Zimbabwe’s Informal Is The New Formal By Trevor Ncube “We must destroy the informal sector!” This threat was issued at the recent CEO Africa Roundtable in Victoria Falls. It landed like an insult to the millions of Zimbabweans who wake before dawn to set up stalls, mend shoes, sell vegetables and ferry…

Zimbabwe First: Why Politics as Usual Can’t Build the Nation We Deserve By Trevor Ncube Zimbabwe stands at a painful but necessary reckoning: our nation is broken—and so are we. The politics of hate, division, and greed has shredded our social fabric and wounded our collective psyche. This is no longer just a political or…

    Why l launched Trevor & Associates By Trevor Ncube In a world fracturing along fault lines of ideology, economics, and geopolitics, I have made a decision that some might call ambitious, others necessary. I have launched Trevor & Associates www.trevorandassociates.com —not merely as a consultancy, but as a commitment to principled leadership for…

        We must find each other and put Zimbabwe first By Ibbo Mandaza For over four decades since our hard-won independence, Zimbabwe has been trapped in cycles of political contestation, economic decline, and social fragmentation. As someone who has lived through our nation’s highest peaks and deepest valleys, I can state unequivocally…

ICWT Newsletter As Trump Mimics African Dictators, Africa Offers a Lesson By Trevor Ncube For decades, America cast itself as the world’s moral compass—championing democracy, condemning autocracy, and lecturing countries like Zimbabwe on press freedom, human rights, and good governance. Sanctions were imposed. Diplomatic scoldings were issued. The message was clear: America stood for democratic…

        It Is Time to Stand Up and Build a New Zimbabwe By Trevor Ncube It speaks volumes that President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s first face-to-face meeting with local editors happened only three weeks ago—nearly two years into his second term. This underscores his administration’s deep contempt for the media and its role in…

        Trump’s Tough Love: A Wake-Up Call for Zimbabwe By Trevor Ncube President Donald Trump’s rapid and ruthless dismantling of USAID is a bitter but necessary medicine for Zimbabwe. While initial outrage against Trump and Elon Musk may dominate headlines, a sober reflection will reveal an opportunity for Zimbabwe to forge a…

        Mnangagwa’s Failure and the Urgent Call for a New Zimbabwe By Trevor Ncube Zimbabwe’s deep-seated economic and political crises will not be solved by President Emmerson Mnangagwa—or by merely replacing him. While a change in leadership might bring fleeting relief, the entrenched rot at the core of our nation demands a…

      How is 2025 treating your New Year resolutions? By Trevor Ncube How is 2025 treating your New Year resolutions so far? Crushing it? Or are you among the silent majority watching their commitments crumble? If global statistics are anything to go by, somewhere between 63% and 71% have already abandoned their resolutions.…

        From London with love By Trevor Ncube ICWT is in London this week after spending a week in Johannesburg. We have been fortunate to meet so many of you and are overwhelmed by your love and support. Your genuine and unsolicited feedback on the impact the platform is having is our…

11 ways to fix our crumbling cities By Trevor Ncube Urban and rural councils in Zimbabwe have been rendered impotent due to political interference, poor calibre of councillors and incompetent managers. For the past three decades government policies have robbed councils of financial resources, management expertise and authority. The perilous state of the nation is…

Will Mnangagwa succeed where Smith and Mugabe failed? By Trevor Ncube What name do you give to what almost always happens at the end of years of brutal repression? The thing that happens when people say, enough is enough of the gratuitous insults, political arrogance, authoritarianism, incarceration and torture? I deeply and genuinely fear we…

  Zimbabweans must act on Auditor Generals shocking findings By Trevor Ncube The reports of the Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) for the year ended December 31, 2023 read like a tragicomedy with multiple and dramatic cliffhangers. There is a strong stench of multiple crimes. There is also strong evidence most of the crimes are…

  Great books I have read so far in 2024 By Trevor Ncube Yey, we are halfway through the year! This is a perfect time to share the great books I have read so far. But before doing so, let me deal with the question of why it is important to read. I am dyslexic,…

  Roads to impress SADC and prisons to suppress citizens By Trevor Ncube The current disruptive roadworks in Harare to impress visiting SADC delegates in August and the arrest and detention of 78 opposition activists are emblematic of the acute contradictions tripping President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration. High on the list of these contradictions are the…

