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Tuku family feud opens canof worms

The recent revelations of an apparent family feud surrounding the estate of the late Zimbabwean music icon Oliver Mtukudzi have ignited a broader conversation about the role and perception of stepmothers in society. As details of the dispute unfolded after Mtukudzi’s daughters from his first...

Season of conflict: A contextual analysis

By Mashingaidze Gomo IN Shona culture, the months of August, September and October constitute memorial season. Ndipo panorohwa makuva in acts that bring back the spirits of those who have passed on the previous year and beyond. They are brought back to congress with the living.In time,...

Traditional grains: Our culture, health and future

WE, in the village, I dare say have a huge appreciation of our traditional grains.And I would thus urge all Zimbabweans to attend and those that fail, to follow up on the proceedings of the Traditional Grains Conference being held in Bulawayo today (Friday).Traditional...

Supporting and believing in our children

By Fungai B. Mutizwa AS we step into the final term of the school calendar, an atmosphere of anticipation and anxiety often hangs over our children. From academic achievements to personal growth, we’ve seen our students blossom into compassionate, curious and creative individuals....

Let’s believe in the promise of our nation

WE, in the village, relish and cherish growth. We do not believe in stagnation. Zimbabwe’s economic landscape, beyond a shred of doubt, is witnessing a remarkable transformation. It is not just about infrastructure development, but the numbers are also telling our beautiful story of...

If not us, then who?. . . moulding our children for the future

IN every society, the responsibility of shaping the next generation falls squarely on the shoulders of its current members. The phrase “If not us, then who?” serves as a powerful reminder that the future of our children — and by extension, the future of...

ZANU PF’s National People’s Conference: Why a high turnout is essential

WE, in the village, have begun preparations to attend ZANU PF’s 21st National People’s Conference, rest assured that we will be among the delegates that include diplomats and other interested stakeholders. The anticipation surrounding ZANU PF’s 21st National People’s Conference is palpable. This is not just...

Second Chimurenga: Biological warfare victims speak out

AS the liberation struggle intensified, with the ZANLA and ZIPRA cadres gaining ground at the war front, desperate Rhodies resorted to chemical and biological warfare. The Patriot tracked down some of the victims of biological warfare and below are some of their harrowing stories:   Cde John...

Let’s join hands to end cattle rustling

WE, in the village, are highly disturbed by the news of daring cattle rustlers decimating kraals in our villages and farms around the country. This scourge should be tackled before it derails the ongoing national herd rebuilding exercise. In the quiet rural villages and...

SADC Summit shames regime change advocates

ZIMBABWE’S resounding success in hosting the SADC 44th Summit recently is a heavy blow for regime change kingpins from the West and the empire of puppets they are trying to build, in their determination to portray Zimbabwe as a rogue State. For a start,...

We are here to debunk the ‘cemetery mentality’

Fungai B. Mutizwa I walk through the corridors of Makum- be Hilltop College, I am filled with a deep sense of pride and purpose. This institution is not just a school; it embodies the hope for a brighter future, a testament to the power of...

China: The rise of a global superpower

IN the seemingly quiet streets of China, life flows steadily, then bursts into view in a seemingly simple yet captivating way. Agile bodies, charming smiles and lively faces from all around morph into warm greetings and embraces as one ventures deeper into this beautiful...

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