Dr Masimba Mavaza

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...

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Remembering Mbuya Nehanda, Sekuru Kaguvi

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

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