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@CyrilRamaphosa @Sophie_Mokoena When I say the best way to deal with corrupt African leaders is a firing squad, I sound barbaric. Yet I ask, how else do you handle leaders who openly display their corruption by associating with a known criminal?

Dear Fellow South African,   Every May, we observe Africa Month to commemorate the founding of the Organisation of African Unity in 1963. Celebrating and affirming our identity as Africans is as integral to our national character as the ideals that anchor our democracy. 🔗 shorturl.at/3NYGb

@daddyhope Birds of the same feather.

@ndues_boy 🤣🤣🤣

Zulus are brave until its time to speak english

What's happening in South Africa requires all of us to be honest and to understand that two truths can coexist. South Africa has an immigration problem. This is true. South Africa has people who are both Afrophobic and xenophobic. This is another truth. To address what’s going on, we must accept those truths. The South African government and governments across Africa must have a conversation about the immigration problem. South Africa cannot continue to bear the economic and social cost. And we can't afford to keep gaslighting South African citizens by stating that other Africans helped them during the apartheid struggle. This should never be used to silence them. African governments must confront the reality facing their citizens and take responsibility for what has caused their citizens to migrate to South Africa. The South African government must also take responsibility for cosying up to other African governments and failing to hold them accountable for destroying their economies and making it hard for their citizens to remain in their countries. The South African government needs to be strong here. It cannot be soft. Hiding behind Pan-Africanist ideals and brotherhood that emerged from liberation movements doesn’t cut it. We simply can't reduce this immigration problem to pushing narratives such as “South Africans are lazy, HIV-infected, uneducated.” Anyone saying so is dishonest. There is a real crisis. South Africa has remained the most unequal country in the world. The economic pie is largely in the hands of the white minority. Yet we expect the same Black people, who are excluded from accessing this economic pie, to share its crumbs with Africans from other countries. It seems unfair to expect that. Saying this doesn't mean we do not acknowledge the existence of Afrophobes. They exist. In every struggle, there are people who exploit genuine grievances to drive selfish agendas, hate, etc. Is it right? Never. The South African government and other African governments must deal with Afrophobic and xenophobic actors. Innocent people cannot lose their lives and businesses because governments have failed to address socio-economic conditions. SA has a crime problem, and it would be disingenuous of SA citizens to say crime is perpetuated by foreigners or illegal immigrants only. There are South Africans who commit crimes, and one cannot solve crime by scapegoating. There is an immigration problem which may potentially lead to crime and that needs to be addressed. If immigration issues and socio-economic conditions are not addressed, these tensions will keep rearing their ugly heads. Afrophobic South Africans also need to confront the truth about why they are solely targeting Black immigrants. This pattern mirrors what’s happening in the United States of America, where ICE disproportionately targets Black and Brown people. This disproportionate targeting isn’t random. It’s rooted in anti-Blackness and colonial hierarchies of belonging that code Blackness as foreign, criminal, or disposable. In both SA and the US, immigration enforcement becomes racialised. It has become a tool that punishes skin color by weaponising citizenship status. It is painful to watch people stripped of dignity and abused simply for being foreigners in South Africa. To find a common path forward, we need to understand these nuances and hold all our African governments accountable. We are where we are because of them!

@daddyhope I am one of those who believed it was a bad idea for Starmer to send him to the States. After listening to the speech, I now believe Starmer made the right call. Democracy means I can change my mind.🤣😂

“You recently commented, Mr. President, that if it were not for the United States, European countries would be speaking German. Dare I say that if it wasn't for us, you'd be speaking French.” King Charles III doing what political wimps and bootlicking global leaders have failed to do, telling Donald Trump to his face, in the most refined diplomatic language, that he is a clown, and doing it with the composure and precision that only seasoned statecraft allows.

She looks like the economy of Zimbabwe 🤣🤣

@ndues_boy @Shona_Royalty Ouch! That's brutal.🤣😂

@wicknellchivayo All this waffling and you still haven't told us what profitable businesses you run. Mnxx!

