#PauseForThought
Every year, sometimes twice a year, I look forward to going home to Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe is home. It is where my umbilical cord was buried. It is where my roots are. It is where, God willing, I hope to spend my twilight years.
In a few years' time, when I finally decide to return for good, I will pack my belongings, my work tools, my Partial Discharge detectors, Hipot testers, Tan Delta test sets, transformer testing equipment and all the other instruments that have been part of my working life, load them into a container and head home to be among my people.
But every time I visit, there is one thought that I can never completely silence.
What would happen if something went terribly wrong? When I'm driving through places like Zai Rimwe, Mutekedza or Mupatsi on my way to rural Njanja, I sometimes catch myself thinking about the unthinkable.
What if there was an accident out here?
Would someone be able to call an ambulance?
Would an ambulance come?
If the situation was serious, would there be access to an air ambulance?
If people were trapped in a vehicle, would the fire brigade arrive in time?
Where would the injured be taken?
Would the nearest hospital have the equipment, medicines and resources needed to save a life?
These are not political questions.
These are human questions.
They affect the wealthy businessman in a luxury vehicle just as much as they affect the pensioner travelling on a rural bus.
A million dollars in the boot of a Rolls-Royce means nothing when a person is trapped under twisted metal and every minute counts.
In those moments, status disappears.
Politics disappears.
Connections disappear.
All that matters is whether help is coming.
Whether the ambulance arrives.
Whether the rescue team arrives.
Whether the hospital can do what it was built to do.
Living in the UK has taught me many things. Life here is far from perfect, but one thing that gives people peace of mind is knowing that if tragedy strikes, a system exists. Ambulances, fire services, air ambulances and hospitals may not be flawless, but they are there. People know that when they dial for help, help is on its way.
That sense of security is priceless.
Healthcare and emergency services are not luxuries.
They are not political projects.
They are among the most important investments any nation can make because every single one of us is mortal.
No title, no office, no amount of wealth, no security detail and no political influence can prevent an accident, a stroke, a heart attack or a medical emergency.
Life can change in a second.
That is why I believe we should all be talking more about hospitals, ambulances, rescue services and emergency preparedness.
Not because we expect disaster.
But because we all hope to survive it if it comes.
This is not criticism.
It is concern.
It is the concern of a son of the soil who loves his country and wants the same peace of mind for Zimbabweans that people in many other countries take for granted.
Some things are worth putting ahead of everything else.
Saving lives is one of them.
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🔸CONGRATULATIONS to Godwin Mhaka for winning gold at the 2026 Global Powerlifting and Bodybuilding International Championships in Dubai. Mhaka came first in the sub-masters category before claiming overall honours in powerlifting. Well done to him for lifting our beautiful flag high. Representing Zimbabwe on the interstate is the highest honour. #TeamZimbawe🇿🇼
India and Kenya grew a significant and noticeable part of their economy via exporting digital skills and freelance work. Why is our government trying to sabotage us by excessively taxing digital products??
Haasi mwana wese anobva kumba kune maconnections, capital or an already built future. Tech is our best shot at making it because it largely requires skill and vision to make it. This 15% tax is nothing but a roadblock 🤞🏼
This January things might be hard without cash, but luckily my guy Teddy has got you covered. Get in touch with him for your air conditioner installation and fridge repairs
@VMusinachirevo
🔸The digital services tax is extortionist and problematic. But let’s not forget that every single thing - goods and services- shall be going up this year because of the increase in tax rate of VAT to 15,5%. Your school fees, gym subs, groceries, fuel - everything is going up. I’ve never seen a Govt that taxes so much and delivers so little. It’s a mess.
We need new leaders.🇿🇼
@advocatemahere@MhonaFelix The way you go after these guys, I am beginning to wonder if it is just critiquing or it is now REAL ADMIRATION for these guys, you know their party's constitution back and forth and seem to know were they are and what they are doing at any given time.
Starting the year, my goal was to at least install 5 solar systems (free of charge) for remote schools, clinics, or charities. Due to financial constraints, I only managed to complete a 3kVA setup for a remote school computer lab (zvekushingirira, thank you to those who assisted) .
Since I can���t do more financially, I’m offering my hands and skills instead.
If you know a school, clinic, or charity with a faulty solar system, non-operational setup, or components that need installation, please “abuse” me for free. I’m available to help.
And biodigesters aswell
Great initiative by #GreatmanMusic. RETWEET and help him reach as many people as possible!
You know what, my people? A retweet costs you nothing. And when you see somebody who is disabled, like Great Man, pushing this initiative, it should shame us who are able-bodied that we are not able to assist those who are disabled.
The least we can do is to RETWEET so that those who have the heart to help can actually support this cause.
So I ask you again, please RETWEET this initiative that Great Man, who is disabled, has started to assist people like him who are disabled.
It costs you nothing at all as a Zimbabwean or an African to simply RETWEET, or as any other nationality.