwarara noted that Zimbabwe was making good progress before the controversy. It was improving its global image and development goals.
"Zimbabwe was doing better and getting global recognition. Then, this smear campaign started. It confused investors for no reason," he said. "We must avoid this. It harms citizens who already struggle due to sanctions."
Dr. Tungwarara wants all Zimbabweans to support President Mnangagwa's vision. The goal is to make Zimbabwe an upper-middle-income nation by 2030. Reaching this goal requires unity and commitment to inclusion and national development.
"The actions of a few people are hurting the whole nation," Dr. Tungwarara said. "We need to focus on moving the country forward. We should not engage in divisive talk."
Dr. Tungwarara suggested Zimbabwe could learn from the United Arab Emirates. The UAE has strict laws against smear campaigns targeting leaders. These laws help maintain stability and development.
"Zimbabwe may need similar measures to protect leaders and national interests," Dr. Tungwarara said. "A stable political environment is key for attracting investment and economic growth."
Dr. Tungwarara said the attacks hurt Zimbabwe's development goals. He thinks the criticism confused potential investors. This could have long-term negative effects on Zimbabwe's economy and efforts to attract investment.
"These attacks are not justified," Dr. Tungwarara said. "They make things uncertain. This goes against the nation's progress in rebuilding."
He called the criticism a smear campaign. He said it tries to change public opinion and stop investment.
Dr. Tungwarara noted that Zimbabwe was making good progress before the controversy. It was improving its global image and development goals.
"Zimbabwe was doing better and getting global recognition. Then, this smear campaign started. It confused investors for no reason," he said. "We must avoid this. It harms citizens who already struggle due to sanctions."
Dr. Tungwarara wants all Zimbabweans to support President Mnangagwa's vision. The goal is to make Zimbabwe an upper-middle-income nation by 2030. Reaching this goal requires unity and commitment to inclusion and national development.
"The actions of a few people are hurting the whole nation," Dr. Tungwarara said. "We need to focus on moving the country forward. We should not engage in divisive talk."
Dr. Tungwarara suggested Zimbabwe could learn from the United Arab Emirates. The UAE has strict laws against smear campaigns targeting leaders. These laws help maintain stability and development.
"Zimbabwe may need similar measures to protect leaders and national interests," Dr. Tungwarara said. "A stable political environment is key for attracting investment and economic growth."
