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

*LPCA ROUND 24 — HELD ON 01/11/26*

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

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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

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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Mukai Mahachi’s dream comes true

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Angola hosted a successful over the board chess tournament under Covid conditions

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Mnangagwa not genuine on Gukurahundi: MRP

MTHWAKAZI Republic Party (MRP) leader Mqondisi Moyo has said any government initiative towards resolving Gukurahundi will...
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So, in Zimbabwe one is more likely to get away with killing 20,000 people than murdering one person!

The much talked about meeting between president Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa and Matebeleland region chiefs - on...
21.8.2021 15:36

I’d rather employ a ‘vaccine-sceptic’ since they show independent thinking and analysis

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Ireland announce squads for white-ball series against Zimbabwe

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The longest journey home to Zimbabwe

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Zimbabwean young farmers lead the charge in agriculture

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21.8.2021 13:07

‘Our goal is speedy vaccination of 800 million Africans’

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