The humble biscuit: A journey through time and taste
So Sweet FROM shipboard sustenance to teatime treats, the humble biscuit has journeyed through millennia, evolving from a basic, twice-baked bread to the vast array of sweet and savoury delights…
Trump’s aid freeze sparks anxiety in Zimbabwe’s arts community
Mbulelo Mpofu, [email protected] DAYS after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order freezing almost all foreign aid, anxiety is palpable across various sectors in Africa, with Zimbabwe’s creative industry also…
The innovation equation: Youth + coding = economic boom
Jacqueline Ntaka, AnalysisTHE world is increasingly driven by technology, and at the heart of this technological revolution are software developers. Young software developers, with their fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and…
EuroFilmFestZW celebrates decade with focus on women in film
Mbulelo Mpofu, [email protected] THE European Film Festival-Zimbabwe (EuroFilmFestZW) is marking its 10th anniversary in style, with a celebration of women in film and a doubling of the prize money for its…
Reclaiming Zimbabwe’s youth from drugs
Stephen Mpofu, PerspectiveTODAY’S youth must be Zimbabwe’s brave new future, just as they should be the bright future of any nation if peace and order are to prevail in our…
US$1 220 missing: Headmaster faces forgery charges
Trish Mukwazo, [email protected] THE headmaster of Sojini Secondary School in Mbembesi, Matabeleland North, Themba Nyoni, appeared in court on Thursday accused of forging documents to withdraw US$1 220 from school funds.…
National Youth Day celebrations ignite hope and unity in Zimbabwe’s future
Bulawayo was all youthful exuberance yesterday as it hosted the eighth edition of the National Youth Day themed “Empower Youth, Secure the Future.” The Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre was bustling…
Night club and bar owners celebrate drug lord’s arrest
Peter Matika, [email protected] NIGHTCLUB and bar owners across Bulawayo are breathing a sigh of relief following the arrest of Gary Bell (42), a suspected key player in the city’s illicit drug…
Agricultural entrepreneurship: Victoria’s journey
Lesley Chikudo, [email protected] Muchenje isn’t just a farmer; she’s a force of nature. She has carved a thriving business from the soil, transforming a lifelong passion thanks to resilience, innovation,…
‘Adults can’t speak for us’: Child MP demands greater role in law-making
Sikhumbuzo Moyo, [email protected] junior parliamentarian, Sisasenkosi Ncube, has called on President Mnangagwa to ensure young people in Zimbabwe are empowered to craft legislation that reflects their aspirations. Speaking at the…











