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With Zimbabwe a deeply religious nation, journalist Lance Guma asks the question, why are our prayers for a better country with less suffering never answered? Special guests on the show include Bishop Dave Chikosi based in the United States, Christian broadcaster and author Brilliant Pongo and Peter Makotose who are both in the United Kingdom. The show via Facebook LIVE also took contributions from Zimbabweans across the globe.

Initially based in the UK, singer Cynthia Mare relocated to Zimbabwe following the tragic death of her mother. Several awards later it appears the move back home and the change in musical style has benefitted her greatly. She opens up on her musical journey in this frank and wide-ranging interview with Lance Guma on Nehanda TV.

Lance Guma speaks to Chimurenga music legend Thomas Mapfumo on Facebook LIVE about a variety of issues affecting Zimbabwe. He comments on the sacking of Emmerson Mnangagwa as VP, the assault on Jah Prayzah at a funeral, Morgan Tsvangirai’s health, Nelson Chamisa’s leadership credentials among many other topics.

Tendai Biti has accused Finance Minister Patrick Chinamasa of ‘stealing’ money from the central bank to fund excessive expenditure by the regime, which caused crippling cash shortages. He says President Robert Mugabe takes at least US$4million per foreign trip and his entourage has deliberately made him into a ‘permanent resident of the skies’ in order to loot Zimbabwe, with their own per diems.