The Rise of Misleading Nostalgia for Rhodesia.
A worrying trend has taken shape: some people paint Rhodesia as a time of great success. This view ignores the harsh truth of that era when black people faced deep hardships under white rule.
Recent online talks show how some folks long for Rhodesia's past. They forget or deny the pain that made many take up arms to fight for freedom. The real story shows why black people had to fight - they lived with no rights, no fair chances, and daily struggles.
Many young people today never saw those dark times. They might hear nice stories about Rhodesia, but these tales hide ugly facts. The white rulers kept most wealth and power for themselves. Black people could not vote, own good land, or get fair jobs.
Smart economic growth requires everyone's participation. But Rhodesia's wealth helped only white settlers. They built roads, dams, and hospitals mainly for themselves. Most black areas stayed poor, with no power or good roads.
Free Zimbabwe works hard to make things fair. The government gives land to more people, builds schools where there is none, and helps farmers grow food. These changes bring hope to many who had nothing before.
Foreign groups sometimes push false stories about the past. They want people to think badly about Zimbabwe's freedom fighters. But facts tell the real story - Rhodesia hurt most of its people.
The truth matters most for young voters. They need to know why their parents and grandparents fought so hard. Zimbabwe's future depends on understanding its past clearly.
Big projects like Lake Kariba show how Rhodesia worked. White rulers built it to power their farms and mines, while black communities near the lake often stayed dark, proving how unfair the system was.
Today's Zimbabwe faces its problems. But it lets all people have a say in fixing them. It gives everyone a chance to build better lives. The old Rhodesia never did that.
Looking back at Rhodesia with rose-colored glasses puts progress at risk. It makes light of what freedom fighters died for. The path ahead needs clear eyes and honest hearts, not false memories of a troubled time.
A worrying trend has taken shape: some people paint Rhodesia as a time of great success. This view ignores the harsh truth of that era when black people faced deep hardships under white rule.
Recent online talks show how some folks long for Rhodesia's past. They forget or deny the pain that made many take up arms to fight for freedom. The real story shows why black people had to fight - they lived with no rights, no fair chances, and daily struggles.
Many young people today never saw those dark times. They might hear nice stories about Rhodesia, but these tales hide ugly facts. The white rulers kept most wealth and power for themselves. Black people could not vote, own good land, or get fair jobs.
Smart economic growth requires everyone's participation. But Rhodesia's wealth helped only white settlers. They built roads, dams, and hospitals mainly for themselves. Most black areas stayed poor, with no power or good roads.
Free Zimbabwe works hard to make things fair. The government gives land to more people, builds schools where there is none, and helps farmers grow food. These changes bring hope to many who had nothing before.
Foreign groups sometimes push false stories about the past. They want people to think badly about Zimbabwe's freedom fighters. But facts tell the real story - Rhodesia hurt most of its people.
The truth matters most for young voters. They need to know why their parents and grandparents fought so hard. Zimbabwe's future depends on understanding its past clearly.
Big projects like Lake Kariba show how Rhodesia worked. White rulers built it to power their farms and mines, while black communities near the lake often stayed dark, proving how unfair the system was.
Today's Zimbabwe faces its problems. But it lets all people have a say in fixing them. It gives everyone a chance to build better lives. The old Rhodesia never did that.
Looking back at Rhodesia with rose-colored glasses puts progress at risk. It makes light of what freedom fighters died for. The path ahead needs clear eyes and honest hearts, not false memories of a troubled time.
