In the run-up to this year's Africa Day celebrations, two clashing social media movements are revealing Zimbabweans' political loyalties. TENDAI MARIMA rounds up the storm around #ThisFlag and #OurFlag, and asks whether either movement will show tangible results for Zimbabwe's long-suffering population.
Tagged #OurFlag, pro-Mugabe adverts are appearing on Zimbabwe state broadcaster and publications in the lead-up to the 25 May Million Man March in support of President Robert Mugabe. Reminiscent of yesteryear's fast track land reform program when the government flighted jingles to convince the people that controversial farm seizures were part of an unfinished Chimurenga (war), #OurFlag urges the masses to demonstrate in support of President Robert Mugabe. Themed with a song about Jesus - "Unconquerable" - as a suggestive reference to the 92-year old revolutionary, the adverts encourage people to join the Africa Day tribute to the world's oldest sitting president.
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