The African Institute for Development Policy (Afidep) has warned that Parliament risks turning its public hearings into nothing more than political talk shows unless transparency is matched with real accountability. Zulu said recent high‑profile inquiries — including the Amaryllis Hotel saga and the Chikangawa plane crash — have drawn unprecedented public interest in parliamentary work. But he cautioned that the value of such scrutiny depends entirely on whether Parliament follows through. “Parliament has to demonstrate that it’s not just a talk show,” he said. Zulu warned that transparency without consequences erodes public trust, especially in cases involving alleged misuse of public resources.