Opposition figure Nelson Chamisa has officially returned to active politics, announcing a new initiative called Agenda 2026, which he says is a people-centred strategy designed to “rebuild Zimbabwe” after prolonged economic and political difficulties.
Addressing journalists on Friday, Chamisa revealed that he had stepped back from politics for almost two years to give others a chance to lead, but felt that the political space had remained empty. “I have come back to serve my country, its people, and the generations to come,” he said, adding that Zimbabwe has reached a decisive moment in its history.
Chamisa described the country as facing severe economic strain, political instability, social deterioration, and a decline in national values. He said many Zimbabweans still live without dignity or meaningful opportunities decades after independence. He also accused state institutions of being politicised, arguing that this has weakened national unity and destroyed public confidence.
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At the heart of his argument, Chamisa maintained that Zimbabwe’s main problem is a crisis of governance, fuelled by contested elections, corruption, loss of legitimate authority, and state capture. He dismissed suggestions that the nation should simply forget past issues, insisting that unresolved problems will continue to undermine progress.
According to Chamisa, Agenda 2026 marks a decisive departure from previous political compromises and places citizens at the centre rather than political parties or individuals. The framework seeks to promote a new social contract, empower citizens, prepare for a future people-led government, encourage ethical leadership, and strengthen international advocacy through regional bodies like SADC and Zimbabweans living abroad.
He said the next six months would prioritise legal reforms, institutional strengthening, and grassroots organisation, rather than mass rallies or protests.
“Zimbabwe deserves a new beginning,” Chamisa said. “That renewal starts with the people.”
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