Second Republic’s development blitz transforms previously marginalised Binga district

Rutendo Nyeve recently in Binga ONCE synonymous with marginalisation and neglect, Binga District in Matabeleland North Province is witnessing an unprecedented wave of transformation, as the Second Republic delivers on…

From sacred shrine to hiker’s paradise

Bruce Ndlovu, Sunday Life Reporter MOUNT Silozwe rises like the head of a bald man in the heart of Matobo National Park. Even within the park, where another great dome…

Council suspends decision to repossess Zupco depots in Bulawayo

Vusumuzi Dube, Deputy Radar Editor PUBLIC transport operator Zupco has successfully halted the repossession of its Bulawayo depots after convincing the local authority that it was making significant efforts to…

Growing calls for formalisation of Bulawayo MSMEs

Judith Phiri, Zimpapers Business Hub THE Government, local authority and various stakeholders have joined forces to encourage Bulawayo’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to formalise, so that they can…

Commander Mkhays: A journalist for all seasons

Methuseli Moyo JUST on Thursday, I used Mkhululi Sibanda’s Lest We Forget column as a classic example of how to dig information from an interviewee while teaching my Foundation Skills…

COMMENT: We must not waver in our resolve to add value to our minerals

NEWS of the recent bust of an alleged lithium smuggling syndicate by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) and the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) is a stark reminder of the existential…

Churches open Bulawayo humanitarian hub for SA returnees

Andile Tshuma, Sunday News Reporter CHURCHES in Bulawayo have joined hands to establish a humanitarian coordination centre to support Zimbabweans returning from South Africa, strengthening efforts to assist citizens affected…

VP Chiwenga commends Church for deepening education drive

Mukudzei Chingwere in Chinhoyi VICE-PRESIDENT Dr Constantino Chiwenga has commended the Catholic Church for its contribution to education and human development, pointing to tangible progress within the Diocese of Chinhoyi.…

When cattle are currency: Inside Binga’s fight to protect rural wealth from a silent killer

Theseus Mauruki Shambare recently in Binga IN Mankobole Village under Chief Saba in Binga District, a cow is more than livestock. It is a bank account that walks on four…

Ukuthethela: Ancestral ritual of thanksgiving and guidance

Mzala Tom Ukuthethela was done annually in each household. It was done after harvest and after ukubhula amabele (thrashing sorghum). The beer that was used for ukuthethela was made from…