Reading Mungoshi’s ‘Shadows on the Wall’ through Muponde’s eyes

Elliot Ziwira-At the Bookstore IN “Killing the Crow: Visions of Childhood in Charles Mungoshi’s Short Stories, in Charles Mungoshi: A Critical Reader”, edited by Memory Chirere and Maurice Vambe, Robert…

Traditional courts thrive alongside formal system

Miriam Tose Majome In the heart of Zimbabwe’s legal landscape, a dual system operates, a blend of the formal, state-sanctioned courts and the informal, community-based traditional courts. While the former,…

BENZA IS INNOCENT

Sharuko on Saturday IT was a game for the ages – a six-goal thriller, spiced with goals of the highest quality with Barcelona and Inter Milan taking fans on a…

Govt, PPs bringing essential health services to marginalised

Remember Deketeke-Herald Correspondent AT just 17, Ruvimbo (not her real name) who lived in Epworth thought her life had come to an abrupt end. Abandoned by her husband soon after…

Health Commission boss acquitted

Prosper Dembedza-Herald Correspondent LEGAL manager of the Health Service Commission Mr Wilson Matsika has been acquitted of extortion charges after a full trial. He was accused of demanding US$1 000…

Delta Philanthropies launch US$600m fund for maternity healthcare

Ivan Zhakata-Herald Correspondent IN a landmark move to tackle one of Africa’s most pressing health challenges, Delta Philanthropies and a powerful coalition of global partners have launched the Beginnings Fund,…

The one virtue every young man needs

Trevin Wax-Matters of Faith In the apostle Paul’s letter to Titus, we find long lists of character traits and expectations for church leaders, older men, older women, and younger women—qualities…

Vincent emerges Asian Tour favourite

SCOTT VINCENT of Zimbabwe, a golfer in his ninth year of the Asian Tour, has emerged as a frontrunner to break the “20-year winless foreign player” chain at the GS…

Midwives at major hospitals fleecing pregnant women

Tanyaradzwa Rusike-Check Point Desk MIDWIVES at major referral hospitals in Harare are allegedly demanding money for blood tests from pregnant women who are due for delivery, a fee that is…

Hamilton fears prolonged tough start

LEWIS Hamilton has said it could take months to get to grips with his new Ferrari and he was paying no attention to those questioning his performances. The seven-time Formula…