# Zimbabwe on The No Agenda Show

Zimbabwe comes up in 28 chapters across 27 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2008 to April 2026.

- **Chapters:** 28
- **Episodes:** 27
- **Discussed:** June 2008 – April 2026
- **Related topics:** [Robert Mugabe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-mugabe.md), [Hyperinflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hyperinflation.md), [South Africa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-africa.md), [Currency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/currency.md), [Cecil The Lion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cecil-the-lion.md), [Trophy Hunting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trophy-hunting.md), [2000 Election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2000-election.md), [African Union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/african-union.md), [Apartheid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apartheid.md), [Associate Executive Producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associate-executive-producer.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 28

### Executive Producer Credits and Value for Value Support

- **Episode:** [1859: Splashdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1859-splashdown.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-12
- **Time:** 2:29:18–2:33:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1859-splashdown/chapter/executive-producer-credits-and-value-for-value-support.md

Donors contributing $200 or more are recognized as Associate Executive Producers, while those giving $300 or more receive Executive Producer credits. Recent supporters include Dame Rita from Sparks, Nevada, and Sir Montauk, who humorously submitted a replica trillion-dollar bill. The hosts also acknowledged Angela Garcia for her donation of handcrafted miniatures and Archduke Kevin McLaughlin for his consistent support.

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### UAE Purchase of Zimbabwe Land for Carbon Credits

- **Episode:** [1598: Guardrails](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1598-guardrails.md)
- **Published:** 2023-10-12
- **Time:** 1:43:36–1:46:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1598-guardrails/chapter/uae-purchase-of-zimbabwe-land-for-carbon-credits.md

The United Arab Emirates has signed a deal to purchase 7.5 million hectares—approximately 20% of Zimbabwe's land—to be used for carbon offsets. This voluntary carbon market allows emitters to offset their pollution by funding forest conservation projects. The hosts describe the $2 billion market as a "scam" and compare the value of carbon credits to the speculative nature of Bitcoin.

Keywords: [united arab emirates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-arab-emirates.md), [zimbabwe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zimbabwe.md), [carbon credits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-credits.md), forest conservation, [climate finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-finance.md)

### Mark Steyn, UK Pilot Program for Insect Diets

- **Episode:** [1492: Upcycling Ruminants](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1492-upcycling-ruminants.md)
- **Published:** 2022-10-06
- **Time:** 1:11:56–1:14:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1492-upcycling-ruminants/chapter/mark-steyn-uk-pilot-program-for-insect-diets.md

Mark Steyn reported on GB News that the British government is funding pilot programs to introduce insects into human diets. The program reportedly involves feeding caterpillar soup to school children in Zimbabwe as a test case for spreading insect consumption throughout the Commonwealth. Steyn critiques the globalist push to replace meat and dairy with crickets and locusts.

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### Zimbabwe COVID-19 Crisis, South Africa Border Deaths

- **Episode:** [1319: Cluster Five](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1319-cluster-five.md)
- **Published:** 2021-02-07
- **Time:** 19:44–22:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1319-cluster-five/chapter/zimbabwe-covid-19-crisis-south-africa-border-deaths.md

Producers report that COVID-19 testing costs in Zimbabwe are prohibitive for the average worker, leading to underreported cases. Severe delays at the Beitbridge border crossing with South Africa have reportedly resulted in deaths during three-week-long queues as travelers attempt to return home.

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### India Lockdown and African Pandemic Readiness

- **Episode:** [1228: Stunning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1228-stunning.md)
- **Published:** 2020-03-29
- **Time:** 2:03:06–2:07:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1228-stunning/chapter/india-lockdown-and-african-pandemic-readiness.md

India enters a strict lockdown with concerns over hospital bed capacity. In Africa, Nigerian officials are self-isolating, and billionaire Jack Ma donates supplies to 54 countries. South Africa prepares for a 21-day lockdown, with health officials worried about the high prevalence of HIV and tuberculosis in the population.

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### Robert Mugabe Death, Zimbabwe Political Legacy

- **Episode:** [1171: Slutty Vegan](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1171-slutty-vegan.md)
- **Published:** 2019-09-12
- **Time:** 2:30:29–2:34:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1171-slutty-vegan/chapter/robert-mugabe-death-zimbabwe-political-legacy.md

Robert Mugabe, the former leader of Zimbabwe, died at the age of 95 in a Singapore hospital. While initially celebrated as a liberation hero who ended white minority rule, his 37-year tenure became defined by economic collapse, corruption, and human rights abuses. An anecdote from a former farmer describes Mugabe as having a "reptilian" and "cold" physical presence, reflecting his reputation as an "evil genius."

