Beyond the R2 million: Why Liema’s victory has Zimbabwe dreaming big
Mbulelo Mpofu in Johannesburg, South Africa THE confetti has finally settled, the votes are in, and a returning queen has reclaimed her throne. Last Sunday, singer Liema Pantsi walked away…
Let’s liberate and empower the girl child
Stephen Mpofu, [email protected] THE independence and freedom that we Zimbabweans — and others elsewhere in the global village — enjoy today began with political activities in urban areas, where organised…
‘Not normal period pain’: Snoeijs opens up on endometriosis fight that nearly stopped her career
WHEN the sharp, stabbing pain in her abdomen became so overwhelming that she had to be substituted at half-time during a match last season, Katja Snoeijs realised immediately that what…
Referendum narrative unravels as opposition to Bill 3 repositions
THE debate surrounding Bill 3 and the proposal to extend the President’s term to seven years has entered a new phase, revealing shifting tactics among those opposed to the idea…
From cold pavements to higher calling: A journey of pain, purpose and protection
Peter Matika, [email protected] ONCE a shadow drifting through the unforgiving streets of Johannesburg, Nobuhle Virginia Ajiti has risen from the margins of despair to become a luminous force of compassion,…
Will Bitcoin ever be truly accepted in Africa?
Jacqueline Ntaka, [email protected] WHETHER Bitcoin will ever achieve full acceptance in Africa is a question that continues to generate lively debate across the continent. To understand its prospects, one must…
I’VE ABSOLUTELY NOTHING AGAINST MARIO
Sharuko on Saturday I HAVE nothing against Mario Marinica. He is the coach of my national football team and that alone means I have to like him and, more importantly,…










