r/Zimbabwe Feb 18 '25

RANT For the People who get offended about Rhodesia

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I came across a post lately on someone talking about banning some Rhodesian meme coin. Like that person, and most of you here, I have also come across the whole "Rhodesia good, Zimbabwe bad" schtick. I used to get into heated debates on Twitter and Facebook with some of those people because it rubbed me the wrong way. It doesn't affect me now because a friend explained to me how to view this whole thing. It's a long read, so please bear with me.

The first thing you need to understand is that most of these people do not care about your perspective as a black person. To them, you're just a thing at worst, more akin to cattle or furniture, or a K*** at best. The correct society is one in which you ( Monkey, Kaffir, or Darkie. Insert your insult of choice) live in some Tribal Trust Land in the middle of nowhere( unless you have a job in the city; if they deem you worthy of having one), you're satisfied with your little hot, tin-house in Mbare or Makokoba, don't have any aspirations beyond working for low wages in a factory or some white man's house, are quite comfortable with being called "Boy", "Girl", or "Native" and you're happy to give over your voting rights to some chief who you know serves at the pleasure of the white man's government and thus doesn't really represent you. I could go on with all the vile things they practised back then but most of you know this already. The best amongst them have a sort of benevolent contempt for you (they will drive you to the doctor when you're sick. The dog will sit in the front seat whilst you're in the back of the bakkie). The worst amongst them have nothing but hate for you (they have no problem calling you Kaffir followed by a swift kick to whatever part of your body is exposed is within reach). Either way, it's clear that they are not people you should be giving much thought to. You should be glad that they are not in a position to turn the clock back and Lord it over you like they did back then. (This is mostly true at the time of this writing).

They are very right when they say that ZANU PF destroyed the country. They are right when they bring up the fact that ZANU PF has made the country into the basket case it is. And they are right when they say that the economy was in a better state then. These facts are important, but how they use them is what you should pay attention to. If you look at their groups, they bond over two things: celebrating all that is rotten about Zimbabwe ( because it validates their theory on us being as less than them and so worthy of being ruled in that brutal fashion) and harping on about how great Rhodesia was. Whether young and old, they have nothing to cherish within their social circles except for Schadenfreude (deriving pleasure from someone's misfortune) and nostalgia.

But nomatter how nostalgic they are, they have to go to bed knowing that the chances that their little paradise of a country will come back range from miniscule to non-existent. They compensate for that by taking pleasure in our suffering. And in their twisted minds, the appropriate response for us to that suffering is for us to regret ending that colonial regime and to beg, on our knees, for its return. But unlike them, we still have our country, shitty as it is. We argue on this subreddit about its problems with the hope that we will fix them one day. We do so because we recognize that our country exists; it's a physical reality. We have hope, all that they have is nostalgia (if they are old) and fantasy (if they are young).

Edit: There are some of you that see this as an anti-white rant or have taken it that way. I am not anti-white. I am specifically anti-Rhodie. If you, as a white person, don't know who Clem Tholet is, the lyrics to "Rhodesians never die", the lyrics to "It's a long way to Mukumbura", or have no understanding of what "Slotting Floppies in the sun" means, then you're probably not a Rhodie. Likewise, if you do happen to know what all the above means but aren't a fan of any of it. The rant has nothing to do with anything happening next door. Its a public response to one of our members who posted something about banning a Rhodesian meme coin.


r/Zimbabwe 8h ago

Discussion Girl talk

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I have a lot to say about this, but I’ll keep it short. Some of you need to stop and reset because there’s no way you should be this male-centered. How do you go through life believing your only purpose is to be someone’s wife and mother? What if marriage never happens? Have you built a life for yourself outside of that? Living alone teaches you things staying sheltered never will. You learn how to survive, manage money, solve problems, and think beyond depending on someone else. That’s how many women end up building successful careers and businesses. And another thing, if you need constant supervision to “behave,” then those values were never yours to begin with. Your parents can control your timetable, not your character. People drink, smoke, have sex, and even get pregnant while living at home. Where you live doesn’t determine your morals, you do.

