When principles are traded for ephemeral pleasure
When it comes to escapism and principles, alcohol and religion feature prominently. As portrayed in literary works, in life as in fiction, individuals are weighed down by lack, despondency and frustration to the extent that they abandon their responsibilities.
Celebrating Mwale, Kalusha Bwalya
LAST week, I had parked my car somewhere in Kabwata waiting for a friend when I heard a voice.
Joy as croc attack survivor learns to walk again
For Mr Alexander Chimedza, the Kariba man who survived a vicious crocodile attack early this year, the turn of events in recent days reads like a fairy-tale as he starts the painful process of learning to walk again and lift his hand.
Mothers’ waiting shelter to reduce maternity deaths
SANYATI villagers have welcomed the commissioning of a fully-equipped mothers’ waiting shelter at Chirikiti Clinic, with materials and fittings funded by area legislator Cde Polite Kambamura and the council while the community provided labour.
‘Career guidance: Essential way to prepare youths for future’
The provision of high-quality career education and guidance is an extremely essential part of schooling in preparing young Zimbabweans for their future,an official has said.
From kumaStones to Zororo: Meet ‘Fio’s’ finest footballers
PHEW! For the past two weeks, I have been inundated with callers from Mbare, Mufakose and many other parts in and outside the country, with some of them “having a go at me” on why I left out some legendary names from my “Finest XI” football squads from these two high-density suburbs.
An entrepreneur’s starter pack
Thousands of years ago, a certain woman was widowed by a husband who happened to be a pastor.
Ndiraya v Mapeza: A clash of football philosophies
ANY student of literature can attest that we learn a lot about a character from what they say. Of course, what people say is not the alpha and omega of character analysis but, to a large extent, it helps us to understand them better.
‘Highway rehab to reduce accidents’
Motorists and residents in Chirumhanzu and Masvingo have praised the Government for the considerable work already done in upgrading the Harare-Beitbridge Highway in their area, saying this will markedly reduce accidents, as well as enabling the smooth flow of traffic from Beitbridge Border Post.
Dip tanks rehab to combat cattle diseases
Farmers are rehabilitating dip tanks countrywide, with help from the Department of Veterinary Services, to combat Theileriosis, which also known as January disease, and other tick borne infections.











