The Day Democracy Died

The Day Democracy Died

A good friend of mine who sacrificed his university degree in Salisbury to join the struggle for Independence and democracy and paid for the decision very dearly has just published a book on the experience.

What we see in Zimbabwe is not development but corrections—we cannot celebrate a government that created the mess

What we see in Zimbabwe is not development but corrections—we cannot celebrate a government that created the mess

A recent social media post by a well-known ZANU-PF “Murakashi”, an online supporter, caught my attention. 

What’s the point of a budget surplus in a Zimbabwe without food or medicine?

What’s the point of a budget surplus in a Zimbabwe without food or medicine?

There is a profound tragedy in a leadership detached from its people.

Hospital renovations are good, but Zimbabwe desperately needs pills more than fresh paint

Hospital renovations are good, but Zimbabwe desperately needs pills more than fresh paint

Look at the current renovations at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals. 

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