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Zimbabwe has sunk beyond a banana republic!

I am sure the first time I came across the term 'banana republic' was in the early 1980s - when I was still a little boy in primary school.Obviously, I did not know what this meant.It was often used in the Roman Catholic publication 'Moto …

Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 19:12hrs | 9 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Political scandals topple governments in democracies, not in banana republics

The Gold Mafia documentary has sparked an immense public uproar in Zimbabwe, exposing shocking evidence of illegal activities involving Uebert Angel, an ambassador-at-large and presidential envoy. Furthermore, the documentary does not spar…

Published: 24 Mar 2023 at 10:18hrs | 15 | by Dr T

Zimbabwe: The Banana Republic of Southern Africa

Hopewell Chin'ono, the Zimbabwean journalist and anti-corruption campaigner was rearrested following allegations of breaching his bail conditions.Chin'ono is being charged with contempt of court through his post on Twitter which allegedly …

Published: 04 Nov 2020 at 14:11hrs | 14 | by Prince Njagu

Is Zimbabwe a coconut Republic or a banana republic?

The Editor, A coconut Republic or a banana republic? After reading Dr. George Ayittey's attempt to distinguish the difference between a coconut republic and a banana republic below, I got confused.  Is Zimbabwe a coconut Republic or a…

Published: 13 Nov 2016 at 07:41hrs | 10 | by Sam

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Zimbabwe has sunk beyond a banana republic!

Political scandals topple governments in democracies, not in banana republics

Zimbabwe: The Banana Republic of Southern Africa

Is Zimbabwe a coconut Republic or a banana republic?

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