The art of diplomacy and Charamba’s toxicity By Trevor Ncube Twice in as many weeks, first at the residency of the Swedish Ambassador and then at the British Ambassador’s residence, I witnessed Sheillah Chikomo, Zimbabwe’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade put up a fine performance that made me proud. Chikomo has presence…

Has Chamisa learnt from his mistakes? By Trevor Ncube MY chance encounter with Nelson Chamisa at the British ambassador’s residence last week triggered some reflection. At this beautiful garden party to celebrate King Charles III’s birthday, I noticed that Chamisa’s body language now communicated a sense of humility, which is markedly different from previous encounters.…

Zimbabwe needs you, stand up and be counted By Trevor Ncube At the heart of Zimbabwe’s crises is failed leadership by most of us through omission or commission. The urgency of now that we face is not the need for new leaders, but an informed, active and engaged citizenry with clarity on what they expect…

Caution – Drought relief scandal ahead! By Trevor Ncube “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” George Santanya (1905) In 1982 Zimbabwe suffered a severe drought, which was declared a national disaster. Out of this national crisis emerged the Samson Benard Paweni corruption scandal. Paweni bribed government officials and grabbed a…

Selective application of the law and Chris Mutsvangwa’s grievance By Trevor Ncube Most parents deeply love their children and want nothing, but the best for them. Most children adore their parents and desire the best for them. So, I can imagine the pain that Monica and Christopher Mutsvangwa feel over the arrest and continued detention…

10 Things that will transform Zimbabwe By Trevor Ncube Zimbabwe’s fortunes are a burden to many who love this beautiful country. Our country cries out for a collective purposeful focus to lift it out of this man-made quagmire. We must look past the preoccupation with sectional party-political interests. Our future lies beyond what politicians can…

ZiG will stand or fall on public trust, nothing else By Trevor Ncube The manner in which the government introduced the new currency, Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), is proof little or nothing has been learnt from previous similar experiences. Zimbabweans are still traumatised from the wealth destruction that was caused by five other attempts to reign…

My close encounter with corruption By Trevor Ncube Our gruelling negotiations had ended and l was taking my knackered self- upstairs to my office. John Kunyara (not real name) followed me and whispered that l could get the fee discount l had requested if l was comfortable doing a side deal with him and his…

Back to the rural village movement By Trevor Ncube Many of us were born and bred in rural areas where approximately 68% of Zimbabweans reside. Some of us still maintain close ties with family and relatives in rural areas. While we might have prospered as individuals our rural settings, this rich fountain of our cultural…

Zimbabwe’s enemy within By Trevor Ncube I recently visited Rowan Martin Complex for municipal business. Our consultant suggested this and assured me council officials wouldn’t ask me for a bribe, a practice they are notorious for. As a town planner our consultant deals with council in his daily business and says hardly a day passes…

Mnangagwa third term bid is an awful idea and must be stopped By Trevor Ncube Once upon a time in Africa coups were the only sure method of changing governments. And then, multiparty states emerged with fixed presidential term limits. These were soon replaced by amending constitutions, by hook or crook, to facilitate “constitutional” elimination…

Sanctions against Zimbabwe must go! But how? By Trevor Ncube The issue of sanctions against Zimbabwe causes a level of cognitive dissonance in my mind. I fully understand why they were imposed in the first place, but l am also firmly persuaded that they are hurting the economy and the common person in general. I…

Zimbabwe’s Chinese problem By Trevor Ncube It is too early to tell how history will view the impact of the role of China on Zimbabwe. Suffice to say as things stand, the score is an indictment on China and Zimbabwe’s political elite. This is an exploitative relationship, with benefits flowing mostly to the Chinese and…

What have you done for Zimbabwe lately? By Trevor Ncube “We live in a society where the state has collapsed and, in its place, the party rules through fear and intimidation,” says the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) in its State of Peace Report 2022. Zimbabwe is sliding into a failed state, according to ZimRights.…

Turning youth bulge into a national dividend By Trevor Ncube Zimbabwe commemorated National Youth Day last week amidst the worst conditions, by any measure, that our young people have experienced in decades. It is easy to be overwhelmed by the negativity and yet the enormity of the challenge demands leadership, innovation and strategic thinking. The…

A wonderful opportunity to build a patriotic opposition beckons By Trevor Ncube “Never let a good crisis go to waste,” someone once said. The crisis in Zimbabwe’s main opposition the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) suddenly presents a fantastic opportunity to rebuild something beautiful from these smouldering ashes. Zimbabwe’s opposition is mortally wounded from ruling…

