Tendai Ruben Mbofana is Confusing a Mirror For a Weapon

Views Every few years, whenever crime rates rise, someone will dust off a moral panic that blames the latest boogeyman for our social decay. In the 1980s, it was “Satanic” heavy metal. In the 1990s, it was kung fu movies. In the 2000s, it was video games. Now, apparently, my dear mentor Tendai wants us to believe that violent entertainment is breeding a violent Zimbabwe. … Continue reading Tendai Ruben Mbofana is Confusing a Mirror For a Weapon

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.

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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