Takura Zhangazha

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  • Yes, Egypt is an African Country. Always. Not just at Afcon2017

    By Takura Zhangazha* I watched the Egypt versus Burkina Faso African Cup of Nations 2017 (AFCON2017) semi-final game in Gabon with great anticipation.  I had declared my support for Burkina Faso and had apologized to my fellow Africans, the Egyptian football fans for my preference for that particular match. Egypt went on to win the match… …

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  • Ecowas vs SADC? Comparison is Good, Context Still Matters

    By Takura Zhangazha* Recently, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) successfully and with some threat of force persuaded former Gambian president Yahyah Jameh to vacate office and also leave the country for exile.  This action on the part of Ecowas had continental  backing from the African Union as well as the support of a United… …

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  • Land as State Currency in Zimbabwe (Literally)

    By Takura Zhangazha* The revolutionary impact of the Fast Track Land Reform Programme (FTLRP) was already appearing ambiguous when it was declared to have come to an end in February 2016 by the Minister of Lands, Douglas Mombeshora.  Not in principle. But by way of any further redistribution of land until the long awaited national… …

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  • Potraz and Telcos: Protecting Spoils, Declaring 'Let them Speak Cake'.

    By Takura Zhangazha* The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) recent announcement that it has set minimum but high costs for mobile phone voice calls and data charges sparked a bit of a social media outcry.  It hasn’t quite started a hashtag movement.  But the fairness of it all is being questioned by… …

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