Takura Zhangazha, Author at This is Africa

The FIFA 2026 World Cup and its complicity in a changing global World Order

Takura Zhangazha — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:48:19 +0000

Once a symbol of global unity, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has transformed into an awkward echo of Cold War politics. Driven by America’s unilateralism, Western neo-colonial narrative control, and hyper-corporatisation, the "beautiful game" is fractured by entry bans, travel restrictions, and systemic racism. While the optimism of sportsmanship fades into political theatre, fans are left to watch—and read between the lines.

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Zanu Pf’s elitist, populist factionalism as a national burden for Zimbabwe #CAB3

Takura Zhangazha — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:36:06 +0000

Zimbabwe’s Parliament witnessed a highly choreographed performance as Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi tabled Constitutional Amendment Bill Number 3. Packed with baffling aviation metaphors masking term-limit extensions and judicial overhauls, the reading exposed a deeply entrenched elitist factionalism. Zimbabweans are left shouldering a heavy national burden: an oligarchic power play designed for perpetuity.

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“Zvigananda” and Frantz Fanon: Meaning and context in Zimbabwe’s newfound political elitism

Takura Zhangazha — Fri, 22 May 2026 14:45:33 +0000

Takura Zhangazha embraces the socialist lineage of African liberation to critique modern Zimbabwe. Zhangazha contextualizes the liberation-era term "Zvigananda"—reignited by VP Chiwenga—to describe the greedy elite. Zhangazha uses Frantz Fanon to expose how today’s ruling class has merely mimicked the colonial oppressor, replacing revolutionary ideals with voracious greed, while ignoring the collective will of the people.

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‘One man one vote’’s Revolutionary praxis in Zimbabwe (Politics belongs to the masses)

Takura Zhangazha — Tue, 19 May 2026 19:13:09 +0000

From Rhodesia’s "qualified franchise" to today’s elitist backroom deals, Zimbabwe's soul relies on one foundational truth: democracy belongs to the masses. Now, Constitutional Amendment Bill 3 threatens to strip citizens of their direct presidential vote. Legally unassailable but popularly bankrupt, this oligarchical power grab directly betrays the liberation struggle’s sacred promise: one man, one vote.

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The Electoral Scramble for Zimbabwe’s 60% Young Vote

Takura Zhangazha — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 08:43:41 +0000

The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission recently revealed that 60 percent of the more than 5 million registered voters are aged between 18 and 40. Takura Zhangazha weighs in on the significance of the figure in the upcoming election.

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