Matimbire challenges clergy status quo

Influencers and crowd pullers on the religious scene have in recent years been dominated by male figures.

Whether it’s those with a history of filling up large swathes of open spaces or stadia with followers or the ones that have fallen by the wayside, the script remains the same. Male figures dominate the arena.

Medical aid redundancy hits patients

The latest wave of price increases, experienced in Zimbabwe in recent weeks has not only been confined to basic goods but have also affected medical services.

Govt avails $1,5m for science teachers training

At least $1,5 million has been mobilised by Government towards training of science teachers and promotion of science education, which is regarded as a key pillar for industrialisation and development.

The greatest retail heist of our time

As schools open this week, most parents and guardians are smarting from another brutal wave of painful fee hikes, which has been occasioned by inexplicable price increases, particularly of basic commodities.

Chevrons Mother’s Day gift

THE Zimbabwe cricket women’s team will not only be playing for a berth at the World T20 Qualifier, but also for all Zimbabwean mothers.

‘From a gang of 50 to just 27’

We continue chronicling the political life of Cde Sorry Zivanayi. This week, the liberation fighter narrates to our Deputy News Editor Levi Mukarati the journey he travelled from Mozambique, together with 49 other comrades, to capture a group of renegades in Musana area.

Power of language in shaping perceptions

Music can be a weapon of gender discrimination. It appears in various genres and is used on different occasions — be it in churches or gatherings. Many artists fail to recognise how language within their music is a weapon of disempowering the other gender mostly women and how it can build or destroy a Nation’s health.

Time for Zim to shine at chrome conference

Zimbabwe will this week host the 35th edition of the International Chromium Development Association (ICDA) annual conference in the resort town of Victoria Falls. The conference’s coming to Zimbabwe could herald a new lease of life for the country’s underutilised chrome reserves at a time President Mnangagwa is pushing the “Zimbabwe is open for business” mantra. Our Business Reporter, Ishemunyoro Chingwere (IC) spoke to Mines and Mining Development Minister Winston Chitando (WC) on the significance of this conference to the Zimbabwean economy. The following are excerpts of the discussion.

The boxing queen who ruled at last

THEY say the best is usually reserved for the last and this adage aptly describes the story of female boxer Monalisa Sibanda, who is swimming in joy after finally realising a long cherished dream.

Women empowerment, protection

Our generation should do away with stereotyping women and pre-decorating men with laurels before performance. At birth, either male or female, the intellectual potential each one possesses is the same.

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