Zimbabwe declares new public holiday to protest US sanctions

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ponder said:
panem et circenses (bread and circuses)

This phrase originates from Rome in Satire X of the Roman satirical poet Juvenal (c. AD 100). In context, the Latin panem et circenses (bread and circuses) identifies the only remaining interest of a Roman populace which no longer cares for its historical birthright of political involvement. Here Juvenal displays his contempt for the declining heroism of contemporary Romans, using a range of different themes including lust for power and desire for old age to illustrate his argument.[6] Roman politicians passed laws in 140 BC to keep the votes of poorer citizens, by introducing a grain dole: giving out cheap food and entertainment, "bread and circuses", became the most effective way to rise to power.

... Already long ago, from when we sold our vote to no man, the People have abdicated our duties; for the People who once upon a time handed out military command, high civil office, legions — everything, now restrains itself and anxiously hopes for just two things: bread and circuses.[7]
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Aaaah Africa, you never fail to disappoint give us a laugh. But then Zimbabwe should be in a category all on it's own :)
 
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BBSA said:
people are expected to be bused to the capital, Harare, where they will march, watch a soccer match between the country's two biggest teams and attend an all-night concert.
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How is this a protest never mind a protest against the US sanctions?
 
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Waste of productivity, should have gone all the way and rather declared a "two minutes of hate". Maybe in place of the big brother shouting they can burn US flags and effigies.
 
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Thousands of people are marching across Zimbabwe in government-organised protests against US and EU sanctions.

The demonstrators say the sanctions have ruined the Zimbabwean economy.

But the US and EU argue they have been imposed on individuals and companies and have no impact on the economy.

The government has made the day a public holiday, provided buses for marches and President Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to give an address at the National Sports Stadium

www.bbc.com

Zimbabweans march against EU and US sanctions - BBC News

Protesters in the government-backed march say the sanctions have ruined the Zimbabwean economy.
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BBSA said:
Thousands of people are marching across Zimbabwe in government-organised protests against US and EU sanctions.

The demonstrators say the sanctions have ruined the Zimbabwean economy.

But the US and EU argue they have been imposed on individuals and companies and have no impact on the economy.

The government has made the day a public holiday, provided buses for marches and President Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to give an address at the National Sports Stadium

www.bbc.com

Zimbabweans march against EU and US sanctions - BBC News

Protesters in the government-backed march say the sanctions have ruined the Zimbabwean economy.
www.bbc.com www.bbc.com
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Shame man. At least they have dignity and land.

Just as long as they march there in their country and bother us while we are making money to put food on our tables, all is fine. Just a small glitch in the system.
 
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Jopie Fourie said:
Too bad for Zimbabwe. South Africa should take note, this will be this country's fate too. Perhaps Trump should come build a wall between Zim and SA and both nations can take up and down to the wall and protest there on both sides straight on the wall.
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As soon as donny completes his wall, he will arrive here and fix africa. People are saying it is imminent
 
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Anyone have a reliable source to a list of sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe (not individuals).
 
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BBSA said:
Zimbabwe has declared a new public holiday to protest US sanctions it says are hurting its economy, and the day comes with a state-sponsored festival.

Anti-Sanctions Day will be commemorated on October 25, acting information minister Amon Murwira said Monday, calling it a chance to "further amplify the importance of this day to the economic emancipation and well-being of Zimbabwe."

Tens of thousands of people are expected to be bused to the capital, Harare, where they will march, watch a soccer match between the country's two biggest teams and attend an all-night concert.

Dozens of Zimbabwean officials, including President Emmerson Mnangagwa, have faced years of US sanctions over alleged human rights violations amid troubled elections and the seizures of white-owned land.

Mnangagwa, who took office after longtime leader Robert Mugabe was forced out in late 2017, at first urged the country to "stop mourning" about the sanctions. But he has since turned them into a rallying cry like his predecessor and blamed them for the collapsing economy as hopes fade that he will revive the country's fortunes.

The US says the sanctions are not against Zimbabwe's government at large and do not affect business between the countries.

www.iol.co.za

Zimbabwe declares new public holiday to protest US sanctions

Zimbabwe has declared a new public holiday to protest US sanctions it says are hurting its economy, and the day comes with a state-sponsored festival.
www.iol.co.za www.iol.co.za
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Zim, if you can afford another day not to work for yourself, that sunctions is not working and hogwash.
 
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