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The Real Truth They Don’t Want You To Know: Why Property Is So Expensive In Zimbabwe
I didn’t plan to write this. But sometimes an article burrows into your thoughts and refuses to let go. That’s what happened when I stumbled across a piece online titled “Why Are… Continue reading The Real Truth They Don’t Want You To Know: Why Property Is So Expensive In Zimbabwe
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What the Musk–Trump Feud Tells Us About the Future of Power
There was a time when billionaires stayed in boardrooms and presidents stayed on podiums. Now, their worlds have fused into one volatile theatre. Over the past fortnight or so, a dramatic and… Continue reading What the Musk–Trump Feud Tells Us About the Future of Power
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WhatsApp’s New Feature Might Be a Gift to Con Artists
There is a seductive appeal to the word “privacy.” It conjures images of safety, control, and autonomy. It suggests a world in which one can participate without being exposed, speak without being… Continue reading WhatsApp’s New Feature Might Be a Gift to Con Artists
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FACT CHECK: Did South African Police Boss Label ZANU PF an International Criminal Organization?
Claim: An article published by ZimEye on July 26, 2025, alleges that General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, Provincial Police Commissioner for KwaZulu-Natal, accused Zimbabwe’s ruling party, ZANU PF, of being an “international criminal organization”… Continue reading FACT CHECK: Did South African Police Boss Label ZANU PF an International Criminal Organization?
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Elites, Outsiders and the Illusion of A Bigger Table
Time To Read || 6 minutes Those with the ideas have no power Unknown There’s a certain kind of pseudo-wisdom that flourishes in the mouths of motivational speakers. The kind of statement… Continue reading Elites, Outsiders and the Illusion of A Bigger Table
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I’m Afraid Homosapien Has Had His Day.
All over the world, fundamentalist belief is gaining power. The stupid and ill-educated are easily scared of things like… I’m Afraid Homosapien Has Had His Day. Continue reading I’m Afraid Homosapien Has Had His Day.
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What fools we mortals be.
Somehow, the ideal of being a good and useful person has been replaced by the ideal of being a winner. Money, now: that’s how we’re supposed to…..
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Why I Disagree With Nelson Mandela
What public figure do you disagree with the most? There are few figures in modern history as globally revered as Nelson Mandela. His story has become mythic. 27 years in prison followed… Continue reading Why I Disagree With Nelson Mandela
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Why I hate politics!
So yea. I hate politics. Obviously. I hate how every five years we get into this frenzy about giving people with immeasurable riches and privilege the opportunity Why I hate politics! Continue reading Why I hate politics!
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