Natives, colonialists and memory

Last week’s instalment of Writing Back torched a storm from both Rhodies who once served in the notorious Selous Scouts unit and the usual ‘black’ liberals who were apocalyptic in their condemnation of the article referring to it as a “diversionary anecdote” or rather an antidote to the current challenges the country was facing.

Fun-filled day for the homeless

Homeless and vulnerable children in and around the capital yesterday had an unforgettable and seemingly surreal experience when they had a fun-filled Sports and Fun Day held at Harare Polytechnic, courtesy of First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa and the Ministry of Youth, Sports Arts and Recreation.

Government releases $5million to keep the lights on

Lincoln Towindo, Harare Bureau THE Government will this week release US$5 million for the refurbishment of a power generating unit at Hwange Power Station (HPS) as part of contingency measures to…

Platinum Stalemate

Don Makanyanga in Mhondoro-Ngezi Ngezi Platinum Stars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 FC Platinum .…

EDITORIAL COMMENT: ‘Eating time’ at council must come to an end

THE Bulawayo City Council prides itself as being one of the best run local authorities in the country.  It has a history of ethical conduct among office bearers, but things…

Bulawayo Power Station: An economic game changer

Dumisani Nsingo, Senior Business Reporter THE imminent rehabilitation  of Bulawayo Thermal Power Station is expected to play an immense contribution to the downstream industries, an official said. In an interview with…

Comeuppance for Gucci comrades

Most people clumsily stumble through life thinking that intelligence is similar to wisdom.

Well, it isn’t!

Intelligence is natural, but wisdom is preternatural. Similarly, while intelligence is worldly, wisdom is otherworldly.

The brotherhood of the acoustic guitarists . . . musicians who could step in Tuku’s shoes

Bruce Ndlovu, Sunday Life Reporter  ALMOST half-a-year has passed since the death of Afro Jazz titan Oliver Mtukudzi and, over the last few weeks at least, the hostilities within his family…

Willis Wataffi strikes gold

CRITICS have run out of superlatives to describe Willis Wataffi’s latest offering, “Uhuru/Independence”.

Showbiz is abuzz with excitement of having good music on the market, in an industry struggling to cope with the effects of half-baked productions from mostly backyard studios.

VIDEO: Bosso cry foul as Yadah triumph

Snodia Mikiri, Harare Bureau  Yadah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .…

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