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

Kumbirai Thierry NhamoSeptember 6, 2025September 6, 2025Leave a comment

REFLECTION SUNDAY

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

Kumbirai Thierry NhamoAugust 17, 2025August 29, 2025Leave a comment

SYSTEMS ON TRIAL

Women, Water, and the Weight of Sustainability

Every day, in villages across Zimbabwe and beyond, a familiar figure appears: women and girls carrying heavy jerrycans under the sun, walking for kilometres to fetch water. They bend, stoop, and trudge, often returning home exhausted, yet their labour is seldom honoured. This image, so ordinary that it fades into the landscape is a vivid testament to how unsustainable policies weigh most heavily on those … Continue reading Women, Water, and the Weight of Sustainability

Kumbirai Thierry NhamoJune 9, 2025June 10, 2025Leave a comment

TOPIC TUESDAY

Pushing People To Protest On The Streets During The SADC Summit Will Be Counter-productive

Honestly, I do not get the logic behind it.

As the 44th Ordinary SADC Heads of State and Government Summit approaches, the country’s so-called “opposition leaders” have once again begun insinuating that they have plans for mass-protests. Apparently, the innocent lives lost during the August 2018 military crackdown in Harare weren’t enough to deter these self-serving political opportunists from risking more innocent blood. But I may be wrong, who needs to worry about a little collateral damage when there are photo ops and international headlines to be secured, right?

Kumbirai Thierry NhamoAugust 2, 2024August 2, 2024Leave a comment

Climate

The Climate Crisis: A Catastrophic Failure of Political Will and Moral Courage

Can Zimbabwe, a country widely known for its stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage overcome the unprecedented environmental crisis that threatens its very existence? The scientific consensus is clear: human activities are causing irreparable harm to the planet, pushing the Earth’s temperature to dangerous heights and putting our very existence at risk. Despite the overwhelming evidence, political rhetoric and denial continue to prohibit collective … Continue reading The Climate Crisis: A Catastrophic Failure of Political Will and Moral Courage

Kumbirai Thierry NhamoJune 10, 2024June 10, 2024Leave a comment

Climate

Progress is The Amazon’s biggest Foe

Deep in the lush, green heart of the Amazon, there’s a quiet battle raging. It’s a place where the thick greenery paints a living masterpiece, but beneath the surface, trouble is brewing. This corner of the world still holds onto the secrets of ancient times, but now, it’s under attack by what some call “progress,” leaving deep wounds in the earth. The real price of this progress is written in the lives of the local tribes, the true keepers of the forest, who see their sacred land being torn apart to serve needs of distant lands.

Kumbirai Thierry NhamoMay 23, 2024May 23, 20242 Comments

Politics

Mass Incarceration is a National Shame

“An illegitimate government breeds not only discontent but also a sense of lawlessness that permeates through the very fabric of society.” This statement rings true for Zimbabwe, where the rise in crime is not merely a statistic to be analyzed but a reflection of our state of economy and governance. The recent years have seen a notable rise in crime rates in Zimbabwe, with offenses … Continue reading Mass Incarceration is a National Shame

Kumbirai Thierry NhamoMay 23, 2024May 23, 2024Leave a comment

REFLECTION SUNDAY

Immortality

Immortality. The ultimate heist. The greatest score of all time. We’ve all dreamed of it, of leaving a mark that will outlast us, of being remembered long after we’re gone. But what does it really mean to be immortal? It’s not about living forever. It’s about living a life that matters. A life that leaves a scar, a dent in the universe. A life that … Continue reading Immortality

Kumbirai Thierry NhamoMay 3, 2024Leave a comment

Politics

The Existential Crisis of Zimbabwe’s National Identity

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” Martin Luther King Jr These profound words resonate deeply within the hearts of Zimbabweans, as we find ourselves grappling with an existential crisis that strikes at the very core of our national identity. Throughout our rich history, we … Continue reading The Existential Crisis of Zimbabwe’s National Identity

Kumbirai Thierry NhamoApril 23, 2024April 23, 2024Leave a comment

Zealous Thierry, Zim-Politics

The Blundering Governor

Oh, the joys of leadership, where the buck stops… well, apparently not here! It seems our dear Governor Mushayavanhu has found himself in a bit of a pickle, and who better to pass the salt to than the World Bank? You see, the new ZiG currency is having a bit of a moment, and not the kind that calls for a celebration. Now, I’m just … Continue reading The Blundering Governor