A Penalty for the Poor: VP Chiwenga’s Threat to Money Changers Reveals a Deeper Problem

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Vice President Constantino Chiwenga’s recent threat to money changers, warning them of violence if they continue their activities, has sparked outrage and concern among many Zimbabweans. While the VP’s intentions may have been to curb illegal activities, his approach and language reveal a deeper problem – a penalizing attitude towards the poor.

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