All hail the boxing queen! . . . Chiwandire is showered with US$45 000
Langton Nyakwenda SHE was accompanied to the ring by local hip-hop artiste Holy 10 and she delivered a masterclass performance over 10 rounds. At the end, the late Oliver Mtukudzi’s…
Mkushi massacre 44 years later
Wednesday marks 44 years since the Rhodesian forces launched an aerial and ground attack on Mkushi Camp in Zambia, a ZPRA military cantonment for women. The camp was bombed on…
We’re slowly becoming a Saudi Arabia of green energy
While whites consider owls adorable pets, in this part of the world, these birds are naturally dreaded and considered part of the staff — both literally and figuratively — used…
Drug dealers given celebrity status in bars
Simba Jemwa, Sunday News Reporter DRUG dealers “move freely” in upmarket city bars and are given “celebrity-like status” as they conduct their business in the drinking spots that have been…
Journey to the stars: Other cosmic bodies in the firmament
NOT all objects bright and sunny in the firmament are stars. Stars emit light because of chemical reactions taking place within them. Stars have burning (reacting) gases out of which…
The Youth Zone with Zero Suppliers: Towards examinations
It’s now certain, the timetable is out. It’s time to prepare and read. Battles are won by those who are fearless and determined. It’s not time to panic or lose…
Centres of Excellence improve farmers’ agricultural production
Judith Phiri, Features Reporter The shift from subsistence farming to commercial farming for Matobo farmer, Mr Standich Moyo of Lushumbe Village has been a game changer, in the sprawling Matabeleland South…
Tuskers suffer second consecutive defeat in Pro50
Brandon Moyo, Sports Reporter TUSKERS suffered their second consecutive defeat in the 2022/23 Pro50 Championship cricket competition after they suffered defeat by two wickets against Mountaineers at Mutare Sports Club…
NO RESTING IN PEACE . . . ■ Sand poachers invade graveyard ■ Greed dwarfs logic
Rudo Mandiro and Theseus Shambare A year after burying his 18-month-old daughter, Mr George Chigwida of Epworth decided to pay homage to his departed “angel” by visiting her grave. However,…
Learning more about English-direct, indirect speech
LAST week we talked about general punctuation starting with the use of capital letters. When we write the actual words spoken by people, we are using direct speech. In writing,…










