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Volume two of Electoral Politics in Zimbabwe: The 2023
Election and Beyond argues that research into Zimbabwe’s
politics is multifaceted and topical, particularly because for more
than two decades now, this Southern African state has been dogged
by multiple problems including hyperinflation, drought, escalating
poverty levels, extremely high unemployment rates and political
instabilities. The volume’s overall goal is to ignite
intellectual discussions and practical action towards turning the
political wheels that have been in place for decades. The first
segment examines the interface between gender and electoral
politics in Zimbabwe. The second part discusses the role of
the media in Zimbabwe’s electoral politics. The third section
reflects on the role of traditional leaders and religious
discourses in Zimbabwe’s electoral politics. The book will
be a key resource to colleges, universities and organisations in
Zimbabwe, the Southern Africa region and even beyond.Â
This book explores the intersections of gender, religion and
migration within the context of post-independent Zimbabwe, with a
specific focus on how gender disparities impact economic
development. By demonstrating how these interconnections impact
women's and girls' lived realities, the book addresses the need for
gender equity, gender inclusion and gender mainstreaming in both
religious and societal institutions. This book assesses the gender
and migration nexus in Zimbabwe and examines the impact of
religio-cultural ideologies on the status of women. In doing so, it
assesses the transition of Zimbabwean women across spaces and
provides insights into the practical strategies that can be
utilised to improve their status both "at home" and "on the move."
Furthermore, chapters show how space continues to be genderised in
ways that perpetuate structural inequality to challenge the
exclusion of women from key social processes. Contributing to
ongoing scholarly debates on gender in Africa, this book will be of
interest to academics and students of Gender Studies, Women's
Studies, African Studies, Development Studies as well as advocators
of human rights and gender activists.
This volume brings to the fore the interface of religion, women's
sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and the sustainable
development goals (SDGs) in Zimbabwe. It emphasizes that empowering
African women is a pivotal pillar for attaining sustainable
development. Contributors discuss the need for implementing
structural changes as a prerequisite for social progress and
development to occur in Southern Africa. They interrogate the
extent to which religious beliefs and practices either promote or
impede women's SRHR. The contributors also proffer several ways in
which addressing the themes of health for all and equality for all
women and girls can make a meaningful contribution towards the
fulfillment of the goals set for Agenda 2030.
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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.
Zimbabwe has invested in women’s emancipation and leadership
while articulating a strong Pan-Africanist ideology, providing a
valuable entry point into understanding the dynamics relating to
women’s leadership in Africa. It is also characterised by radical
religious pluralism, thereby facilitating an appreciation of the
impact of religion on women’s leadership in Africa more
generally. This volume reflects on the role of Zimbabwean
women in religio-cultural leadership, with a specific focus on
roles within religious organizations. It begins by examining
Zimbabwean church women’s leadership roles in long established
faith communities. The chapters then hone in on the emergence of
churches or ministries founded by women in Zimbabwe, starting from
the pre-colonial era and advancing through the last forty years of
independence. Hence, the book offers a comprehensive assessment of
the challenges and opportunities women in leadership face in
religious institutions in the country, before exploring the impact
of the pandemic on the ability of women to lead. It will make a
major contribution to the advancement of scholarship of gender and
leadership in emerging markets.
Zimbabwe has invested in women’s emancipation and leadership
while articulating a strong Pan-Africanist ideology, providing a
valuable entry point into understanding the dynamics relating to
women’s leadership in Africa. It is also characterised by radical
religious pluralism, thereby facilitating an appreciation of the
impact of religion on women’s leadership in Africa more
generally. This volume reflects on the role of Zimbabwean women in
religio-cultural leadership. It opens with an expansive literature
review on leadership, with a specific focus on African women’s
leadership in the context of global studies on leadership. The
chapters then discuss the unique Zimbabwean women’s leadership
roles in ecological conservation. Topics include disaster
management, the SDGs, and ecological stewardship. The book closes
with examining women’s leadership among adherents of African
Indigenous Spirituality, such as among the Shona and Ndau ethnic
groups. It will appeal to scholars across management, women’s
studies, religion, and cultural studies contemplating on African
women’s leadership in religion as well as other areas of life.
