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Empowering youths through vocational training

As a community leader in Chiweshe, I've witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by rural youths who don't excel in academics. Many drop out of school, succumbing to idleness and substance abuse. Without a clear direction, they're vulnerab…

Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 22:41hrs | 96 | by Thomas Murisa

They can treat prostate cancer and enlarged prostate

Call it 'Herbalprenurship', new business entities and individuals wheeling and dealing in herbal medicines. I hear the profit margins are stratospheric, with those with flexibility and agility ensconced in their business acumen realising m…

Published: 02 Feb 2025 at 12:00hrs | 1949 | by Thomas Murisa

We Africans have our way of doing things

The thunderous weather, intensified by blinding lightning, instils fear in many of us. Folklore has it that during such storms, bad debtors and adulterers often tremble to the core, fearing that those they've wronged might resort to unorth…

Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 14:57hrs | 278 | by Thomas Murisa

The Proverbial Stupid Fly That Followed the Corpse Into the Grave

It's good to have smartphones for high school students, but are we not throwing out the baby with the bathwater? There is more to lose than to gain when learners carry these e-gadgets on their person while going about the business of acqui…

Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 20:28hrs | 438 | by Thomas Murisa

Wise farmers prepare land before the rains

The advent of Chinehasha Irrigation Scheme initiative that has seen 'boots on the ground' is a good omen for the locale and its environs.  Our young farmers have the experience, zealousness, ingenuity, and 'thirst' to uplift lives, fa…

Published: 23 Sep 2024 at 18:25hrs | 628 | by Thomas Murisa

Lighters and matches are not toys, avoid veld fires

The chill is in the air heralding the onset of the winter season. A time when some orphans, widows, homeless and the aged find themselves with no refuge from the biting cold. You see kids shivering with no jackets or jerseys, their small b…

Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 14:28hrs | 43 | by Thomas Murisa

Hooliganism cannot be part of the beautiful game.

If my memory serves me well, not long ago ZRP was allocated some state-of-the-art helicopters to assist in their policing duties which at times can be quite challenging. One would think those could have come  handy in crowd control at…

Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 23:23hrs | | by Thomas Murisa

The war of liberation was not a stroll in the park

Seized by the prophetic words of the mystic and condemned Mbuya Nehanda, "My bones will rise again", young Jorum left home without telling anyone. School, parents and siblings did not matter anymore, none but ourselves would free Zimbabwe …

Published: 08 Aug 2023 at 19:26hrs | 14 | by Thomas Murisa

E-passport Offices at Concession are a pleasure to visit

Visiting government offices for whatever reason is usually viewed and weighed with disdain by many for fear of delays and poor service delivery. After procrastinating for over two weeks, me and my wife visited the new E-passport  Offi…

Published: 22 Jul 2023 at 13:36hrs | 70 | by Thomas Murisa

The rains are here but no cattle

The Heavens have signalled intention to unleash copious rains on the land. A blessed part of native Africa that we call home, the land of Ophie where gold has become emblematic and a second name. Last week thunder roared and streaks of lig…

Published: 25 Oct 2021 at 15:25hrs | 2 | by Thomas Murisa

Rebellious youths must heed wise counsel

In the news, both print and electronic media, cases of bizarre happenings are now common. Maybe telltale signs of a world coming to an end. Call it end times. A Form One student hung himself because his mother had asked him to study hard. …

Published: 20 Oct 2021 at 19:05hrs | 12 | by Thomas Murisa

Zesa where is your conscience, heart and professionalism

My 'beef' with Zesa is denying me the chance to watch my favourite local drama 'Tunga'. I am an avid follower of that local series but alas, I have now lost track, only fading memories still lingers. Why, why Zesa? My favourite characters,…

Published: 03 Sep 2019 at 20:32hrs | 1 | by Thomas Murisa

ZBC radio licencing law needs overhauling

Earphones in place, unkempt hair and in tight dropped jeans, the young man shakes his head as if stung by an African bee. ZBC Mbare studious are on air beaming 'Dzatakakusarudzirai, no wonder the magical footwork and shaking by the young m…

