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Trump’s War On Crime Somehow Excludes Violence Against Women

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Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo is a social justice activist, writer and blogger.

Donald Trump loves numbers when they suit him. Yesterday on September 8, 2025, at the Museum of the Bible, he leaned back in his chair, and declared victory. Crime in America, he said, had dropped by 27 percent since his return to office.

In Washington, D.C., he bragged that homicides were down 60 percent. He credited himself, his deployment of the National Guard, and his iron will. Then came the line that revealed more than he intended.

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Trump and RFK Can’t Both Be Right on Vaccines

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On September 5, 2025, Donald Trump sat in the Oval Office and did something that shocked many people who still hang on his every word. He praised vaccines.

He said,

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Keep Your Kids Safe Without Terrifying Them

Every parent wants to protect their child. But too often, we talk about safety by frightening children instead of preparing them. The world is not always safe, and Zimbabwe is no exception. The numbers show why we need to act. Globally, the International Labour Organization estimates that around 1.2 million children are trafficked every year. UNICEF warns that children make up more than a quarter … Continue reading Keep Your Kids Safe Without Terrifying Them

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Zimbabwe’s Daily Outrage Industry Keeps the Government Smiling

Every morning in Zimbabwe, the outrage begins like clockwork. A Twitter thread appears: “The government must stop overpriced vehicle license fees!” A Facebook post demands, “Zimbabweans should insist on fair public transport fares!” Somewhere, an activist hashtags a new policy blunder. By midday, the digital landscape is alight with moral imperatives. Ministers scroll past, smiling privately, perhaps even grateful for the free publicity. Our carefully … Continue reading Zimbabwe’s Daily Outrage Industry Keeps the Government Smiling

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China’s Parade of Steel and Silence

On September 3, 2025, Beijing’s Tiananmen Square transformed into a formidable stage for a military display that resonated far beyond its borders. Commemorating the 80th anniversary of China’s victory over Japanese forces in World War II, the parade was not merely a historical reflection but a deliberate projection of China’s evolving geopolitical stance. The event was graced by an array of international dignitaries, underscoring China’s … Continue reading China’s Parade of Steel and Silence

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Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi is Wrong About Debt Free “Wealth”

Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi recently wrote a piece on Byo 24 that has been shared widely by the news pirates on WhatsApp. He argued that Zimbabweans are wealthier than Americans because they buy cars and build houses without debt. No mortgages. No student loans. No credit cards. The picture painted was one of a people living debt-free, while the West is drowning in obligations. It … Continue reading Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi is Wrong About Debt Free “Wealth”

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The Outrage over Social Work Exams Is Embarrassing For The Profession

The announcement that Zimbabwe’s social workers will soon be required to sit for a licensing examination has been met with loud protests. On social media, the mood has been indignant. Graduates ask why they should face another exam after years of university study. Others suspect the Council of Social Workers is overreaching. Yet much of this outrage feels misplaced when seen in the wider context … Continue reading The Outrage over Social Work Exams Is Embarrassing For The Profession

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It’s Poverty Professor Mapfumo and Not a Plot

At the recently held University of Zimbabwe 44th graduation ceremony, Professor Paul Mapfumo stood before graduates, dignitaries, and the President. He insisted that his “transformation agenda” would not be derailed by those he claims are launching sustained attacks on him and his administration. It was a dramatic line for a graduation ceremony, but also a misplaced one. For no one is plotting against him. No … Continue reading It’s Poverty Professor Mapfumo and Not a Plot

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Why This Year’s UZ Graduates Might Struggle Abroad

The University of Zimbabwe’s graduation this year unfolded with all the usual fanfare. Families travelled from across the country to see their children receive caps and gowns. Students smiled for the cameras, speeches were made, and the air was thick with pride. Yet beneath the celebration, there was an unease that would not vanish with the tossing of mortarboards. This was not an ordinary graduation. … Continue reading Why This Year’s UZ Graduates Might Struggle Abroad

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The Silent Killer in Zimbabwe’s Medicine Cabinet

Views Walk into any pharmacy in Zimbabwe and you will find them. Antibiotics sold for headaches, for colds, for a sore throat after a night in the rain. No lab test, no prescription from a doctor who has checked if the illness is even bacterial. Just a polite exchange of cash and pills. We are using them for everything, and it is going to cost … Continue reading The Silent Killer in Zimbabwe’s Medicine Cabinet

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