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National Environment Cleaning Day gains momentum in Zimbabwe schools

Walking up and about Harare streets and beyond on every first Friday of the month has become a norm to see the young and old being actively involved in the National Clean-Up campaign. The first Friday of August 2019 was no different with a…

Published: 04 Aug 2019 at 16:44hrs | | by Brian Maregedze

Living Your Purpose - book review

LIVING YOUR PURPOSEBook review by Brian MaregedzeVOLUME 1, FRANK NYAMUNDERO, ISBN: 978-0-620-69214, 2017Printed by: Media EssentialsCover Design: Media magnet advertising"I believe this book is an eye opener", remarked Frank (p.5), which i…

Published: 04 Jul 2019 at 19:23hrs | 1 | by Brian Maregedze

2019 Africa Day Celebrations @ Valley Crest Academy - 'What it means to be African'

The Interact Club at Valley Crest Academy (VCA) in Waterfalls-Park town in Harare hosted the 25th of May 2019 Africa Day celebrations in style. Huxton High school based in Waterfalls added the hive of activity which characterized this impo…

Published: 03 Jun 2019 at 07:29hrs | | by Brian Maregedze

Mastering the art of public speaking with Felix Zinhara

Standing in front of people and delivering a speech, keynote address be it at a social gathering or professional setting remains equally "life-threatening" even to those folks who claim some audacity in general conversations. Many people d…

Published: 02 Jun 2019 at 21:08hrs | | by Brian Maregedze

Nature and function of 'Alien Spirits' in the Shona/Ndebele traditional religion

Explain the nature and function of Alien Spirits in the Shona\Ndebele Traditional Religion.The concept of God, divinities and spirits in African traditional religious ontology has been a controversial and misunderstood concept. In African …

Published: 15 May 2019 at 08:19hrs | | by Brian Maregedze

A' Level Family and Religious Studies: The Jerusalem Council (Acts 15)

Discuss the problems associated with the historicity of Jerusalem council in Acts 15:1ff This essay seeks to discuss the problems associated with the historicity of the Jerusalem Council. In doing so, the narration of the event will be bri…

Published: 15 May 2019 at 08:15hrs | | by Brian Maregedze

A Level Family and Religious Studies: The Jerusalem Council (Acts 15)

Discuss the problems associated with the historicity of Jerusalem council in Acts 15:1ff This essay seeks to discuss the problems associated with the historicity of the Jerusalem Council. In doing so, the narration of the event will be bri…

Published: 12 May 2019 at 23:09hrs | 3 | by Brian Maregedze

Explain the nature and function of Alien Spirits in the Shona\Ndebele Traditional Religion

Advanced Level Family and Religious Studies: Nature and Function of Alien Spirits in the Shona/Ndebele Traditional Religion The concept of God, divinities and spirits in African traditional religious ontology has been a controversial and m…

Published: 12 May 2019 at 08:29hrs | | by Brian Maregedze

Advanced Level Family and Religious Studies: Parables

Two main objectives on Parables under this study are to;-    define a parable-    Practice question: â€˜Jesus did not intend his parables to be easily understood' Discuss. [25]At advanced level in the learning…

Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 07:55hrs | 35 | by Brian Maregedze

Advanced Level Family and Religious Studies: Miracles and the New Testament

The word "miracle," is derived from the Latin word miraculum, which is so translated in the New Testament of the Authorized Version from two Greek words. On twenty-two occasions the word semeion is translated "miracle." This designation is…

Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 16:37hrs | 12 | by Brian Maregedze

Advanced Level Family and Religious Studies Analysis: Death of Jesus and the Brandon theory

Question: Critically analyse the Brandon theory on the causes of the death of Jesus.This paper seeks to analyze Brandon thesis on the cause of the death of Jesus and assess the responses of other scholars. S.G.Brandon was a Jewish scholar …

Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 11:06hrs | 31 | by Brian Maregedze

Doing "History without Walls" at Seke One High School

Seke One High school, located in Chitungwiza District under the Ministry of Primary and Secondary has remained consistent with its motto, "flying high at Seke One High" with efforts to make sure that learners enjoy their subject of History…

Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 12:03hrs | | by Brian Maregedze

Unmasking the myths of decolonization in Zimbabwe through the lens of Cain Mathema

Cain Mathema's 2018 publication, "I Join The ZAPU Armed Struggle" captures stories of experiences and reflections of the young Thula at Cyrene Mission, an Anglican Church boarding school for boys. ZAPU is a curtailment for the Zimbabwe Afr…

Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 21:36hrs | | by Brian Maregedze

Embracing ICT in Pedagogy of History and Heritage Studies in Zimbabwe

Three schools in Harare on 1st March 2019 converged at Seke One High school in Chitungwiza for the History Exchange program under the theme, Embracing Information Communication Technology (ICT) in the teaching and learning of History and H…

Published: 04 Mar 2019 at 09:57hrs | 20 | by Brian Maregedze

A Guide to Islam: An Advanced Level Textbook on Islam

Shaibu Asali in, A Guide to Islam: An Advanced Level Textbook on Islam is a 2019 publication grounded on an insider's perspective on Islam as a religion. Shaibu Asali's eight chapter book of 95 pages captures the essentials of Islam from T…

Published: 03 Mar 2019 at 11:09hrs | 11 | by Brian Maregedze

Damnatio memoriae and Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day?

In the recent past few years, it had become a norm in February to see pomp and extravagance in Zimbabwe's state and independent media with preparations towards and celebrations on the birthday of "comrade" Robert Gabriel Mugabe. Watching t…

Published: 21 Feb 2019 at 21:18hrs | 3 | by Brian Maregedze

Mushava's valentine in austerity and Zimbabwe's political economy

A few weeks ago, I wrote on Stan Mushava's autobiographical poetry anthology, Rhyme and Resistance and it has become a habit for me to check on his Facebook page for any latest poetry. On this Valentine's Day, 14th February 2019, Mushava d…

Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 09:35hrs | | by Brian Maregedze

Know your Authors in Family and Religious Studies: Wilson Zivave

The New Curriculum in Zimbabwe has seen students and teachers alike struggle to have access to teaching aids particularly reading material, thereby relying on internet sources. In a number of circumstances, the internet isnâ€™t adequate to…

Published: 11 Feb 2019 at 09:30hrs | | by Brian Maregedze

Seke One High School Rules the Roost in History Advanced Levels 2018 Zimsec Exams

Seke One High school in Chitungwiza defied the odds in the November 2018 public examinations under the Zimbabwe School Examination Council (Zimsec), under the tutelage of Shepherd Mundondo popularly known as "the Consultant." History advan…

Published: 07 Feb 2019 at 06:46hrs | | by Brian Maregedze

Know your authors: Profile of Costain Tandi

Advanced levels students undertaking Humanities subjects usually struggle with identifying authors who contribute to their academic well-being. Fortunately, today I have good news particularly to those students studying History, Sociology …

Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 07:17hrs | | by Brian Maregedze

The primacy of regime survival: State Fragility and Economic Destruction in Zimbabwe

The Zimbabwe crisis has been analysed from varying stand points among researchers. State fragility as analytical and conceptual framework is deployed by the duo of Mark Simpson and Tony Hawkins (2018) in this book, published under Palgrave…

Published: 03 Jan 2019 at 07:52hrs | 16 | by Brian Maregedze

The Historian Orator - Mr Muso

The pedagogue of History and historiography from primary to tertiary level remains an indispensable facet in our everyday life not only in Zimbabwe, but, the world over. To some, history as a subject is pursued for the acquisition of knowl…

Published: 13 Dec 2018 at 15:14hrs | | by Brian Maregedze

Underestimated Way to Success

Aldreen T. Munyoro belongs to the generation of 'purpose driven' young people in Zimbabwe, who, despite awkward circumstances in life are full of optimism. The twenty-one year old National University of Science and Technology (NUST) Quanti…

Published: 13 Dec 2018 at 09:47hrs | | by Brian Maregedze

Curtains: an anthology of poems

The Harare based poet and author, Takunda Chikomo made his first contribution to poetry with Curtains: an anthology of poems, published by TafaPrint Publishers Zimbabwe, 2018. Takunda recently finished his advanced level studies at Seke 5 …

Published: 12 Dec 2018 at 09:28hrs | | by Brian Maregedze

The Cult of Rhodes: Remembering an Imperialist in Africa

Cecil John Rhodes (1853-1902) remains a controversial figure in colonialism and imperialism studies. Paul Maylam's 2005 publication is useful in confronting debates on his role in the colonization of Southern Africa-South Africa and Zimbab…

