JULY 2008
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Has anyone else noticed, or is it just me, but its seems that the news out of Zimbabwe has a familiar sound to it?
Where before have we heard about "Talks about Talks", or "Power Sharing" or the atrocities inflicted on the innocent by members of ZANU and then blame the "evil" opposition? Or what about the role that South Africa has to play in helping to define the future of the country.
Whilst the history books may have been subject to political cleansing and rewritten to make one side seem like heroes, the truths of history still remain what they are. Likewise, when the lessons of history are not learned then mankind is doomed only to repeat them! So it seems to me that what is happening in Zimbabwe of late is nothing more than deja-vue all over again!
We can only pray and hope that this time, maybe, someone will learn a lesson from history and get it right for once!
Now if someone can answer this question: Under Ian Smith there were worldwide economic sanctions against the whole country and yet the economy stayed stable and strong. There are targeted sanctions against Mugabe and his henchmen and they blame these sanctions for destroying the economy! Are they then admitting that things were actually better off in Rhodesia than in modern Zimbabwe?
I apologize if this seems like pontification, but like Grace said when she went to Harrod's "I just couldn't help it!"
This past month I had the joy of being in South Africa and at one point being back in the bush at Shikwaru Game Lodge in the Waterburg Mountains north of Pretoria. How can one truly describe what it was like to once again walk through, smell, taste and experience the African bush? You might leave Africa, but Africa never leaves you!
We might have left Rhodesia I do believe it has not left us and that the land that lies between the Limpopo and Zambesi Rivers will be healed. It can never be Rhodesia again, but it can and will be a great place again.
Thank you
Dave Cushworth
DOWN MEMORY LANE
THIS IS OUR LAND
This Is Our Land, which is a collection of Radio Broadcasts by Frank Clements and which was originally published in 1963 in book form. We are pleased to be able to print more of these stories this month for your enjoyment.
So, enjoy stories of time long past, when peace and prosperity were the norm.
PENSIONER'S UPDATE
Latest News from Zimbabwe
Memories of Rhodesia is committed to supporting those old-age pensioners that are economic prisoners in Zimbabwe. 10% of our revenue goes to this cause. Working with Hope Unlimited, an established Christian organization, 100% of all monies are channeled through them. The funds are then donated to SOAP, which is doing a great job caring for the aged. The reports we get back from Zimbabwe are extremely encouraging, knowing that we (and that includes you) have kept some of our dear old folk alive.
Thanks to your generosity we were able to send a goodly amount to Zimbabwe this month. We appreciate the way that so many of you have responded and continue to support this worthy cause.
RHODESIAN HISTORY TRIVIA
Think you know something about the history of the country?We have come up with some real tough questions this time around to test even the most hardened trivia specialists.
Take the challenge and play Rhodesian History Trivia.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community & Customer Services Notes
The Rhodesian Community is unique. Connected through its common experience of a beloved country and loyalties, it still demonstrates that wonderful spirit of camaraderie and support. They are some of the friendliest, warm-hearted people the world has known. The bonds forged in the communities, large and small, throughout Rhodesia, still hold strong today in this new worldwide community. Contact us on Skype
We at Memories of Rhodesia want to help encourage and foster this continuing sense of community - long lost friends and acquaintances being found, new ones being made, Rhodesians dealing with Rhodesians; engendering the Rhodesian spirit among black and white alike.
Now in Australia. Memories of Rhodesia now has an office in Brisbane. Please feel free to contact them. Details can be found on our Contact Page.
By popular request, we now are able to take your order over the telephone and charge your credit card. No more sending an invoice - just give us a call, place your order and bingo! Available only through our US office right now.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Are you traveling from South Africa to either the UK or North America? We need help in bringing books and assorted items. If you would be willing to carry some for us we would love to hear from you. Thanks.
FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT ...
TOBACCO SPICED WITH GINGER
Tobacco Spiced with Ginger is the true but amazing story of Ginger Freeman, the tobacco man chosen to run the organizations that defeated United Nations sanctions against Rhodesia.
For more information visit Memories of Rhodesia
RHODESIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION
Now playing through your web browser
The New Rhodesian Broadcasting Corporation
Broadcasting the sights and sounds of Rhodesia via the Internet.
Listen to the music, the original radio programs, watch the TV programs - all online at the new Rhodesian Broadcasting Corporation. Check out the latest additions, plus download a number of songs and videos into iTunes.