Press freedom is everyone’s responsibility By Trevor Ncube Last week’s episode with Cris Chinaka was a painful reminder of what afflicts the state of journalism in Zimbabwe, and by extension our democracy. Like so many things in our beloved country our journalism is broken. And I take my share of responsibility, by commission or omission,…

Zimbabwe must use education for nation building By Trevor Ncube Love him or hate him, former President Robert Mugabe prioritised education in Zimbabwe’s transition after 1980 with huge generational benefits for the country. Teacher training was ramped up and our schools, colleges and universities delivered quality talent imbued with an exceptional work ethic. Sadly, most…

Finding common purpose will fuel a beautiful revolution By Trevor Ncube We have a lot that we disagree on as a nation. We also have a penchant for spending our time amplifying our disagreements rather than what we agree on. In the cacophony of our disagreements during which we have labelled each other sworn enemies,…

My book recommendations for 2024 By Trevor Ncube It is Harry S. Truman who said, “Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.” I discovered the gift of reading in my 30s and l now l can’t imagine life without books. Evidence points to the fact that there is a global decline in…

Inaugural Ideas Festival a resounding success By Trevor Ncube My heart is overflowing with gratitude. The inaugural Ideas Festival was a huge success. Attendance was great with high levels of engagement. The quality of speakers and panellists was top notch. All the event partners who happened to be in the room were a brand match…

Why you should be at the 2023 Ideas Festival (IF) By Trevor Ncube The three-year In Conversation With Trevor (ICWT) journey has shined a light on creative and enterprising people in a country that faces so many political, economic and social problems. The journey has drawn our attention to beautiful spaces and inspirational ideas. The…

The Ideas Festival (IF) Conference is upon us By Trevor Ncube The 2023 (ICWT) Ideas Festival (IF) edition takes place next week in Nyanga, Troutbeck Hotel from November 22-24. This annual event is a gathering of ICWT alumni, entrepreneurs, innovators, creators and those in the start-up space. In December last year we had a successful…

  IMF sees gloomy outlook for Zimbabwe in 2024 By Professor Gift Mugano (Ph. D) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently presented a report concluding its consultations with the Government of Zimbabwe. Key highlights from the report which are likely to weigh down on the country’s economic prospects include unsustainable debt overhang, external shocks which…

  A clarion call to my generation- get off your butts, do something! By Eleph Gula-Ndebele “Every generation uses the ashes of the previous generation’s misdeeds as the foundation upon which to build its own dreams and aspirations…” said no one, ever. However, that is probably what Franz Fanon should have said in place of…

      We must fix this dishonourable and low-level politics ICWT Newsletter | Issue 61 By Dr Musa Kika We all watched the 2023 general elections happen and grave concerns raised, including by SADC. We desired to move on from the polarity of elections and shift conversations towards development priorities, institutional building and national…

      The mischaracterization of SMEs is our Achilles heel! ICWT Newsletter | Issue 60 By Prechard Mhako In Zimbabwe, a micro enterprise is defined as any enterprise that has an annual turnover not exceeding US$30 000.00 per annum and employs between 1-5 people, whilst a small enterprise is defined as having between 6-30…

      The pitfalls of a warped sense of nationhood ICWT Newsletter | Issue 59 By Nevanji Madanhire The trouble with Zimbabwe presently is the question of nationhood. Put simply, at the centre of our troubles is the question: “Who are we?” After the euphoria that characterised the birth of our nation in 1980,…

      Zimbabwe, you are on your own ICWT Newsletter | Issue 58 By Trevor Ncube Our fortunes as a nation will only change when we realise we are the masters of our destiny. Our neighbours and the international community have a limited role in resolving our political and economic problems. Zimbabwe’s neighbours and…

        Misogyny, cyberbullying and toxicity in Zim politics By Faith Zaba ELECTIONS have come and gone. The contestation between the ruling Zanu PF and the main opposition Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC) is now mainly on the diplomatic front. It’s back to basics for many Zimbabweans. There was a patently problematic phenomena…

        Whither Zimbabwe? By Trevor Ncube The 2023 elections have not resolved our national problems. If anything, we are worse off compared to our circumstances before August 23. And yet, there are opportunities in this crisis if there is willingness to find each other for the good of the nation. There is…

