Zimbabwe

Abstract

Maposa examines the state of history education in Zimbabwe and explores the widespread ramifications of the ‘Third Chimurenga’ as nationalist narrative. The debates discussed concern reaction to the ZANU PF implementation of the nationalist ‘Syllabus 2166’, the role played by the Curriculum Development Unit (CDU), ideological conflicts manifesting in the form of ethnic tension and controversy surrounding Government of National Unity (GNU) Education Minister Coltart. Maposa observes that the introduction of ‘patriotic history’ ushered in intensified nationalism and identification of enemies of the state. The ideological war continues, with discontent being voiced on grounds such as religion, political and economic ideology and ethnicity. For new discourses to emerge, the need for a political solution to the Zimbabwean situation cannot be understated.