Introduction Zimbabwe has entered a new era. The incoming President, Emerson Mnangagwa, has determined that his government will represent a decisive break with the past; and has declared himself and his party to be the agents of change that Zimbabwe needs. Determined to end years of relative [...]
IntroductionThe new president of Zimbabwe Emerson Mnangagwa has promised the people of Zimbabwe that his priority is reviving the economic fortunes of the country. He has committed his new administration to end the years of economic isolation by declaring Zimbabwe “open for business”. He has his work cut out. [...]
IntroductionFollowing the change of leadership in Zimbabwe in November 2017, it may be useful to understand the implications of those changes; and to establish and analyse the context in which ordinary citizens exercise their agency[1] to navigate the various social, economic and political challenges that they faced on [...]
Change in Zimbabwe is happening; and is driving a Tsunami of expectation. But there are many different perspectives on that change, offering the prospect of a spectrum of reactions over time ranging from assertively expressed self-interest to popular disillusionment and discontent. None of this is to propose [...]
Introduction Change is happening in Zimbabwe. But its nature is unclear, its trajectory is unknown and any assumption that it is for the better is very tenuous. What is clear, however, is that it ought to be an opportunity to lever better outcomes in the future. Managing [...]
“So far like the present period” Very superficially, Zimbabwe and Uganda have a lot in common. Both (with some politically driven exceptions) are quite close to the UK in cultural and society terms; and both are striving to retain or retrieve a reputation for growth, strength and [...]
Zimbabwe's political context is conditioned almost entirely by the President's (apparently rapidly) failing health; and the jockeying around him for power and influence - both in the near term; and with an eye to future political (and in the case of the wider Mugabe family, legacy and financial) [...]
What’s going on in Zimbabwe? The war of words between ZANU and its opponents seems to be increasing in intensity. Since re-discovering his backbone, Tsvangari seems to be determined to land more and more punches on ZANU and Mugabe. Perhaps he thinks that it is best to [...]
allAfrica.com: Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai Shoots Down Zanu PF Sanctions Argument Morgan Tsvangari seems to have decided that it is time to call a spade a spade. And it is very welcome that he has finally done so. But is it enough? Or is it too late? [...]