By Cde. Nqobizitha Dumakude Khumalo Dr. Thomas “Mukanya” Mapfumo, You are a father figure to me and many others. Growing up, I listened to South African legends like the Mahotella Queens, Mahlathini Nkabinde, Spokes Mashiyane and Izintombi Zesimanje. At home, it was you, Zexie Manatsa, Oliver Mtukudzi, Jordan Chataika, Mechanic Manyeruke, and Jackson Chinembiri. Yet,

By Kudzai Makuku OPINION – ZANU-PF UK Eyes Role in Driving Community Development Back Home – The Zimbabwean diaspora in the United Kingdom represents a vast pool of potential that, if well harnessed, can bring meaningful change to communities back home. For Zimbabweans in the UK affiliated with ZANU PF, this is not just an

By City Correspondent Harare – A storm is once again brewing around a Harare City Council official only identified as Magaya, whose photographs went viral last week while allegedly collecting “protection fees” from vendors operating in the Central Business District (CBD). Despite the public outcry that followed the viral pictures, Magaya reportedly returned to the

By Cimba Shepherd Nhamo Every year, September brings with it a special fragrance of joy, gratitude, and celebration within the United Family International Church (UFIC) and far beyond its walls. It is the month that gave us Mhamha Prophetess Ruth Makandiwa—a woman whose life has been defined by faith, integrity, and compassion. She is not

BY DR MASIMBA MAVAZA OPINION – Factionalism refers to the division of a group, organization, or political party into smaller, often competing, subgroups or factions. These factions may have different interests, ideologies, or goals, which can lead to internal conflicts and power struggles. If we look deep down the veins of ZANU PF, there is

By Cimba Shepherd Nhamo OPINION – Mashonaland West Youth Boss Tapiwa Masenda’s “Donate Shoes” initiative is more than just an act of giving footwear to schoolchildren — it is an act of restoring dignity, confidence, and hope. Watching him hand over pairs of shoes to vulnerable children in Hurungwe’s deep rural schools stirred emotions in

By Cimba Shepherd Nhamo TENGWE, HURUNGWE EAST — The rolling fields of Tengwe Country Club came alive on 11–12 August 2025 with the chants of soccer fans, the cheers of netball supporters, and the laughter of children. The occasion was the 2nd Dan Maendaenda Kangausaru Heroes Tournament, a vibrant celebration of unity, heritage, and hope.

By Nqobizitha Dumakude Khumalo LEST WE FORGET – Instalment 4 Comrade Chapungu Chehondo became a revered figure in Mberengwa—a legendary lone operator in the liberation struggle, whose daring exploits evoked comparisons to mythical spies and war heroes. He was, in the eyes of many, a living embodiment of Ian Fleming’s James Bond—except his war was

By Cimba Shepherd Nhamo On this momentous occasion of Defence Forces Day, Zimbabwe bows its head in honour and lifts its voice in celebration of the gallant men and women of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) — a force forged in the crucible of liberation, shaped by discipline, and driven by unwavering love for the

LEST WE FORGET – Instalment 3 By Nqobizitha Dumakude Khumalo Gunfire echoed across the night…… Tracer bullets streaked through the darkness. Searchlights pierced the void, turning night into an eerie simulacrum of day. Helicopters and warplanes thundered overhead, strafing and bombing relentlessly. Explosions reverberated, shaking the fevered earth which trembled like something fragile and infirm.