BITTERNESS OVERSHADOWS BUSINESS… Ordinarily, when a Mayor of the SECOND LARGEST City in Zimbabwe that hosts the ZITF speaks on matters related to the trade fair, one would reasonably assume that he possesses FULL KNOWLEDGE of its purpose, INTENT and significance. Regrettably, when I read Mayor Coltart’s NAUSEATING and MISCHIEVOUS post, I then understood why the opposition-run Bulawayo City Council has DISMALLY FAILED to provide the most BASIC services such as clean water for its own long-suffering residents. I would have ordinarily IGNORED your disingenuous comments, but for what it is worth, allow me “YOUR WORSHIP @davidcoltart to CORRECT you and give you the hard FACTS, from which you may learn a thing or two. It is a matter of PUBLIC RECORD that H.E. President E.D. Mnangagwa, is a very METHODICAL, STRATEGIC and VISIONARY leader who DELIBERATELY selects the individuals he includes in his engagements. He is a LISTENING President who is OPEN to everyone, and more importantly, he is a President who DELIVERS economic transformation. It is ENTIRELY His Excellency’s decision and prerogative to include in his entourage whomsoever he deems fit, based on the VALUE and CONTRIBUTION they bring to any given occasion. I am a BUSINESSMAN and PHILANTHROPIST with vast interests in Zimbabwe, South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and across the African continent, and there is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING amiss, inexplicable or even DISRESPECTFUL for the 2 Presidents to be accompanied by a BUSINESSMAN at a BUSINESS trade fair !!!! What is instead alarming is that you find the TIME and ENERGY to craft mischievous and MISLEADING social media posts about the presence of a businessman touring exhibition stands with the 2 Presidents, yet under your watch, the people of Bulawayo have gone for YEARS without the most BASIC SERVICE DELIVERY that any self-respecting municipality owes its residents. As the opposition, you specialize with majoring in the MINOR …..while you FAIL DISMALLY on your KEY RESULT AREAS. Rather than venting your EMPTY and BITTER frustrations on social media in a desperate bid for ATTENTION and VALIDATION, Your Worship, I would strongly urge you to redirect that same energy towards MEANINGFUL DEVELOPMENT for the people of Bulawayo I need not remind you that at such events, the Presidium CUSTOMARILY and DELIBERATELY splits into MULTIPLE GROUPS to ensure that as many exhibition stands as possible are toured. The President tours certain stands accompanied by MINISTERS, BUSINESSMEN, FOREIGN DELEGATES and other dignitaries. The FIRST LADY separately tours exhibitions aligned to her own areas of interest and passion while the two Vice Presidents EACH separately tour their own designated exhibition stands. As a successful businessman of INTERNATIONAL REPUTE, my presence should NEVER lead one to assume anything UNUSUAL. Do NOT confuse your BITTERNESS with BUSINESS Your Worship. Our role as a BUSINESSMEN is to SUPPORT the socioeconomic development of our Nation and to CREATE meaningful synergies between the private sector and the public sector, towards achieving the UPPER MIDDLE INCOME ECONOMY status by 2030. Contrary to your purely racist SENSATIONAL claims which are typical of the opposition, ZITF 2026 was a RESOUNDING SUCCESS and a declaration to the world that ZIMBABWE IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS. PLEASE BE GUIDED ACCORDINGLY !!! #Vision_2030 #ZITF_2026 #EDHuchi 🐊🦁✊🏽🇿🇼 #Zimbabwe_Is_Open_For_Business #EDelivers #Second_Republic #EDHuchi 🐊🐊🐊✊🏽

The war in Iran has gone badly wrong, midterm elections are approaching, there is growing talk of impeachment, and the economy is under pressure as fuel prices rise and airlines cut flights. What more could possibly go wrong for Donald? Your thoughts?

@daddyhope My sympathies are with Donald. Everytime his ratings are very low someone tries to kill him. It does make a lot of sense though🤣😂

@piersmorgan @Malik__73 Your guests should be drug tested before any interviews are conducted.

I knew my Russell Brand interview would be an interesting experience when he insisted on saying a prayer for both of us before we started.

@dillanoliphant Please don't be shocked to discover that you are Black when you land in America.

Off to USA with my fellow refugees. I believe I’m the first coloured. Thank you Donald 🙏🏾

@Sophie_Mokoena As a journalist I expect you to be condemning xenophobia attacks on foreign nationals in your country. Your silence means complicity.

As Africans if we don’t tell our own stories. Our journey will be distorted.

@KingJayZim Went there with family years back and enjoyed the food. Ordered pork chops and thought they would be dry but they turned out to be surprisingly large and juicy. The location is excellent so I don’t understand why anyone would set up a business there to fail.

#KingsTasteTests #GrazeReview Roosters Restaurant, Zonkiziswe, Bradfield, Bulawayo Wednesday 23 April 2026. Six of us , family pulled up for lunch during the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair week. The city was buzzing, and the place had a decent lunchtime crowd. We sat outside by the ponds , calm setting. My order was simple. I went for a full rack of ribs and chips. The table had chicken (half and quarters), fish and chips, and pork chops. Then we waited. A full hour and 24 minutes. By the time the food came, I’d already handled a pint and a half of Windhoek Lager. First touch of the plate told me everything , cold. And nothing pees me off like food served cold. I sent it back and to be fair, the waiter sorted it. About 10–11 minutes later, he delivered a fresh plate, new chips. Now the ribs… They came back looking the part , glossy, coated, trying to sell a story. I picked one up, gave it that first pull… and there it was. No resistance, no bite. The meat just slipped off the bone like it had already given up long before it reached the grill. You run your teeth along it and there’s nothing to work for, no char, no crust, no smoke. Just soft meat and sauce. And that sauce was just sitting on top, not worked into the meat. Sweet-ish, but shallow. It doesn’t build, doesn’t linger, doesn’t pull you back in for the next rib. That’s when you know , parboiled. And we all know… that’s treason. No fire, no depth, no personality. Just a shortcut on a plate. Chips were the only ones doing their job. Crispy, firm, not oily ,they showed up. Around the table: Pork chops were thin, slightly dry Chicken needed more marinade, sauce helped. Fish , good, batter a bit dry. Service was stretched. Our waiter was juggling too many tables but kept pushing. Management should’ve seen the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair crowd coming. Even getting the bill took another 30+ minutes. Total damage: $99 for everything. Fair price. We tipped the waiter , he worked for it. Ribs & chips: 4/10 If it starts in a pot, it’s already lost.

