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Decolonising the mind: Part 26 …why youth service training is a must

By Abraham Mabvurira ACCORDING to the English dictionary (Wiktionary), nationalism is synonymous with patriotism, which simply translates to the love and support of one's country and culture. Based on this definition, it means a State is built and strongly established by forces of nationalism and patriotism...

Apartheid alive and well in independent Africa

By Nthungo YaAfrika APARTHEID is a Tambous socio- economic and political construct aimed at capacitating some ‘privileged races’ while disqualifying others from enjoy- ing the national cake. As long as the systems of the Tam- bous are with us after independence, they will always be with...

President Mnangagwa:Zim’s own Deng Xiaoping

By Cimba Shepherd Nhamo SINCE assuming office, President Em- merson Mnangagwa has made remark- able strides in transforming Zimbabwe’s economy, infrastructure and the people’s standard of living. His achievements are testament to his unwavering commitment to developing the country and improving the lives of its citizens....

Let’s honour our unsung heroes 

EDITOR — It is with a heavy heart that I write to express my deep sorrow at the continued loss of our national heroes and heroines — remarkable individuals whose extraordinary contributions we often only come to fully appreciate after their passing.  It is a...

A nation’s resolve to rebuild

WE, in the village, were as much participants of the 44th SADC Summit as those in the capital. President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s words during his address, “As the current crop of leaders, we have a weighty responsibility to facilitate a conducive environment for our citizenry to thrive...

Character and values education… building foundation for a brighter future

By Fungai B. Mutizwa IN Zimbabwe, our history and culture are prominent parts of who we are and at Makumbe Hilltop College we are committed not just to academic excellence but to the cultivation of strong moral character and ethical values. We at Makumbe Hilltop College...

Unpacking the Mutapa Investment Fund

By Rutendo Matinyarare THE Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF) is the Sovereign Wealth Fund of Zimbabwe, established by the Sovereign Fund Act, Chapter , as amended.  It is the strategic arm of Government, capitalised with the transfer of strategic State-owned enterprises and investments.  What makes the MIF unique...

Decolonising the mind: Part 25. . . English language, a weapon of mass cultural destruction

By Abraham Mabvurira THERE is an erroneous deep-rooted belief among some Africans that a person’s intelligence is measured by the ability to speak fluent English.  However, this is not the case and this is not true at all.  Firstly, a mind that is free from mental colonisation...

Let’s embrace castor beans

EDITOR — Castor bean farming is on the rise in Zimbabwe. This lucrative crop is being adopted by many farmers thanks to its diverse properties. Castor beans are the seeds of the castor oil plant (ricinus communis), or ‘pfuta’ in Shona, a flowering plant native to...

Time to revive black consciousness

WE, in the village, have never had illusions about who we are with regards to our identity; we are black, brown people, we are Africans and beyond our borders are our brothers and sisters. And as the 44th SADC Summit roars into life, I feel...

Harnessing the power of the sun. . . a vision for sustainable education and empowerment

By Fungai B.Mutizwa AT Makumbe Hilltop College, we are constantly exploring ways to improve our educational environment and ensure that our students receive the best possible preparation for the future.  One of the most pressing challenges of our time is climate change and, as educators, we...

Burdened by truth, opinion and prominence

By Nthungo YaAfrika THE motherland is at a crossroads of mental and spiritual slavery imposed on it since 323 BC.  What is the truth about our current situation as a race and what are the prominent issues overshadowing truth and opinion?  The truth that 718 million African...

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