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Columnist / Lesley nyirenda

Encounter with a Child Beggar

Not to long ago I talked to a child beggar in the city.I recently found myself standing next to a popular shopping spot in the city center. I had left my cellphone in a taxi that frequents the area, and I was trying to get it back. While I…

Published: 24 Mar 2014 at 14:27hrs | 5 | by Lesley Nyirenda

No to Circumcision Against HIV!

Local music sensation Jah Prayzah recently told fans that he will continue holding shows despite the pain that he is in thanks to a recent circumcision procedure. Prayzah has been one of the poster boys for the circumcision-against-HIV mov…

Published: 12 Mar 2014 at 16:23hrs | 2 | by Lesley Nyirenda

Gumbura and Rape Culture

Independent End Time Message Church leader Robert Martin Gumbura recently filed a notice of appeal at the High Court after being sentenced to 50 years in prison for rape. The 57 year old husband to 11 wives, who during his rape trial bragg…

Published: 03 Mar 2014 at 17:34hrs | 2 | by Lesley Nyirenda

Prophets, Prosperity and Promiscuity

A certain phenomenon has gripped Zimbabwe recently. Actually, it has always been there, but only in the last few years has it grown rapidly. Many small churches have been springing up everywhere, each usually led by an inspired, charismati…

Published: 27 Feb 2014 at 15:44hrs | | by Lesley Nyirenda

What happens to the 80% who failed O-level?

Ordinary ('O') level exam results are out, and the pass rate is a mere 20%. That means only 20% of the students who sat for the exam may proceed to the next academic level. What happens to the 80% that failed? And what happens to all the p…

Published: 25 Feb 2014 at 10:14hrs | 11 | by Lesley Nyirenda

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Columnist / Lesley nyirenda

Encounter with a Child Beggar

No to Circumcision Against HIV!

Gumbura and Rape Culture

Prophets, Prosperity and Promiscuity

What happens to the 80% who failed O-level?

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