Married at 5, divorced at 12

A 14-year-old Grade 4 Himba girl in Namibia has been disowned by her parents since making a decision two years ago to divorce the elderly husband she was married off…

New bridge brings relief to Mtshabezi villagers

VILLAGERS of Gqalaza and Wabayi areas in Mtshabezi, Matabeleland South, now have access to health, education and business facilities following the completion and commissioning of a bridge last week that…

Hubby burns wife and kid, hangs self

Lackson Munkombwe A POLYGAMOUS Binga man caused a stir after he set himself, his first wife and their daughter on fire before he committed suicide following a domestic dispute between…

Wosana rain dance: Should schools perform it or not

A WEAVER bird briskly flaps its wings as if executing some traditional African dance. Soon it melts away into some thick canopy of a willow tree. Another bird that looks…

Coming to terms with lawyers, advocates

Quite often, people wonder as to the difference between lawyers and advocates. The use of the term “advocate” has become confusing. The question that arises is which lawyer is an…

Tracing African Roots :Kuuchika: African fertilisation process

Sekuru Friday Chisanyu The last three instalments dwelt on the importance of mukwerera (rain-making) and sacredness of the traditional month of November to African traditionalists. The period from September, when…

Debut Music Expo to benefit all

THE music industry all over the world has been evolving, with new strategies being formulated every day to ensure that the business stays profitable. With global record sales taking a…

Woolworths complaint sparks label, trade probe

Johannesburg – The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has launched an industry-wide investigation into labelling and trade descriptions following false labelling allegations against Woolworths.

Getting the most out of a short season

Tamburiro Pasipangodya The forecast is indicating the probability of a late start to the season coupled with a short rainfall season (December to February/March). This does not provide a very…

Aids to claim 23 percent of labour by 2020…Agriculture worst hit

ZIMBABWE has been ranked as one of the countries hardest hit by HIV and Aids in the continent, with the country expected to lose about 23 percent of its labour…

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