Give Blanket Amnesty To Everyone Who Has Gained From Corruption In The Past - Eddie Cross

An economic commentator, Eddie Cross, says that Zimbabwe is moving very fast on a journey to nowhere.

In his latest article, the former Member of Parliament for Bulawayo South (MDC-T) argues that it is imperative first to understand where we are and what the problems are before suggesting solutions. He writes:

We have a corrupt administration that practices the worst kind of corruption – the consumptive kind.

This means people steal from us and the Nation as a whole and they do not reinvest the proceeds. They take their assets out of the country or they buy a personal lifestyle that would do a millionaire proud in any other country.

The rule of law is weak and corrupted in many ways – contracts are not respected and enforced and basic rights over property have been violated and are being violated.

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The Court system is slow and basic rights are not being protected and crime is not being punished.

Cross goes on to give his suggestions on what ought to be done to people who have corruptly benefitted in the past. He argues:

… We have to give amnesty to everyone who has gained from corruption in the past.

Let them keep their ill-gotten gains inside the country but demand that they bring home any assets abroad.

After that, any corruption that comes to light should be rewarded with the confiscation of all assets to the State and a heavy sentence of imprisonment in our delightful jails.

A market-driven economy is a panacea for Zimbabwe’s economic ills. He adds:

… we need a real market-driven economy. Failed State Corporations that have outlived their purpose should be wound up and sold. The private sector should take over all aspects of the operation of our economy.

Markets should set prices and monopoly activity or collaboration to fix prices, made a serious corporate crime and subject to fines based on the turnover of the Companies concerned and prison for Executives.

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