You ever feel like the whole damn planet suddenly remembered Africa exists. Not because they actually give a shit about Africans, but because the minerals are running low everywhere else and China has been scooping up the continent like it’s a Black Friday sale? Because that’s exactly what’s happening. And now, out of nowhere, every global superpower is acting like they’ve always loved us, like … Continue reading Africa is The New Cold War Front
There is a special art to sounding grand when saying something quite ordinary. It’s an art Zimbabwean state media has perfected. The latest performance arrived neatly packaged in a ZBC headline declaring that President Emmerson Mnangagwa “has been elected” the incoming Chairperson of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). The sentence feels triumphant. “Elected.” It rolls off the tongue like a diplomatic … Continue reading No, President Mnangagwa Was Not ‘Elected’ To Chair COMESA
When Zimbabwe appeared on a recent global ranking of the best countries to visit in 2025, alongside Morocco, it surprised many casual readers. International press often paints Zimbabwe as unstable, isolated, or unsafe. Yet those who have visited know the truth is more layered.
Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi recently wrote a piece on Byo 24 that has been shared widely by the news pirates on WhatsApp. He argued that Zimbabweans are wealthier than Americans because they buy cars and build houses without debt. No mortgages. No student loans. No credit cards. The picture painted was one of a people living debt-free, while the West is drowning in obligations. It … Continue reading Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi is Wrong About Debt Free “Wealth”
Views When the story of Zimbabwe in these years is finally written, I suspect it will not be remembered for what we suffered, but for how lightly we took it. The record will not be one of famine, mismanagement, and squandered opportunities. It will be one of hashtags, punchlines, and endless forwarding. We will not be immortalised as a people crushed under unbearable hardship, but … Continue reading History Will Judge Us By Our Social Media Timelines
“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
As Zimbabweans, we gather every year on the 18th of April to mark our Independence Day. This year, we hit a somber milestone: 44 years since we broke free from colonial rule. But the freedom we celebrate is tainted by the reality of our lives under an oppressive regime.
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.
It’s been over four decades since Zimbabwe gained independence from colonial rule. The country was supposed to be a beacon of hope for the African continent, a shining example of what can be achieved when people come together to fight for their rights, but that dream has turned into a nightmare.
Continue reading “I guess oppression is justifiable when it’s black on black and not white on black after all”
In the depths of despair, there exists a flicker of hope. Or so we dare to believe. As a nation, Zimbabwe has been haunted by a tumultuous history, riddled with oppression, corruption, and a desperate thirst for power. The struggle for freedom has been an arduous one, a never-ending battle against countless oppressors. But as we gaze upon the horizon, we are compelled to ask ourselves, what will freedom truly cost us?
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