15 years dancing to the African beat

Mthabisi Tshuma, [email protected] IF you ever hear the sound of drums, claps and chants coming from Matshobana, a humble suburb in Bulawayo, you are in for a treat. That is…

Zimbabwe swimming hopes on mother, sons’ shoulders

Innocent Kurira, [email protected] THE Cyprianos family has made a name for itself in the Zimbabwean swimming community. The family has produced swimmers that have been making waves in the pool…

Do not preempt brave futures

Stephen Mpofu, Perspective A GOVERNMENT report to the effect that more than 10 000 children are not going to school for lack of money to pay school fees among other…

The Bulawayo Room, Zimbabwe’s most exclusive lounge

Leonard Ncube, [email protected]  THE Victoria Falls Hotel is more than just a place to stay. It is a historical landmark that tells the story of Zimbabwe and its people. Built in…

Minister commissions Mpilo Central Hospital MRI scan

Thandeka Moyo-Ndlovu, [email protected] ZIMBABWE’S public health system is set to improve with the introduction of a new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo, the country’s second…

One dream unites 100 women

Flora Fadzai Sibanda, [email protected] AS a young girl, Moreblessings Tanyanyiwa (23) witnessed the struggles of women in Kessington, Bulawayo. She saw how they lacked opportunities, resources and support to achieve…

General indicators of distress in children

Fredrick Qaphelani Mabikwa In my previous piece, “Unpacking Child Protection,” I delved into the myriad issues plaguing children, causing them pain and discomfort. Now, I aim to shed light on…

Ice Tropez strawberry shake

THERE is nothing more exciting than getting a call from that one introvert friend who sometimes decides to be among us chirpy folk. It was just yesterday that I woke…

How AI and ICT can help Zimbabwe tax the informal sector

Jacqueline Ntaka ZIMBABWE’S informal sector is estimated to account for over 60 percent of the country’s GDP, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). However, this sector remains largely untaxed,…

BCC shuts down 5th Avenue marketplace

Nqobile Tshili, [email protected]  THE Bulawayo City Council has decided to temporarily close 5th Avenue for vending activities as it plans to create 500 vending bays in the area and allow smooth…

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