By Takura Zhangazha* Some things are not expected to happen by default. For example, travelling by aeroplane from one place to the other from Africa is supposed to be a status symbol. Especially getting a Visa to attend a conference in the Global North. Particularly Europe or North America. Until a pandemic such as Covid 19…
By Takura Zhangazha* This would generally be assumed to be a rather boring subject matter. Because social media is exactly what it is- social and ephemeral. Except that it comes with human behavioral modification elements that cannot be ignored. Especially at an individual level. It easily remembers as quickly as it can forget. Even though…
By Takura Zhangazha* What is the meaning of the urban and its attendant aspirational lifestyle for many Zimbabweans? This is a question that rarely gets asked in the now because the answer would be assumed to be historically obvious. But in most cases remaining oblivious of the same past. This is a point I will…
By Takura Zhangazha* There is an increasing ambiguity when influential Zimbabweans debate their current government’s macro-economic policies. This is probably because they do not have structured differences with its neoliberal/free market/ease of doing business thrust. Ordinary Zimbabweans are not so ambiguous in their own debates and discussions. From general observations they remain highly skeptical due…
