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Theme B: Healing and Health

Can’t pay, won’t pay: occult conflicts over neoliberal social relations in contemporary Zimbabwe

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Pages 263-278 | Received 30 Oct 2016, Accepted 30 Mar 2017, Published online: 22 May 2017

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Interviews

  • Amai Gukwe, Ngandu village, Domboshawa, August 11, 2016.
  • Arthur Chikuhwa, Avondale, Harare, August 8, 2016.
  • Eugenia Mpande, Avondale, Harare, August 8, 2016.
  • Gogo Selina Makwiramiti, Mazhani village, Domboshawa, August 5 ,2016.
  • Headman Jairos Mashinge, Mashinge village, Domboshawa, August 4, 2016.
  • Headman Shumba, Shumba village, Domboshawa, August 5, 2016.
  • Sekuru Mapati, herbalist, Gumbeze Farm, Marondera, August 7, 2016
  • Jane Mashonganyika, Avondale, Harare, August 8, 2016.
  • Lucky Tapfuma, Buduriro township, Harare, August 13, 2016.
  • Michael Nyikadzino, Ngwerume village, Domboshawa, August 4, 2016.
  • Mr. Binuyure, Nyaure Clinic, August 6, 2016.
  • Noel Madondo, Monavale, Harare, August 9, 2016 .
  • Paul Gaha, Gaha village, Domboshawa, August 5,2016 .
  • Philip Mashinge, Mashinge Village, Domboshawa, August 10, 2016.
  • Sekuru Mapati, herbalist, Gumbeze Farm, Marondera, August 7, 2016.
  • Sekuru Seke, speaking on behalf of Mhondoro medium Sekuru Mutota, Monavale, Harare, August 9, 2016.
  • Sekuru Shumba, Monavale, Harare, August 9, 2016.

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