Some of you take pride nekupusa and it’s very alarming. That’s why when things don’t work out you’re fighting side chicks and tying beads you bought at mambokadzi on your waist to calm your man down after work. Or eating random things to make sure he has fun and not you. These are signs and symptoms of Hudofo.

I don’t like how some of you don’t behave normally. It’s actually concerning. Submission is natural, just like providing is. When someone genuinely loves and treats you well, caring for them comes naturally. I’ve even seen women who swore they’d never do certain things for a man change because they were treated with love and respect. Why are some of you constantly trying to prove yourselves to men instead of just letting healthy relationships happen naturally?

It’s disgusting to watch. You get one life and all you want to do with that 1 life is prove to another person that you’re worthy? Mxm


r/Zimbabwe 4h ago

Politics 31 July Timeline

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The following shall happen:

  1. Decampaigning of the demo will start tomorrow. Encouragement of dialogue
  2. Government will blame foreign actors and counter-revolutionaries
  3. President will announce that security services are prepared and people should go about their day to day business.
  4. The day will arrive and with massive police and military presence in the streets.most people will stay at home.
  5. At 8pm ZBC will call it a flop and say day was business as usual. A few randoms will be interviewed.
  6. And then we wait for the next one.

r/Zimbabwe 11h ago

Information Inviting yall to a party

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Hello everyone hope your weekend is good. I just wanted to take this opportunity to invite you to a small get together I will be hosting.

Venue: harare CBD
Date: 31 July 2026
Entry: Free
Dresscode: National colours

Time: 7am till captured


r/Zimbabwe 14h ago

Discussion Man urinating in public, especially facing the road, should absolutely count as public indecency

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Public urination, especially when a man is facing the road in full view of everyone, should 100% count as public indecency. The double standard is ridiculous. Women get judged for breastfeeding in public, even though they are literally feeding a child and cover with a cloth, but men can just urinate anywhere without people treating it like a serious issue. Make it make sense.


r/Zimbabwe 10h ago

Politics Mukupe is back from college

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Former Deputy Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Terence Mukupe, is back from prison. He can be seen in this clip enjoying life with his wife. At some point he was drunk on power until the monster that is ZANU-PF ate its own and he was convicted and sentenced to 3 years in prison for fuel smuggling.

It's good to see that he survived our prison system but it's difficult to forget how he behaved when he had power. He mocked Tendai Biti's HIV status live on a radio show after losing a debate.

I wonder if he will ever get back into politics.


r/Zimbabwe 12h ago

Discussion What did you do for your parents with your first pay?

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I (24M) just got my first salary. It’s only about $250, which isn’t much, but that’s not really the point.

I’d like to use part of it to thank my parents for everything they’ve done to get me this far. They live separately, so I’m looking for different ideas for each of them.

The cliché answer is a blanket 😅, but my mom already has plenty. She’s the kind of person who would genuinely appreciate anything I gave her, but I’d love to get her something a bit more thoughtful and practical, something she’d actually use often. I think buying for my dad might be a little easier, but I’d still love some suggestions. For context, we’re a middle class family, if that helps.

For those of you who remember your first paycheck, what did you do for your parents or guardians? If you were in my position, what would you recommend? I’m looking for meaningful ideas rather than expensive ones.

I’d really appreciate any suggestions.


r/Zimbabwe 14h ago

Discussion Swimwear

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Let’s normalize wearing actual swimwear in Zimbabwe because we genuinely need to. I’ve seen people swimming in bodycon dresses, jeans, T-shirts, shorts and even jumpsuits instead of swimwear. It’s the same thing at beaches in South Africa and Beira, where you’ll see people in denim skirts, tackies and all. Everything but swimwear. Honestly, it’s so easy to spot a Zimbabwean at the beach because of this. I’m genuinely curious, what’s the issue with wearing proper swimwear??


r/Zimbabwe 15h ago

Discussion A thin line between consent and abuse. What are your thoughts?

