Monthly Archives: March, 2014

Gastronomy tourism gathers momentum

By Simon Ngena FORMED in 1945, the United Nations (UN) is a global organisation whose tentacles extend to all facets of life — agriculture, health, education, science and technology, environment, tourism, culture, among others. Under the theme "Gastronomy tourism: A driver of economic diversifi...

Debate on away-goals rule rages

By Sheldon Hakata BTHE CAF Champions League holds a special place in the hearts of millions of football fans across Africa and beyond. This prestigious tournament arguably represents the pinnacle of African football and showcases the elite-level quality that rivals any global competition. Every season,...

How the British lost the war at Isandlwana: Part Two

THE British were thoroughly humiliated and conquered by the Zulu army at Isandlwana. But...

Female musicians honour top writer

ONE of the country’s leading music researchers and writers, Joyce Jenje-Makwenda was last week...

Scepticism over new Rooftop music awards

WHILE the arts industry and stakeholders appreciate the introduction of WENE Music Awards by...

Footprints of the African in the Caribbean: Part Three

CHARACTERISATION is an important aspect of any creative writing. A good writer succeeds through...

Unpacking the mysteries of the Njelele shrine: Part Two

THE custodianship and control of Njelele has been confined on individual and family contests...

How Jezi pupil became political commissar: Part Three

By Fortune Chironda MY mother, Julien Chironda whose Chimurenga name was ‘Cde Olivia Tarwirenyika’ is...

Sexual abuse in churches

RECENTLY there have been some allegations of sexual and emotional abuse levelled against a...

The commissions and the NGO agenda: Part Six

WE have finally reached the finale of the commissions versus the non-governmental organisations (NGOs)...

Time for Africa to be serious about its youth

THE habits of citizenship and comprehension of the political system to which a person...

Testimonies of a former Rhodesian prison officer

IN December 1974 a group of 10 boys from Mahusekwa went to Marondera Prison...

Is white racism in the world now over?

RACISM is usually defined as “practices or beliefs or social or political systems that...

The origins of the Barbarians: Part Two

IN Part One we noted that when the Barbarians came to the Roman Empire,...

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Gastronomy tourism gathers momentum

By Simon Ngena FORMED in 1945, the United Nations (UN) is a global organisation...

Debate on away-goals rule rages

By Sheldon Hakata BTHE CAF Champions League holds a special place in the hearts of...

In football, money talks . . . ‘boozers’ struggle while ‘moneybags’ thrive

By Anesu Chakanetsa THE direction football is taking, both globally and locally, is clear:...

Tatenda Pinjisi: Gone too soon! . . . as road carnage takes toll on Zim’s music talent

By Fidelis Manyange THE recent tragic passing of young Sungura artiste Tatenda Pinjisi has...
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