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Zanu PF is a 'Thorn' in our governance flesh, Can i have a surgical blade?

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While the country was ululating in both directions, positive and negative, something troubling continues to happen underneath. The Cost of Zanu-PF's factionalism to the State and the Mirage of Mandatory restructuring.  It is common knowledge in modern statecraft that the architecture of the state also shows its governing philosophy. It is also common that a government that prioritises delivery builds lean, strong, agile, and cohesive institutions that are capable of coordinating policies without friction and bureaucratic hurdles. Conversely, an administration consumed by political survival and elite pacification fragments the state into redundant fiefdoms.  This observation, 'commentary, if you will', follows a recently published commentary by  Richard Runyararo Mahomva , in which he attempts to justify the redundant move on 263Chat: “Why Split the Ministries: Power Play or Strategic Mandate Restructuring?” The piece, like any other that precedes it, which are more o...

Chinese Presence in Africa: Its FP and its implications both In the Developing World and IR

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INTRODUCTION A n advocate of the developing world or seeking dominance? Africa's development partner or new colonizer? These are some of the questions that come to mind when considering the evolving China-Africa relations. Over the past two decades, China has emerged as a global superpower, reintegrating into the world economy by joining the WTO in 2001. Chinese economic and trade foreign policy has expanded beyond traditional dominant markets such as the United States and Europe to include African markets. This rise of China has sparked discussions about China's intentions in Africa, raising concerns about the socio-political and economic impacts of this relationship. China's presence in Africa has been characterized by a fluid relationship of bilateral and multilateral engagement, with the People's Republic of China rapidly growing its influence on the continent. Through its foreign policy of "Going Global," China has increased its presence...