President’s culture directive could unlock creative economy
The launch of the 2026 National Culture Month at Barbourfields Stadium last Thursday did what these events are meant to do: it made the abstract idea of “unity in diversity”…
Jumbo, croc attack victim seeks help . . . narrates how he fought off crocodile
Fairness Moyana in Hwange A BINGA man who miraculously survived an elephant and crocodile attack that left him clinging onto the straws of life is appealing for financial assistance to…
Matabeleland tobacco growers use Marula Barns to save forests
Elita Chikwati recently in Bulawayo IN a forestry-friendly twist to an age-old process, tobacco farmers in Matabeleland have turned to a novel innovation — the Marula Barn to cure their…
From street stage to smartphone screen How Bulawayo artistes are reinventing survival in the digital economy
Limukani Ncube, Intake Editor As the drums, dance and poetry of National Culture Month reverberate across Bulawayo, another performance is unfolding far from the main festival stages. It is happening…
STREET FOOD VENDING IS NOT A PROBLEM TO BE CLEANED UP, BUT A CULTURE TO BE CURATED l What Harare can learn from China’s night food markets
Roselyne Sachiti recently in CHONGQING, China FOR the Harare City Council, street vendors are a problem — they are a source of litter, congestion and chaos. But for this writer…
NEW PETROLEUM DEAL A BOON FOR ECONOMY
Martin Kadzere THE Petroleum Production Sharing Agreement (PPSA) signed between the Government and Geo Associates on Wednesday has set the stage for a game-changing transformation of Zimbabwe’s energy and industrial…











