Unpacking the Concepts of ‘Vene’ and ‘Chinhu Chedu’ in the ‘Second Republic’ and Implications for Inclusive Politics and Development in Zimbabwe
Journal of Asian and African Studies
Published online on March 21, 2025
Abstract
Journal of Asian and African Studies, Volume 61, Issue 3, Page 1829-1844, May 2026.
This article explores the socially constructed concepts of ‘Vene’ (owners) and ‘chinhu chedu’ (our thing) in Zimbabwe’s ‘Second Republic’, using postcolonial theory to assess their impact on inclusive politics and national development. Although portrayed ...
This article explores the socially constructed concepts of ‘Vene’ (owners) and ‘chinhu chedu’ (our thing) in Zimbabwe’s ‘Second Republic’, using postcolonial theory to assess their impact on inclusive politics and national development. Although portrayed ...