Trump’s tough love: A wake-up call for Zim

UNITED States President Donald Trump’s rapid and ruthless dismantling of the United States Agency for International Development (USAid) is a bitter pill, but necessary medicine for Zimbabwe.

While initial outrage against Trump and Elon Musk may dominate headlines, a sober reflection will reveal an opportunity for Zimbabwe to forge a stronger, self-sufficient economy in the medium to long term.

Though imposed upon us, this aid suspension presents a valuable moment for national introspection and an urgent rearrangement of priorities.

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