We were trained by Tanzanian soldiers

CDE LeonardMUTIZE (LM), whose nom de guerre was Dickson Mushoma, joined the liberation war before completing his primary education. This week, he narrates to our Features and Arts Editor PRINCE…

Community seed banks boost regional food security

Muchaneta Chimuka WIDOWS are generally considered disadvantaged, especially in African communities. Their situation is even regarded as being desperate when they have many dependants. However, Loveness Khumalo (64) appears to…

Drug rehab centres

IN case you have a son, daughter, friend or relative who has a problem with drugs, here is a list and contact details of those who provide counselling and rehabilitation…

We owe our success to God

Pauline Matanda “NOT by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts.” — Zechariah 4:6. As we are coming to the end of 2023 and…

Soya chicken kebab for celebrations

Course: Main dish  Cuisine: African Prep time: 1 hour 30 minutes  Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 1 hour 50 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients 1 ½ lbs chicken breast fillet…

Maximise your garden space

Andrew Mangwarara WHEN you have a small space, you wonder whether it is possible to green it up. The good news is there are many ways of making it an…

Mbida D rules the roost

Dennis Chimanzi MBIDA D, a Mbare-born Zimdancehall artiste, emerged the winner during the tightly contested National Zimdancehall Cup Clash finals held at the City Sports Centre in Harare on December…

On the verge of divorce

Mudzimba Dr Chisamba Dear Amai. I got married in the middle of this year. I am a Catholic and my husband goes to a Pentecostal church. We have both tried…

Hot New Year home decorations

THE New Year is quickly approaching, and so are parties marked by decorations. These decorations come in all shapes and sizes, with one thing in common: They set the mood…

Juju claims fly as family buries two brothers in one grave

A FAMILY in Chiweshe, Mashonaland East province, has been split after a bizarre arrangement that saw the bodies of two brothers being buried in one grave last week. Part of…