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This episode is with Doctor Ndlovu, who was the chairperson for African Languages and Literature at the University of Zimbabwe during my time there. In this episode he speaks about the future of local languages and the Ndebele language in particular.

Taffy wrote me on facebook, after he has listened to episode 3 with Cleo. He was excited to learn something new about his own home country and that someone from the outside got a closer look into Zimbabwean culture. Taffy lives in Munich so I decided to make in interview about the Zimbabwean Diaspora with him...here it is!! This interview was recorded long distance.

I met Jonathan at a yoga class in Harare. He has been living in Zimbabwe for 26 years and is telling us about how he sees people dealing with crisis, effects on the country and what it can be like for people who come to Zimbabwe to make it their new home.

I met Cleo at work. She is a young professional and currently doing her PhD at a South African University. At home she takes the role of the muroora, the daughter in law, who holds a special position in the family. Today we talk about lobola, the bride price, connected to a special ceremony.

John is my dear neighbor and friend. He is from Zambia and teaches Tonga literature and culture to University students in Zimbabwe. He will tell us his perspective on Tonga people and culture and share his personal story. A Zimbabwean/Zambian (His)story lesson.