When someone has been wronged for a long time, it's unhelpful to tell them how, when, or whether to feel anger. Morals are situational; some think they are different due to privilege, but in the same circumstances, they are the same as the rest of the average zimbo.
I need to address my previous tweet about celebrating death.
First, I hear the anger. I understand why so many of you are upset about it. (Handisati ndambotukwa zvakadai) and l have to reflect as a brother and a leader.
My tweet was never meant to honour anyone. It was about a principle: that celebrating any death should not become part of our politics (l believe it still that in a normal society it shouldnโt) That principle is not about him. It is about us, its also about us not doing it with the thought that this is the end/the ultimate win.
I also understand that principles spoken in the wrong moment can sound like indifference. For many Zimbabweans, Chivhayoโs death is not an abstract moral question. The anger comes from real pain, and I should have acknowledged that before speaking about compassion. For that, I apologise.
I am a Pastor and a development practitioner. I have spent years raising millions of dollars for healthcare in Zimbabwe and recently in Africa. I run a mobile clinic that brings free healthcare to young people, and we have another facility under construction. I could not do this work if everything was already in place, this work exists precisely because I am an active citizen.
I have also always spoken against injustice, in public and in private, including at times when it was not expected of me or convenient for me , it might not have been in times that some are looking for. That is not a claim I make lightly. It is the same conviction that drives the work I do every day tirelessly.
I am against political polarisation, intolerance and hate. I want every Zimbabwean to win. I will celebrate true freedom and progress. And it is also why I will not stay silent about corruption or injustice.
Standing on principle does not mean standing apart from the pain of every Zimbabwean. If my post sounded as if I am numb to the pain of ordinary Zimbabweans, that was never my intention, and I apologise for that.
I believe we can demand justice without losing our own humanity. This is what we have faced. And when our day comes, I am sure we will not be swallowed into becoming what we stood against- this is the greatest fear l have.
Imagine the day we find ourselves in a better country as Zimbabweans. Are we going to focus on nation building, or will it still be about who did what to us? Will polarisation stop, or will it be eye for an eye first?
I remain with you.
Lucy Chivhayo is an example of making marriage your life's only achievement.
If she had other goals besides being married to wicknell we wouldn't see her everywhere he goes and perhaps not end up in this situation
She would have different schedules and errands to run on her own.
@Makomborerol I can respect this bro, they are women innmy field getting paid more that me i just think to myself what are they doing with all that mo ey if their boyfriends are paying for everything? It's unfair.
@kundaiiiiii ๐๐๐๐murudo just any other deal involving money in Zimbabwe no advancing payments for someone. Pay your share, that's it otherwise vangatorambana newe than to pay you back