Abstract
This research looks at the nhimbe activities in major areas of development, especially in the area of agriculture, politics, economics and religion. The article endeavours to show that the nhimbe as a traditional model can be used as a hinge for sustainable and integral development. It is also a source of livelihood that assures that everyone in the community is accommodated and taken care of. The Shona nhimbe concept is treated as a viable approach that is in line with a response to the September 2015 world leaders’ resolutions that focused on sustainable development. It is argued in this research that the nhimbe philosophy can be used as a response to Goal 1 of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for sustainable development that says ‘No Poverty’. The study also identifies the state and communities as integral partners (Goal 17 on partnerships for the goals). The research further highlights the areas where communities and the state can cooperate to improve the lives of communities, thereby creating a responsible citizenry.
Highlights
The concept of nhimbe is a Shona cultural value which has a myriad of explanations
Reflecting on co-operative engagement, this study will explore ways through which the Shona concept of nhimbe can be considered as a viable alternative or complementary ideology in fostering sustainable community development
The purpose of this research is to discuss the essence of nhimbe with its concomitants that can be used for sustainable economic development in both rural and urban Zimbabwe
Summary
The concept of nhimbe is a Shona cultural value which has a myriad of explanations. Our discussion apparently encourages all to be entrepreneurial through the government’s blue print of Zimbabwe Agenda for Sustainable Socio-Economic Transformation (ZimAsset). In dealing with this topic, in Zimbabwe, there are tribal concepts that are linked to nhimbe. There are other hybrid African terms that are akin to nhimbe like Ujamaa of Julius Kambarage Nyerere and Harambee of Mzee Jomo Kenyatta. These will be expounded later in our discussion. Nhimbe is a central alternative model that equips the poor and disadvantaged rural people who are being economically dominated by few elite rich people
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