Johnathan Shoniwa Reflections

Twelve months ago, no one (not me at least) would have forecast that the Zimbabwean political game would be where it is now! MDC (which ever version of it you pick - MDC-T, MDC-N, MDC-R, and who knows what else is in store, although I do not understand why we do not have an MDC-Z) is in disarray! Dare I say finished! ZPF is riddled in factional politics premised on the succession debate. Many are hoping (or is it yearning/aspiring) that the congress will clarify (I liked the word elucidate in high school) issues and the country and in deed the economy can move forward. Various scenarios have been put forward by 'political analysts'. Yours truly, being one such 'political analyst' cannot be left behind and therefore take this eve (before you through brickbats at me, eve also means 'verge', oh you thought 'evening before' only) occasion to hazard some forecast. This is important from a business planning point, this being the P in PESTLE or wh...

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!  Philippians 4:4 | NIV And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 | NIV May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 | NIV I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead. Philippians 3:10-11 | NIV But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body. Philippians 3:20-21 | NIV So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of th...

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