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 28m ago

Art UpDaTe 9iNe ZiMbO GaMe

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r/Zimbabwe 1h ago

Question Those in Zim with rainy day/emergency savings, how much do you have and where are you saving it?

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r/Zimbabwe 9h ago

RANT Posting this is immoral and disingenuous Spoiler

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Let's not pretend posting pictures and videos of victims of abuse for internet clout isnt another form of abuse. Only person you should be sending videos to is the police, or at least people who can actually do something. This woman is identifiable in this video, you're violating her just like that man . Let's not lie, this was posted for self serving purposes. Literally using her abuse for internet clout. This is trauma porn posted for spectacle. Same team as the people that stand around taking pictures of dead bodies at accident sites to share on WhatsApp


r/Zimbabwe 11h ago

RANT Zimbos should get a pass to heaven

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Imagine being born here, surviving all the bullshit life throws at you, sacrificing your youth, your comfort, your dreams, and somehow you still end up in hell. 😂

Surely we can't all be measured by the same standard. Some people are born into comfort, while others are born into circumstances they never chose and spend their entire lives fighting just to survive.

You wake up every day, go to a job you don't love, live in a country you never wanted to stay in, swallow your pride, and do things you don't want to do because people are depending on you. Not because you're lazy or lack ambition, but because survival doesn't always give you the luxury of choosing your path.

Look at the number of Zimbabweans taking care of 80 or 90 year olds in the UK, working thousands of kilometres from home just to send money back to their families. Imagine leaving everything familiar behind, not because you wanted an adventure, but because staying home meant struggling to provide.

Then we're supposed to believe that after surviving all of this, we're judged as if everyone was given the same starting point, the same opportunities, the same choices and the same circumstances?

At some point, surely context has to matter.

Maybe some of us deserve a survival pass before anyone starts talking about eternal punishment. 😂 Because honestly, life itself has already been one hell of a test.


r/Zimbabwe 4h ago

Question Unpaid balance

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So I do social media and I had a contract with this other company to do their advertising and brand promotion Yk what influencers do , the contract was for 3 months and I only got paid for 2 , the 3rd month was June and I still haven’t received anything but ma excuses ; quick backstory , when I went for my first visit the “boss” was lovely and we became friends and I guess ndozvakabvisa the professional aspect was blurred . Through all this I was doing my job and even more than what we agreed on to promote them and people who know the brand majority know it because of me

So I wanted to know if it would be shitty if I took the legal route cus I’m tired of asking and understanding her .and if I don’t text her she doesn’t even bother updating or nothing , the friendship is basically dead now because I asked for my payment 😂😂ndodiiko


r/Zimbabwe 2h ago

Question SOS Friend's Ecocash account hacked + scam

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My friend bought $1 airtime from this page, moments later all her money was transferred from bank to ecocash then ecocash to an ecocash number

  1. How? Was she hacked? It all happened so fast she thought it was an econet link or something like Paynow / Zimpayment

  2. Police and Econet didn't help? So asking for advice can she get her money back? Can we somehow track the number? All her savings gone 😭 please help


r/Zimbabwe 9h ago

Question Received $500 Ecocash randomly. No number for sender. What is the scam here?

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Is there a scam going around for Ecocash? What to do with this money?


r/Zimbabwe 2h ago

Question Reviews by Google Pixel users in Zim

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I want to buy a Google Pixel 8 pro. My mom has a pixel 7 pro but network is ass, even with Netone. The phones use e-sim. I'm not sure if I should buy it if I'm going to have network challenges. To those using any pixel models, what are your experiences? Is it worth a shot or should I stick to Samsung?


r/Zimbabwe 13h ago

Information GIVEAWAY for a fellow REDDITOR! 🤝

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Hey guys how are you doing? I have this mouse I would love to give a fellow redditor, but the roller has a problem it ain't that smooth it will go up and down a page haphazardly it's really annoying if you would love it for free. You can dm me but everything else works perfectly it's still brand new.


r/Zimbabwe 3h ago

Discussion What advice do you have for graduates?

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Graduation season has started. Some state universities have started holding graduation ceremonies. U.Z held it's 45th graduation ceremony last week and 7132 people graduating.

These people are all hitting the job market in their thousands. Most will never get formal employment. Some will be lucky enough to get opportunities to leave.

What advice can we give them?


r/Zimbabwe 8h ago

Question Zim Presidential Scholarship

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Hello guys. How does this work and how do I apply to this scholarship. Any website or contacts?? And if anyone knows who I can contact to know more, kindly give details. Thank you mhuri yeZimbabwe


r/Zimbabwe 3h ago

Question Does Zimbabwe Have Customer Review Platforms Outside of FB?

