Power of non-violent resistance in Zim

Zimbabwe’s political landscape has long been dominated by fear and violence.

For decades, the ruling Zanu PF party has maintained a tight grip on power by instilling fear in the people through a well-documented history of brutality.

Comparable to the reign of the Zulu Kingdom under Shaka, where the threat of death was used to consolidate control, Zanu PF’s strategy has consistently involved violence, intimidation and coercion to suppress dissent and maintain authority.

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