        Zimbabwean voters deserve some respect By Kholwani Nyathi FOR probably the first time in its history, Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu PF party will go into an election without a manifesto in a clear demonstration of its disdain for voters. Zanu PF, which has been in power for 43 years, says its accomplishments…

        It’s about the people, Stupid By Blessed Mhlanga Over the past few weeks a lot has happened which has cast grave doubts over the integrity of the plebiscite which is likely to be just another damp squib. Is it worth voting when it is clear the incumbent, President Emmerson Mnagagwa, is…

        Zimbabwe will change when you change ICWT Newsletter | Issue 50 By Trevor Ncube Every day I reflect on what it would take for Zimbabwe to change. Much of what l look at during my daily commute screams: “Change me!” As l reflect on what my surroundings are asking of me,…

        Texting while driving is against the law ICWT Newsletter | Issue 48 By Trevor Ncube Approximately five people die on our roads every day. Reflect on that for a moment. A staggering 77% of the fatalities and injuries are of economically active people. It is estimated that road accidents cost Zimbabwe…

        Releasing Chihambakwe report key to honouring Joshua Nkomo By Trevor Ncube Twenty-four years ago, politicians who caused Joshua Nkomo tremendous grief during his lifetime shed crocodile tears and speechified at his funeral. Their supporters joined in. Two weeks ago Zanu-PF and President Emmerson Mnangagwa abused the anniversary of Nkomo’s death to…

        Mnangagwa and Chamisa must be stopped for Zimbabwe to win By Trevor Ncube The only result acceptable from the 2023 elections is a win for Zimbabwe not a victory for an individual or a political party. Our nation is in dire straits and no single individual or political party can fix…

        Zimbabwe 2023 polls: Democracy for sale By Kholwani Nyathi An imperfect stage is now set for Zimbabweans to elect new leaders after processes to confirm candidates for presidential, parliamentary and local government positions were concluded on June 21. The presidential race will be a crowded field after 11 candidates, including the…

ICWT Newsletter Pan-African rebirth needed to fight imperialist bullying By Nevanji Madanhire It must be the greatest wish of every sub-Saharan leader to, in their lifetime, witness the collapse of the American empire which many think- tanks have concluded is nigh. America’s global domination has hung like a dark cloud over the world and has affected…

ICWT Newsletter Who will tame the elephant in the room By Tinashe Murapata Inflation, Milton Friedman cautioned, “is always and everywhere a monetary phenomenon”. The two economists heading Zimbabwe’s central bank and treasury understand this all too well. In fact, the former Reserve Bank governor Gideon Gono startled the nation by claiming Zimbabwe could have…

    Parliament does an unpatriotic thing. By Trevor Ncube Zimbabweans have experienced acute economic hardships in the past few months courtesy of a collapsing currency. Amidst this, it is clear President Mnangagwa’s government has no intention of running free and fair elections if reports of gerrymandering and missing names on the voters’ roll are…

        Where are Zimbabwe’s leaders? By Nevanji Madanhire There comes a time when one has to look up and ask: “Hey guys, what’s our problem?” This calls for deep self-introspection. All the hardships experienced everyday are the signs and symptoms, of a deep national malaise. What explains the deepening political and economic…

        Business sector has contributed to national collapse By Trevor Ncube Business leaders have been complicit in the mess Zimbabwe finds itself in. There is a woeful lack of integrity in the country’s corporate sector. Our business leaders blend with, and mimic the leadership style of the politicians. Zimbabwe would not be…

    Beware of those who loot in the “national interest” By Trevor Ncube I think there is someone very close to President Emmerson Mnangagwa who is fixated on looting public resources. I hope and pray that it is not the president himself or his wife. But how else do we explain the crude plot…

  Mnangagwa not a born again democrat By Kholwani Nyathi President Emmerson Mnangagwa almost succeeded in fooling everyone with his pretence that he had suddenly become a born again democrat after the coup that toppled strongman Robert Mugabe six years ago. Mnangagwa, who was ever present in Mugabe’s governments for the 37 years that the…

  New world order beckons: Is Zimbabwe ready for it? By Nevanji Madanhire Zimbabwe is one country which would benefit a great deal if a New World Order materializes. We all must have read about this new world where the United States will no longer lead the world through the dominance of its currency, the…

        Zimbabwe’s 43 years of economic and political unfreedom By Trevor Ncube April 18 excites mixed emotions for many Zimbabweans. It is about the most momentous and emotional date on our calendar; so much pain and loss of life for so many who delivered Independence. The shattered dreams, repression and anguish have…

