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Steph Curry’s 3-Point Feat and the Importance of Basketball as a Sport in Zimbabwe.
Click or not: Steph Curry’s 3-Point Feat and the Importance of Basketball as a Sport in Zimbabwe.By Takura Zhangazha* Being a basketball fan, a predominantly American but now universally recognised sport, I am completely impressed by the accomplishments of USA All Star player and Golden States Warriors point guard, Stephen Curry’s recent record breaking accomplishments. He is the highest three-point scorer in National Basketball Association (NBA) history. Its an amazing feat… …
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Cross Generational Selfishness in Zimbabwe.
Click or not: Cross Generational Selfishness in Zimbabwe.By Takura Zhangazha* Public interest debates in Zimbabwe are highly politicised. They are viewed in very binary terms or metaphorically as being ‘either, or’. And straightforwardly as viewing things/issues conclusively in black or white terms. You either have a side or you should stay out of it. Including if you have assumptions that placing a… …
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ED's Newfound Carrot and Stick Approach to Teachers Unions.
Click or not: ED's Newfound Carrot and Stick Approach to Teachers Unions.By Takura Zhangazha* Being a labour union leader in Zimbabwe’s political-economic environment is not only a difficult decision to make in professional employment. It can also be a thankless task if it is not based on pro-worker values and principles. And before going any further, it would be important to immediately explain that most progressive… …
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Special Permits as Passes: Countering South African False Consciousness
Click or not: Special Permits as Passes: Countering South African False ConsciousnessBy Takura Zhangazha* The South African government recently announced that it is no longer going to renew special permits for Zimbabweans that have been officially working and living within its borders since 2009. It gave those affected by this at most the next twelve months to apply for normal work permits upon failure of which… …