Shephard Dube

Father of 3, husband of 1, brother of many, Zimbabwean to the very core, futurist and Web3 enthusiast.

[Shephard Dube @shepharddube]

"No tree, it is said, can grow to heaven unless its roots reach down to hell." - Gustav Jung

[Shephard Dube @shepharddube]

@elonmusk Lol, I just engaged with ChatGPT, you are indeed Trustworthy compared to @sama. https://t.co/33Id9dyCvd

[Shephard Dube @shepharddube]

@advocatemahere Dresses were longer, suits were bigger, people were skinner and cars were uglier.

[Shephard Dube @shepharddube]

@Welshman_Ncube Thank you Mr President. Celebrating the lives of our own is an important part of the revolution.

[Shephard Dube @shepharddube]

It was cute when @Julius_S_Malema used to speak like this in his 20s and 30s, now it's just embarrassing. Julius must grow. @MbuyiseniNdlozi I think it's time to form your own political party. MK and ANC are no option. Follow the footsteps of @MmusiMaimane.

[Newzroom Afrika @Newzroom405]

[WATCH] "He is not here. It's not in our interests to entertain such nonsense. The organisation will show them once that it's bigger than all of them," EFF leader Julius Malema responded, to a question over the absence of EFF MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi at the party's National People's Assembly. #EFFNPA2024 #Newzroom405

[Shephard Dube @shepharddube]

@Welshman_Ncube Ziyabuya President, abantu babotshelwa ukuzama impilo

[Prof. Welshman Ncube @Welshman_Ncube]

Our beloved country's name is being dragged into international ridicule because of the failures of our government to lead effectively. This is a painful reminder of how leadership choices impact a nation’s dignity and standing. It need not be this way. We must unite and rebuild our economy, and restore Zimbabwe’s place of pride on the global stage. 🇿🇼 #LeadershipMatters

[Shephard Dube @shepharddube]

@Welshman_Ncube It's terrible what ZANU PF government has put us through Baba Ncube... But seeing the Chamisa Chete Chete trolls in the comments worries me even more. Continue leading President, all they are saying about you, they said is about Joshua Nkomo. Aluta Continua.

[Shephard Dube @shepharddube]

@DavidColtart I doubt that's in the cards

[Shephard Dube @shepharddube]

Imagine a neighbor buying drones to ensure that your children do not come to his country. @ZANUPF_Official are you not ashamed of yourselves?... Look at what Zimbabweans are now subjected to ?

[Leon Schreiber @Leon_Schreib]

📣 For the first time, we have deployed drones and deportation buses to enhance immigration enforcement. This reflects our commitment to enforcing the rule of law. When you see these drones in the sky or buses on the road, know that #TeamHomeAffairs is working for you! 🇿🇦

[Shephard Dube @shepharddube]

@Welshman_Ncube Acting President, its sad that most comments here are from paid trolls managing multiple accounts...On Agriculture I think Zimbabwe should focus on low till to no till farming. It preserves water & saves the environment. But I don't think GVT has the capacity to support anyone.

[Shephard Dube @shepharddube]

@Bantu_Wa_Afrika @Welshman_Ncube Nonsense

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@Bantu_Wa_Afrika @Welshman_Ncube Run your own poll and you will have the power to decide what to list

[Shephard Dube @shepharddube]

@Welshman_Ncube Lol, Prof. Bayakusukele. The biggest challenge about our media is that it not objective at all. Most of them are just agents of political parties and political players.

[Shephard Dube @shepharddube]

@Welshman_Ncube @VPSWAPO This is a very sober message, I am not sure why these Chamisa people are complaining.

[Shephard Dube @shepharddube]

@Welshman_Ncube Well said, Mr. President. Allocating the largest portion of the budget to the military seems unreasonable, especially since we are neither at war nor expecting one. Unless, of course, the government is planning to wage a war against its own citizens

[Prof. Welshman Ncube @Welshman_Ncube]

The 2025 National Budget, presented under the theme “Building Resilience for Sustained Economic Transformation,” attempts to paint a picture of progress and recovery. However, as we unpack its core, it reveals glaring contradictions, misplaced priorities, and an alarming disconnect from the realities facing ordinary Zimbabweans.

The government projects a 6% GDP growth for 2025, hinging on "normal to above-normal rainfall" and macroeconomic stability. Yet, this optimism ignores the deep-seated structural challenges in our economy—unsustainable public debt now standing at US$21.1 billion, weak institutions, and an economic environment marred by inflationary pressures and governance failures.

Defense spending is prioritized with an allocation of ZiG18 billion, dwarfing investments in critical sectors like agriculture, health, and education. At a time when citizens struggle with food insecurity and collapsing services, how does such militarization advance our development goals? Resilience cannot be built on fear—it requires investment in people.

ZiG28.3 billion for health and ZiG46.6 billion for education are encouraging allocations on the surface, but they fail to address underlying issues. Our rural schools remain in disrepair, healthcare workers are underpaid, and access to essential medicines is limited. These sectors demand bold reforms, not token gestures.

The climate crisis receives a mere ZiG516.8 million. For a nation heavily impacted by climate change, this is grossly inadequate. Resilience means more than words—it demands tangible investments in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and water management.

While new revenue measures, like the 10% withholding tax on betting winnings, aim to broaden the tax base, they target an overburdened populace without addressing corruption—a cancer that siphons billions from public coffers. Transparency and accountability remain elusive, leaving citizens to carry the weight of systemic failures.

This budget is a façade of ambition. Resilience, as framed here, is hollow without addressing the fundamental inequalities and inefficiencies within our system. Zimbabwe deserves leadership that prioritizes its people, tackles corruption head-on, and lays the groundwork for genuine transformation.

As the opposition, we stand firm in holding this government accountable. We will push for a people-centered approach to governance, one that moves beyond rhetoric to deliver real change. The future of Zimbabwe cannot rest on paper promises. It must be built with integrity, equity, and unwavering resolve. 🇿🇼 #Budget2025 #EconomicJustice #ZimbabweForward

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