THE KHUMALO CLAN

Mzala Tom The Khumalo people were a clan of the Ntungwa-Nguni whose common ancestor was Mntungwa. The clan’s name Khumalo is literally derived from the verb khuma, which means “to…

ZITF shifts to high-value industrial showcases

Sikhulekelani Moyo, Business Reporter ECONOMISTS and business leaders have applauded this year’s Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), which shifted from consumer product displays to high-value industrial showcases. The 66th ZITF,…

Ambassador Zhou praises Zimbabwe-China business ties

Remarks by HE Zhou Ding, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe, at 2026 Zimbabwe Business Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (Harare, 30 April 2026) n Mrs Vimbai Nyemba, Permanent Secretary for Justice,…

Over 3800 villagers to benefit from livelihoods projects

Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu Matabeleland South Bureau OVER 3 800 villagers from Nkayi, Gwanda, Umguza and Zvishavane districts are set to benefit from a peace building programme designed to promote social cohesion…

Farmer turns Insiza homestead into thriving agro-tourism hub

Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu , Matabeleland South Bureau WHAT was once an ancestral homestead in Wanezi, Insiza District, has been transformed into a bustling centre of agricultural innovation and rural enterprise. Mr…

Do dying crocodiles crawl ashore? :. . . Myth, science, and the Zambezi truth

Daimon Phiri EVERY fisherman on Lake Kariba has heard it.  Every villager along the Save River swears by it: “When a crocodile knows it is about to die; it crawls…

From bullied child to beauty queen:. . . Patience Phiri’s journey to Miss Teen Universe Zimbabwe

Mthokozisi Ncube [email protected] FOR Patience Phiri, being crowned Miss Teen of the Universe Zimbabwe is more than just a title, it reflects her journey of resilience, self-discovery and growth. An…

The Light of God

GREETINGS beloved nation. Isaiah 60:1-3 says, “Arise, shine; for thy light is come and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. For, behold, the darkness shall cover the…

The importance of raising children who speak their own local language

IN many households today, parents take great pride in hearing their children speak English fluently. For many families, English is seen as the language of education, employment, international travel and…

When tradition gets a makeover The young faces of Zimbabwe cultural awakening

Bruce Ndlovu, Sunday Life Reporter LAST month, as hundreds made the great trek to Nkayi for Imiklomelo kaDakamela, everything seemed perfectly planned. This event had been a long time coming.…