Books
Ramifications of a Possible
NEW WORLD WAR
A Layman's Assessment
The world stood at a critical juncture mainly as a result of the continuing conflict in Ukraine. This
climaxed in the second half of 2024. The fear was that further escalation in East – West and global
tensions as a result of the regional conflict could lead to a large-scale international conflict which
in turn could result in the use of nuclear weapons. Such a development would be catastrophic to
the whole world because of the resulting ramifications including humanitarian crises, energy and
food crises, disruption of supply chains, shifts in global alliances, increased military spending,
global economic collapse and the threatened end to the human race and its known civilisations
The coming in on 20 January 2025 of a new administration in the United States of America (USA)
with its emphasis on diplomacy and peaceful resolution of conflicts followed by immediate
concrete measures may avert this possible catastrophe
Bvute’s book highlights the current state of international relations, particularly in Europe, the
actions that could trigger further escalation and the worldwide ramifications of such an eventuality.
The historical background to the current situation is outlined in summary to put the situation in its
broader context which goes beyond the military intervention by the Russian Federation in February
2022. This was done to enable a better understanding of the build-up to the Ukrainian conflict.
Given the fact that the current East – West tensions basically involve the Russian Federation against
the Western military and economic/political alliances of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
(NATO) and the European Union/Commission (EU/EC), a brief historical background to Russia
and its tensions with the West is given. The emphasis on historical precedence to the conflict
focuses on events during World War 1, World War 2, the Cold War, the breakup of the Soviet Union
and its aftermath, the dissolution of the Warsaw Pact and the continued eastward expansion of
NATO. Notable here is the apparent sidelining of the post WW2 Yalta and Potsdam Agreements
which dominated post WW2 European and general discourse on world history. Bvute proceeds to
highlight some of the political, ideological, economic, military and other reasons that are used to
justify the involvement of third parties in the Ukrainian conflict.
The book emphasises the need to promote continuous dialogue to achieve the universal peace
needed to underly sustainable development. The dialogue process should take into account the
historical and current interests and sensitivities of the different parties. It is tentatively suggested
in the book that in their pursuit of economic, political or ideological ambitions, parties to the
Ukrainian and other conflicts should first and foremost understand the fundamental causes of the
conflict, appreciate and respect their respective ideological differences and work towards peaceful
co-existence.
The book which is written from a layman’s point of view is primarily aimed at raising public
awareness and cultivating more interest in international security developments of concern to most.
It should therefore be of interest to all those who seek for a peaceful and prosperous future for
humankind through a just and equitable sustainable development process. This requires a
fundamental shift in resource utilisation from destructive military to constructive development
purposes
AN AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL EXPRESSION OF MY PERSPECTIVES
The book also touches on deeper philosophical and spiritual questions. Through personal experiences, Bvute reflects on the mysteries of life, death, and the afterlife with his encounters with zvipoko making him question the nature of existence and ultimately finding meaning in faith and Christian teachings.
Beyond the personal, this book is also a reflection of Zimbabwe’s historical and social changes, from the structured village leadership systems that governed pre-colonial life to the disruptions brought by colonial rule. Bvute also gives an unflatering account from his personal experiences during the country’s liberation war of the 1970s. For many rural communities like his, the conflict wasn’t abstract or distant—it was present in burned homesteads, sudden disappearances, and the daily uncertainty of survival. During the war when he was a teenager, his family experienced bombings, displacements, the loss of friends and relatives while his secondary scholl education was disrupted. His detailed recollections convey the raw fear that haunted many children of his generation.
His educational journey reflects a determination to conquer adversity and succed. His hard work, discipline, perseverance, positive hope and religious devotion should serve as an example to young generations. These attributes from his educational journey fed into and were sustained in his entire working carreer. He maintained hard work, discipline, commitment, honesty and professionalism. His life as narrated in this book reflects lasting resilience and leadership, something worth emulating by many
Bvute opted for a rather unconventional, eclectic approach to his autobiography. Thus, in addition to narrating his historical life experiences, he also shared his observations and proffered ideas and suggestions on a wide range of topics, including personal, social, community, religion, education, work ethic, skills training, economics, politics, health, technology, travel, etc. making the resulting book readable and useful to different ages, educational levels, genders, races, and religions especially Christian denominations. At its core, An Autobiographical Expression of My Perspectives is a story of resilience, curiosity, and the power of personal heritage and belonging to one’s own land. It is an invitation to journey through time, to experience the joys and hardships of a life shaped by tradition, change, and selfdiscovery. Whether you are a historian, a cultural enthusiast, someone looking to personal growth or simply for a compelling read, this book has something valuable to offer. Its deeply personal and universally meaningful perspective will most likely transform your life
BASIC ECONOMIC INDICATORS
READER'S GUIDE WITH ZIMBABWE SCENARIOS
Economic concepts and their application are universal. Thus, for example, the concept of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) does not change to fit the specific country where it is being applied. The use of Zimbabwean scenarios is therefore meant to provide examples of application but the concepts remain universal.
Economic indicators come from different sources including Government agencies such as national statistical offices, central banks or ministries of finance, international organisations such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank or the Organisation for Economic Co- operation and Development (OECD), and from private sector organisations such as research firms, think tanks, and financial institutions. Data on various economic indicators can be sourced from publications from these organisations, as well as from the print and electronic media.
Economic indicators are used by policymakers to inform decisions on monetary and fiscal policies; by companies to assess market conditions, make investment decisions and to adjust their business strategies; by investors to evaluate the performance of various asset classes, sectors and geographic regions; by Economists and researchers to analyse economic trends, identify patterns and forecast future developments; and by the general public to understand the state of the economy and the impact of economic trends on their daily lives.
Bvute’s book serves the above purposes by enabling a basic understanding and appreciation of economic indicators across a broad section of society the world over. EconomicIndatorsSummary.pdf Added Jun 2, 2025, 10:05 PM • 89.49 KB Open in new tab Download