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Linking Culture and Water Technology in Zimbabwe: Reflections on Ndau Experiences and Implications for Climate Change
Vol. 6(2), pp. 22-28, February 2014 DOI: 10.5897/JASD2013.0266 Journal of African Studies and ISSN 2141 -2189 ©2014 Academic Journals Development http://www.academicjournlas.org/JASD Full Length Research Paper Linking culture and water technology in Zimbabwe: Reflections on Ndau experiences and implications for climate change Tenson Muyambo* and Richard S. Maposa Faculty of Arts, Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University, Zimbabwe. Accepted 23 January, 2014 Renaissance studies continue to grow in post-colonial Africa. This study explores the Ndau culture in a bid to assess its vitality and relevance to contemporary society’s water technology in Zimbabwe. The thesis of the study posits that the Ndau people have indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) that can be tapped in the implementation of water resource management. Some Ndau beliefs and practices on water resources can be used as environmental management tools in order to do justice to climate change. These, if blended with western technologies, can be effective intervention strategies to mitigate the challenges posed by climate change. The study adopted a qualitative research design in a case study approach. Purposive sampling was used to select community elders and traditional practitioners who are associated with the in-depth knowledge on traditional beliefs and practices. The data collection techniques included interviews, participant observations and documentary analysis. The study observed that the particular Ndau cultural beliefs and practices that are not only relevant but consistent with water technological changes and these must be strengthened as part of a people’s heritage. Key words: Climate change, climate justice, culture, indigenous knowledge systems, Ndau people, renaissance studies, water technology. -
Ethnicity, Development and the Dynamics of Political Domination in Southern Matabeleland
IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) Volume 19, Issue 4, Ver. III (Apr. 2014), PP 137-149 e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279-0845. www.iosrjournals.org Ethnicity, Development and the Dynamics of Political Domination in Southern Matabeleland Clifford Mabhena Institute of Development Studies- National University of Science and Technology-Bulawayo, Zimbabwe Abstract: This article argues that the hegemony of the Shona people in Zimbabwe has been largely influenced by ethnicity and the quest to dominate Matabeleland politically, socially and economically. Development marginalisation of Matabeleland region, I argue has been influenced by ethnicity and politics of revenge. The study used ethnography to collect data and hence in-depth interviews were used as data collection tools. The results of the study indicate that Matabeleland has been largely dominated by the Shona ethnic group, and arguments advanced by scholars for this dominance, it is argued, Ndebele dominated the Shona people in the 19th and 20th centuries. This was due to conquest by the marauding Ndebele warriors under the leadership of King Mzilikazi and latter on King Lobhengula. The ascendance of the Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front (ZANUPF) in the 1980 independence elections opened the gates for the ascendancy of the Shona people as the party was pre-dominantly Shona speaking. The march to state house by the ZANUPF dominated party created a lot of tension between the two ethnic groups; Ndebele and Shona, and hence the lashing out of the fifth brigade in 1983 and 1984 in Matabeleland and Midlands provinces of the country. Key words: Hegemony, ethnicity, internal colonisation, marginalisation I. -
The Role of Migration in the Morphing of Shona Identity
THE ROLE OF MIGRATION IN THE MORPHING OF SHONA IDENTITY by TIRIMBOYI WADZANAI submitted in accordance with the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF VISUAL ARTS at the UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA SUPERVISOR: PROFESSOR NOMBEKO P MPAKO February 2017 DECLARATION I declare that The role of migration in the morphing of Shona identity is my own work and that all the sources that l have used or quoted have been indicated and acknowledged by means of complete referencing. February 2017 i SUMMARY Title: The role of migration in the morphing of Shona identity This dissertation reports on a study, which used story telling through installation art in analysing how migration has affected the identity of Shona people of Zimbabwe resulting in a new hybrid identity. This identity