Examining Effects of Tribalism on Political Parties. A Case Study of Zimbabwe

Author

Mutasa, Blessing T.

Title

Examining Effects of Tribalism on Political Parties. A Case Study of Zimbabwe

Abstract

This study looked at how tribalism affected Zimbabwean political parties. The study also looked into the factors that affect tribalism. The research provided answers to the question of what causes tribalism in Zanu PF. What effects does tribalism have on party politics, national politics, and the growth of the economy? The qualitative research design was used to collect and analyze the data in this study. The Zanu Pf Bindura district party chairperson, one CCC aspiring MP (formerly a member of mdc), sixteen Zanu Pf party members from Bindura and Harare, and six CCC party members made up the sample population. Unstructured questionnaires and focus group discussions were used to gather necessary information from informants. The Gukurahundi are credited with orchestrating the current tribal sentiments in Zimbabwe, according to the study. Adding on, ancestrally troublesome governmental issues of Zimbabwe has annihilated and disappointed our networks' social and social texture delivering Zimbabweans practically unequipped for successfully articulating themselves and exploring their political ways. In light of exploration discoveries, suggestions are that pioneers to embrace new procedures that assist with defeating social unsteadiness and gathering complaint. In addition, the logical next steps for Zimbabwe's socioeconomic development are to eradicate tribalism and corruption, encourage the growth of human capital potential, and promote social justice.
KEYWORDS: Factionalism, tribalism, ethnicity, development, political parties, and politics.

Date

2023

Publisher

BUSE

Keywords

Tribalism

Political Parties

Politics

Ethnicity

Supervisor

N/A