This is the fourth blog in a series summarising new research on Zimbabwe’s land reform. In this blog, I look at newly published material on agricultural commercialisation and the shifting political economy of command politics and capitalist expansion. The land … Continue reading → …
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Bulawayo granny twins revel in memorable visit to Victoria Falls
leonard.ncube@chronicle.co.zw THE famous Bulawayo granny twins Ms Violet and Jester Mabaisa are having a memorable time in their maiden visit to Victoria Falls. Due to celebrate their 72nd birthday this year, the identical granny twins are having a dream to visit Victoria Falls, thanks to Elephant Hills Resort who gave the duo a complimentary stay […] …
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Supreme Court hears jailed Mukupe’s bail appeal
Caged politician wants to appeal his incarceration while outside prison walls
The post Supreme Court hears jailed Mukupe’s bail appeal first appeared on Zimbabwe News Now. …
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Changing ideas of belonging and identity in post-land reform Zimbabwe
This is the third in a short blog series on Zimbabwe research published recently. The theme of belonging and identity in the post-land reform setting has attracted a lot of research attention recently. As a whole suite of papers published … Continue reading → …
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Man on the run after killing wife
Kudzai Gaveni, Online Writer A MAN stabbed his wife with a kitchen knife on the chest, leading to her death. In a statement, police said Andries Chidhakwa (28) is on the run after committing the crime on 29 February 2024 at Big Mozie Complex, Golden Valley, Patchway, Kadoma. “Police in Kadoma are appealing for information […] …
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Gender and generation: social reproduction and livelihood change following Zimbabwe’s land reform
This is the second in a short series of blogs reviewing recent literature on Zimbabwe’s land reform. The theme of gender and generation is a crucial one. Land reform changed gender relations as women gained access to land, sometimes in … Continue reading → …
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NAMA 22 in the heart of culture…A night of fashion, arts and debate
Mthabisi Tshuma, revmmthiretshuma@gmail.com TONIGHT, Bulawayo will host the 22nd edition of the National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA), the most prestigious event in the Zimbabwean arts industry. The awards will be held at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre’s Hall 3. The ceremony will be a celebration of fashion, arts and interactive discussions, featuring the best and brightest […] …
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Livelihood change after land reform: new research from Zimbabwe
At the beginning of each year, I try and catch up on the ever-growing literature on land, agriculture and rural change in Zimbabwe. Each year there seems to be more and more, as the body of work grows based on … Continue reading → …
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Zapu protests exclusion from Gukurahundi hearings by government
Opposition party says it deserves to be heard over solutions in resolving emotive issue …
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Comedians to roast Sandy and anyone else in sight
Mbulelo Mpofu, mbulelo.smpofu@gmail.com Sandra Ndebele-Sibindi, Bulawayo Ward 20 councillor and musician, will face a barrage of jokes and insults from a panel of comedians at a comedy roast organised by Umahlekisa Entertainment on February 17 at Rainbow Hotel. The event, which will be a tables and cocktail affair, will have no mercy for anyone in […] …
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