The flipside of Mother’s Day . . . there are no roses without thorns

By Mashingaidze Gomo   SUNDAY 11 May 2025 was Mother's Day. An anonymous post which went viral on social media read: “The most savage pain I ever felt in my life was when my mother passed away. It stuck on my heart and for months, I could not shake it off. I could see my young children getting confused by crying for my old mother (their Granny) the same way they did for their mother (my wife). “In his consolation, my mother’s twin brother assured me the pain...

None but ourselves …redefining the worker in the age of black sovereignty

By Evans Mushawevato IN 2025, the ghost of imperial semantics still breathes down the neck of the African worker. And in Zimbabwe, the headline reads: '95 percent unemployment'. Yet the fi elds are tilled. Shops are open. Buses are driven. Children are taught. Bricks...

The power of AI in defining (or redefining) persons/races

By Nthungo Ya Afrika ON May 10, 2025, I encountered a man who had once...

Talent, the cornerstone for sustainable development: Part 1

By Wilton Mutepfe SELF-RELIANCE begins with recognising one’s talent. Before a society can stand on...

Bolsheviks: A born poet and patriot

By Fidelis Manyange DURING the 2025 Independence Day celebrations in Matabeleland South, held on April...

Jeko: The hidden struggle for Africa’s women

By Elizabeth Sitotombe IN many African societies, menstruation is a taboo subject, often hidden...

Women’s health, reproductive rights and mental health under scrutiny

By Vimbai MalinganizaAS Zimbabwe celebrates Women’s Month,it is crucial to reflect on the progress...

Myth of Rhodesia as Africa’s ‘grain basket

THE myth of Rhodesia as the ‘Grain Basket of Africa’ was born out...

No fears over food security

By Fidelis Manyange ZIMBABWE is poised for a bumper harvest thanks to the abundant...

Witchcraft in football…fact or fantasy

By Sheldon Hakata DOES juju exist? Does it work? Does it exist in sport? These...

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Evolution of music as a tool of liberation/subjugation

By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa MUSIC has always been a vital part of African culture, serving...

Cabinet okays Zim’s new media policy

CABINET yesterday approved the Zimbabwe Media Policy which seeks to defend Zimbabwe’s image, sovereignty...

Why Africans value their cattle

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No fears over food security

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Zim Diaspora key to Vision 2030

By Mthokozisi Mabhena THE departure of a son or daughter from the motherland has...
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