You will need broadband to fully experience this site - access for slower connections is now available on most newsreels.
LEKKERWEAR.COM
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Lekkerwear the online Rhodiestore
Lekkerwear accessed at either www.Lekkerwear.com or www.Rhodesiawassuper.com
Free autographed Ian Smith Card and eight by 10 inch lab quality photo (your choice of photo either the UDI or Ian Smith alone)
The Cards where signed in Joburg 5 years ago.. each card has been individually signed. Both will be shipped in a hard plastic photo sleeve.
Order $200 worth of apparel (apparel only) and in the additional comment box state you would like the free Ian smith photo and card, state which photo you would like.
This offer runs till August 1st 2008
Remember you must order $200 worth of apparel and state in the additional comments during the checkout the free Ian smith photo and card, which photo you would like.
Ian Smiths The Great Betrayal and custom embroidered Rhodesian coat of arms shirt for $49.95
Stock find!Editions we are offering are the First print hardbacks from 1997, this book is a must for any Rhodie Library ..Smith was right..he predicted what would happen!
Comes with a bonus Rhodesian custom embroidered t-shirt..more information under the books/specials link on www.Rhodesiawassuper.com
Rhodesian Light Infantry custom embroidered hat, DVD and Rhodesian flag patch for $39.95
While supplies last.. We have a batch of RLI Saints DVD's, these are the insert DVD's pulled from the US editions of the coffee sized edition book "The Saints" due to a copyright issue with a US company. The DVD's that where shipped where also the wrong format for the US and Canada.The Saints - The Rhodesian Light Infantry DVD 86 minutes play time Bonus features include Trooping the Colour and the Roll of Honour The 1st Battalion Rhodesian Light Infantry was formed on the 1st February 1961. In its short existence, spanning only 19 years, this fully airborne commando unit carved a reputation as one of the world's foremost proponents of counter-insurgency warfare. This was achieved through their ruthless application of the devastating 'Fire force' technique. This tactic of vertical envelopment of the enemy was repeatedly applied during their daring cross border pre-emptive strikes against the massing tide of ZANLA and ZIPRA guerrillas based in Mozambique and Zambia
NOTE: only comes in pal edition, the South African company that sells these DVD's charges $40 plus for the DVD alone!! This is NOT a bootleg copy ..these are PAL editions pulled from the US editions over a copyright issue. Package special..you get the DVD a hat (your choice of Forest or black) and a Rhodesian flag embroidered patch for $39.95 www.Rhodesiawassuper.com
Rhodesian Rugby Jerseys!! Got yours?? Check out the selection of jerseys at www.Rhodesiawassuper.com
Pricing includes your choice of Rhodesian embroidered emblem on the left chest (over 2 dozen to select from)
Are you traveling back from South Africa or Zimbabwe soon? E-mail Bill McDonald on lekkerwear@shaw.caor Dave Cushworth at info@memoriesofrhodesia.com
FLAME LILY BOOKS
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MASODJA
Formed in 1916 as The Rhodesia Native Regiment, its Shona and Ndebele troops were blooded with honour in the East African campaign, pitted against the wily General von Lettow-Vorbeck and his German Askaris Disbanded in 1919, the regiment was re-formed in 1940 during World War II as The Rhodesian African Rifles, seeing action in Egypt and Burma. In the 1950s, the regiment distinguished itself further during the Malayan Emergency.
Includes the award-winning documentary DVD Frontline Rhodesia by Richard Cecil and Nick Downie. This is the first time this extraordinary documentary is available commercially.
One time Bonus CD: A digitally enhanced version of the vinyl record "The is the RAR", produced by the Band of the RAR in the 1970's, now offered to all who buy this book.
More info at www.flamelilybooks.com
BLONDIES REVENGE
A book comprising a collection of 15 short stories, depicting mostly humorous and anecdotal experiences of the author living in Southern Africa. Stories are drawn from his time spent in Rhodesia, at school and in the British South Africa Police Force, at Rhodes University in Grahamstown and whilst working as a legal adviser in Cape Town.
Tony is a former member of the British South Africa Police in Rhodesia and is now Financial Planner in the UK.
More info at www.flamelilybooks.com
Check out our fast expanding library of new books on Rhodesia and Southern Africa at www.flamelilybooks.com
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