    Zimbabwe corruption becomes the gold standard By Trevor Ncube In 2021 when President Emmerson Mnangagwa appointed Uebert Angel Ambassador-at-Large to the Americas and Europe, there was shock and consternation among those familiar with the man’s shady background. None of his questionable background appeared relevant to his appointer. We were told that he was…

    Why blame Chamisa for all that is wrong in Zimbabwe? BY BLESSED MHLANGA THE past few weeks have shown that in Zimbabwe we have the unfortunate culture of holding the weak to account, instead of confronting the powerful. It starts with the arrest and incarceration of Job Sikhala. Many have sought to blame the…

      PVO Bill: a different perspective. by Nevanji Madanhire The Zimbabwe government has over the years complained about foreign influence in its governmental processes, particularly in elections. It accuses private voluntary organisations (PVO) of being conduits through which electoral manipulation is channelled, hence it is about to pass into law the PVO Act…

    Which dictatorship do you prefer, CCC or Zanu-PF? By Trevor Ncube Since Independence in 1980, Robert Mugabe’s Zanu PF had been hell-bent on establishing a one-party Marxist-Leninist state. It almost achieved this; main opposition PF-Zapu led by Joshua Nkomo had, by 1987, been cornered into a one-sided unity agreement after the Gukurahundi genocide…

      Ease of doing business is, well, everyone’s business. SHAME MAKOSHORI EVERYONE rightfully complains about the challenges of doing business in Zimbabwe but, individually, rarely introspect on their roles in this. While the government has failed to provide an enabling environment, all players must face up to their archaic ways of doing business…

        The man who will capitalise on voter apathy by Nevanji Madanhire Leader of Democratic Union of Zimbabwe (DUZ) Robert Howard Chapman is a fascinating man. Sharp and erudite, he has brought an interesting perspective to Zimbabwean politics. He has taken out the toxicity that has characterised our politics in the past…

        Startups and youth entrepreneurship key to economic growth by Unique Zimuto “We don’t stop going to war just because the terrain is difficult,” so says Lesley Marange, the young founder and CEO of Glytime Foods, a startup that is making waves in Zimbabwe and the region. “We don’t need money from…

        Texting while driving kills and hurts the economy   Approximately five people die on our roads every day. Reflect on that for a moment.  A staggering 77% of the fatalities and injuries are of economically active people. It is estimated that road accidents cost Zimbabwe 3% of GDP. For perspective, tourism…

        Weak Zimbabwe opposition not good for democracy   Opposition political parties in Zimbabwe have been a great let-down; faced with an important election in a few months’ time they offer only but a whimper. The electorate, like in many elections before, is faced with a Hobson’s choice: take what is available…

      Zimbabwe scraping the barrel for friends and investors The visit last week by the Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko and his business delegation points to the friends President Emmerson Mnangagwa keeps. Our beloved country, Zimbabwe, is an international pariah and because of that our leadership is scraping the barrel for friends and investors…

        Zimbabwe needs national psychological safety Nations that prosper do so on the back of the collective ingenuity and creativity of their citizens. Ideas and creativity thrive in a culture where citizens feel they have freedom of creative expression and freedom of speech without negative repercussions. This culture starts from home, the…

        Borehole drilling. To regulate or not to regulate! By Unique Zimuto Zimbabwe is facing a serious potable water problem. Cities are particularly hard hit. The density of people living in urban settlements means water has to always be readily available for domestic use and for sewer reticulation. The industrial sector depends…

        No new dispensation at Makombe Building I hate visiting government offices because of the unpleasant encounters I always have with front-office staff and senior government officials. Petty officialdom, and crass rudeness are some of the experiences I have had dealing with government officials. I am not the only one; other members…

        Power and poor strategic thinking It has been known for decades that there would be a serious power deficit in the Southern African Development Community. The establishment of the Harare-headquartered Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) in 1995 was one way the region hoped to mitigate the problem. It didn’t work quite…

        Corruption in the Newsroom Last week I had a shocking encounter with what is so wrong with our society in general and the profession of journalism in particular. I received a WhatsApp message from a senior journalist (name withheld) at a renowned local media organisation who wished to suggest a guest…

        The Other State of the Nation Address (OSONA) Dear Compatriots, Comrades, and Friends. Since independence in 1980, our nation has experienced moments of joy punctuated with anguish and trauma. The dream of our liberation struggle of a “government for the people, by the people, for the people” has turned into a…

