Concrete steps pledged for equality

Disability Issues Dr Christine Peta THIS week, we look at the overarching theme and three sub-themes of this year’s 17th session of the Conference of State Parties (COSP) to the…

From bright lights to blooms of protea

Business Reporter AS one popular saying goes, life begins at the end of our comfort zone. If you never dare to be great, you will always be mediocre. This is…

Fostering Zim’s food security from nature’s bounty

Clemence Machadu IN his timeless song titled “Tsika Dzedu”, the late music legend Oliver Mtukudzi asks: “Kudya kwedu kuye kwakaendepiko?”, which loosely translates to “Where has our traditional diet gone?”…

Beer-loving teenager in hot water

BENARD TAMBARA, a beer-loving teenager from Nyamhunga village in Nyanga, recently landed himself in hot water after raiding the wallet of a fellow imbiber. The State managed to prove that…

Grim career of world’s most prolific hangman

ZIMBABWE last carried out executions in July 2005 with the hanging of notorious criminals Stephen Chidhumo and Edgar Masendeke. However, since then, there has been a moratorium on executions. Although…

A recipe for a healthier planet

Andrew Mangwarara DURING my recent visit to Bulawayo, I discovered that the city is abreast with the greening concept. After the wonderful tour, I can safely say all local towns…

Man jailed for stealing prison goat

A 39-YEAR-OLD MAN from Beitbridge has been slapped with an effective 12-month jail sentence for stealing a Boer goat belonging to the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS). Wellington Mukonde…

God has a plan to elevate us

“THE king asked, ‘Is there not someone left from Saul’s family, that I may extend God’s kindness to him?’ Ziba said to the king, ‘One of Jonathan’s sons is left;…

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 remained resolute amid challenges

LAST week, veteran freedom fighter CDE ELIAS CHIRAMBAI, whose Chimurenga name was Jikinya Masendeke, shared a pivotal moment in his life. A harsh encounter with his employer, a white fisherman,…

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