When Mnangagwa met Zimbabweans who are white: Race and Zimbabwe 2018 Elections
By Takura Zhangazha* It began with Zimbabwe’s deputy President Chiwenga holding two surprising campaign meetings. One with what was called the ‘Indian’ community. Another with what was referred to as the ‘Coloured community’. The current Zanu Pf leader and…
Individualism, Relapse and the Zimbabwe 2018 Elections
By Takura Zhangazha* I am aware that I have used an awkward word (relapse) for this particular blog. But there were three significant events that brought a deeper reflection to the scheduled 30 July 2018 general/harmonised election to necessary thought. But before I…
“Daddy Devil & Uncle Demon”- The dark spiritual side of dancehall music
A few years ago, the Jamaican Dancehall community caught the attention of the media when Tommy Lee and his mentor, Vybz Kartel, released two singles titled “Uncle Demon” and “Daddy Devil” respectively. We all know some of the lyrical content…
#Tajamuka pressure group a new headache to ailing Mugabe Government.
By Sydicks Muradzikwa The Mugabe led government has been put into serious panic by the Tajamuka pressure group aimed pressuring the regime to be responsive to the democratic demands of Zimbabwean citizens. Ever since the October 2014 disappearance Itai Dzamara…
Zimbabwe’s Elusive Economic Revival: Our ‘Friends’, ZimAsset and Radical Nationalism are Not Enough
Recent statements by President Mugabe concerning the national economy have had the political effect of both muted confirmation and loud derision. Both from sympathisers of his party and those in opposition to it respectively. The main template used to argue…
Are Private Public Partnerships Working in Zimbabwe?
Since 1980 Zimbabwe has not made any significant investments in infrastructure and the inherited infrastructure from the colonial state has been steadily deteriorating owing to lack of funding to carry out maintenance work. This has been compounded by the fact…
Zanu Pf’s Three (3) Leadership Succession Plans.
The last time succession was broached in Zanu Pf was prior to national independence. It was not placed on the table because of the incumbent leader’s advancement by way of age, but more because of differences in strategic considerations as…
MDCs’ Fights over Victims of Political Violence Tragic, Symptomatic of Insensitive Leadership.
I read with great sadness, a story that appeared in a local daily, The Newsday, about the two MDC factions having a public spat about victims of political violence. The Biti faction, through its spokesperson callously accused the Tsvangirai faction…
Its a Tough Life for University Students in Zimbabwe.
With the popular belief that education is the key to success and good life, one wonders whether going to a University in Zimbabwe is still ideal given the financial constraints students undergo. Many challenges are faced by students during and…