The Democratisation of Revolutionary Movements and the Revolutionisation of Democratic Movements.An Aerial View of Zimbabwe’s New Dispensation as at November 2017

Abstract

This paper seeks to examine the democratisation of revolutionary movements and the revolutionisation of democrats; discuss the major highlights of the New Dispensation in Zimbabwe; and suggest the way forward for a better Zimbabwe. The paper is largely qualitative based on documental analysis and random interviews in the district of Marondera.  The findings of this study are that the revolutionary ZANU PF party is reforming, although there are some reservations over such overtures. This is a result of pressure exerted by the opposition since the turn of the new millennium. The opposition itself is also gradually earning the recognition of revolutionaries. Genuinely, credible, free, fair, peaceful, transparent elections and sustainable dialogue were identified as other remaining keys required to unlock Zimbabwe’s bright future.

DOI: 10.7176/PPAR/9-3-03

Publication date:March 31^st 2019