Blogs in January 1970

Mukiwa: A White Boy in Africa 1st January 1970

“Mukiwa” is Shona for white man. Peter Godwin had an unusual childhood – his mother was a doctor and allowed him to take part in conducting post mortems and unlike most “mukiwa”, Peter had black friends. As the war...

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The Fear: The Last Days of Robert Mugabe 1st January 1970

Peter Godwin travels to Zimbabwe after the 2008 elections in the hope that he will witness the Mugabe, but witnesses instead the more violence orchestrated by the regime. The increased terror is a result of the fact people dared...

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When a Crocodile Eats the Sun 1st January 1970

Peter Godwin grew up in Zimbabwe and he returns to the country when his Father passes away. The picture of modern day Zimbabwe, the political and economic failings, the terror, all have a part in his personal observations, with...

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