WE, in the village, always keep a finger on the nation’s economic pulse. Thus, we see the revival of Zimbabwe’s iron and steel industry as something that will signifi cantly transform not only the country’s economy but also the broader regional and continental economies....
THIS week, in Zimbabwe’s history, marks the 46th anniversary of the torching of the Rhodesian Salisbury fuel depot by ZANLA commandos on 11 December 1978. A lightning strike that came completely out of the blue, the ZANLA knock on the very doors of...
By Mthokozisi Mabhena
MY journey to the Chitepo School of Ideology was not just a physical voyage but a deeply spiritual and intellectual pilgrimage, one that I confidently say has forever transformed my outlook on life, our country and its aspirations. Like many, I...
THE brutal murder of my grandfather, Nhamo Kufakwatenzi, by Rhodesian soldiers who terrorised villagers in Mutsamba, Honde Valley, in Chief Ngwende’s area and the impact of political orientation aired on Radio Maputo led me to join the armed liberation struggle at the tender...
By Fungai B Mutizwa
THE Grade Seven results are out and thousands of families across the nation are fi lled with excitement. For our children this is a culmination of nine years of hard work and dedication. For others, it may come with mixed...
Editors note with Proffesor Pfukwa
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) was a powerful reminder of the Government’s commitment to steering Zimbabwe towards stability and growth. I am no banker nor economist but, on the whole SONA, I was particularly happy to learn that...
WE, in the village, are strong on protecting everything and anything that belongs to us — our fields, cattle, scotch carts, etc. You name it, we protect and value.Since its introduction, the ZiG has represented a fresh start for Zimbabwe’s economic future, but like any currency,...
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...
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,...
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...
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....
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...