Brian Raftopoulos: 'Walking amongst the Tombstones: Mugabe, the Military and Zimbabwean Politics'

Research Colloquium Namibian and Southern African Studies

Description: The Research Colloquium aims at creating a forum for local and international scholars to engage in cross-disciplinary and methodological debates in Southern African Studies, with particular reference to Namibian Studies. The Colloquium welcomes presentations and discussions relating to current research and seeks to engage young and upcoming scholars. It is open to all levels and guests are welcome

Presenter: Brian Raftopoulos, Director of Research Solidarity Peace Trust and International Studies Group, University of the Free State

Professor Brian Raftopoulos is a Zimbabwean scholar and activist. Formally Professor of Development Studies at the University of Zimbabwe, he moved to  Cape Town in 2006 and is currently the Director of Research and Advocacy in the Solidarity Peace Trust/Ukuthula Trust, an NGO dealing with human rights issues in Zimbabwe. He is also a Research Associate at the International Studies Group, University of the Free State. He has published widely on Zimbabwean history, labour history, historiography, politics, and economic issues.    Brian Raftopoulos' presence in Basel provides a timely opportunity to enhance our understanding and discuss developments crucial for the whole of southern Africa.    The Namibian & Southern African Research Colloquium, jointly organised by the Centre for African Studies of the University of Basel and the Basler  Afrika Bibliographien, aims at creating a forum for local and international scholars to engage in cross- disciplinary and methodological debates in Southern African Studies.

Organisation: Lena Bloemertz, Dag Henrichsen, Giorgio Miescher

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