Farmer turns Insiza homestead into thriving agro-tourism hub

Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu , Matabeleland South Bureau WHAT was once an ancestral homestead in Wanezi, Insiza District, has been transformed into a bustling centre of agricultural innovation and rural enterprise. Mr…

Do dying crocodiles crawl ashore? :. . . Myth, science, and the Zambezi truth

Daimon Phiri EVERY fisherman on Lake Kariba has heard it.  Every villager along the Save River swears by it: “When a crocodile knows it is about to die; it crawls…

From bullied child to beauty queen:. . . Patience Phiri’s journey to Miss Teen Universe Zimbabwe

Mthokozisi Ncube [email protected] FOR Patience Phiri, being crowned Miss Teen of the Universe Zimbabwe is more than just a title, it reflects her journey of resilience, self-discovery and growth. An…

The Light of God

GREETINGS beloved nation. Isaiah 60:1-3 says, “Arise, shine; for thy light is come and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. For, behold, the darkness shall cover the…

The importance of raising children who speak their own local language

IN many households today, parents take great pride in hearing their children speak English fluently. For many families, English is seen as the language of education, employment, international travel and…

When tradition gets a makeover The young faces of Zimbabwe cultural awakening

Bruce Ndlovu, Sunday Life Reporter LAST month, as hundreds made the great trek to Nkayi for Imiklomelo kaDakamela, everything seemed perfectly planned. This event had been a long time coming.…

US$12m investment to create jobs in Bulawayo

Judith Phiril, Zimpapers Business Hub THE Bulawayo business community and stakeholders have commended the US$12 million investment for the Fairgrounds Retail Centre, a state-of-the-art development set to rise within the…

Goat breeders urged to uphold breed standards to boost commercialisation

Judith Phiri  [email protected] The Goat Breeders Association of Zimbabwe (GBAZ) has called on goat farmers across the country to adopt, understand and strictly adhere to breed standards in a bid…

Awareness on prostate cancer gains momentum. . . soccer coach relives horror while in Botswana

Robin Muchetu, Health and Gender Editor DR Nicholas Wazadza, a Urology Registrar at the United Bulawayo Hospitals, says prostate cancer is becoming a menace and elderly men must take action…

Mlamuli Phakathi’s journey from the streets to the dugout

EVERY village or community has its own heroes and legends that it celebrates. Some may be far from national telescopic review, but within the confines of a defined locality, they…

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