By Margaret Kamba 

Africa has had an opportunity to open its mind to the realities of how the coloniser cannot let go of the colonies as evidenced by the constant meddling in internal affairs of most of our countries. It is clear that we sit on resources that mean the very existence of these countries, and they can not afford to let go.

What surprises me, however, is our inability not to see this and even negotiate deals in our favor. The enemy is real and will do anything in his power to ensure that he remains in total control of our resources. We must wake up and claim our birthright or have the enemy enjoy it on our behalf.

Look at the goings on in Mozambique, for instance, a few of individuals who have been given a few pieces of silver are willing to let their country burn. Like Cain in the Bible, they would rather have a bowl of soup than protect what is rightfully theirs.

It is sad that they would rather demonstrate on the streets, be exposed to tear gas, and probably get hurt in the process than open their minds to the new realities of the man many have voted into power.

Daniel Francisco Chapo is a breath of fresh air for Mozambique. Young, vibrant, open minded, focused and a go getter. He knows and is in touch with the realities on the ground and what he must do to uplift the livelihoods of his people. 

The man is aware that the future lies in the young people and must put in place programmes to empower them.

It is unfortunate that those who lack vision are running on the streets, causing havoc. 

If you look at the trend over time, many of these countries where "change" has occurred, people are feeling the pinch of that so-called "change."

Are we too blind to see the trends? Are we too naive to have the enemy woodwink us into selling our birthright? Are we too lazy to want to have the enemy put food on our table? What is the problem and how can we rid ourselves of this poor mentality?

Despite ideological trainings going on, we seem to be overpowered by the content on social media that degrades our very existence and promotes that of the enemy. Our children prefer being white and take up Western tendencies that are alien to our culture.

It is true that indeed the beautiful ones are not yet born. The ones who will claim that which is their own and defend who they are. The ones who will be bold and tell the enemy that they are equals. The ones who will challenge the coloniser at his own game and emerge victorious. Until then, so much must be done to educate the existing ones what has gone wrong and what must be done.