The History And Political Transition Of Zimbabwe

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The History And Political Transition Of Zimbabwe
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Author : Sabelo J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2020-10-21
The History And Political Transition Of Zimbabwe written by Sabelo J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-21 with History categories.
This book is the first to tackle the difficult and complex politics of transition in Zimbabwe, with deep historical analysis. Its focus is on a very problematic political culture that is proving very hard to transcend. At the center of this culture is an unstable but resilient ‘nationalist-military’ alliance crafted during the anti-colonial liberation struggle in the 1970s. Inevitably, violence, misogyny and masculinity are constitutive of the political culture. Economically speaking, the culture is that of a bureaucratic, parasitic, primitive accumulation and corruption, which include invasion and emptying of state coffers by a self-styled ‘Chimurenga aristocracy.’ However, this Chimurenga aristocracy is not cohesive, as the politics that led to Robert Mugabe’s ousting from power was preceded by dirty and protracted internal factionalism. At the center of the factional politics was the ‘first family’:Robert Mugabe and his wife, Grace Mugabe. This book offers a multidisciplinary examination of the complex contemporary politics in Zimbabwe, taking seriously such issues as gender, misogyny, militarism, violence, media, identity, modes of accumulation, the ethnicization of politics, attempts to open lines of credit and FDI, national healing, and the national question as key variables not only of a complete political culture but also of difficult transitional politics.
Cultures Of Change In Contemporary Zimbabwe
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Author : Oliver Nyambi
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2021-11-04
Cultures Of Change In Contemporary Zimbabwe written by Oliver Nyambi and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-04 with Political Science categories.
This book investigates how culture reflects change in Zimbabwe, focusing predominantly on Mnangagwa’s 2017 coup, but also uncovering deeper roots for how renewal and transition are conceived in the country. Since Emmerson Mnangagwa ousted Robert Mugabe in 2017, he has been keen to defi ne his "Second Republic" or "New Dispensation" with a rhetoric of change and a rejection of past political and economic cultures. This multi and inter- disciplinary volume looks to the (social) media, language/ discourse, theatre, images, political speeches and literary fiction and non- fiction to see how they have reflected on this time of unprecedented upheaval. The book argues that themes of self- renewal stretch right back to the formative years of the ZANU PF, and that despite the longevity of Mugabe’s tenure, the latest transition can be seen as part of a complex and protracted layering of postcolonial social, economic and political changes. Providing an innovative investigation of how political change in Zimbabwe is reflected on in cultural texts and products, this book will be of interest to researchers across African history, literature, politics, culture and post- colonial studies.
Mugabeism
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Author : Sabelo J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2015-12-26
Mugabeism written by Sabelo J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-26 with History categories.
What is distinctive about this book is its interdisciplinary approach towards deciphering the complex meanings of President Gabriel Mugabe of Zimbabwe making it possible to evaluate Mugabe from a historical, political, philosophical, gender, literal and decolonial perspectives. It is concerned with capturing various meanings of Mugabeism.
Becoming Zimbabwe A History From The Pre Colonial Period To 2008
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Author : Brian Raftopoulos
language : en
Publisher: African Books Collective
Release Date : 2009-09-15
Becoming Zimbabwe A History From The Pre Colonial Period To 2008 written by Brian Raftopoulos and has been published by African Books Collective this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-09-15 with History categories.
Becoming Zimbabwe is the first comprehensive history of Zimbabwe, spanning the years from 850 to 2008. In 1997, the then Secretary General of the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions, Morgan Tsvangirai, expressed the need for a 'more open and critical process of writing history in Zimbabwe. ...The history of a nation-in-the-making should not be reduced to a selective heroic tradition, but should be a tolerant and continuing process of questioning and re-examination.' Becoming Zimbabwe tracks the idea of national belonging and citizenship and explores the nature of state rule, the changing contours of the political economy, and the regional and international dimensions of the country's history. In their Introduction, Brian Raftopoulos and Alois Mlambo enlarge on these themes, and Gerald Mazarire's opening chapter sets the pre-colonial background. Sabelo Ndlovu tracks the history up to WW11, and Alois Mlambo reviews developments in the settler economy and the emergence of nationalism leading to UDI in 1965. The politics and economics of the UDI period, and the subsequent war of liberation, are covered by Joesph Mtisi, Munyaradzi Nyakudya and Teresa Barnes. After independence in 1980, Zimbabwe enjoyed a period of buoyancy and hope. James Muzondidya's chapter details the transition 'from buoyancy to crisis', and Brian Raftopoulos concludes the book with an analysis of the decade-long crisis and the global political agreement which followed.
The Zimbabwean Crisis After Mugabe
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Author : Tendai Mangena
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2021-12-30
The Zimbabwean Crisis After Mugabe written by Tendai Mangena and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-30 with Political Science categories.
This book examines the ways in which political discourses of crisis and ‘newness’ are (re)produced, circulated, naturalised, received and contested in Post-Mugabe Zimbabwe. Going beyond the ordinariness of conventional political, human and social science methods, the book offers new and engaging multi-disciplinary approaches that treat discourse and language as important sites to encounter the politics of contested representations of the Zimbabwean crisis in the wake of the 2017 coup. The book centres discourse on new approaches to contestations around the discursive framing of various aspects of the socio-economic and political crisis related to significant political changes in Zimbabwe post-2017. Contributors in this volume, most of whom experienced the complex transition first-hand, examine some of the ways in which language functions as a socio-cultural and political mechanism for creating imaginaries, circulating, defending and contesting conceptions, visions, perceptions and knowledges of the post-Mugabe turn in the Zimbabwean crisis and its management by the "New Dispensation". This book will be of interest to scholars of African studies, postcolonial studies, language/discourse studies, African politics and culture.
