PinnedDave Mankhokwe NamusanyaNo Violet Bulawayo’s ‘Glory’ — a hopeful history on its ownAfter We need new names, No Violet Bulawayo has returned. This time with a prose that is daring as it is flirtatious. In Glory, her most…Jun 28, 2022Jun 28, 2022
Dave Mankhokwe NamusanyaIt’s our turn to eat: the endurance of a narrativeIf a leader is surrounded by shifty, money-grabbing aides and family members, it’s because he likes it that way. These are the people he…Dec 16, 2022Dec 16, 2022
Dave Mankhokwe NamusanyaThe gems in Lawi’s 30sThe last time that I reviewed Lawi’s release, I tried to capture the breadth of the whole album. That, in hindsight, was a disservice. I…Aug 1, 2022Aug 1, 2022
Dave Mankhokwe NamusanyaApplying for a scholarship — long before you doTimes have changed, and they keep changing.May 19, 2020May 19, 2020
Dave Mankhokwe NamusanyaLiterature review — have you ever thought of Nvivo?You might already be familiar with the ‘hack’, in which case this might be of less benefit. Still, I would not advise to just skip. I…Apr 14, 2020Apr 14, 2020
Dave Mankhokwe NamusanyaFriends in an FGD? No, you don’t need themSometimes there is pressure and tight deadlines to be met. In health research, sometimes it is the other team of the health research that…May 30, 2019May 30, 2019
Dave Mankhokwe NamusanyaI know where you liveThe other day in talking about qualitative research with some people, I was trying to make it sound so easy but also at the same time make…Apr 8, 2019Apr 8, 2019
Dave Mankhokwe NamusanyaGather all that data — for analysisWhat makes people think the way they do?Feb 22, 2019Feb 22, 2019
Dave Mankhokwe NamusanyaIn an FGD, sometimes you have to be the journalistManaging a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) is an art. Frequently, it is also dependent on the energies that the group you are engaging with…Feb 11, 2019Feb 11, 2019