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By Takura Zhangazha* In our collective and individual reflections on the 33rd commemorations of Zimbabwe’s national independence it remains important that there be common understanding of the historical challenges that the country faces  in relation to history, contemporary politics and the future.  Indeed it may seem  too ritualistic for Zimbabweans to undertake such reflections on… …

By Takura Zhangazha* The inclusive government, prior to the March 16 2013 constitutional referendum, decided to pass on the cost of holding elections to Zimbabweans in a rather unorthodox manner. Through the Ministry of Finance it increased the excise duty on fuel imports and as a direct effect thereof, increased the costs of both public… …

By Takura Zhangazha* When the Chinese President visited Africa last week, the 28 March-4 April 2013 editorial comment of the weekly Zimbabwe Independent was correct to criticize our government’s ‘look east policy’.  Its main criticism was essentially to point out  that for all our government’s self praise for its ‘look east policy’ the fact that the… …

African Renaissance: Opportunities and Challenges A presentation to the International Movement of Catholic Students (IMCS) Conference: Towards Social Transformation By Takura Zhangazha* Wednesday 27 March 2013, Rockwood Center, Harare. The topic I have been asked to discuss with delegates to this important conference remains of utmost relevance to Africa’s placement in global politics both from… …