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Mugabe holding Zimbabwe at Ransom
Tuesday, 8 Apr, 2008 – 21:26 | No Comment
Mugabe holding Zimbabwe at Ransom

For voters in the recently held presidential and general elections in Zimbabwe, the choices were very limited and the issues so clear.
“You want to be hungry, unemployed, uneducated, and immobile, without dignity and sewer …

Obama is the Hope for Africa too
Tuesday, 12 Feb, 2008 – 22:53 | No Comment
Obama is the Hope for Africa too

As the Barack Obama “Yes we can” train thunders across the breath and width of America, from the blue states to the red states and anything in between, bringing Americans the real hope for real …

Zimbabwe Breaking Records for All the Wrong Reasons
Saturday, 2 Feb, 2008 – 23:21 | 2 Comments
Zimbabwe Breaking Records for All the Wrong Reasons

From a highly educated nation in Africa to a teacher-less schooling system. From number three tobacco producer in the world to a no number producer of anything; not even wild grass. From a well established …

Say Zhing Zhong and Go To Jail
Monday, 28 Jan, 2008 – 23:22 | No Comment
Say Zhing Zhong and Go To Jail

It is unprecedented. Only in Zimbabwe does one get arrested for laughing at the poor quality of Chinese goods. You can get away with an inward laughter in public or laughing behind closed doors in …

Has violence really ever solved a problem?
Thursday, 24 Jan, 2008 – 23:02 | One Comment
Has violence really ever solved a problem?

The violence currently sweeping through Kenya following the disputed election results has left me wondering. Why do we hold elections in Africa if they will end in violence all the time? Has violence ever solved …