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Why Zimbabwe’s independence has become a horror movie
Read more: Why Zimbabwe’s independence has become a horror movieOnce upon a time Zimbabwe was viewed with considerable optimism but that optimism soon vanished and was rapidly replaced with doom and gloom, today when the world pays attention to the country, it is generally because of all sorts of unpleasantries happening there. The independence dream, prosperity and presumed freedom from Western interference has turned…
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Weak institutions, security, and violence in Africa
Read more: Weak institutions, security, and violence in AfricaIndependent Africa is ostensibly ‘at peace’ yet far from peaceful. We talk of the often-misused philosophical concept of Ubuntu as the spirit upon which our society is anchored yet the endemic violence on the ground tells a different story, and this is the reality which must inform decisions on the model of our systems and…
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Only cowards try to build by selling hatred
Read more: Only cowards try to build by selling hatredYou can run a misplaced campaign of your hatred for other nations to an obliging audience, but at the end of the day you cannot transpose your lack of ideas with hatred, you will still need good policies to address the problems faced by the nation, and you do not empower people by dehumanising others.…
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Despotism, Inept Communication the Undoing of Matabeleland
Read more: Despotism, Inept Communication the Undoing of MatabelelandQuasi-despotism and openly arrogant behaviours displayed by some Matabeleland focused political parties or their members raise concern for the political future of the region. We argue that amateurish approach to communication poses major political concern in the region. Political parties need to understand their remit, be clear about goals, and maintain clear boundaries to avoid…
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Peace can only be achieved by understanding not force
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