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In the years that followed, as Mugabe consolidated power, Zimbabwe faced declining economic conditions, characterized by mismanagement, corruption, land reform struggles, and international isolation. Despite initial success in education and healthcare, the benefits of independence began to wane as the government increasingly resorted to oppressive measures to stifle dissent and suppress public criticism.
Ultimately, Mugabe's legacy remains a dual narrative of revolutionary heroism contrasted with brutal despotism. His initial commitment to land reform and improving education—a dream that gave hope to millions—degenerated into an era of tyranny and economic distress that would cast a long shadow over Zimbabwe.