The Deputy Prime Minister of Zimbabwe is calling for landmark social reforms to weed out mediocrity in African politics. Dr Arthur Mutambara noted that African politics has largely become unattractive because it is driven by mediocre minds. He has therefore challenged young and brilliant entrepreneurs to make a conscious decision to enter politics. Speaking in an interview with Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah, host of Joy FM’s Super Morning Show in Tanzania where the World Economic Forum on Africa was held, Dr Mutambara said it is good to be a super star in whatever field of endeavour but that is not enough. “You can be a superstar business person; you can be a superstar academic but you are going to operate in a policy framework decided and defined by mediocrity,” he said, adding, “it is not in your interest”. Rather than being satisfied with their individual successes, Dr Mutambara said young entrepreneurs must strive to be significant and leave glowing and indelible legacies for posterity. He said the supposed success of a businessman, is only respected and acknowledged only when Ghana as corporate entity succeeds. “You as an individual must go beyond success and go towards significance. You could be successful but I doubt if you are significant. Significance is about self-transcending and going beyond yourself and leaving a legacy," he counseled. Even though civic and structural reforms are needed to attract the best brains into politics in Africa, Dr Mutambara noted that the young, brilliant African must make a personal sacrifice and pledge to enter politics. The reward for that decision will be enchanting in the end, he said. Mr. Raila Odinga the Prime Minister of Kenya on his part believes the continent of Africa must be creative to address the teething challenges of the continent. He told Oppong Nkrumah that Africans must be the change they seek to see in their country and not ask what other countries can do to change their countries. He cautioned against “scape-goating” of leaders and implored on new leaders to execute with urgency policies that will positively affect the lives of people, adding Africans talk too much but do very little execution. Story by Nathan Gadugah/Myjoyonline.com/Ghana