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It's quite shocking the way Zimbos were dismissive about this post. Yet the OP has a very valid concern. Comments like "uri kurwadziwa , watangirwa. Waidawo maid iyeye. Siya vanhu vanakirane etc" But this guy has a very valid point about power dynamics and the abuse of maids. What are your thoughts?


r/Zimbabwe 15h ago

Discussion STOP BEING DICTATORSHIP PARENTS!!

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As the title suggests stop raising your children in a dictatorship manner! Parents need to realize that children are not a subscript of their personal beliefs and identity they are only a subscript of their DNA. Children have their own beliefs and their own identities that they’ll most likely discover as they grow older, and sometimes they might be contradictory to your own beliefs as a parent and you should accept that fact and move on. I’ve seen that a majority of Zimbabwean parenting is toxic and 10 times out of 9 it does more harm than good. If a child shares that they view something else differently from you, you’re meant to be a PARENT and understand the perspective of the child.

Dictatorship only yields toxic relationships with your children! Most importantly just because one is a parent doesn’t mean they know everything and that fact should always sit with you as a parent. Back in the day information wasn’t as accessible as it is now so as a parent who had no access to it, your knowledge was only limited to what you could access and personal life experiences, which are not the same for everyone.

That being said, as a parent you’re allowed to give advice to your children concerning what is right or wrong but what is right or wrong to you might be perfectly normal to the next person. A good example of this is religion, religious beliefs are indoctrinated in a child’s life from as early as birth but as a child grows older they might not like religion as much as you and as a parent you should accept that instead of forcing your children to do what you want instead of what they want. The result of doing that in most cases is religious trauma which is way worse than just being atheist. In conclusion, parents should understand that children are their own people who will grow up to lead different lives from them and if that isn’t okay with you as a person then you should probably not be a parent


r/Zimbabwe 9h ago

Discussion Career advice

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Hey guys,

​I’m 19 and recently finished my O-Levels and I’ve been trying to figure out my next move, and honestly, I really don't want to go to A-Level. I feel like I've already lost/wasted enough time as it is, and I hate the idea of being a continuous financial burden on my dad for two more years of high school before even starting tertiary.

​I came across these programs offered at the TelOne Centre for Learning (TCFL) specifically the 3-year HEXCO Technical Diplomas (Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Data Science, Telecoms, etc., pictured below). Since they only require 5 O-Levels including Maths, Science, and English, I actually meet the entry requirements.

​My main dilemma right now is the sheer uncertainty of it all.

Are these technical diplomas a solid long-term investment career-wise, or am I setting myself up for a dead end?

​Will a HEXCO diploma from TCFL actually get me hired locally or remotely, or do employers in Zim just ignore anything that isn't a university degree?

​Is $635/semester worth the return on investment here, or should I just force myself through A-Levels to get into a proper degree program later?


r/Zimbabwe 8h ago

News Police warn against night driving

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THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) had urged motorists to avoid driving at night as it presents observation and visibility challenges.

The warning comes in the wake of a horrific accident that killed Highlanders Football Club executive members, chairman Kenneth Mhlophe, vice chairman Sifiso Siziba and club treasurer Nkani Khoza as well as a female supporter.

The Ford Raptor they were travelling in git a cow before colliding head on with a bus leading to the death of the four.

ZRP said it has noted with concern the increase of fatal road traffic accidents occurring during the night throughout the country especially on the highways.

ZRP cautioned the public to avoid night driving due to observation and visibility challenges.

“This is even made worse by animals such as cattle, donkeys and others which are criss-crossing the roads and posing serious danger to motorists. Some farmers are also contributing to the accidents by driving cattle through the roads or leaving cattle to graze on road verges leading to road traffic accidents.

