The Gospel According to Honorable Wiwa Sikhala

There are moments in politics when words reveal far more than they were meant to. Job “Wiwa” Sikhala, once tortured and humiliated at the hands of state agents, now finds some undivided attention from me for different reasons. A photograph of the retired Assistant Commissioner Crispen Makedenge, frail and visibly diminished, was enough to trigger Sikhala’s sermon in a post on X. He declared that … Continue reading The Gospel According to Honorable Wiwa Sikhala

Where the clock ends

If no one ever died, the word “life” would be meaningless.
It would not even exist.
We only name something when there is also something it is not.
Light means nothing without darkness.
Heat means nothing without cold.
You only know a thing because you have known its opposite.

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How Much Of My Life Is Truly Mine?

I ask myself this a lot. Some days, I feel like I’m just watching my life happen. Like I’m a passenger, not the one driving.

I wake up each morning to the same routine. Not because I want to, but because I have to. Wake up, work, worry. There’s always something. Many bills, food, family problems. Everything needs attention. Everything costs money.

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The Looming Catastrophe that Awaits us if We Fail to Rethink our Values

What does the term “values” mean? Values are, simply put, the fundamental beliefs, principles, and ideals that guide our decisions. They shape our worldviews, and define the core of who we are, as individuals and as a society too. These values are not static; they evolve over time. They are influenced by cultural, historical, and social factors. At the heart of our values, lies our … Continue reading The Looming Catastrophe that Awaits us if We Fail to Rethink our Values

The Tyranny Continues

As an ordinary Zimbabwean citizen, I find myself once again standing on the aftermath of another election. It is a time after we were supposed to freely exercise our democratic right to choose our leaders, a fleeting moment when our voices were meant to matter. However, in the land once known as the Jewel of Africa, this concept has become nothing more than a cruel joke. The ruling party, the Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (ZANU PF), has clung to power for decades, suffocating our dreams of a better future. And with just barely a month after elections, the grip of ZANU PF’s tyranny tightens further.

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Journey into Social Justice: My Personal Reflections on Zimbabwe’s Political Landscape

As the sun sets and the week draws to a close, I find solace in introspection and contemplation. It is on this day, Reflection Sunday, that I share with you the personal experiences and deep insights that have emerged from my relentless exploration of politics and social justice in Zimbabwe. Through writing and voraciously reading about the complexities of my beloved country’s political landscape, I … Continue reading Journey into Social Justice: My Personal Reflections on Zimbabwe’s Political Landscape

Sharing the Voices from Zimbabwe: A My Perspective on the Struggles for Equality

As the golden rays of the Sunday morning sun gently seep through my window, I find myself immersed in deep contemplation. This is the time of the week where I reflect upon the personal experiences and insights that writing and reading about politics and social justice in Zimbabwe has bestowed upon me. These thoughts, like a river meandering through my mind, allow me to wander … Continue reading Sharing the Voices from Zimbabwe: A My Perspective on the Struggles for Equality

The road less traveled: Navigating the Challenges of Social Justice Blogging in Zimbabwe

As I sit here on this quiet Sunday, with the golden rays of the sun streaming through my window, I find myself consumed by a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions. Writing about politics and social justice in Zimbabwe has been a journey unlike any other—a road less traveled, filled with challenges and moments of deep introspection. Today, as I reflect upon my personal experiences and … Continue reading The road less traveled: Navigating the Challenges of Social Justice Blogging in Zimbabwe

2 Days Left To Another 5 YEARS

As the sun sets on the horizon, casting a gloomy shadow over the land of Zimbabwe, we find ourselves standing at the precipice of yet another election. A mere two days separates us from what appears to be a predetermined outcome—a continuation of the status quo. It is with a heavy heart that we embark upon this journey, for it is a journey that elicits somber reflection, a dark contemplation, and a profound introspection of our future.

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