Zimbabwean social media has been awash with images of a woman
character, spirit, or concept called Chihera. Traditionally, a
woman descending from the Mhofu (Eland) lineage/totem is known as
Chihera. In the cumulative tradition of the Shona (a Zimbabwean
ethnic group), Chihera is a fiercely independent, assertive, free
spirited, and no nonsense woman. This volume seeks to deepen
reflections on the Chihera phenomenon in the context of the search
for gender justice in Zimbabwe and Africa. The authors reflect on
how this radical indigenous feminist ethic circulating on social
media can animate the quest for Zimbabwean and African women's full
liberation from patriarchy and all oppressive forces. They grapple
with the issue of generating culturally sensitive theories and
approaches to galvanize the struggle for African women's liberation
in post-colonial settings. Second, they locate the Chihera mystique
in the context of the practical struggle for women's empowerment.
Third, the volume illustrates how the Chihera phenomenon could be
utilized for gender justice in Zimbabwe and beyond.
This volume brings to the fore the interface of religion, women's
sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and the sustainable
development goals (SDGs) in Zimbabwe. It emphasizes that empowering
African women is a pivotal pillar for attaining sustainable
development. Contributors discuss the need for implementing
structural changes as a prerequisite for social progress and
development to occur in Southern Africa. They interrogate the
extent to which religious beliefs and practices either promote or
impede women's SRHR. The contributors also proffer several ways in
which addressing the themes of health for all and equality for all
women and girls can make a meaningful contribution towards the
fulfillment of the goals set for Agenda 2030.
Religious Leaders and the Regime in the Second Republic of Zimbabwe
looks at the nexus of religion and politics in Zimbabwe. Religious
leaders and institutes are discussed as either regime enablers,
resistors, or transformers. This book focuses on how religion has
played a role in thwarting democracy and has acted as a machine to
silence dissenting voices, repression, and poor governance. The
book addresses religious figures such as Andrew Wutawunashe, Talent
Chiwenga, Bishop Mutendi, and Mapostori. In discussing these
figures, the book highlights how ZANU PF has taken advantage of
religious power to thwart democracy while rewarding regime
enablers. The book also discusses the road to 2023 Zimbabwean
elections and highlights the role of the church in creating an
enabling and catastrophic environment. This book challenges
oppressive systems perpetrated by religious leaders and
politicians.
The chapters in this volume foreground the ambivalent role of
religion and culture when it comes to African women's health and
well-being. Reflecting on the three major religions in Africa, i.e.
African indigenous religions, Christianity, and Islam, the authors
illustrate how religious beliefs and practices can either enhance
or hinder women's holistic progress and development. With a
specific focus on Zimbabwean women's experiences of religion and
culture, the volume discusses how African indigenous religions,
Christianity, and Islam tend to privilege men and understate the
value of women in Africa. Adopting diverse theological,
ideological, and political positions, contributors to this volume
restate the fact that the key teachings of different religions,
often suppressed due to patriarchal influences, are a potent
resource in the quest for gender justice. In sync with the goals
for gender justice and women empowerment envisioned in the United
Nations' Agenda 2030 and Africa Agenda 2063, the contributors
advocate for gender-inclusive and life-enhancing interpretations of
religious and cultural traditions in Africa.
Mother Earth, Postcolonial and Liberation Theologies adds another
contribution to the ongoing interrogation of an imminent universal
crisis, global warming. Examining the environmental crisis from
liberation, postcolonial, and theological lenses in Africa, the
continent whose people stand to bear the brunt of ecological
catastrophe, the contributors provide fresh perspectives that place
this book at the forefront of new research being done across the
African continent. The volume serves as a compendium for the
intersection of African spirituality, cultural expression, and the
earth.
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