Exploration of thought

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4th Letter

Growing up in Harare in the late 1990s, I thought I understood the shape of justice. As a young Black Zimbabwean, born after independence, I had been raised on the glorious and often grim stories of our liberation struggle.  The… Continue Reading →

3rd Letter

In a world that feels increasingly complex and scary, it’s tempting to seek refuge in simple narratives and clear-cut villains. We long for certainty, for neat categories of right and wrong that can help us navigate the chaos. I feel… Continue Reading →

2nd Letter

Sometimes the simplest things in life are the ones that stay with us the longest. While travelling through Italy, my friend Mhofu—a man of remarkable intellect and professional renown—sent me a photograph that took me utterly by surprise. Amid Renaissance… Continue Reading →

1st Letter

I have come to believe that each life flows like a river, shaped by the choices we make, the chances we take, and the love we give. As I look back on my own journey, I see calm waters and… Continue Reading →

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