The Tragedy of Chief Maphungo Mabhena

Maphungo Mabhena was one of King Lobengula’s most trusted izinduna. He was in control of the king’s assets and cattle used for rituals and traditional ceremonies like umthontiso, a ritual…

Let our radio stations sound local

ON my drive to school in the morning, I tuned into a popular local radio station expecting to hear something familiar — something that sounded like home.

Luswingo Kalanga Festival returns to celebrate identity, tradition

Mthabisi Tshuma, Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub THE Luswingo Kalanga Cultural Festival returns this year with an array of activities aimed at celebrating culture, identity and preserving heritage. The annual…

The demonic horns

GREETINGS to the nation. Zechariah 1:18–21 states: “Then lifted I up mine eyes, and saw, and behold four horns. And I said unto the angel that talked with me, What…

Bogus meat vendors exploiting abattoir’s branding

IN last week’s instalment, I shared a troubling encounter at a well-known abattoir along Seke Road, where I was approached by men dressed in white gumboots and branded uniforms, claiming to be staff selling discounted meat.

Jay Munoz’s journey of vision through sound

BORN blind, Jay Munoz — real name John Munodawafa — has emerged as a creative force with a unique vision.

Malpractice erodes integrity of public exams

WHENEVER public examinations are underway, a troubling shadow often creeps into the minds of some candidates — malpractice.

Chopping life with a big spoon . . . the legend of Babongile Sikhonjwa

IF you had asked parents in Bulawayo in 2009 where they thought hell was located, they would have pointed you to the corner of Thornton Avenue and Robert Mugabe Way in Parkview.

End of an era: Scandal! to conclude in June 2026

e.tv has confirmed that South African Film and Television award-winning soapie Scandal! will be going off screens after more than 20 years. The channel explained that they believe Scandal! has…

Sports unite communities, keeps youths from drugs — Dube

Lovemore Dube, Zimpapers Sports Hub MBUSI Dube, a former Plumtree High School teacher now based in the United Kingdom, has thrown his weight behind the fight against drug and substance…

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