Decolonization of the Zimbabwean mind!

Fellow Zimbabweans, 

As we celebrate our 46th independence (2026), we extend our deepest gratitude to the leaders who ushered Zimbabwe to independence. Their courage, vision, and perseverance inspired a nation. They stood tall, negotiated fiercely, and secured our freedom. We honour their legacy and the countless lives lost in the struggle.

As we celebrate, let's reaffirm our commitment to building a Zimbabwe that is united, prosperous, and truly independent. A Zimbabwe where every citizen can thrive and contribute to our nation's growth.

We lowered a flag in 1980, yes. We sing our anthem, yes. But a nation cannot call itself free when the very system that shapes its mind is still training it to serve others.

Let us remember the blood that was shed, the lives that were lost, and the sacrifices that were made by our gallant ancestors who fought for our freedom. The likes of Nehanda, Kaguvi, Mhlaba and many more did not give their lives so that we could be free in name only. They fought for a Zimbabwe where our children could walk with dignity, where our people could govern themselves, and where our resources would benefit our nation.

But today, we are still bound by the chains of mental slavery. Our education system is a relic of colonialism, designed to produce clerks for an empire, not thinkers for a republic. It produces graduates who know London better than they know Lupane, who can recite Shakespeare but cannot fix a borehole. Who are taught to seek jobs, not to create work.

This system must be dismantled. We need an education that teaches our children how to farm this soil, mine these minerals, code our own solutions, and govern ourselves with wisdom rooted here. We need an education that instils in them the values of hunhu/ubuntu, of patriotism, and of self-reliance.

To our leaders, we appeal to you: the people who fought for our freedom did so with the understanding that you would lead us to true independence. The task is not yet complete. The minds of our people are still colonized. The curriculum of our schools still glorifies the colonizer and ignores our own heroes. The economy is still managed according to rules written by the colonisers.

We ask you: will you lead the decolonization of our minds? Will you rewrite the textbooks, reorient the economy, and reimagine our place in the world? The people are ready. The youth are restless. The spirit of Nehanda is watching.

Long live our sovereignty!

We must take control of our own destiny. We must write our own history. We must build our own future. We owe it to ourselves, we owe it to our children, and we owe it to the spirits of our ancestors who fought for our freedom.

We are appealing for a new education system, one that is rooted in our own culture, one that is designed to produce thinkers, innovators, and leaders. Let us build a Zimbabwe that is truly independent, truly sovereign, and truly free.

We, the people of Zimbabwe, humbly request that you lead us on the path to the total decolonization of our minds. We are sick and tired of these white men hegemony. Let me remind them: We are not Europeans or Americans – We are What We are – the Africans and We Will Remain Africans!

As we celebrate our independence, we recognize that true freedom requires liberation from the mental shackles of colonialism. We ask that you champion this cause, rewriting our narrative, reclaiming our history, and reimagining our future.
Lead us in dismantling the remnants of colonial thought, and guide us in building a Zimbabwe that is truly ours, rooted in our culture, values, and identity.

We trust in your leadership and vision to steer us towards a brighter, decolonized future.
In conclusion, let's remember: education without wisdom is powerless, and true independence requires decolonized minds.
Long live our sovereignty!