The Youth Inspirator

In the realm of Zimbabwean politics, the nation’s youth population has traditionally been ignored and disregarded. However, as the 2023 Harmonized Elections loom, there is mounting evidence suggesting a dramatic shift. It is undeniable that the youth vote has the potential to be the deciding factor in these crucial elections, finally giving the younger generation a long-awaited voice in shaping the future of their country. Zimbabwe has an adult population of 8,052,216 (ZimStat census report 2022) and registered voters amount to 6 619 690 which is 72% (ZEC Delimitation Report 2023). ERC AFRICA Youth Preparations to Vote in the 2023 Harmonised Elections Report notes that 71% of the youths are registered to Vote ZEC notes that 2765190 (41.7%) of the electorate are Youths. In 2008 only 8% of the youths voted, increment to 22% in 2013 and finally to 44% in 2018. Based on this data and historical trends, we can expect a projected increase in youth voter turnout of approximately 66% thus 1825...

Ponzi schemes have been a longstanding menace plaguing societies around the world, taking advantage of vulnerable individuals in their desperate pursuit of financial stability. In Zimbabwe, where youth unemployment rates have reached alarming levels, online Ponzi schemes have emerged as a cunning predator, preying on the dreams and hopes of the nation's young population. I pen this to shed light on one such scheme, E-Creator, and explore the underlying factors that have made Zimbabwean youth particularly susceptible to these fraudulent endeavors.   Zimbabwe has been grappling with a severe job crisis, with youth unemployment rates soaring to over 70%. Driven by increasing poverty and limited opportunities, many young Zimbabweans have turned to the promise of quick riches through online Ponzi schemes. Among these, E-Creator emerged as one of the most notorious.   E-Creator promised a lucrative financial platform, enticing unemployed youth to invest their meager savings ...