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Shoneboy Nembaware

Shoneboy Nembaware is a Zimbabwean who has studied in Harare and London. His interest is in building institutions for the transformation of the rural economy.

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An open letter to the next President of Zimbabwe

As Zimbabwe nears the end of an election campaign characterised by fear and violence, a young Zimbabwean writes an open letter to the next President – whoever he may be – to offer an alternative vision for the country: one inspired by patience, love, and hope.