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### Zimbabwe Hyperinflation and Economic Collapse

- **Episode:** [1165: Duck Wubba Nub](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1165-duck-wubba-nub.md)
- **Published:** 2019-08-22
- **Time:** 2:09:27–2:12:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1165-duck-wubba-nub/chapter/zimbabwe-hyperinflation-and-economic-collapse.md

Zimbabwe is experiencing a return to extreme hyperinflation, reminiscent of the 2008 economic crisis. The introduction of the "Zim dollar" has led to a massive loss of value, causing businesses to go broke and creating day-long queues for fuel. The economic instability has left store shelves empty as the country's monetary system fails to stabilize under the current leadership following the Mugabe era.

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### Zimbabwe Coup and the Ousting of Robert Mugabe

- **Episode:** [983: 3 Belts No Road](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/983-3-belts-no-road.md)
- **Published:** 2017-11-19
- **Time:** 50:39–53:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/983-3-belts-no-road/chapter/zimbabwe-coup-and-the-ousting-of-robert-mugabe.md

Robert Mugabe, the 93-year-old president of Zimbabwe, faces impeachment and public protests demanding his resignation. The hosts note the professional quality of the protesters' signs and suggest CIA or Soros involvement in the regime change. They criticize CBS for running repetitive, highly produced segments that frame the African political transition as a celebratory event without addressing the underlying power dynamics.

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### Elephant Trophy Import Ban Reversal

- **Episode:** [982: Support Squirrel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel.md)
- **Published:** 2017-11-16
- **Time:** 1:51:26–1:53:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/elephant-trophy-import-ban-reversal.md

The Trump administration has reversed an Obama-era ban on importing elephant trophies from Zimbabwe and Zambia. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service argues that regulated sport hunting provides incentives for local communities to conserve the species.

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### Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe Military Coup

- **Episode:** [982: Support Squirrel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel.md)
- **Published:** 2017-11-16
- **Time:** 2:41:52–2:46:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/robert-mugabe-zimbabwe-military-coup.md

The military in Zimbabwe has placed 93-year-old President Robert Mugabe under house arrest, effectively ending his 37-year rule. The coup was reportedly triggered by Mugabe's attempt to position his wife, Grace, as his successor.

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### Sexsomnia Legal Defense, Robert Mugabe Diamond Seizure

- **Episode:** [805: Mono Nuptials](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/805-mono-nuptials.md)
- **Published:** 2016-03-06
- **Time:** 2:57:54–3:00:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/805-mono-nuptials/chapter/sexsomnia-legal-defense-robert-mugabe-diamond-seizure.md

The hosts examine "sexsomnia" as a legal defense used in rape and molestation cases in England and Denmark. They also report on Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe's announcement that the government will seize control of all diamond mines in the country.

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### Meetup Donations and 2000 Election Collectibles

- **Episode:** [803: Joe Hitler](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/803-joe-hitler.md)
- **Published:** 2016-02-28
- **Time:** 2:24:35–2:29:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/803-joe-hitler/chapter/meetup-donations-and-2000-election-collectibles.md

Donations collected at the Fayetteville meetup included an original, un-voted "butterfly ballot" from the 2000 Palm Beach County election. Other gifts included a 100 trillion dollar bill from Zimbabwe, a Donald Trump Christmas card, and various naval submarine challenge coins and patches.

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### Cecil the Lion, Zimbabwe Conservation Funding

- **Episode:** [745: Unicorn](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/745-unicorn.md)
- **Published:** 2015-08-06
- **Time:** 26:30–29:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/745-unicorn/chapter/cecil-the-lion-zimbabwe-conservation-funding.md

The killing of Cecil the Lion by American dentist Walter Palmer has led to a massive public outcry and a surge in conservation donations. Nearly $860,000 was raised for lion protection in Zimbabwe within a week, and Ty Inc. announced a Cecil the Lion Beanie Baby to benefit Oxford University's Wildlife Conservation Research Unit. Contrast is drawn between Western outrage and the perspective of Zimbabweans who view lions as dangerous predators.