Published: 04 Dec 2018 at 14:06hrs | 2 | by Brian Maregedze

'No to continued plunder of our resources' - Marange: The Imprisoned Community

The discovery of diamonds in Marange in 2006 located in the Eastern part of Zimbabwe did not translate into the much anticipated benefits to the local inhabitants. The yearning for positive development among the Marange people has become a…

Published: 24 Nov 2018 at 08:12hrs | | by Brian Maregedze

Mastering the Art of Public Speaking from an academic entrepreneur

It is now common in Zimbabwe to find many claiming to be professional public speakers, who, in most cases charge a fee in the name of 'public speaking.' The 2018 publication by an academic entrepreneur, Charlton Tsodzo titled, Stand, Speak…

Published: 19 Nov 2018 at 14:37hrs | | by Brian Maregedze

Family and Religious Studies Advanced Level Analysis

Explore the lessons that can be drawn from Jesus ethics and demonstrate how they can be applied in a Zimbabwean society faced with problem of HIV and AIDS?Ethics is part of religion which is naturally designed to assist humans with moral d…

Published: 17 Nov 2018 at 17:22hrs | | by Brian Maregedze

A year after Robert Mugabe in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean politics appear to have changed due to the media reportage of the past twelve months since Robert Mugabe's ouster in the political scene. The question of a new Zimbabwe in the name of the new dispensation has been posited in var…

Published: 15 Nov 2018 at 12:29hrs | | by Brian Maregedze

Masiiwa Ragies Gunda, At the Crossroads: A Call to Christians to Act in Faith for an Alternative Zimbabwe

(University of Bamberg Press, 2018, pp. 113) Masiiwa Ragies Gunda's book is timely as the â€˜Zimbabwe crisis' is traced from 1997 to 2018. Although the backdrop of the 1997 period saw Zimbabwe entering into an unending crisis, Gunda begins…

Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 10:19hrs | | by Brian Maregedze

Zimbabwe Struggle, The Delayed Revolution: an Autobiography

The need to account for multiple narratives in the history of the liberation struggle compelled Andrew Ndlovu's autobiography to proffer his narrative from the front. The book serves to demonstrate the continuation of the 'struggles within…

Published: 01 Nov 2018 at 12:29hrs | | by Brian Maregedze

Learning Factory: studying History and modern technology in Zimbabwe

To those studying History at advanced level, there is a way of learning History using the most convenient way made possible. Manners Msongelwa, the current president for the Zimbabwe History Teachers Association now disseminates History no…

Published: 23 Oct 2018 at 20:16hrs | 1 | by Brian Maregedze

Learning Factory: studying History and modern technology in Zimbabwe

To those studying History at advanced level, there is a way of learning History using the most convenient way made possible. Manners Msongelwa, the current president for the Zimbabwe History Teachers Association now disseminates History no…

Published: 23 Oct 2018 at 12:20hrs | | by Brian Maregedze

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Supreme Court nullifies Welshman Ncube AI-generated legal submissions

'Mnangagwa is panicking'

Chiwenga's wife catching strays

Family yet to bury loved one 2 years after mysterious death

'Eat my wife, I kill myself'

RBZ policies, not banks, driving high lending rates

Zimbabwe to host major Africa trade fair from 2029

Govt urged to tighten screws on human trafficking

Zimbabwe night vending ban falters

Hughton, Redknapp among 200 applicants for Warriors job

Levy scandal as Harare buys only 2 ambulances

Chiwenga missed Mnangagwa's SONA

Mega Pak Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd manager up for fraud

Fugitive car dealer arrested after 5 years on the run

Harare Councillors and directors snub 2026 budget announcement

Bulawayo Polytechnic gutted by fire

Six Dead, 40 Injured in Harare–Mukumbura Road Bus Crash

No to 2030 extension

Police confirm Bulawayo-Beitbridge road accident

Zimbabwe loans ARVs to Botswana, donates portion in regional health solidarity

Govt to launch Responsible Mining Initiative amid worsening land degradation

MP Mhangwa urges govt to cut LPG Import Bill through local gas substitution

Man dies in bicycle accident

Relegation-threatened Bosso players boycott training

Pavillon bus involved in a serious accident

Tragedy in Mt Darwin as cow falls into well, killing young woman

Zimbabwe announces strict enforcement of axle load limits

Zanu-Pf, Eureka Mine unleash violence on artisinal miners

Church Leaders Unite to Tackle Africa's Social Crises at Landmark Summit

Minister to Lead Sanitation Awareness Drive in Guruve Amid Open Defecation Concerns*