Gambakwe is discussing a bold political plan by the M31 coalition to repatriate all Zimbabwean diaspora back home by 2030, aiming to reduce the current diaspora population—about 30% of Zimbabweans living outside the country, mainly in South Africa and the UK—to near zero. The plan involves creating over 160 new, self-contained towns with infrastructure such as housing, shopping, rail, and road links, funded through partnerships. People will be able to move back on financed payment plans, supported by government assistance. Gambakwe emphasizes that Zimbabwe will improve so much under M31 leadership that Zimbabweans abroad will want to come back. There is also a special “Zambia visa” program where wealthy foreigners can invest and settle in areas like Victoria Falls, adding one million expatriates and a million foreign workers to the economy. The overall goal is to restore Zimbabwe’s critical skills by bringing citizens home and creating new opportunities, ending poverty-driven emigration.
He also highlights digital advances in the M31 party for transparency and direct communication with leadership through a new website portal. He stresses urgency and confidence in winning politically against current leaders. While mentioning logistical challenges (including an injury), he promises continuous engagement and leadership focus until election success.
The Core of the Repatriation Plan:
- New Self-Contained Towns: The M31 coalition plans to establish over 160 new, self-contained towns across Zimbabwe. These towns will be equipped with essential infrastructure, including housing, shopping centers, and crucial rail and road links.
- Innovative Funding: The development of these towns is envisioned through strategic partnerships, ensuring a robust financial framework.
- Supported Return: Zimbabweans in the diaspora will be able to return on financed payment plans, complemented by direct government assistance, making the transition back home accessible and sustainable.
- Restoring Critical Skills: A key driver behind this plan is the urgent need to restore Zimbabwe’s critical skills base, which has been depleted by emigration. By bringing citizens back, the M31 aims to leverage their expertise for national development and end poverty-driven emigration.
Beyond Repatriation: A Vision for Growth:
Gambakwe emphasizes the M31’s confidence that their leadership will transform Zimbabwe to such an extent that returning home will be an attractive and desirable prospect for the diaspora.
In addition to the repatriation efforts, the plan includes a special “Zambia visa” program. This initiative aims to attract wealthy foreigners to invest and settle in areas like Victoria Falls, with the goal of adding one million expatriates and another million foreign workers to the Zimbabwean economy.
Transparency and Political Confidence:
Gambakwe also highlighted the M31 party’s commitment to digital advancements, specifically mentioning a new website portal designed for enhanced transparency and direct communication between the party leadership and the public. Despite acknowledging some logistical challenges, including a personal injury, Gambakwe expressed unwavering confidence in the M31’s ability to politically succeed against current leaders, promising continuous engagement and leadership focus until electoral victory.
This bold vision from the M31 coalition, as presented by Gambakwe Media, outlines a comprehensive strategy not only to reverse the trend of emigration but also to usher in an era of economic growth and opportunity for all Zimbabweans.
