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REALITY BITES

Since We Are Already Amending, Let’s Dump The Dumb Shit In Our Constitution

Zimbabwe is amending its constitution. Parliament has confirmed it and governing party ZANU-PF has the numbers to make it happen. The public hearings on this issue lasted less than a week across a country of 15 million people, which works out to roughly one hour of democracy per province if you are being generous with the arithmetic. We are doing this since the amendment is … Continue reading Since We Are Already Amending, Let’s Dump The Dumb Shit In Our Constitution

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REALITY BITES

The Last Honest Word in Zimbabwe

Looking back, it seems strange that we ever expected truth to survive here. Not because Zimbabwe is uniquely cursed, no, but because we kept insisting that honesty could flourish in a place where every incentive favoured its opposite. Perhaps one day, when someone brave enough attempts to record our era with any sincerity, they will probably observe that the death of truth was not sudden. … Continue reading The Last Honest Word in Zimbabwe

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REALITY BITES

The New Monroe Doctrine: How Washington Is Rewriting Sovereignty in the Age of Resource Politics

For months, US President Donald Trump has insisted his administration’s campaign in Venezuela is a counter-narcotics mission. Washington’s talking points lean heavily on the fentanyl crisis, the need for decisive action, the dangers of “transnational criminal networks.” Yet the U.S. State Department’s own 2025 report names Mexico and China as the only significant fentanyl sources affecting the United States. The document is explicit. The drug … Continue reading The New Monroe Doctrine: How Washington Is Rewriting Sovereignty in the Age of Resource Politics

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Zim-Politics

The Revolution Starts With Us


In a country plagued by corrupt politicians and a never-ending power struggle, it is high time that the citizens of Zimbabwe rise above their frustrations and ignite a revolution. For far too long, we have been the victims, suffering the consequences of a broken system while our leaders revel in their own prosperity. It is time to channel our passion towards creating a better future. This is not just a call to action but a plea to save our nation. The time has come to break the shackles of oppression, and the revolution starts with us.

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