morphing has happened through the increased rate of trans-border mobility for economic survival and development. The research explores reflections associated with the life of individuals through the unfolding of socio-political and economic situations in Zimbabwe focusing on the historical and contemporary social relations of the Shonas (from Zimbabwe). The research in addition speculates as to how this migration creates difficulties with regards to immigrants’ experiences in their new habitats as they enter a state of limbo. It further investigates how the difference in status and the perception of identity affects Zimbabweans in their social inheritance of nomadic characteristics. The main objective of this study is to cast light on how constant migration has affected the constructs of the Shona identity as the people get in contact with various cultures leading to the formation of an intercultural identity. -
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Fables Africana Catalogue Q199 file:///E:/q199.html Home | Back to catalogues page | We are FABLES BOOKSHOP Founder Members of 119 High Street, Grahamstown, 6139, SABDA South Africa. Telephone / Facsimile: +27-046-636-1525 Email: Africana Catalogue Q199 August 2008 Items have been sold from this catalogue since its issue. It is an electronic representation of a particular catalogue issued at a particular date. All items listed subject to prior sale. Details elsewhere to subscribe to our email catalogues. All Africana material is issued via catalogue prior to shelving in the shop or uploading online. Notes: Brief Terms and Conditions at the end of this catalogue. Full Terms and Conditions All items subject to prior sale All prices exclude p&p and forex charges Subscribe to our catalogues Abbreviations used in our catalogues Contact: FABLES BOOKSHOP Ian Balchin. Proprietor. Specialists in books from Africa Books mailed worldwide Founder Member of Southern African Book Dealers Association (SABDA) Shop Tel & 24/7 fax: +27-(0)46-636-1525 Office & a/h Tel: +27-(0)46-622-2474 Generally: Email to reserve any item Payment by Visa & Mastercard preferred Prices exclude p&p and forex charges INDEX 1 of 37 2008/09/01 08:35 PM Fables Africana Catalogue Q199 file:///E:/q199.html General Africana Subjects BIOGRAPHIES, AUTOBIOGRAPHIES, DIARIES, GENEALOGICAL. BOTANICAL FICTION, LITERATURE & CREATIVE WRITINGS, MAGAZINES. FINE ARTS, PHOTOGRAPHY, ARCHITECTURE. TRUE CRIME MILITARY NADA ANNUAL NATURAL HISTORY PERIODICALS RHODESIANA MAGAZINE EARLY TRAVEL AND EXPLORATION Africa History / Topography by area EASTERN CAPE MOZAMBIQUE NATAL & EAST GRIQUALAND RHODESIA / ZIMBABWE SOUTH WEST AFRICA / NAMIBIA TRANSVAAL WESTERN CAPE SOUTHERN AFRICA, GENERAL SOUTHERN AFRICAN COASTAL AND THE SOUTHERN OCEAN ISLANDS. -
Rebirth of Bukalanga: a Manifesto for the Liberation of a Great People with a Proud History Part I
THE REBIRTH OF BUKALANGA A Manifesto for the Liberation of a Great People with a Proud History Part I NDZIMU-UNAMI EMMANUEL 2 The Rebirth of Bukalanga: A Manifesto for the Liberation of a Great People with a Proud History Part I ISBN: 978 0 7974 4968 8 ©Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel, 2012 Facebook: Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Email: [email protected] Twitter: NdzimuEmmanuel Website: http://www.ndzimuunami.blogspot.com Published by Maphungubgwe News Corporation Language Editing and Proof-reading Pathisa Nyathi Bheki J. Ncube Cover Design Greg Sibanda, Tadbagn Designs All rights reserved. Not more than one chapter of this publication maybe reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without prior permission in writing of the author or publisher, nor be otherwise circulated in any form of binding or cover other than that in which it is published and without a similar condition including this condition being imposed on the subsequent purchaser. 3 About the author Born on 29 March 1982 in Bulawayo and raised by his grandparents in the District of Bulilima-Mangwe, Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo completed his primary and secondary education at Tokwana Primary and Secondary Schools. He later completed a Diploma in Personnel Management graduating with Distinction with the Institute of People Management (IPMZ). Moyo later entered the Theological College of Zimbabwe (TCZ) in Bulawayo where he majored in reading Theology and Philosophy, dropping out of the College after one-and-a-half- years. Between the time of his finishing of the GCE Ordinary Level in 1999 and publishing this book in 2012, Moyo worked for the Zimbabwe postal service, Zimbabwe Posts, and the National Oil Company of Zimbabwe (Noczim) in his home town of Plumtree. -