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Ivy Chibanda – In as much as we have expectations, I think there should come a point where we understand that entering a plane does not mean one immediately becomes a millionaire. Some of our relatives and friends in the Diaspora are not living the good life we think they are, they may be equally struggling as much as we are.
By Jean Gasho So Zimbabweans on social media have started another hashtag #HowTheyRobbedUs initiated by Phil Chard. They are sharing their stories to the world describing how the government has robbed them. The trending stories are mostly about the political and economical situation of Zimbabwe. Personally I feel like the pity parties by Zimbabweans are rather getting out of […]
By Marcus Mushonga | CAJ News | Millions of Zimbabweans in the Diaspora have been accused of running a smear campaign against their country and starving it of international investments. Acting national treasury secretary, Zvinechimwe Churu, shielded government from its controversial economic policies, saying instead, Zimbabweans that fled the country were the biggest culprits. “They […]
In one of my previous pieces; Burial Societies – The Collapse Risks, I expressed my serious misgivings on family protection planning or lack of it based on burial societies. In this article I want to highlight the structural shortcomings of traditional funeral cover (goods & services) compared to US$ cash-based options that guarantee families totally flexible and worldwide cover.
By Mandla Tshuma Government has now shifted its attention to Zimbabweans in the Diaspora in its bid for investment in the country’s productive sectors, as foreign direct investment inflows remain low. Macro-Economic Planning and Investment Promotion Minister, Obert Mpofu, recently launched the National Diaspora Directorate as part of efforts to enhance engagement and participation by […]
A UK-based company has developed a Shona language learning app to help Zimbabwean parents who are settled in the diaspora to teach their children the basics of the language.
Zimbabweans working or living in the diaspora have been urged to partner local communities in developmental projects.
Some Zimbabweans living outside the country are now struggling to make ends meet due to lack of jobs.
Often we hear people proclaiming that we are born to die, and it is indeed the inevitable which give us the challenge to do the utmost and enjoy the years before it happens.
Many Zimbabweans are influential globally and could help to unleash the country’s potential. It has been 34 years since Zimbabwe gained political independence.