A decade of longing… Egodini deception
Bruce Ndlovu, Sunday Life Reporter WHEN the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) ordered vendors and transport operators to vacate Basch Street Terminus on 25 March 2016, those men and women that were marched...
View ArticleJourney to the stars: Of light, darkness, health and life
UNDOUBTEDLY, lunar narratives predominate among most African communities when it comes to issues pertaining to astronomy. Though we have penned several articles on perceptions of the moon, we do not...
View ArticleDinde man clocks 101 years
Caroline Mutsawu, Sunday News Reporter ONE hundred and one years have come by and he still soldiers on, being witness to the lives of three generations. The lines on his body especially his face, are...
View ArticleLocal artiste K.O.D expresses second Emotion
Sibongile Ndiweni, Sunday Life Reporter Exploring feelings related to joy, love, the need for attention and loss of a loved one; composer, entrepreneur, DJ and poet K.O.D has released his second album...
View ArticleReasons for failure of missionary activities in the Ndebele State
The Ndebele were mostly unwilling to accept Christianity because they were economically self-sufficient. The State had a strong religion and a centralised political system that was heavily militarised....
View ArticleJah Prayzah to set Victoria Falls Carnival alight!
Jah Prayzah, the Zimbabwean contemporary music sensation, will make his debut at the Victoria Falls Carnival where fans can expect nothing short of fireworks. The hugely popular singer will be among...
View ArticleArts enthusiast launches magazine for women in arts
Sibongile Ndiweni, Sunday Life Reporter IT does not just take the month of March to encourage women to empower themselves and improve their lives because they are deserving of it, but rather all...
View ArticleHow isiNdebele in Zim differs from isiNdebele in SA
The Ndebele of Zimbabwe speak a Zulu-Ntungwa dialect which they call isiNdebele though the language is not close to the Ndebele languages of the Republic of South Africa. However, the difference...
View ArticleNew Ndebele drama about power struggles showcases the lingo too
With their latest offering that aired last Sunday, Mzansi Magic has heeded the call to open up the television industry with the debut of its very first IsiNdebele production titled Komkhulu. Set in...
View ArticleZimbabweans’ friendly nature attracts tourists
Judith Phiri, Sunday Life Reporter THE friendly nature of Zimbabweans has been viewed as one of the reasons attracting international tourists to the country. Zimbabwe is known for its wonderful...
View ArticleThe birth of Zimbabwe and Bob Marley’s love affair with football
Sifelani Tsiko, Harare Bureau For the few days legendary reggae icon Bob Marley was in Zimbabwe for the country’s independence celebrations in 1980, he was never far from football. He loved his cotton...
View ArticleFakeAno pays tribute to late musical giant Tuku
Afro-pop singer FakeAno is on a quest to shine a light on the late music giant Oliver Mtukudzi’s legacy through his new music. The Zimbabwe-born artiste, who was raised in South Africa, says he grew...
View ArticleBulawayo businesses to capitalise on ZITF
Judith Phiri, Sunday Life Reporter BUSINESSES in Bulawayo are looking forward to the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), which starts next week, as it provides them with platforms and...
View ArticleTG Silundika pageant uplifts Kalanga culture
Mazini Mlalazi, Correspondent THE TG SILUNDIKA beauty pageant which took place in Gala Ward, Bulilima in Matabeleland South province last weekend attracted hundreds of residents to show off their...
View ArticleImparting traditional knowledge through dance. . . lessons from Matshobana...
Sibongile Ndiweni, Sunday Life Reporter AFRICAN tradition, which in some cases has become maligned as young people adopt western customs, should be a significant source of pride that should inspire...
View ArticleIzitha set for premier
Sibongile Ndiweni, Sunday Life Reporter BULAWAYO film producer Prosper Maregere’s years of dedication are finally set to bear fruit, with the debut of Izitha, his first feature film, which is set to be...
View ArticleNgoda set for Bulawayo splash
Bruce Ndlovu, Sunday Life Reporter AFTER getting rave reviews after its premiere last month, Ngoda, a flick about the killed or be killed lifestyle of illegal miners in the country, is set to make its...
View ArticleFrom Chidhumo to Thabo Bester… the anatomy of a great prison escape
Bruce Ndlovu, Sunday Life Reporter OVER two decades before Thabo Bester grabbed the attention of the world with his masterfully evil plan to escape from a maximum-security prison, Zimbabweans were...
View ArticleZimbabwean Duo Set to Feature in Cooking Reality Show Masterchef Australia
Two Australia-based Zimbabwean chefs Ralph Kahango and Rumbidzai “Rue” Mupedzi will feature in the latest season of the hugely popular cooking reality show MasterChef Australia which premieres on May...
View ArticleJourney to the stars: Revisiting Stonehenge with more emphasis on sacredness
AFTER doing some labour on Stonehenge to a point where I penned a book titled Journey to Stonehenge, last week I received a precious gift, as precious as the earlier one. Both were books on the...
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