The death of collective reason and birth of manufactured consent in the Zimbabwe thought culture

IN every society, real or imagined, there exists prevailing attitudes, values and beliefs shaped by lived experiences and the perspectives of those who engage with it.

These perceptions often crystallise into stereotypes, especially when tied to specific locations and their dominant activities.

Take, for instance, the commonly heard phrase “KuMbare kune mbavha”, to mean “There are thieves in Mbare”, referring to a high-density suburb in Harare.

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