Is a lack of civic education to blame for Zimbabweans’ docility?

It is often said that knowledge is power—and equally true that ignorance is powerlessness....

Did our liberation struggles sow the seeds of authoritarian rule in Southern Africa?

We need to explore an uncomfortable topic we hardly talk about in public....

How inheritance laws in Zimbabwe punish the poor and protect the rich

The recent passing of my beloved mother has opened my eyes to a silent injustice that...

RBZ can’t claim a currency is stable by making it unavailable

We’ve been down this road before, and it didn’t end well. ...

Zimbabwe regime should direct its rage towards Zvigananda for power outages embarrassing the President

One can’t help but wonder if those in power in Zimbabwe have entirely lost touch with...

The Zim monodialogues

Zanu PF wants us to believe Mnangagwa wants to quit after his 2nd term...

How does Zimbabwe hope to develop when those in power don’t even understand what economic goals we want to achieve?

When those in power open their mouths, they often reveal the disturbing depth of dysfunction at...

How Chinese mining abuses may ignite a revolution in Zimbabwe

It is often said, “kamoto kamberevere kakapisa matamba mberi” — a small spark can set ablaze...

Are patients more likely to die at provincial hospitals in Zimbabwe than at lower-level health institutions?

When a government neglects its duty to care for its people, the consequences can be devastating....

Why Mnangagwa’s gifts to celebrities reveal desperation not popularity

There are moments when desperation becomes so palpable it strips a person of all dignity....

When Christians mistake State House invitations for divine blessings

The Bible warns that, ‘My people perish for lack of knowledge,’ and nowhere is this more...

The real sanctions destroying Zimbabwe are corruption and greed

A lie, as the saying goes, has short legs — it can only run so far...

The Leftovers

Dear Family and Friends,...

Mr. Ambassador, surely you can’t deny that China treats Zimbabwe as a colonial outpost

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