A new public opinion survey has sent shockwaves through Zimbabwe’s political landscape — revealing that 95% of Zimbabweans have lost confidence in President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s “Vision 2030” economic blueprint. The ambitious plan, launched to transform Zimbabwe into an upper-middle-income economy by 2030, is now being overwhelmingly rejected by citizens who say the promises of jobs, development, and stability have not materialized.
The poll, conducted across all ten provinces, shows widespread frustration with rising prices, unemployment, corruption, and lack of basic services, with many citizens calling Vision 2030 a “dream that never woke up.” Social media platforms like X (Twitter) and TikTok are flooded with memes and videos mocking the slogan — while some have renamed it “Vision 2030: Mission Impossible.” Even some ruling party supporters privately admit that the plan’s goals now seem “unreachable” as economic pressures continue to mount.
Meanwhile, opposition figures and activists are using the results as proof that Zimbabweans are ready for a new direction, demanding leadership that focuses on tangible change rather than political slogans. With the 2025 elections approaching, analysts warn that this overwhelming rejection could be a turning point in Zimbabwe’s political future — as the once-celebrated Vision 2030 risks becoming the symbol of national disappointment.
