Ruvimbo Makumbe

Letters to Zimbabwe

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Letters to Zimbabwe is a bold and unfiltered podcast shining a light on the truths, hopes, and struggles of Zimbabwe. From deep-dive research turned into compelling stories, to honest reviews, interviews, and first-hand reflections, this podcast is a letter home — documenting the past, challenging the present, and imagining a better future.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.letterstoafrica.com

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Ruvimbo Makumbe

Episodes

Why Change Doesn’t Start With the Bill w Zethi 20.03.2026 1:17:20

This conversation moves beyond the bill. In Episode 2 of Letters to Zimbabwe , I sit down with Zethi to examine what is actually happening beneath the current constitutional amendment debate. We unpack: Why Amendment No. 3 is not the starting point The relationship between party structures and state power What it means when authority is misunderstood Why power ultimately resides with the people Wh...

Can Parliament Extend Its Own Term? MP Daniel Molokele Breaks Down the Constitutional Crisis 19.02.2026 43:42

Zimbabwe’s 2013 Constitution was not imposed. It was debated, consulted on, and ultimately endorsed by the people in a national referendum. It was described as a homegrown Constitution because it emerged from public participation. Just over a decade later, Parliament is now debating amendments that could extend its own term of office from 2028 to 2030. In Episode 1 of Letters to Zimbabwe , I sit d...