Harare – Despite posting zero profits from its business units, the ruling ZANU PF party has reportedly spent nearly US$50,000 on its Herbert Chitepo School of Ideology workshops. This initiative, seen as a requirement for employment in the civil service, has raised eyebrows among many Zimbabweans. The party’s push for citizens to attend the ideology school is part of a broader agenda to instil its narrative on Zimbabwe’s history.
Recently, councillors from various municipalities were reportedly compelled to attend these workshops, with local governments directed to finance their participation. According to a ZANU PF central committee report presented at the party’s annual conference in Bulawayo in October, the ruling party has been grappling with poor performance from its business ventures. The report stated, “The party did not receive any dividend from party investments during the current financial year.
” This financial strain is attributed to several factors, including the adverse effects of the El Niño-induced drought. The report highlighted, “This year, the party has been operating under a difficult financial situation due to the negative effects of the El Niño-induced drought.” Despite these challenges, the party claims to have mobilised financial resources to support its initiatives.
The financial details revealed in the report show that ZANU PF allocated US$49,568 to the School of Ideology, while it spent US$2.7 million on salaries. The party’s in.