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.

Silverest Plaza Chess Club Outwits Lusaka Chess Club in the battle of Lusaka

Silverest Plaza Chess Club Outwits Lusaka Chess Club in the battle of Lusaka

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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?

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

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Look at the current renovations at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals. 

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Bulawayo pressure group, Ibhetshu LikaZulu, has replaced a Gukurahundi memorial in Silobela, Midlands province which was stolen by suspected state security agents.  ...
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Gutu 1978 war victims wallow in poverty

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Presidential election results cannot be announced at constituency level: ZEC

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