Aldermen MlanduNcube

Former Bulawayo city Deputy Mayor
councillor ward 1

[Aldermen MlanduNcube @NcubeCllr]

This country is a crime scene

[Prof. Welshman Ncube @Welshman_Ncube]

The 2025 National Budget, presented under the theme “Building Resilience for Sustained Economic Transformation,” attempts to paint a picture of progress and recovery. However, as we unpack its core, it reveals glaring contradictions, misplaced priorities, and an alarming disconnect from the realities facing ordinary Zimbabweans.

The government projects a 6% GDP growth for 2025, hinging on "normal to above-normal rainfall" and macroeconomic stability. Yet, this optimism ignores the deep-seated structural challenges in our economy—unsustainable public debt now standing at US$21.1 billion, weak institutions, and an economic environment marred by inflationary pressures and governance failures.

Defense spending is prioritized with an allocation of ZiG18 billion, dwarfing investments in critical sectors like agriculture, health, and education. At a time when citizens struggle with food insecurity and collapsing services, how does such militarization advance our development goals? Resilience cannot be built on fear—it requires investment in people.

ZiG28.3 billion for health and ZiG46.6 billion for education are encouraging allocations on the surface, but they fail to address underlying issues. Our rural schools remain in disrepair, healthcare workers are underpaid, and access to essential medicines is limited. These sectors demand bold reforms, not token gestures.

The climate crisis receives a mere ZiG516.8 million. For a nation heavily impacted by climate change, this is grossly inadequate. Resilience means more than words—it demands tangible investments in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and water management.

While new revenue measures, like the 10% withholding tax on betting winnings, aim to broaden the tax base, they target an overburdened populace without addressing corruption—a cancer that siphons billions from public coffers. Transparency and accountability remain elusive, leaving citizens to carry the weight of systemic failures.

This budget is a façade of ambition. Resilience, as framed here, is hollow without addressing the fundamental inequalities and inefficiencies within our system. Zimbabwe deserves leadership that prioritizes its people, tackles corruption head-on, and lays the groundwork for genuine transformation.

As the opposition, we stand firm in holding this government accountable. We will push for a people-centered approach to governance, one that moves beyond rhetoric to deliver real change. The future of Zimbabwe cannot rest on paper promises. It must be built with integrity, equity, and unwavering resolve. 🇿🇼 #Budget2025 #EconomicJustice #ZimbabweForward

[Aldermen MlanduNcube @NcubeCllr]

@samkebusiness @SirThabz Obvious wife coz it's her car

[Aldermen MlanduNcube @NcubeCllr]

@Mamoxn @samkebusiness Happy birthday dadewethu

[Aldermen MlanduNcube @NcubeCllr]

Ambassador we are proud of you

[Stella Nkomo @stellankomo]

Today we hosted Bachelors & Masters students from NOIDA University, Dpt of IR. I presented on The role of Diplomacy& Functions of our mission in India. We also dissected our Foreign Policy, and touched on Cultural & Sports diplomacy. The students hungry for the Zimbabwean story.

[Aldermen MlanduNcube @NcubeCllr]

Ndabezitha .Wena WeNdlovu umkhulu uyesabeka

[M GUMEDE BULAWAYO North MP @CCCforChange234]

Ndabezitha ! Bayetheeeeee!

[Aldermen MlanduNcube @NcubeCllr]

Amabutho kaNdabezitha

[MackeyWaseSilobela🇿🇼 💯 @Mackey_Silobela]

Ibutho lihlale lami phansi sakhulumisana and tried something out, and it wasn't bad 😁

[Aldermen MlanduNcube @NcubeCllr]

Siyabonga Chairman

[𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗶 𝗢𝗯𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 @TereraiSithole]

On this day in 2019, we celebrated the by-election win of Vincent Tsvangirai as the MP for Glen View South. During my youth leadership stint, giving the youths a chance is cause I prioritized & fought for. The former & current Mayor for Harare are in this photo.
#IchavaNhoroondo

[Aldermen MlanduNcube @NcubeCllr]

@samkebusiness Usuqalisile

[Aldermen MlanduNcube @NcubeCllr]

Congratulations maNkomo represent us well in you we trust

[Stella Nkomo @stellankomo]

Last week on Thursday, I presented my Credentials to HE President Droupadi Murmu as Zimbabwe's Ambassador to India🇮🇳. Special thanks to my President, HE Dr Emmerson Mnangagwa🇿🇼

[Aldermen MlanduNcube @NcubeCllr]

@nonduduzo_ncube Awukafiki eBubi

[Ibhetshu LikaZulu @likazulu]

Memorialization is important for they “say those that cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat.” Hence to make sure we never experience Colonization,Decolonization and Post Independence Violence Again . Memorialization must influence Transitional Justice and its processes

[Ibhetshu LikaZulu @likazulu]

We are gathered to honor the life of Cde Nikita Mangena. Under the theme Memory,Memorialization and Transitional Justice. Using the names and works of these Liberation Heroes to address our current National issues.

[Aldermen MlanduNcube @NcubeCllr]

Uvunule ucllr W Khumalo izhwane lakithi

[Aldermen MlanduNcube @NcubeCllr]

@nickmangwana Where is Mangubo School ?

[Aldermen MlanduNcube @NcubeCllr]

@hwendec Honourable Hwende Mambo

[Aldermen MlanduNcube @NcubeCllr]

Kabafuni ukuthi wonke umuntu othole umhlabathi

[Samkeliso Tshuma @samkebusiness]

Goodmorning,

Are you following the debate in Parliament on communal land and security of tenure? Contributions from Zanu MPs are exhausting bakithi.

[TheGirlsTable @table_girls]

In commemoration of International Women's Day, join our host Vivian Mlea and guests Sukoluhle Mhlanga, Tatenda Fungura and Samantha Munanzvi live @SkyzMetroFM today at 4pm. Our theme is "Inspire Inclusion."
#HerVoice

[Aldermen MlanduNcube @NcubeCllr]

@DCBajila @ParliamentZim @MusaNcube7 Amazhwane ayalala mdala

[Discent Bajila @DCBajila]

I am delighted that today @ParliamentZim improved systems for automatic translation so that every MP could freely express themselves in a language of their choice. Well done @MusaNcube7 for the constant check.

[Aldermen MlanduNcube @NcubeCllr]

@samkebusiness Shuwa abantu kabahlale phansi njengomdenj