Three dead ‘Heroes’: Nkala, Kangai and Karakadzai

This past week Zimbabweans laid to rest three liberation heroes. Though it is inevitable that those who fought in our liberation struggle will soon die, and at a faster rate, because of their advanced ages, I’m sure none expected that three could die in such a short time. Of the three, two were quite famous,…

Is Zimbabwe a Fascist State?

On one of my favourite blogs “The Field Negro” I came across the definition of a fascist state or, more specifically, the characteristics of fascist nations by some doctor who has studied fascism. So read on and see how Zimbabwe and other African states fare: “Dr. Lawrence Britt has examined the fascist regimes of Hitler…

Football is back

  Football is back, the English league officially started yesterday. Thankfully the new season began with my team, Manchester United, winning. A good start to what promises to be an exciting year for football lovers. Some people probably don’t understand why football fans all over the world love the beautiful game. I’m sorry, because it…

Reflections on Heroes Day

This week the country remembers its gallant sons and daughters who sacrificed a lot to end colonialism. I will freely admit that I do not agree with some of ZANU PF’s choices of who should be buried at the National Heroes Acre. Regardless, it is fitting that we remember and celebrate these people. So we…

Whither now Zimbabwe?

A few days ago President Robert Mugabe was declared the winner of the 2013 Zimbabwean presidential election. According to official figures he received 61% of the total votes cast. Like most elections in Africa, this election has been challenged by the opposition. There have been too many irregularities in the electoral processes and I do…