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August 2, 2026African Studies ReviewOpen Access

Mushikashika : Mobility, Informality and Subaltern Urbanity in Harare, Zimbabwe, 2008–2018

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HDHellen Chido DoisiEMEric Kushinga Makombe

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Archival and fieldwork analysis highlights mushikashika's role in transport and survival amid Zimbabwe's economic challenges.

Key Points

  • This research explores how mushikashika informal taxis shaped urban mobility and reflect subaltern urbanity in Harare.
  • Utilized archival research and field studies to gather data on mushikashika operations.
  • Investigated ownership structures and the impact of state regulations on informal transport networks.
  • Analyzed the socio-economic context of Harare's peri-urban areas from 2008 to 2018.
  • Mushikashika created demand-responsive transport networks despite elite capture by politically connected individuals.
  • State regulation did not resolve transport crises, allowing mushikashika to thrive in a fragile economy.
  • The study illustrates mushikashika as both a transport solution and a survival mechanism amidst mass unemployment.

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Doisi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6eeacb1b0468a7eeab34d2https://doi.org/10.1017/asr.2026.10297
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