.@ProfJNMoyo wants me to explain to him in detail why I say #NoToCAB3. I don’t really have time to engage him individually, but if there’s sufficient interest from all of you, I’ll find time. So if we can get 1k RTs, I’ll do a series of posts/videos explaining each issue. Deal?

@NjeriBt Africans! we need to change our mindset. 63 years after independence, I am surprised you see call centres as a worthwhile investment. What real value do they bring? I don’t think this is the kind of path that led countries like China to where they are today.

No, that's not what Ruto was saying. He wasn't claiming that speaking English makes someone 'more intelligent'..... that's a misinterpretation. He was highlighting Kenya's strong English proficiency (which data actually supports, Kenya ranks higher than many peers in English proficiency indexes in Africa) as a real competitive advantage. Why does it matter? Cos countries and companies that outsource call centers, customer support, BPO (Business Process Outsourcing), and other voice-based services heavily prefer locations where agents are clear, fluent, and easy to understand for their customers (often in the US, UK, Europe, etc.). Ruto has been actively pitching Kenya as a top destination for exactly these investments. We've already seen big players like CCI Global setting up large call centers here creating thousands of jobs. Good, neutral English reduces training costs, improves customer satisfaction, and makes Kenya more attractive than places where accents or fluency create barriers. It's smart economic diplomacy.. leveraging one of our strengths to bring in foreign investment & jobs for young Kenyans. Not a statement on anyone's intelligence. Critics twisting it into 'colonial inferiority' are missing (or ignoring) the business context.

@McDSamuriwo @Mamoxn Thanks🙏🙏

@JBBMabena @Mamoxn Most of them are not capable of bypassing the geo restrictions. Node and Surfshark are the best

You all have to watch Shaka Ilembe. I know I'm late to the party, But wow!!! Just wow! Talk about excellence, Production excellence, Casting excellence, Storytelling excellence, Cinematic/scenic excellence. My God! Watching it was like a spiritual journey into cultural identity, Roots, And all that jazz. The witchcraft theme was also top notch. So authentic, Coz what true village doesn't have a witch or two?😅 But also quite scary because what do you mean an entire kingdom was controlled by a witch and protected with witchcraft. I pray later seasons will take us to Bulawayo, Our Bulawayo. The roles of Nandi, Mkabayi and the other Ndlovukazis and Ndlunkulus show how many of our African traditions were/are quite feminist. Watch it!

This is Kenyan President William Ruto boasting that Kenyans speak better English than Nigerians 🤣🤣🤣 He is confusing accent with diction. When African presidents boast that their citizens speak “better English” than others, they are not demonstrating a strong education system, as Ruto claims, they are showcasing a deep inferiority complex rooted in colonial conditioning. English is a colonial language, not a measure of intelligence, capability, or national progress. You can be fully fluent in a language and still have an accent that is difficult for some listeners to understand, as Nigerians do. Fluency means you have a strong command of vocabulary, grammar, and the ability to express ideas. Accent, on the other hand, relates to pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation, which are shaped by your first language and speech environment, which is what Ruto is confusing with good English. Has he ever had someone from Scotland, Liverpool, or Birmingham speak? Accents are a natural linguistic outcome, not a measure of education. They emerge from the influence of a person’s first language, the sounds and speech patterns they grow up with, and the environment in which they learn and use another language. Every language has its own phonetic structure, and when people speak a second language like English, those underlying patterns shape pronunciation, rhythm, and tone. That is why accents vary across regions and countries. They reflect history, identity, and exposure, not intellectual or educational superiority. I know that there is some kind of tension between Nigeria and Kenya, but such misleading statements undermine the confidence of young people. When they hear a president speak like that about how they speak, it erodes their self-belief, and that is not a good thing to come from a president.

@daddyhope @Sophie_Mokoena Used to live in Manchester and whenever I drove 38 miles to Liverpool, the accent changed so much it felt like being in a different country. 38 miles, not 300 miles🤣