    Press freedom and responsibility The Commonwealth team that was in Zimbabwe recently to assess whether the country was ready for readmission into the club of mainly former British colonies implored the local media to play a part in reuniting the country. Addressing the media, team leader Luis Franceschi said: “I call on the…

    14 July 2022 Greetings We launched In Conversation With Trevor (ICWT) three years ago at a live event with Zimbabwe’s Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube as the guest. Since then, I have had over 140 impactful conversations with some awesome people in Zimbabwe and abroad.I have learnt a lot from our guests and…

    21 July 2022 | Newsletter Greetings Over the weekend I watched the Oprah Winfrey, Viola Davis Conversation on Netflix. In her new book, “Finding Me” Viola Davis writes about the impact that the Covid-19 lockdown had on her mental state. I identified with her sentiments as this time last year I found it…

    28 July 2022 Government should get out of the way The release of preliminary Zimbabwe 2022 census results this week is welcome and should see a fresh trove of data critical for planning for both government and business. From the census business will gain critical insights for planning of new products and determine…

    August 4 Newsletter Gold Coins and the Census Zimbabwe is a polarised and toxic country. This sad state of affairs has debilitating consequences on our society. There is almost nothing that we seem to agree on, yet there is so much that could unite us if we made the effort.In most instances one’s…

        11 August 2022 Water Delivery Zimbabwe has normalised water delivery by tanker trucks for those without portable water at home and work. This is very sad.Apart from the fact that this is a form of tax for the already overtaxed public, the inconvenience and the cost of this abnormality are hurting.…

    Power of language in Nation Building Zimbabwe’s indigenous languages have a lot in common; one only has to listen carefully to notice, for example, the number of Ndebele words that have been incorporated into Shona, and vice versa. This is natural; no two languages can exist in close proximity without borrowing from one…

      Sanctions and corruption are hurting Zimbabwe Imagine President Emmerson Mnangagwa and opposition leader Nelson Chamisa embarking on an international campaign against sanctions. That move alone would be a sign of political maturity and patriotism and would contribute to national common purpose and unity. But to do so the two would need to…

    Do we deserve our leaders? by Nevanji Madanhire This week’s episode with Jerry Nyazungu hit home an issue which has the power to transform Zimbabwe: We must realise that we can make progress in our personal circumstances in spite of the suffocating power of politicians. But because of our disempowering obsession with outsourcing…

        17 Oct 2022 | Newsletter Issue 14 Creating a Pink Mindset Breast Cancer Awareness Month is upon us yet again. And yet there is no evidence on the ground that much has been done since last October. Breast Cancer awareness should be a national mindset with every relevant health institution and…

    11 Oct 2022 | Newsletter Issue 13 Electoral Reforms Pre-election pact on electoral reforms It is encouraging that the government, the opposition and civil society are all talking about electoral reforms. This is a good thing. There is a realisation from all involved that elections under the current restrictive laws would be of…

        1 Oct 2022 | Newsletter Issue 12 Job Sikhala – A plea for tolerance Job Sikhala entering court Prison is a terrible place no matter the conditions. I was in police detention two decades ago. The conditions were inhuman then; hey must be worse now. I hear from Hopewell Chin’ono, Jacob…

          23 Sep 2022 | Newsletter Issue 11 Zimbabwe Diaspora – the good and the bad (Picture of Samantha Nyikadzino) Last week we received two pieces of news from the Zimbabwean diaspora – one bad and the other good. The desperate economic situation and our suffocating politics have forced an increasing…

        16 September 2022 | Newsletter Issue 10 Beautiful Zimbabwe needs our love Old Dairiboard print advert (Source: Pindula) In Magwegwe, Bulawayo, where I grew up, we would put two empty milk bottles and some money at the gate before we went to bed. At dawn the next day, the milkman would…

        15 August 2022 | Newsletter Issue 6 Remembering International Youth Day-Why Intergenerational Solidarity Matters? This year International Youth Day was being celebrated under the theme “intergenerational solidarity: creating a world for all ages”. The purpose is to amplify the message that action is needed from all generations to achieve Agenda 2030…

        27 August 2022 | Newsletter Issue 7 Identity and Resilience “The tradition of all the dead generations weighs like a nightmare on the brain of the living” – Karl Marx. Zimbabweans are believed to be renowned for being uncomplaining despite the country’s terrible economic performance. Something that might be characterized as…