Healing from a traumatic past
Mertha Mo Nyamande WHEN it comes to trauma, particularly psychological trauma, we are all affected. We have all variously experienced hurt and distress — a sense of abandonment, neglect and…
It takes special skill to steal someone’s heart
PROPOSING love to a girl is a mission some people struggle with. No matter how educated or presentable one is, the prospect of being rejected makes them develop goosebumps. They…
Boyfriend dumped me over ‘petty issue’
Mudzimba Dr Chisamba DEAR Amai, I hope I find you well. I am a 24-year-old woman and I have been going out with a 28-year-old guy for the past three…
GBV blight on human conscience: Malawi gender minister
Moses Magadza VIOLENCE against women and girls is one of the most systematic and widespread human rights violations the world over, and it continues to be a major blight on…
A mangled version of democracy
IN 2003, a restless 30-year-old Kenyan taxi driver, Paul Mackenzie, had a moment of epiphany — His was a much higher calling than shuttling ordinary wananchi (the hoi polloi) hither…
Export opportunities for Zim products exist in Germany
ZIMBABWE is re-integrating into the global economy with a considerable measure of success following Government’s engagement and re-engagement drive. Trade Focus Allan Majuru Over the past few years, there has…
Teenager Ahmed added to England Ashes squad
Rehan Ahmed, the 18-year-old Leicestershire legspinner who claimed a memorable five-wicket haul on his Test debut in Karachi last year, has been added to England’s Test squad as cover for…
‘The Bond’: A look at xenophobia
Society Reporter SOUTH AFRICA-BASED filmmaker Shyie Mzinja (pictured right) has released a new film titled “The Bond”, which deals with xenophobia. The Zimbabwean-born artiste — real name Sibusisiwe Mzinja —…
Honour invitations
Brian Ngosi I was once invited to a fundraising dinner, and learnt some new life lessons. This particular experience turned out to be memorable and enriching. It was an invitation…
ICT training for persons with disabilities
Disability Issues Dr Christine Peta INFORMATION and communication technology (ICT) presents an opportunity for accelerating the social and economic inclusion of persons with disabilities. ICT refers to a broad field…











