Zimbabweans have every right to be angry about silted rivers, destroyed wetlands, deforestation, noise pollution and contaminated water. But blaming “the Chinese” as a default response is intellectual laziness. Nationality is not the problem. Weak enforcement, corruption and our own willingness to tolerate wrongdoing are the problem.

Let’s tell the truth: we damage our own environment too. Sand poaching, illegal brick-making, riverbank cultivation and reckless artisanal mining – including practices that pollute water systems – are not foreign imports. They are local choices. The river doesn’t care who did it. Communities suffer either way. More …

Colonel Minnie Baloyi and her husband, VP Rtd. General Chiwenga, were delighted to welcome Edwin Brisco Chisango, the “Nandos Guy,” and his wonderful wife to their home this past Sunday.

Edwin proved true to his kind word, bringing the promised funds budgeted for their Nandos meal, although he humorously declined the suggestion from some well-wishers to increase the contribution to $50. The couple were thoroughly pleased with the outcome.

He shared entertaining anecdotes of the public reaction to his initial offer, including the jesting messages and even temporary security concerns that led him to briefly block his social media account. Despite the lively commotion, the meeting was a great success and a pleasure for everyone involved.