Author: Takura Zhangazha
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Questioning the Commodification of Free Expression in Zimbabwe
Click or not: Questioning the Commodification of Free Expression in ZimbabweBy Takura Zhangazha* There are many issues about our general and specific political conversations that require flagging out in Zimbabwe. Not only as they relate to our hard held opinions but more significantly our political consciousness. While this may appear to be abstract, we probably need to understand the necessity of getting ourselves as Zimbabweans… …
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A Changing Pan Africanism: A Need to Return to the Source.
Click or not: A Changing Pan Africanism: A Need to Return to the Source.By Takura Zhangazha* The current chairperson of the African Union (AU) and president of Senegal, Macky Sall recently met with Russian president Vladimir Putin in the former capacity. In representing the African continent, not much was reported on the geo-political implications of such a meeting save for stories claiming that agricultural products that Africa heavily… …
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“We are What We Are Not!” The Ironies of Zimbabwe’s Political Economy.
Click or not: “We are What We Are Not!” The Ironies of Zimbabwe’s Political Economy.By Takura Zhangazha* So back in my youthful days I used to read Wole Soyinka. Particularly the biography that was titled ‘The Man Died’. Reading such a book was as fashionable as it did not get you girls. I remember telling an amazing heart crush female cde that I had read such a book and… …
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Rising Above ‘Politicised’ Football in Zimbabwe: #DeMbare #Bosso
Click or not: Rising Above ‘Politicised’ Football in Zimbabwe: #DeMbare #BossoBy Takura Zhangazha* The recent football match between two Zimbabwe soccer giants, namely Highlander’s FC and Dynamos FC in Bulawayo this weekend reminded me of a book I once read. It is titled ‘Bulawayo Burning: The History of a Southern African City, 1893-1960.” It was written by a British born historian who we historically respect… …