Published: 27 Aug 2019 at 07:58hrs | 953 | by Thomas Murisa

Never promise anyone something you are never sure to fulfil

The residents of Msasa Park in Harare have not yet experienced the changes in  load-shedding from Phase 2 to Phase 1. People are still being subjected to seventeen hours of power outages and darkness. Indeed there is a power crisis bu…

Published: 21 Aug 2019 at 08:45hrs | 2 | by Thomas Murisa

We need Zupco buses in Chiwesh, Mashonaland Central

The frequency of kombi arrivals and departure in rural Chiweshe, Mash. Central are not amusing. This is one area where tobacco farming was 'born' and got 'raised' elsewhere. The communal farmers are well monied with the 'smoking-monies' gi…

Published: 17 Aug 2019 at 10:49hrs | 1 | by Thomas Murisa

Civil partnership proposal found no takers

What a sigh of relief, the Emperor shot down the Civil Partnership proposal that was to be sneaked stealthily into the Marriages Act. Now men can sleep peacefully except for a few spouses whose partners suffer from 'sexsomnia', that condit…

Published: 06 Aug 2019 at 20:05hrs | 2 | by Thomas Murisa

The truth shall set every suspect free

ZACC has said it loudly and clearly that when reporting cases of corruption they need evidence (call them V11). How about instances where tell-tale signs are so glaring but no tangible evidence, will they not move in to investigate? Someon…

Published: 03 Aug 2019 at 16:46hrs | 1 | by Thomas Murisa

Everything happens at 'The Appointed' times

The Almighty knows what the future holds for everyone of us, even when our demise is. All this happens at the 'appointed times' no matter one wishes otherwise. Despite circumstances surrounding the means and what analysts of dubious charac…

Published: 01 Aug 2019 at 10:53hrs | 1 | by Thomas Murisa

Another murder, another funeral

Civil partnership, I don't know whether to cry, laugh or simply throw hands up in the air in despair and disgust. Fellow countrymen is this coming from Zimbabweans or some third hand is forcing it down our throats? A legalised three or fou…

Published: 31 Jul 2019 at 08:18hrs | 1 | by Thomas Murisa

Corruption has become endemic a pandemic

My memory is either clouded or crowded, maybe erasing some irrelevant stuff would help. This Hon. Minister of Labour and Social Welfare whose name keep popping up in the NSSA saga, was she not appointed to the post recently? Did she come w…

Published: 28 Jul 2019 at 17:58hrs | 1 | by Thomas Murisa

Let the children play

Education is the only investment with zero risk but, this ECD (a) seem to have robbed toddlers of 'babyhood'.Two year kids and some near there are ripped from their mothers' bosoms whimpering in protest as they are taken to school, no more…

Published: 25 Jul 2019 at 09:06hrs | 1 | by Thomas Murisa

Everyone knew the village girl Harugovanwe

In the village everybody new the girl Harugovanwe, her name implying (death cannot be shared)  on account of being the only surviving child of her parents after five siblings had passed on. Good manners was her middle name, no untowar…

Published: 24 Jul 2019 at 12:39hrs | 1 | by Thomas Murisa

The Gems deserve better than that Chipe... something

Forget the Warriors that were recently aptly coined 'Worries' after their dismal performance at Afcon in Egypt and their 'turncoat' 13th man goalkeeper. That Chipe.....something man was no goalkeeping material. Anyway back to our heroines …

Published: 22 Jul 2019 at 12:17hrs | 2 | by Thomas Murisa

Reports that Gems are receiving the shorter end of the monetary stick are disturbing

Some career political propagandists are now so desperate for 'musical chairs' on the political arena that social media is ablaze with hilarious comments and derogatory satirical caricature. 'Twimboz' are busy throwing brickbats and mud at …

