Takura Zhangazha

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  • An Ordinary Civilian's Perspective on the Ban on 'Illegal Communication Devices' in Zimbabwe

    By Takura Zhangazha* The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), in a recent press statement issued via its Chief Spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner (AC) Charity Charamba, gave some insight as to how it views freedom of expression and access to information.  It was a statement, as reported both in the state controlled and private media, announcing the banning of… …

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  • The Democratic Importance of the 'No' Vote on March 16, 2013

    By Takura Zhangazha* The inclusive government’s draft constitution has now been gazetted and is due to be put to the people of Zimbabwe for their assent or rejection on March 16 this year. The less than four weeks that have been given for it to be distributed and debated by the public are not only … …

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  • ICTs, Time and Zimbabwean Socio-Economic Consciousness.

    By Takura Zhangazha* Ever since the onset of colonialism, information and communications technologies (ICTs) in Zimbabwe have regularly undergone ‘revolutionary’ phases. The most efficient of these technologies have initially been the privilege of the few and then with the expansion of free market economics, have been imposed on the masses to accept their full import… …

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  • Zimbabwe’s Next Six Months and the Pending Permanence of Elitist Politics (2013-2018).

    Zimbabwe’s next six months and the pending permanence of elitist politics (2013-2018). By Takura Zhangazha. * The next six months in Zimbabwe are going to be fairly decisive for the next five years.  This is not least because there has been any particular epochal shift in the way our society is run. Be this in… …

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