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### Cecil the Lion, Zimbabwe Big Game Hunting

- **Episode:** [744: Toxic Speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/744-toxic-speech.md)
- **Published:** 2015-08-02
- **Time:** 1:24:28–1:28:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/744-toxic-speech/chapter/cecil-the-lion-zimbabwe-big-game-hunting.md

The global outcry over Cecil the Lion is analyzed as a potential media distraction from the Planned Parenthood undercover videos. Conflicting reports emerge regarding the death of Cecil's brother, Jericho, with GPS data suggesting the animal is still alive. Photos of Donald Trump Jr. posing with hunting trophies are also discussed as part of the media narrative.

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### Robert Mugabe, African Union Chair, Racial Comments

- **Episode:** [692: Crone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/692-crone.md)
- **Published:** 2015-02-01
- **Time:** 2:54:43–2:56:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/692-crone/chapter/robert-mugabe-african-union-chair-racial-comments.md

Robert Mugabe was recently elected as the chair of the African Union (AU), sparking controversy over leaked comments where he reportedly stated that "a good white man is a dead one." The hosts question how a known "racist pig" could be chosen to lead an organization meant to modernize the continent, suggesting that money and power dynamics within the AU are to blame.

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### Zimbabwe National Emergency, US Sanctions

- **Episode:** [596: Undesirable Nudity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/596-undesirable-nudity.md)
- **Published:** 2014-03-06
- **Time:** 1:12:54–1:15:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/596-undesirable-nudity/chapter/zimbabwe-national-emergency-us-sanctions.md

The US government extended the state of national emergency regarding Zimbabwe, citing policies that undermine democratic processes as an "extraordinary threat" to US foreign policy. The hosts question the actual threat posed by a nation known primarily for hyperinflation and trillion-dollar bills. The continuation of these sanctions is viewed as a bureaucratic formality with little impact on domestic security.

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### Economic Hitmen, UN Cholera Outbreaks in Africa

- **Episode:** [492: Pet Food Stamps](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/492-pet-food-stamps.md)
- **Published:** 2013-03-03
- **Time:** 2:35:46–2:39:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/492-pet-food-stamps/chapter/economic-hitmen-un-cholera-outbreaks-in-africa.md

The hosts discuss the "Economic Hitman" strategy of using IMF loans and infrastructure projects to gain control of African nations. They highlight a UN investigation attributing a cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe to UN forces, similar to the situation in Haiti. The segment links an executive order against Zimbabwe to a broader pattern of "economic shit man" tactics.

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### Jean Chrétien, Iraq War Dissent, Oil vs. Zimbabwe

- **Episode:** [333: Lions Stood Still](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/333-lions-stood-still.md)
- **Published:** 2011-08-25
- **Time:** 59:23–1:04:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/333-lions-stood-still/chapter/jean-chretien-iraq-war-dissent-oil-vs-zimbabwe.md

Former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien reflects on his decision not to join the Iraq War, despite pressure from Tony Blair. Chrétien famously pointed out the hypocrisy of invading Iraq for being a dictatorship while ignoring Robert Mugabe in Zimbabwe, noting that Zimbabwe lacked oil. He criticizes the American media for failing to report the blunt reality of these geopolitical motivations.

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### Hyperinflation History, Weimar Republic and Zimbabwe

- **Episode:** [218: Former Soviet Spy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/218-former-soviet-spy.md)
- **Published:** 2010-07-18
- **Time:** 29:18–32:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/218-former-soviet-spy/chapter/hyperinflation-history-weimar-republic-and-zimbabwe.md

A historical overview of hyperinflation touches on the Weimar Republic, Brazil, and modern-day Zimbabwe. The hosts discuss the mechanics of currency devaluation and how it affects labor contracts and debt repayment. They contrast these extremes with the Federal Reserve's goal of maintaining a "controlled" inflation rate of 3-4% to avoid deflationary spirals.

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### Julius Malema, Zimbabwe-Style Land Redistribution Threats

- **Episode:** [208: Fat China](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/208-fat-china.md)
- **Published:** 2010-06-13
- **Time:** 48:11–52:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/208-fat-china/chapter/julius-malema-zimbabwe-style-land-redistribution-threats.md

BBC Newsnight reports on the rise of Julius Malema, the controversial leader of the ANC Youth League, who advocates for seizing white-owned land. Malema's rhetoric and the "Shoot the Boer" song have raised fears that South Africa could follow the economic collapse of Zimbabwe. The hosts criticize the Western media for failing to report on the deteriorating racial and economic situation.

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