Half Ash Half Amazin

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[Half Ash Half Amazin @Mr_Sherewa]

"I contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle."
~ Sir Winston Churchill

[Zenzele @zenzele]

My Inheritance!
After the funeral on Saturday, as we packed my father’s belongings, we found a small black zip-up pouch.
Inside were bundles of Zimbabwe dollars, millions and billions stacked tightly together. Beside them were his bank savings passbooks, carefully kept, pages stamped over the years… proof of discipline, patience and a deep belief in tomorrow.
My father retired in 2008.
Those who remember 2008 know it was not just a year; it was a storm. Prices changed between morning and afternoon. Salaries evaporated before reaching home. People carried money in bags but still went hungry. Lifetime savings turned into paper almost overnight. And that is exactly what happened to him.
Everything he had worked for vanished.
From a young age, my father was a hustler. He lost his own father early and started a family at just 18, so life never gave him the luxury of waiting. He worked.
He would walk from Plumtree to Bulawayo, driving goats to sell, sleeping in the open until every goat was sold, then take a bus back home.
In 1965, he went to South Africa in search of greener pastures, and he never stopped trading. Perfume, soap, blankets, clothes, radios, bicycles… anything that could be sold, he sold.
During drought years, he sold cattle and banked the money. He saved, hoping that retirement would finally allow him to rest.
But 2008 took that future away.
Those notes and passbooks were not just money.
They were early mornings and late nights.
School fees are paid before new clothes.
History decided otherwise.
I did not inherit wealth from my father.
I inherited a work ethic. Responsibility, Endurance. And the courage of a generation that lost everything, yet still woke up the next morning and continued.

[The Prince Machiavelli @terrymap1]

If it appears on your timeline, kindly RT🙏🏿❤️

[Adam Theo🇿🇼🏏 @AdamTheofilatos]

Zimbabwe celebrates one of its finest aviators. 🇿🇼✈️

Captain Obert Mazinyi retires after 40 exemplary years in aviation — from Air Zimbabwe in the 1990s to Senior Instructor, Examiner and Check Captain on the Boeing 747 at Cathay Pacific, where he made history as the first Black African pilot in the role.

A legacy of excellence. Go well Captain 🇿🇼

[𝑲𝒖𝒅𝒛𝒂𝒊 𝑴𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒊 @KMutisi]

On 28 February 1981, just 10 months after Zimbabwe’s independence, President Mugabe DELIVERED a speech directed at the Apartheid Regime in South Africa led by Botha…

South Africa was armed to the teeth, & newly independent Zimbabwe depended heavily on SA for imports & exports… But Mugabe didn’t mince his words.

[𝑲𝒖𝒅𝒛𝒂𝒊 𝑴𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒊 @KMutisi]

In May 1994, President Mugabe & Vice President Joshua Nkomo attended the inauguration of President Nelson Mandela…

Reporters, as usual, asked for a comment from President Mugabe..: here is what he said about Nelson Mandela …

[Cristiano Ronaldo @Cristiano]

Game-changers stop time. They are timeless.

Congratulations @DjokerNole for having in your hands a so deserved first ever Globe Sports Award.

[𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐙𝐖 @CrimeWatchZW]

Musician Greatman wrote to Minnie Baloyi, wife of Vice President Chiwenga, asking for help to get wheelchairs for people in need. Minnie Baloyi responded positively and asked him to send a formal letter to her office.

True to her word, she has now donated 20 wheelchairs and US$2,000 to Greatman’s charity project. This donation will help Greatman continue providing wheelchairs to people in poor communities who urgently need them.

At the handover, Greatman thanked Baloyi for her support and praised her for helping vulnerable people living in crowded areas. The new wheelchairs and money will allow the Greatman Foundation to reach more people and improve the lives of those with mobility challenges.

This kind gesture shows Minnie Baloyi’s willingness to support projects that help vulnerable communities.

[Hopewell Chin’ono @daddyhope]

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.

