GOATS, as previously discussed in this column, are used in rites of passage and cleansing rituals. The author’s research has demonstrated that the birth of goats has been accorded sacredness to ensure purity rituals are not disrupted. November, the solar calendar equivalent of Mbudzi,...
By Vimbai Malinganiza
DRUG and substance abuse has become a scourge throughout Zimbabwe, particularly in urban areas where young people fall prey to the dangerous allure of illicit substances. This growing crisis not only threatens the health and safety of individuals but also impacts...
By Elizabeth Sitotombe
IN many African societies, menstruation is a taboo subject, often hidden in silence and shame. This cultural silence extends to conditions like jeko (endometriosis), win which symptoms such as severe menstrual pain, heavy bleeding and infertility are dismissed as ‘normal’ or...
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa’s address at ZANU-PF’s 382nd Politburo meeting on Wednesday was a strategic call to stay focused on national unity and economic growth. His remarks underscored the need for discipline and ensuring Zimbabwe remains steadfast in its pursuit of sovereignty and prosperity despite...
Chitepo’s review of the Thursday 28 April1966 Chinhoyi Battle in his 1973 address to Australians shows that he did not miss the thing about education: We didn’t really make much progress in those battles. We got a lot of press publicity, but we didn’t...
By Kundai MarunyaLOCAL advocates for cultural advancement,the promotion of traditionalmedicine, preservation of cultural, research,education, advocacy, practice anddevelopment (PROMETRA) have beenworking hard to unite Zimbabweans fromdifferent walks of life to come up with adefinition of national interests.PROMETRA plans to host a symposiumthat will unite stakeholders,...
By Sheldon HakataFOOTBALL in Zimbabwe has deep historicalroots dating back to the late 19thcentury when the British colonial settlersintroduced the sport.Initially, it was a pastime for the settlersbut it gained popularity with thelocals. Over the decades, football in thecountry has grown from its colonialorigins...
By Simon NgenaWHILE the January transfer window wasabuzz with the movement of high-profile players from one team to another orbetween leagues, a silent revolution wastaking place in the coaching departments ofseveral African national teams. Leading therevolution were the likes of Libya, Kenyaand Malawi who...
By Kundai Marunya
LATE last year, a devastating inferno tore through Mbare Musika’s Retail Market, reducing traders’ stalls to ashes and causing losses estimated in millions of US dollars. What was a heartbreaking disaster, however, also presented an op- portunity — an opportunity to re-imagine,...
By Evans Mushawevato
THE British Council, in partnership with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, is once again bringing together creatives, artists, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, policymakers and cultural enthusiasts to explore opportunities for innovation, skills development, education, market access and economic growth in the...
By Fidelis Manyange
THE second edition of Creative Economy Week Zimbabwe runs from March 5 to 8, focusing on innovation, collaboration and inclusivity in the creative sector.
Under the theme: ‘Growth Re-imagined: Putting People and their Creative Potential at the Centre of Sustainable Growth’,the initiative aims to support young artists aged 18-35 in music,...
By Tapiwa Nyati
THE highly anticipated Creative Economy Week Zimbabwe was officially launched today, bringing together a dynamic mix of artists, musicians, designers and innovators under the theme: ’Growth Re-imagined’. This year’s edition promises to celebrate creativity, collaboration and economic opportunities in Zimbabwe’s thriving arts sector.
The event will be held in Harare and Bulawayo,...
