Author: Takura Zhangazha
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Zimbabwe’s Financial Stand-Off: Who's Holding Whom to Ransom?
Click or not: Zimbabwe’s Financial Stand-Off: Who's Holding Whom to Ransom?By Takura Zhangazha* Following the recent abrupt changes to Zimbabwe’s financial system as announced by the government and the Reserve Bank, I was asked if I was going to write an opinion on the matter. I initially responded by saying as an irregular blogger I tend to stick to my lane. Mainly because I am not a… …
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Rising Above Religion in Zimbabwe’s Politics.
Click or not: Rising Above Religion in Zimbabwe’s Politics.By Takura Zhangazha* Religion has always been integral to Zimbabwe’s national consciousness. Historically and in the contemporary. From what is widely accepted as fact, the majority of Zimbabwe’s liberation heroes and leaders had religious backgrounds. From Mbuya Nehanda, Lobengula, Chaminuka through to our modern nationalists the prospect of a better Zimbabwe had a narrative embedded… …
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Africa and Russia/Ukraine Conflict: Forgetfulness of Our Global Placement.
Click or not: Africa and Russia/Ukraine Conflict: Forgetfulness of Our Global Placement.By Takura Zhangazha* The war between Ukraine and the Russian Federation is a very international one. At least where we look at its impact on global diplomacy, allegiances and its global economic impact. With echoes of the Cold War and its global polarisation effect. Africa, and its general placement in international relations has had limited little… …
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Diplomas, Social Science, History, Art as the Base of Zimbabwe’s National Consciousness.
Click or not: Diplomas, Social Science, History, Art as the Base of Zimbabwe’s National Consciousness.By Takura Zhangazha* When we went to university in the late 1990s, it was a clear societal status symbol. In at least two respects. Firstly, what you were studying and its implications for your professional/material future. Secondly, the unique recognition it accorded you, not only because it gave you some sort of ‘payout/student grant income’. … …