Daily Archives: Apr 17, 2025

Remembering Mbuya Nehanda, Sekuru Kaguvi

As the 28th of April approaches, our hearts turn solemn, and our spirits rise in remembrance. On this date in 1898, Zimbabwe bore witness to a brutal act of colonial in- justice — the execution of two pillars of resistance, Mbuya Nehanda Charwe Nyakasikana...

Pumpkin: One of baker’s best friends

By Simon Ngena AS we discovered in last week's instalment, there is more to pumpkins than nhopi or muboora. But did you know it can add some delectable flavour to your baking recipes? And who doesn’t like the smell of homemade bread (especially chimhodho), fresh...

Ropa regwayana kanakuti regamba? Part 1

THIS year Easter coincides with Zimbabwe's independence celebrations. April 18 is both Good Friday and...

Zim@45: A journey of pride, progress and self-determination

TODAY we celebrate our Independence Day in Nembudziya, Gokwe.  What was once a tradition confined to the capital...

Symbiotic relationships key to nation building

AS Zimbabwe celebrates 45 years of independence, we find ourselves at a moment not...

The urgency of sustainable self-development…we must teach our young to stay, build and belong

By Mthokozisi Mabhena LAST week’s compelling reflections by Mashingaidze Gomo on, what I deduced as the...

Make the most of the pumpkin season!

By Simon Ngena ZIMBABWE is blessed with diverse natural and nutritious foods. From grains to vegetables...

Trump’s tariffs a wake-up call for Africa

By Munyaradzi Munaro AS the world grapples with the implications of President Trump’s tariffs including on...

Prostitution, drug and substance abuse by minors

PROSTITUTION, drug and substance abuse, the correct approach to these societal ills is the...

Walking with the Creator or love

By Nthungo YaAfrika THE original names of what is today called the Bible are Ta Biblia,...

Telling our liberation story through art

By Fidelis Manyange ART has always played a vital role in our society  not just...

Frontline Rhodesia, a futile war propaganda

THE television documentary, Frontline Rhodesia, produced and filmed by Richard Valentine Cecil and Nick Downie...

Trump’s Africa policy under the spotlight. . .  as Washington wields more stick than carrot

By Simon Ngena LESS 90 days after his election as the United States’ 45th President, Donald...

The spirit of the game…why stadium ownership is the heartbeat of football

By Sheldon Hakata and Evans Mushawevato IN football, few things match the collective roar of...

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Remembering Mbuya Nehanda, Sekuru Kaguvi

As the 28th of April approaches, our hearts turn solemn, and our spirits rise...

Pumpkin: One of baker’s best friends

By Simon Ngena AS we discovered in last week's instalment, there is more to pumpkins...

‘My bones shall rise’…African imagination

IN the United Kingdom, it was Queen Elizabeth I, head of the Church of...

It’s the fans who make football great

By Sheldon Hakata THE journey of Zimbabwean football has been long and colourful. From the...
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