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Build People Power First—Not Just Protest
A stay-away or shutdown can be powerful—but only if it’s widely supported and well-organized. Otherwise, it fizzles out or gets crushed. What citizens need is mass civic mobilization—workers, students, church groups, vendors, professionals, rural communities—coming together with a unified front and a clear message. Not just anger, but organized resistance. Think of how Sudanese…
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The 2025 national budget presented by Zimbabwe’s Minister of Finance, Hon. Mthuli Ncube, appears unpeople-centered and how it could negatively impact the average Zimbabwean: 1. Lack of Accountability and Misallocation of Funds The previous sugar tax, introduced ostensibly to raise money for cancer treatment machines, has been scrapped without achieving its stated goal. Not a…
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Parliament debates Auto vs Manual
The debate over whether Zimbabwe should shift driver testing from manual gear shift vehicles to automatic ones reflects broader trends in vehicle technology and transportation policy. This issue has implications for road safety, corruption in the Vehicle Inspection Department (VID), and the overall modernization of the country’s driver training and testing systems. Benefits of Switching…
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SADC Extraodinary Summit
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is grappling with significant political and security challenges, including those in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Mozambique. Adding to the complexity is the pending SEOM (SADC Electoral Observation Mission) report on Zimbabwe’s 2023 elections and the fact that Zimbabwe’s President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, is the current chairperson of…
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The Constitution of Zimbabwe, Amendment No. 20 Act of 2013
The Constitution of Zimbabwe, Amendment No. 20 Act of 2013 explicitly recognizing only male and female sexes means that legal recognition for non-binary, transgender, and other gender-diverse individuals is lacking. This legal framework doesn’t acknowledge genders outside of the binary male-female categorization, which presents several challenges for the LGBTQ+ community: Lack of Legal Recognition: People…
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Assessing the Legitimization Efforts of Zimbabwe’s Leadership Amidst Human Rights Concerns
In November 2017, Zimbabwe experienced a significant political shift when Emmerson Mnangagwa, then Vice President, ascended to power through a military-backed coup. Since his takeover, Mnangagwa has made concerted efforts to solidify his rule, seeking legitimacy and international recognition. His recent assumption of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) chairmanship highlights his ongoing quest for…
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Zimbabwe’s Corruption Crisis: A Closer Look at the Mike Chimombe Saga The Unfolding Scandal In recent years, Zimbabwe has become synonymous with high levels of corruption that seem to have infiltrated every corner of society. The case of Mike Chimombe, a prominent figure in the country’s political landscape, has brought to light the extent of…
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ONLINE DATING
Online dating has become increasingly popular as a way to meet potential partners in the digital age. Tinder, Bumble, Plenty of Fish, Badoo, Grindr, Ok Cupid., Coffee Meets Bagel. Zimbabwe has a lot of match making platforms on WhatsApp, Telegram , Facebook and now X. However, navigating the world of online dating requires understanding certain…
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History of Chitungwiza
Chitungwiza was established in the late 1970s as a direct response to the growing urban population in Zimbabwe. The country had gained independence from British colonial rule in 1980, and with newfound freedom came a surge in urbanization as people moved from rural areas to cities in search of better economic opportunities and improved living…
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The Illusion of Prosperity: Exposing Zimbabwe’s Culture of Corruption and Economic Crisis
In the shadows of Zimbabwe’s economic turmoil, a culture of corruption and greed thrives, perpetuated by those in power who exploit the country’s resources for personal gain. As the nation grapples with widespread poverty and hunger, a select few revel in luxury, flaunting their ill-gotten wealth through extravagant spending sprees and conspicuous displays of opulence.…
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