Zvakwana
Encyclopedia
Zvakwana is an underground movement in Zimbabwe
, that came to light in 2004. Its name means "enough is enough" in the Shona language
, and in Ndebele it translates to Sokwanele
. (Sokwanele is also a part of the movement but appears to be more occupied with information dissemination).
Zvakwana appears to be responsible for clandestinely distributing resistance messages, graffiti, CDs of music, and condom
s featuring their logo, a Z on a yellow background. They also run a website
which the Zimbabwean government is trying to block from internet service provider
s.
Opposition party Movement for Democratic Change
says they have no connection to Zvakwana, but share its values and support its efforts.
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a landlocked country located in the southern part of the African continent, between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers. It is bordered by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the southwest, Zambia and a tip of Namibia to the northwest and Mozambique to the east. Zimbabwe has three...
, that came to light in 2004. Its name means "enough is enough" in the Shona language
Shona language
Shona is a Bantu language, native to the Shona people of Zimbabwe and southern Zambia; the term is also used to identify peoples who speak one of the Shona language dialects: Zezuru, Karanga, Manyika, Ndau and Korekore...
, and in Ndebele it translates to Sokwanele
Sokwanele
Sokwanele is a popular protest underground movement based in Zimbabwe. They are pro-democracy, and they embrace supporters of all pro-democratic political parties, civic organizations and institutions. Sokwanele is committed to challenging and confronting - through non-violent activism - the way in...
. (Sokwanele is also a part of the movement but appears to be more occupied with information dissemination).
Zvakwana appears to be responsible for clandestinely distributing resistance messages, graffiti, CDs of music, and condom
Condom
A condom is a barrier device most commonly used during sexual intercourse to reduce the probability of pregnancy and spreading sexually transmitted diseases . It is put on a man's erect penis and physically blocks ejaculated semen from entering the body of a sexual partner...
s featuring their logo, a Z on a yellow background. They also run a website
Website
A website, also written as Web site, web site, or simply site, is a collection of related web pages containing images, videos or other digital assets. A website is hosted on at least one web server, accessible via a network such as the Internet or a private local area network through an Internet...
which the Zimbabwean government is trying to block from internet service provider
Internet service provider
An Internet service provider is a company that provides access to the Internet. Access ISPs directly connect customers to the Internet using copper wires, wireless or fiber-optic connections. Hosting ISPs lease server space for smaller businesses and host other people servers...
s.
Opposition party Movement for Democratic Change
Movement for Democratic Change – Tsvangirai
The Movement for Democratic Change Zimbabwe is a political party and the largest party in the House of Assembly of Zimbabwe. It is the main formation formed from the split of the original Movement for Democratic Change in 2005.-Foundation:...
says they have no connection to Zvakwana, but share its values and support its efforts.