Tavepapi

Politician, Scientist and open minded individual fighting for a better world for all

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨🔵 EXCL: Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to Everton, here we go! Permanent deal agreed with Chelsea and player side.

Understand fee is worth £25m fixed plus add-ons up to £28/29m total package.

KDH, Ugochukwu and Chukwuemeka are all leaving Chelsea on permanent deal.

[Sky Sports Premier League @SkySportsPL]

Chelsea are pushing to sign both Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho before the transfer window closes, with talks ongoing and strong relations between all clubs involved 🤝🔵

[Thabani Mpofu @adv_fulcrum]

Tread cautiously; they are not necessarily your enemies

An important dimension of Chamisa’s support base warrants careful consideration within the framework of political behavior and voter psychology. There exists a segment of the electorate that, while not ideologically or emotionally aligned with Chamisa, nonetheless desires his political success primarily as a means to an end: the removal of ZANU PF from power. This group’s antipathy toward ZANU PF is deeply rooted in historical grievances, socio-economic marginalization, and a collective experience of political disenfranchisement. The antipathy is real!

From a rational choice perspective, these Zimbabweans engage in a calculated form of instrumental support—they do not embrace Chamisa uncritically but rather view him as the most viable alternative to the incumbent regime. Their political engagement is thus characterized by conditional loyalty, tempered by skepticism born from repeated disappointments with opposition politics over time. This manifests in a cautious, sometimes cynical posture, often expressed through a retrospective “I told you so” attitude when opposition efforts falter. Such responses can be interpreted as coping mechanisms that help manage political disillusionment while preserving hope for systemic change.

My view is that this constituency largely comprises the middle class and select elite groups—demographics that are politically salient due to their relative access to information, resources, and networks. Their political behavior underscores the complexity of opposition politics in Zimbabwe, where support is not merely affective but strategic and contingent. For opposition actors, maintaining engagement with this group requires nuanced outreach that acknowledges their frustrations without alienating them. Burning bridges with these voters risks not only immediate electoral losses but also the erosion of a critical constituency that aspires to democratic transformation.

In sum, this segment embodies the ambivalence and conditionality inherent in opposition support within authoritarian contexts. They are rational actors who desire change, yet remain sensitive to political setbacks. Unlike the masses, they have options beyond political change. Recognizing and respecting their nuanced position is essential for any sustainable opposition strategy aiming to build broad-based coalitions for democratic change. The fact that you do not understand them does not make them wrong much as the fact that you believe in your passion does not make you right. At the end of it all, Chamisa remains by far, our best foot forward.

[𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒂𝒍𝒕 𝑶𝒇 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑬𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒉 @Shadaya_Knight]

Man to man: No matter how slowly you improve or how hard you find it, if you're making even the smallest improvement, you're winning.

[Frank Khalid OBE @FrankKhalidUK]

I can’t predict the future and I fully understand why pundits don’t think we are threat in the Premier League & Champions League, but in Pep Guardiola words, never write off Chelsea.

[ᗩl wᗩdᑌd_tᕼe sIᗰᑭ @_MakdShelby]

Geza is back , day 50 of our stay away has been successful

[Tavepapi @Tavepapi2]

@_MakdShelby 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Hon Zivhu @killerzivhu1]

Zimbabwe is the only country where you can eat 99 oranges , when 99 people can happily share one orange, and clap hands for you that you are a good eater, when you finish they move around praising you for eating alone

[LynneM 💕💝💎 @LynneStactia]

Who did this ?

[Tavepapi @Tavepapi2]

@LynneStactia 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Cucsman @CucsmanE]

This is what people who are fed up does, kwete zvekupopota pa Twitter space nekutaura tuchirungu tusina basa ,mazikwara fokofu

[skilled rebhara @drjaytee87]

to savior the problems in Zimbabwe started after 2017

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[Gift Ostallos Siziba @Cde_Ostallos]

Tyranny's Grip: The June 27th Massacre.

Today, we remember the victims of the June 27th state-sponsored violence that scarred our nation.

On that fateful day in 2008, our country witnessed the brutal exercise of power, leaving a lasting impact on our memory.

The loss of lives, destruction of property, and stripping of dignity from our people are wounds that still linger.

Our movement withdrew from the June 2008 presidential runoff election due to the unprecedented levels of violence, intimidation, and repression unleashed by the regime.

The violence was widespread and brutal, with over 200 people killed, thousands displaced, and many more subjected to torture, rape, and other forms of violence. Homes were burned, businesses looted, and livelihoods destroyed.

It was a calculated move, a strategy to cling to power at any cost! Mugabe would stop at nothing to stay in power, thanks to the decisive power block - the military.

The regime's desperation to retain power knew no bounds. The only language they understood was violence, engineered from the very same mafia that is in power today.

A scorched earth policy was implemented, aimed at killing everything and anyone that resembled resistance.

Bases were created, torture chambers constructed overnight, and guns were everywhere.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police was rendered useless, as gun-toting goons were unleashed on the population. Blood was spilled, limbs were broken, families were scattered, and destinies were killed.

The violence was a dark chapter on our nation's history, and its effects are still felt today.

A nation held hostage by tyranny is a troubled nation; it has no hope!

The journey to justice and freedom has been long and arduous, but we're resolute in our fight for a better Zimbabwe.

We honor the memories of those who suffered and those who lost their lives, and we remain committed to building a future where citizens can all live together in peace and harmony.

Compatriots! It's not an easy walk, but we have to keep moving. So much depends on the victory of the oppressed!

Video credit: ICTJ

[LynneM 💕💝💎 @LynneStactia]

Principal 🔥

[𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒂𝒍𝒕 𝑶𝒇 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑬𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒉 @Shadaya_Knight]

Laws of life: Everyone leaves. Learn how to survive alone

[_Sinikiwe🇨🇦🇺🇸🇿🇼 @Snicki_Katope]

Whatever happens, Zimbos will thank him and remember him for a long time to come

Imbinga iyi. Anoremera varakashi💪👏

[J E T H R O 🇿🇼 @Brian___Jethro]

Repost if you believe WINKY D is 10 times better than Jah Prayzah

[Dhara Blessed Mhlanga @bbmhlanga]

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