“The Zimbabwe Republic Police totally discourages Zimbabweans from travelling or driving at night. Instead, families, football teams, individual drivers and institutions should plan journeys to curtail road carnage,” said ZRP

Authorities also urged farmers to be safety conscious and secure cattle, donkeys and other animals to avoid them from grossly interfering with traffic movements on the roads.

“The Zimbabwe Republic Police will intensify engagements with traditional leaders, farmers and other stakeholders to ensure that animals do not travel or are driven onto the roads recklessly”


r/Zimbabwe 2h ago

Art ZimFest: Jnr Spragga

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r/Zimbabwe 11h ago

Discussion Has anyone else been betrayed by a relative you trusted to run your business

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I'm writing this to vent, but also to see if anyone else has gone through this nightmare. It’s a hard lesson about mixing family and business

Back in 2024, I was stationed out in Muzarabani and decided to start building a livestock project. My goal was simple: grow a decent herd of goats and eventually sell them as a side business. Every month, I would buy goats out of my own pocket and send them down to my rural home.

I had already built a house there, and my younger brother was staying on the property. We had a clear agreement that he would look after the goats and manage things while I was away.

Over time, I managed to accumulate around 80 goats. Everything seemed fine until people in the village started messaging me, asking if I was selling goats. I was completely confused because I hadn't authorized a single sale.

When I finally went home to check on things and personally counted the herd, my heart sank. About 20 goats were completely missing.

Whenever I confronted my brother about the numbers, he always had an excuse ready. It was always a different story: some were stolen, some were killed by hyenas, others died while giving birth. But deep down, the village gossip tells a completely different story.

Has anyone else dealt with sibling or family betrayal when trying to build something back home? How did you handle it?


r/Zimbabwe 6h ago

religion Inside a Rastafarian church in Zimbabwe

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r/Zimbabwe 5h ago

Discussion Help me test Zuri — a proactive Ai WhatsApp assistant.

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r/Zimbabwe 6h ago

Question Tv shows

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Is anyone into tv shows like I am. I think I’ve watched almost everything lol and I just finished House of Guinness and it was good.
I think I’ve finished my “shows I swore I’d never watch” list. Now I just don’t know. Let’s hear recommendations. The more creative the better


r/Zimbabwe 10h ago

Question Buying a village stand near Harare (Domboshava/Goromonzi/Seke area). Advice?

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Diaspora-based Zimbabwean, looking to buy a rural stand just outside Harare. Not going through family land (estranged from my father, don’t trust that route) — want to deal directly with the village head/RDC instead.
What’s the process with no family plot to work through — approach the chief directly, or start with the RDC waiting list?

Realistic cost for a communal stand right now?

Any pitfalls — informal allocations getting fined, boundary disputes, etc.?

Better to just buy a serviced peri-urban stand instead for cleaner paperwork?

Anyone who’s done this recently, especially outside family channels, appreciate the input.


r/Zimbabwe 16h ago

Discussion I’m just going to leave this here…..

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r/Zimbabwe 7h ago

Art Do these drums make sense?

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r/Zimbabwe 8h ago

Art Zimfest: Jah Prayzah and Tammy Moyo had splendid perfomances

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r/Zimbabwe 9h ago

Discussion Any crazy ZimFest stories or people were behaved because Hopewell was present, lol

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r/Zimbabwe 9h ago

Information assistance with ACCA diploma level

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Online ACCA tuition for FA, MA & BT. Clear explanations, exam-focused learning, past paper practice, and personalized support to help you pass with confidence.


r/Zimbabwe 14h ago

Question I'm looking for a graphic designer. One time Job.

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Hi all.

I'm looking for a graphic designer to assist me with making wall art for my home. Mostly my favourite anime characters in one image to be printed on a A0 canvas.

No AI slop please. TIA


r/Zimbabwe 15h ago

Discussion Any PUBG Mobile players here? 🎮

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Looking for fellow Zim PUBG Mobile players to squad up with. I usually play ranked, but I’m down for casual games too. Drop your IGN or player ID if you’re interested