PARLIAMENT OF ZIMBABWE NOW A CRIME SCENE AS MPS GET STANDS TO SAVE MNANGAGWA

Parliament of Zimbabwe is now being called a crime scene. This is because many Members of Parliament (MPs) are no longer working for the people. Instead, they are now working for themselves. They are fighting to get money and other benefits for supporting President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Mnangagwa is said to be fighting for his political life because there are talks of impeachment.

Impeachment is when a president can lose his job because he has broken the law or failed the people. Many reports say that some MPs met in Mabelreign, Harare, where they were given stands as a bribe. The stands were given so that the MPs will vote against the impeachment of Mnangagwa.

This information came out after the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works confirmed that 70 stands were given to MPs just two days ago. These stands were given in three places. In Killarney, Goromonzi 15 stands were given. In Penrose, Zvimba another 15 stands were given. In Mabelreign, Harare the biggest number was given with 40 stands.

The Ministry said this is not a new thing. They said the programme of giving stands to MPs started in 2013. They said this was done so that MPs can have places to stay. They called it a non-monetary benefit. This means the government gives the MPs land instead of giving them money.

The Ministry said MPs from the 8th Parliament (2013-2018), the 9th Parliament (2018-2023) and now the 10th Parliament (2023-now) have all received stands. In total, Parliament of Zimbabwe has been given stands in different parts of the country. Goromonzi got 188 stands. Bulawayo got 49 stands. Chiredzi got 12 stands. Kadoma got 9 stands. Beit Bridge got 5 stands.

The Ministry of Local Government gave a press statement on 9 April 2025. They said 70 stands were given in Goromonzi, Zvimba and Harare. They said these stands were part of the government’s plan to help MPs with housing. They also said this is the same thing they are doing for war veterans, women, youths, and civil servants.

But many Zimbabweans are angry. The National Democratic Working Group, led by Job Sikhala, said that Parliament has now become a crime scene. They said MPs are not working for the people anymore. They are only working to save Mnangagwa from being removed from power.

People are also talking about the timing of giving the stands. Many believe that the stands are being given now because Mnangagwa needs support to stop impeachment. The stands are being seen as bribes, not benefits. Many people believe that this shows how corruption has taken over Parliament.

Others say that while MPs are getting free stands, many ordinary Zimbabweans are suffering. They do not have houses or land. They cannot afford to buy stands because they are too expensive. But MPs, who are already being paid big salaries, are now getting land for free.

This whole issue has made many people lose trust in Parliament. The MPs are supposed to work for the people who voted for them. But now it looks like they only care about themselves and protecting Mnangagwa.

Zimbabweans are now watching to see what happens next. Will MPs vote to save Mnangagwa because of the stands? Or will they listen to the voice of the people and do the right thing?

For now, the story of MPs getting stands in Zimbabwe is the talk of the nation. Many people believe this is not just about housing. It is about power, corruption, and the future of the country.