[Hopewell Chin’ono @daddyhope]

Dear Zimbabweans

Please help me thank Tendai Mbofana of Ngoda Granite, [phone].

You will remember that a few weeks ago, a heartbreaking picture of the late great musician John Chibadura’s dilapidated grave went viral. I offered to pay for a new tombstone to restore the dignity of a man who gave us so much joy through his music.

Then Tendai came forward and said to me, “Daddy Hope, you have done a lot for our country. Allow us to also play our part in our own way.”

Today, Tendai sent me these pictures — the new tombstone of the late, great John Chibadura. It is beautiful. It is dignified. It is a reflection of respect for a man whose music touched the hearts of millions.

What moves me deeply is that Tendai refused to take a single cent. He said he wanted to do this as his way of saying thank you to John Chibadura on behalf of all Zimbabweans. In a time when selfishness and greed dominate our society, his act of generosity and humility stands out as a light of hope.

So, please Zimbabweans, help me thank this great son of our soil, Tendai Mbofana. Let us support him by giving him business. His number again is [phone].

This is the spirit we need — the spirit of ubuntu, of standing together, of honouring those who gave us joy, and appreciating those who give back to the community. The image of John Chibadura’s neglected grave pained many of us. Today, thanks to Tendai’s kindness, dignity has been restored.

Thank you, Tendai. May the Lord bless you abundantly. You have reminded us what true patriotism and gratitude look like.

[Zimbabwe Cricket @ZimCricketv]

Huge victory! 🎉

Zimbabwe win by an innings and 73 runs in the one-off Test against Afghanistan.

Match Details 👉 https://t.co/93lIGK8eEo

#ZIMvAFG #ExperienceZimbabwe

[Josh Mugayi @joshmugayi]

The Journeys we take as creatives takes me to unexpected places, but being trusted with ZIMBABWE'S NATIONAL HERITAGE SITE's Signage was the most Humbling experience. 🙇🏿‍♂️🥹

[Half Ash Half Amazin @Mr_Sherewa]

Well done @joshmugayi

[Josh Mugayi @joshmugayi]

Designing Great Zimbabwe's New Signage was never in my books. 🤯😅🙏🏿🙌🏿 @AlulaAnimation 💥🔥

[Half Ash Half Amazin @Mr_Sherewa]

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[Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team @MercedesAMGF1]

React with your emoji flag and show us where you’re supporting from today 🌍

[Sky Sports F1 @SkySportsF1]

🚨 Here's your 30-MINUTE WARNING till lights out in Austin 🚨

A reminder of how the grid lines up, with George starting from the pit lane after overnight repairs for his Q3 crash yesterday 🇺🇸

[Carney🇨🇦/Zelenskyy🇺🇦 Fan 🇬🇱🇪🇺 @DEngle58]

Excellent information on a little understood topic.
A great read you won’t forget‼️

[Joby R J Wheatley @jobygunner1987]

This is what WE can achieve

Please share and tag the people that can help make it happen #1MillionZimStones

Reignite the Houses of Stone

🙏🏽🇿🇼🪨⚒️⚒️🪨🇿🇼🙏🏽

[Simanga Madhlabuta @SmangaMad]

I'm delighted to be speaking at the 15th Annual API Summit, on 19 & 20 September at The Westin, Cape Town! 
I am looking forward to insightful discussions, networking and catching up with colleagues from across Africa.  Register now at https://t.co/pteeEJRBya Or alternatively use this link https://t.co/1o3Tojr8rM  

#APISummit2024
#AfricanProperty
#RealEstateSummit
 #TurnburyProp
@TroikaDesignZw

[Adam Theo🇿🇼🏏 @AdamTheofilatos]

Zimbabwe Sables! The Champions of Africa! 🇿🇼🔥

[Ranga.🇿🇼 @RangaMberi]

Stand up for the Champions! 🇿🇼

Zimbabwe are kings of #RugbyAfricaCup2024!

🔥Coach of the Tournament - Piet Benade 🇿🇼
🔥Player of the Tournament- Tapiwa Mafura 🇿🇼