When jacarandas bloom, exams beckon

Gabriel Manyeruke WE are now in summer and most trees are blooming after shedding their leaves in winter. Walking through neighborhoods adorned with jacaranda trees, one cannot help but marvel…

Grow by bridging gap between thought, action

Hunt For Greatness-Milton Kamwendo There is no shortage of knowledge. Action is the differentiator. Tools are abundant. It is doing that lags. We live in an age awash with ideas,…

Vegetable and lamb casserole

Big Bite When I started preparing this dish, I had no idea how it would turn out. I did, however, know exactly how I wanted it to taste: delicious, of…

Mbira festival unites diverse cultures

Society Reporter LOCAL cultures are set to be celebrated at the much-anticipated Bira Rembira Festival on Saturday. Event organisers say artistes have been deliberately selected from various provinces across Zimbabwe…

Understanding policy exclusions before you buy insurance

WHEN Patience finally saved enough to insure her small grocery shop, she felt a deep sense of relief. For years, she had watched other traders lose everything to fire, theft…

Costs of starting urban beekeeping business

SMEs Corner URBAN beekeeping is no longer a novelty in Zimbabwe. With growing interest in natural foods and the global demand for honey outpacing supply, a small beekeeping venture can…

The mind of Christ is one of prayer

Faith Moves Mountains with Pauline Matanda “When He (Jesus Christ) came to the place, He said to them, ‘Pray that you will not fall into temptation.’ “He withdrew about a…

A boardroom without teeth

Dr Newton Demba In a previous article, I briefly raised the alarm on an emerging risk in executive compensation. Today, I take a closer look because this quiet shift is…

From rural Gutu to apex of private security firm

Tapiwanashe Mangwiro On a quiet afternoon in Harare, Dr Abel Mubango sits back and reflects on a journey that has taken him from the dusty paths of rural Gutu to…