Religion Politics Gender And Sexuality In Zimbabwe
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Author : Francis Machingura
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Release Date : 2024-11-27
Religion Politics Gender And Sexuality In Zimbabwe written by Francis Machingura and has been published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-11-27 with Religion categories.
This book examines the interplay between religion, politics, gender and sexuality in Zimbabwe, which constitute the core of human life and behavior. More specifically, the book looks at women’s sexuality and the body politic during and after Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle; gendered poverty, production and wealth creation; homosexuality in both the public and private spheres; religio-political and economic patronages; gendered cyber victimization; the trapping of women in gendered tradition, culture, religion and power politics; and gendered literatures and metaphors. The book’s findings are critically important, especially when it comes to African societies, where any association with any religion, political party and even social clubs has been gendered and sexualised to bar women from playing any participative role. They cut across disciplines and cultures to empower people in theory and practice.
Political Governance And The African Peer Review Mechanism
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Author : Omololu Fagbadebo
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2025-04-15
Political Governance And The African Peer Review Mechanism written by Omololu Fagbadebo and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-04-15 with Political Science categories.
This book presents a comparative analysis of political governance and includes case studies from various African countries. It further sheds light on the paradox of poverty despite Africa's plentiful resources and traces its roots in historical legacies of colonialism and leadership failures. The book examines the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) initiated by the African Union (AU) in 2003 and explores the APRM's role in promoting sustainable development, political stability, and integration. Against this background, the book dissects the four thematic areas of the APRM, with a focal point on democratic and political governance, illuminating challenges and proposing solutions. In case studies on selected African countries, contributors present governance structures, highlighting the struggle for accountability, representation, and public participation. The book highlights alarming indicators of weak governance, including corruption and declining public engagement, and reflects Africa's journey toward effective governance. By doing so, the book scrutinizes African governing systems' responses to crises and offers valuable insights into the continent's quest for progress and transformation.
Electoral Politics In Zimbabwe Volume I
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Author : Esther Mavengano
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2023-04-28
Electoral Politics In Zimbabwe Volume I written by Esther Mavengano and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-04-28 with Political Science categories.
Volume one of Electoral Politics in Zimbabwe pays special attention to the overarching view that the 2023 harmonized elections define the fate of the major presidential contenders and their parties as well as (re) shaping the political and economic trajectories of the nation. Cognizant of the complex nature of the Zimbabwean political realm and nuanced dynamics at play, the chapters in this volume cover three interrelated themes: the electoral environment in Zimbabwean politics; language, politics, and elections in Zimbabwe; and lastly, electoral institutions and human rights in Zimbabwean politics. The chapters foreground the ongoing tensions and politicking between the two main rivals, the ruling party, ZANU PF and the main opposition party, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC). The contributors also highlight the impact of internal tensions and factionalism within the contending parties, the apparent voter apathy, disconcerting voices due to claims about lack of transparency and a toxic political space as factors impacting on the outcome of the 2023 presidential elections. The volume will appeal to academics and practitioners in politics, human rights, religion, gender, media, languages, linguistics, and development studies.
Sustainable Agricultural Marketing And Agribusiness Development
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Author : Brighton Nyagadza
language : en
Publisher: CABI
Release Date : 2023-10-31
Sustainable Agricultural Marketing And Agribusiness Development written by Brighton Nyagadza and has been published by CABI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-10-31 with Technology & Engineering categories.
The future of Africa and the whole globe is dependent on sustainable agribusiness management. This book offers insights to a wide range of agricultural marketing and agribusiness management practices with a focus on sustainability. It is designed to provide academics and graduate students in business studies with a comprehensive treatment of the nature of agricultural marketing and agribusiness management, as well as sustainability transitions and related practices in certain regions of the world (particularly in Africa). The text also serves as an invaluable resource for agricultural marketing practitioners requiring more than anecdotal evidence on the structure and operation of agricultural marketing and agribusiness management, as well as sustainability in different organisations and geographical areas. It allows the reader to compare and contrast agricultural marketing and agribusiness management, as well as sustainability practices across different research methodologies and settings. The book provides a unique mix of theory, reviews, primary research findings and case studies.
Civil Society In Zimbabwe
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Author : Mandlenkosi Mpofu
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2025-09-01
Civil Society In Zimbabwe written by Mandlenkosi Mpofu and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-09-01 with Social Science categories.
This book considers the historical and spatial dimensions of civil society in Zimbabwe’s Matabeleland region, an area suffering from severe development and democratic deficits over many decades. Transcending an organisational conception of civil society and a simplistic state-civil society dualist understanding, it recognises the dynamic character of civil society as a social space, inclusive of less formalised associational forms of collective life, as well as the colonial character and legacies of civil society both analytically and empirically. This book facilitates a nuanced understanding of the specificities of the social, political, and economic evolution of Matabeleland in colonial and post-colonial Zimbabwe, and the region’s troubled relations with the central state. Historically, it traces civil society in Matabeleland from the region’s resistance against the colonial-settler state to contemporary struggles for justice given the unresolved Gukurahundi legacy. Civil society is depicted as constituted by a set of complex and shifting struggles for justice, not simply between Matabeleland and the central state, but also internally within Matabeleland along multiple fault lines including class and culture. The relevance of understanding civil society in Matabeleland, for Zimbabwe and Africa more widely, is brought to the fore. The book will be of interest and value to scholars of civil society, politics and democratisation across the African continent.