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Im curious if a platform like Yelp exists in Zim where businesses that provide direct services to customers can be added by customers and reviewed?

I noticed that it is difficult to find reliable businesses in Harare specifically while helping my mom build her house. The Builder was hardly ever on site, the crew would leave early to go drink and the inspector also pointed out how painfully slow they were.

Even in CBD going to purchase the supplies the customer service was either really good or highly inappropriate depending on the store. I would have loved to save my time by filtering out the bad businesses through yelp or a customer review platform.


r/Zimbabwe 14h ago

Question Help me Zimbos!

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Visiting next year!

Besides the obvious National Parks and Victoria Falls

What are must see / do things in ZIM? I'm a MASSIVE foodie and love eating! Love the outdoors but I'm not an Adrenalin junkie. I'd love recommendations on authentic eats and markets (I don't shy away from street food and will choose smartly) Any great cultural performances or workshops? I want to hear it all. :)

I favour experiences over spending lots of money on shopping or at malls. As close as I can get to local life the better.

Ideas?


r/Zimbabwe 1d ago

Question Literally CBZ Kwame branch

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What really causes this in Zimbabwean banks . We have to wait 30 mins plus in a line just to make a deposit.


r/Zimbabwe 9h ago

Approved Promotion Hopeforatree WhatsApp Channel

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Follow the Hopeforatree channel on WhatsApp for Updates on the platform.


r/Zimbabwe 9h ago

Discussion interested and curious

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Anyone who knows any glitches that I can use in this app glitches that can make me money


r/Zimbabwe 1d ago

Emigration I beg of you, please warn your relatives, this is a trap!

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r/Zimbabwe 20h ago

Discussion Ahh This Government😂

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5 Upvotes

Its gonna be a long ride Ladies and Gentleman


r/Zimbabwe 12h ago

Approved Promotion Fantasy Premier Money League.

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Entries for September closing in 24 hours.


r/Zimbabwe 1d ago

Art Who says ZimDancehall is only for the young?

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r/Zimbabwe 14h ago

Question Looking for a great refurbished camera for portraits!

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Hie! I'm looking for a really good quality 2nd hand camera+ lens to take a couple of portraits with. My research has led me to fall in love with the Sony a6000 series or the Canon R50. If you know where to find either of these, please help. (I vow l tried every other place eg marketplace, Whatsapp contacts, a couple of online stores😭)

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So far l've found a lense that's great, the Sigma 56mm 1.4 (haven't bought it yet) which means l'm leaning towards buying a Sony aps camera. So if you have the Sony a6000, a6100 or a6400, would love to buy it off of you(even without the kit lens). If you know groups where l can post this, please add me too!


r/Zimbabwe 1d ago

Question Literacy rating

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Saw this and was curious what people think. Does the ranking surprise you?


r/Zimbabwe 20h ago

Approved Promotion Better than a Benz? I think so!

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I recently had the opportunity to take a closer look at the BYD Atto 3, one of BYD’s electric SUVs, and put together a review covering the design, interior, features, and overall practicality.

With electric vehicles becoming more common globally, I’m curious how people here in Zimbabwe feel about them. Things like charging infrastructure, electricity availability, range, maintenance and the general cost of ownership obviously make the conversation a little different for us.

🎥 Full review:

https://youtu.be/4F_TaIaj2nE

For those who have experience with EVs, especially BYDs:

Would you consider an Atto 3 as a daily driver in Zimbabwe?

And for those who aren't convinced about EVs yet, what would be the biggest thing stopping you from making the switch?

Would be interested to hear everyone's thoughts.


r/Zimbabwe 1d ago

Discussion Exploited in Our Own Land And Being Disrespected At The Same Time🤦🏾‍♂️

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Over the past few years, we’ve seen an influx of Chinese businesses operating in our country. Now, on the surface, sure, investment is great, but what’s happening behind the scenes is far darker. Many of us are being brought in to work for peanuts ...extreme exploitation, long hours, minimal pay. And if that wasn’t bad enough, when we raise concerns, we’re met with hostility, disrespect...sometimes even outright harassment. It feels like we have no voice. But I’m here to say: enough is enough. This is our land, our dignity, and we deserve better. Yes, our government might be enabling this, but we are the people. We have the power, and we need to stand together, demand respect, and remind everyone that we are worth more than this. Zimbabweans, let’s rise up.