https://ir.cut.ac.zw:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/22 2026-07-04T11:38:51Z 2026-07-04T11:38:51Z Nembaware, Shadreck Chiweshe, Manase Kudzai https://ir.cut.ac.zw:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/814 2026-07-02T09:03:41Z 2026-05-27T00:00:00Z

Contemporary Music and Political Contestations in Zimbabwe: A Critique of the Multivalent Transition Dynamics in Jah Prayzah’s “Kutonga Kwaro” and “Masoja” Nembaware, Shadreck; Chiweshe, Manase Kudzai This article examines two songs from Jah Prayzah’s Kutonga Kwaro album within the context of Zimbabwe’s tumultuous political transition in November 2017. It explores how the songs reflect and influence the power dynamics in Zimbabwe during this period. Through desk research and analysis of digital platforms, the article examines the symbolic interaction between music and society, focusing on how Jah Prayzah’s music resonated with the populace and the military during the transition from Mugabe’s to Mnangagwa’s presidency. The article situates Kutonga Kwaro as a cultural artefact that navigates and reflects Zimbabwe’s complex social and political landscape, embodying its people’s collective experiences and aspirations during a significant period of change. The analysis extends to the reception of Jah Prayzah’s music, considering the artist’s portrayal as a political prophet and the debates surrounding the prophetic versus coincidental nature of his album’s themes. It also explores the challenges and criticisms faced by the artist in the aftermath of the political transition, highlighting the delicate balance between artistic expression and political affiliation in Zimbabwe’s charged political environment. The article underscores the transformative power of music in Zimbabwe’s socio-political context, illustrating how Kutonga Kwaro became a pivotal part of the narrative surrounding Zimbabwe’s transition to a new political era. It emphasises the multifaceted role of music as a medium for social commentary, cultural expression, and political mobilisation, contributing to the ongoing discourse on the interplay between art and politics in African societies

2026-05-27T00:00:00Z Mapara, Jacob Siamena, Ethel Mazodze, Crispen https://ir.cut.ac.zw:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/602 2025-04-30T13:05:56Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

Global Higher Education: The Sustenance and Hushed Annihilation of Indigenous Knowledges and Identities Mapara, Jacob; Siamena, Ethel; Mazodze, Crispen This chapter argues that there is a sustained onslaught on epistemologies and identities of the inhabi tants of the Global South through the hegemony of Western ways of knowing through the promotion of globalization. It posits that peddling this myth sustains Western epistemological hegemonies that have perpetuated and sustained the extirpation of those of the Global South. Through these subtle weapons of mass destruction, the researchers observed that most formerly colonized Indigenous communities have lost their identities and cultures. They further contend that scholarships by the countries in the Global North, including the new geo-political arrivants China and Russia continuously pummel and destroy indigenous identities under the guise of building relationships. Through these observations, the chapter accentuates the observation that while people are not being decimated physically, this occurs subtly. The chapter concludes by emphasizing the importance of embracing and harnessing all epistemologies to build better more sustainable and resilient communities

2025-01-01T00:00:00Z Chigwada, Josiline Mapara, Jacob Ngulube, Patrick Chabvutagondo, Tavhiringwa https://ir.cut.ac.zw:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/598 2025-12-17T12:20:24Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

Influence of Indigenous data governance principles on Indigenous knowledge management: Lessons from the Southern African Intangible Cultural Heritage Project Chigwada, Josiline; Mapara, Jacob; Ngulube, Patrick; Chabvutagondo, Tavhiringwa The study investigates the impact of Indigenous data governance principles on managing Indigenous knowledge. Indigenous communities possess rich knowledge systems that are crucial for sustainable development and community well-being. However, managing this knowledge faces challenges, including inadequate data govern ance frameworks that fail to align with Indigenous values, protocols and ownership rights. This research explores how integrating Indigenous data governance principles into knowledge management practices enhances cultural autonomy, strengthens community resilience and fosters sustainable development. Drawing on a qualitative methodology including web content analysis, document analysis and personal experi ences, a case study of the Southern African Intangible Cultural Heritage Project was carried out. The data was analysed using qualitative content analysis. The FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable, reusable) and CARE (collective benefit, authority to control, responsibility, ethics) principles were utilized as the guiding data gov ernance principles. The findings highlight the importance of culturally sensitive data protocols, community-dri ven decision-making processes, and reciprocal partnerships between Indigenous communities and database managers. This research offers insights into transformative approaches for advancing Indigenous knowledge sovereignty.

2025-01-01T00:00:00Z Bangani, Zwashe Mamimine, Patrick W. Tsvere, Maria Chipungu, Odmell https://ir.cut.ac.zw:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/452 2024-11-27T09:25:27Z 2024-09-26T00:00:00Z

Beyond Biosecurity: Face Masks as Merchandise and Status Symbols in the COVID-19 Era Bangani, Zwashe; Mamimine, Patrick W.; Tsvere, Maria; Chipungu, Odmell The COVID-19 pandemic transformed the face mask from a public health ne cessity into a complex sociocultural artefact. This study challenges the notion of the mask solely as a public health tool, exploring its dual role as a commercial product, its unmasking of economic disparities and a symbolic expression of social class and identity. The paper illustrates how the mask became a site of entrepreneurial activity while serving as a status and belonging marker. This study adopted a qualitative research methodology. Specifically, it employed in depth interviews as the primary data collection technique. The interviews were conducted using a semi-structured interview guide with a diverse group of par ticipants, selected through convenient and purposive sampling to ensure a range of perspectives related to face mask consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants included individuals from various socioeconomic back grounds. Data from the interviews were transcribed and analyzed using the matic analysis. Our findings reveal the intricate interplay between economic status, social identity formation and cultural values in shaping mask consump tion and meaning. Significantly, this research contributes to a nuanced under standing of how material objects, such as face masks deployed during a pan demic, can reveal multiple unintended purposes and meanings.

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