King Sobhuza’s Kingdom
Mzala Tom King Sobhuza was born around 1788. He is considered as the founder of modern Eswatini. His father was King Ndvungunye Zikodze, ruler of the Ngwane kingdom. Sobhuza I was also known as...
View ArticleFlagbearer Abel Nkhoma reflects on the 1980 Moscow Olympics
ABEL Nkhoma the man tasked with carrying the newly independent Zimbabwe’s flag at the 1980 Olympics says he was excited with the attainment of majority rule. Getting to be a flag bearer is a moment he...
View ArticleWATCH: Mntakagogo: the praise poet who charmed the President
Bruce Ndlovu, Sunday Life Reporter WHEN Jonathan “Mntakagogo” Moyo took to the stage at the commissioning of the Bubi-Lupane Irrigation Scheme on 25 September in 2001, he did not know that his life...
View ArticleBringing Cont Mhlanga’s Pupu dream to life
Bruce Ndlovu, Sunday Life Reporter WHEN Cont Mhlanga announced his retirement in 2016, his stated intention was to retreat to the serenity of the countryside in Lupane, Matabeleland North Province....
View ArticleThe power of the blood of Jesus
GREETINGS beloved nation in the name of Jesus Christ. We are entering into the season of Passover whereby all nations of the world will be celebrating the Passover which started in the book of Exodus...
View ArticleP Diddy: What is Sean Combs accused of and what has he said?
Sean Combs – also known as P Diddy and Puff Daddy – has been embroiled in a string of serious allegations in recent months. The 54-year-old’s homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by Homeland...
View ArticleWomen and mental health issues
Kahle Counselling Hub MENTAL health is defined as a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the day-to-day demands of life. A healthy state of mind helps one to realise their...
View ArticleDoek & Slay returns bigger and better
Sandisiwe Gumbo, Sunday Life Reporter DOEK and Slay Bulawayo is gearing up for its return on 14 April in Bulawayo at the ZITF Main Arena, with an extravaganza that is set to celebrate African fashion...
View ArticleThe similarities between Pep Guardiola, Mikel Arteta
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta go back a long way. The Spaniards’ relationship started in 1997 when Arteta joined Barcelona’s academy — meeting his idol and Barca...
View ArticleHome schooling works well for young athletes
Nkosilathi Sibanda, Sports Reporter IT takes just an hour for Kuzivaishe Chapepa to pull through her morning training sessions. The 13-year-old Chapepa is a tennis player and Africa’s number one in...
View ArticleSoshangana’s Gasa Kingdom
Mzala Tom King Soshangana was born in present day KwaNongoma in KwaZulu to Zikode kaGasa, a chief of the Ndwandwe empire under King Zwide kaLanga. The Gasa occupied the Mkhuze region around the...
View ArticleThe art of preparing a royal menu…Carl Joshua to put Zimbabwe on a plate for...
Bruce Ndlovu , Sunday Life Reporter WHEN he gets into the kitchen next weekend at the Chief Dakamela Appreciation Awards, Carl Joshua Ncube plans to give the Nkayi traditional leader and his...
View ArticleWATCH: Prospect of Uhuru, international soccer lured Mabeza back home
Yesteryear greats with Lovemore Dube THE prospect of international football brought about by Zimbabwe’s Independence saw Colsen Mabeza dump Wenela and return home. Mabeza had joined the great trek to...
View ArticlePulse of Nkayi…Chief Dakamela: The making of a “modern” chief
Bruce Ndlovu, Sunday Life Reporter This is not just because he is one of the country’s traditional leaders — those men and women who are born to lead by blood. Born Mbusi Bekithemba Dakamela 29 years...
View ArticleDavid Ngwenya: Preaching gospel through music
Sandisiwe Gumbo, Sunday Life Reporter DAVID Ngwenya, a 37-year-old gospel musician is on a mission to use his music to spread the word of God and inspire people of all ages. Ngwenya is the son of the...
View ArticleMunch & Sip Festival to showcase African cuisine
Sandisiwe Gumbo, Sunday Life Reporter THE first edition of the Munch and Sip Food and Drink Festival in 2024 is set to a showcase of African cuisine and culture, with organisers promising an...
View ArticleThe one that got away: How Ilanga squabbles led to loss of a major...
Bruce Ndlovu, Sunday Life Reporter ON the night of 7 October in 1988, Zimbabwe played host to the world. At a time when the apartheid regime in neighbouring South Africa had its foot firmly on the...
View ArticleThe house Dlodlo helped build: New Bosso CEO’s influence on Amakhosi boom
Bruce Ndlovu, Sunday Life Reporter PERHAPS one of the few letdowns about Amakhosi Cultural Centre is that, for all its illustrious history, there is no Hall of Fame, or even a mere plaque, that lists...
View ArticleJackie Chan shares health update after concerns raised over his appearance
Actor and stuntman Jackie Chan, star of Rumble In The Bronx, the Rush Hour trilogy, Shanghai Noon, and the Kung Fu Panda franchise, has shared images of his career to mark his 70th birthday – and also...
View ArticleUse of prepositions: At, in and to
Highway to Success: Charles Dube The difference: At and in are generally used for position; ‘to’ is used for movement or direction. Compare these: He works at the market. He gets to the market by...
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