Controversial former SDA pastor and self-proclaimed philosopher, Joshua Maponga is stirring up controversy once again with his ambitious ideas for the country’s future.
If he were to become president, he has proposed five key changes that he believes would transform Zimbabwe for the better.
Firstly, Maponga emphasizes the need to decentralize the capital city, Harare, which he describes as overcrowded. He suggests moving key government departments to different regions across the country.
For example, he would relocate the Department of Tourism to Victoria Falls, the Department of Agriculture to Mutare, the Department of Mining to Kwekwe, the Department of Culture to Masvingo, and the Department of Finance to Bulawayo.
By doing this, he believes that development will spread throughout the nation and ease the pressure on Harare.
Secondly, Maponga proposes a radical idea: abolishing pr!sons entirely.
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He argues that instead of sending offenders to jail, they should serve their sentences in their own villages, allowing them to work and support their families. “If you commit a cr!me, you should not be locked away,” he states. “You should be made to face the consequences right where you live.”
Next, he touches on the controversial topic of the d3ath penalty. Maponga believes that if someone takes another person’s life, their own life should also be on the line. He asserts, “If you k!ll someone, you should face the ultimate punishment because your life is not more valuable than that of your victim.”
In a move to balance the economy, Maponga suggests replacing paper money with gold and plastic money.
He criticizes paper currency for losing value over time, calling it “theft” in transactions. By switching to gold and digital currency, he argues there could be a more stable value system in place.
Raising another key change, he advocates for fair sharing of the country’s mineral resources.
Maponga believes that Zimbabwe’s natural wealth should benefit all citizens, not just a select few.
With these bold proposals, Joshua Maponga ignited a conversation and inspired change in Zimbabwe.
Watch his full video for an in-depth look at his vision:
