Tribalism and regionalism in Zimbabwe
Tribalism and regionalism are sensitive issues in Zimbabwe mainly propelled by political parties.[1][2]
Ndebele[edit]
Upon arriving in Zimbabwe, the Ndebele created a three tier society where original Khumalo were on the top of the system and the Shona were called amahohle (izinja), on the bottom of the hierarchy.[citation needed]
Ndebele presence in key parastatal companies cast doubts among tribal analysts. They form a bulk of key positions within government departments and companies.
Role of Ndebele raids[edit]
Ndebele[disambiguation needed] conducted raids, which did a great negative impact upon Shona society in order to create a Ndebele state.[3][4]
Shona[edit]
Karanga[edit]
Karanga’s role in tribalism and regionalism is controversial with the likes of Perrance Shiri and president Mnangagwa’s role in Gukurahundi. Karanga people were the main force to oust 37 year old Zezuru rule which was led by Mugabe.[5][6]
Karanga’s first documented tribal struggle was against Manyika. Karanga mafia and Tongogara assassinated Hebert Chitepo (Manyika)[7]
It went on to join forces with Zezurus in Gukurahundi massacre which eliminated thousands of Ndebele and Kalanga people in Matabeleland and Midlands regions in 1980s.
Further to that, the tribe ousted Mugabeism movement after 37 year old rule and joined forces with Ndebele by creation of Ndebele-Karanga majority cabinet which is seen today. The cabinet includes president’s two sons and loyalists from Midlands, Masvingo and Matabeleland where Ndebeles and Karanga have large presence.[8][9]
Zezuru[edit]
Korekore[edit]
Ndau[edit]
Manyika[edit]
Venda[edit]
Kalanga[edit]
References[edit]
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- ^ "Tsholotsho Declaration of November 2004: the untold story". Bulawayo24 News.
- ^ Beach, D. N. (October 1974). "Ndebele raiders and Shona power". The Journal of African History. 15 (4): 633–651. doi:10.1017/S0021853700013918. ISSN 1469-5138.
- ^ "Impact of Ndebele raids". Bulawayo24. 2017. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
- ^ "Zimbabwe's military takeover was the world's strangest coup". CNN. 20 November 2017. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
- ^ "Mugabe out of power". NPR. 2017-11-15. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
- ^ "Chitepo assassination: 40 years on |". www.newzimbabwe.com. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
- ^ "Mnangagwa announces new cabinet; appoints son Deputy Finance minister |". www.newzimbabwe.com. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
- ^ "Zimbabwe's president accused of nepotism after appointing son and nephew | Emmerson Mnangagwa | The Guardian". amp.theguardian.com. Retrieved 2024-01-17.