From public praise to private shame: The hidden demand for traditional healing in modern Zimbabwe

Nqobile Tshili, [email protected]  TRADITIONAL healers are sounding the alarm — their ancient practices are under siege. While pastors publicly denounce them, they secretly seek their counsel on spiritual matters. This hypocrisy…

COMMENT: Kudos to the President for deals signed in China

President Mnangagwa is expected back home today after a very fruitful week in China. He was in the Asian country for a State-visit and to attend the 9th Forum for…

President extends ERRP2 tenure

Farirai Machivenyika/Freeman Razemba, Harare Bureau President Mnangagwa has extended to December 31, 2026 the state of disaster of the country’s road infrastructure network following the initial declaration on February 23, 2021.…

One For The Road: The Grand Tour’s final episode promises thrills in Zimbabwe

Mbulelo Mpofu, [email protected] IN a thrilling announcement, the beloved motoring series The Grand Tour has revealed its ultimate destination — Zimbabwe. This marks the end of an unforgettable journey that has…

. . . The Streak of Heath’s legendary cricket brillance shines on

Brandon Moyo, [email protected]  A year has passed since the tragic loss of Heath Streak, one of Zimbabwe’s most beloved sporting icons. His passing on September 3, 2023, at the age of…

Residents laud Government cash-for-cereal programme

Rumbidzayi Zinyuke in Bulawayo Bulawayo residents have expressed gratitude for the Government’s cash-for-cereals programme, which provides money to buy basic food for vulnerable urban citizens.   The initiative is a…

Warriors start campaign with disappointing draw

Tadious Manyepo, Harare Bureau Kenya 0-0 Zimbabwe DESPITE a mixed performance, Zimbabwe kicked off their 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a draw against Kenya at the Mandela National…

Inkundla Spaces invites Zimbabwean and Sierra Leonean poets to share unique narratives in collaborative anthology

Mbulelo Mpofu, [email protected]  TO celebrate creativity, Inkundla Spaces is reaching out to Zimbabwean and Sierra Leonean poets for a collaborative anthology titled “I.” The poems, with a maximum of 40 lines,…

Thumbs up to God for literacy

Stephen Mpofu, Perspective Zimbabweans must shout hurray to God for our high literacy rating on the African continent and one that an education official recently put at 98 percent. Such a…

Government disburses ZiG70 million to political parties

Farirai Machivenyika, Harare Bureau  The ZiG70 million budgeted by Government for the political parties that met the five percent threshold in last year’s general elections is being shared between Zanu-PF with…