Published: 22 Jul 2019 at 12:16hrs | 1 | by Thomas Murisa

Solar energy is forever

Working for yesteryears PTC was everyone's aspiration and great wish. The entity was in comfort zone, it considered postage stamp sales its cash cow and permanent source of huge revenues till 'boys came into town' and upended the apple-car…

Published: 17 Jul 2019 at 20:56hrs | 1 | by Thomas Murisa

Investigate the Pay-for-your-house Scheme of the 90s

Why is everyone quiet? Why the deafening silence? The Pay-for-your-house Scheme of the 90s was never transparent, contributors lost large amounts of money towards a government initiated housing scheme that ended chaotically with great prej…

Published: 17 Jul 2019 at 20:38hrs | 5 | by Thomas Murisa

Idolization of the clergy is idolatry

Prosperity Gospel Prophets and most politicians are two sides of the same coin whose strongest weapon to win followers and supporters is lies. Call it 'raw lies'. They tell people what they want to hear promising to deliver same without fa…

Published: 14 Jul 2019 at 22:42hrs | 1 | by Thomas Murisa

Chief Makope is a traditional leader par excellence

Half a dozen elderly Chiweshe men were recently slapped with a 16 cows fine and a few goats for delving in 'immoral witchcraft', blue-toothing and violating women without their knowledge. Chief Makope is a no nonsense traditional leader wh…

Published: 11 Jul 2019 at 19:38hrs | 10 | by Thomas Murisa

I downed a quart of beer without paying

What a great sigh of relief, my favourite Lion Lager beer is now retailing at 6 RTGS a quart from OK outlets. I could not help it but smile as I walked with a spring in my step towards the Liquor Corner at OK Parktown. Throwing all protoco…

Published: 08 Jul 2019 at 08:32hrs | 4 | by Thomas Murisa

False prophets are worsening the Zimbabwe situation

May the 'dollar now' Prophets, politicians and the so called analysts stop prophesying, theorising and hypothesising about our situation. All that we need is a commoner's life where we have affordable basic commodities, electricity and uni…

Published: 08 Jul 2019 at 08:29hrs | 3 | by Thomas Murisa

The funeral that is refusing to go

I am not a financial fundi neither am I an accounting apprentice, far from it but there is quiet mourning on the forex black market with rates looking the other way. Well, funerals and parties are not for ever but this one is taking long. …

Published: 03 Jul 2019 at 19:30hrs | 5 | by Thomas Murisa

Thievocracy! - Are all those nice houses through the sweat of our brow?

A rumour, a big tangible rumour with a very visible shadow is doing rounds. ZESA paid 4.9 million dollars (green backs I suspect) for transformers that were never delivered to this day from 2013. Are we so daft to accept such chicanery and…

Published: 01 Jul 2019 at 09:21hrs | 3 | by Thomas Murisa

Stop the stigmatization, vitiligo is not a disease

Years ago at some village in the communal lands a young girl slowly started 'turning white', from the arms up to the face. The rumour-mill worked overtime with some people labelling her a witch and others accusing her of practicing canniba…

Published: 26 Jun 2019 at 21:08hrs | 3 | by Thomas Murisa

Empower the girl child through education

Child prostitution and drug abuse, the rising social ills in towns and cities, border posts and growth points included. Juveniles are going 'commando' at night with all caution thrown to the wind. Snorting drugs and sipping alcohol for tha…

Published: 20 Jun 2019 at 21:04hrs | 3 | by Thomas Murisa

The singing and dancing is still going on

Household economies tend to zero in on one person or a couple if the marriage is still without 'cracks and bruises'. When needs and wants outpace incomes its the father who loses sleep pondering on how to put the next meal on the family ta…

Published: 20 Jun 2019 at 13:08hrs | 1 | by Thomas Murisa

Proceeds of thigh vending are detestable to the Most High

Prosperity gospel, what is wrong or right with it? God is the Creator of everything, why should the children of the Almighty wallow in poverty? Abraham, Isaac and Jacob were very rich, favours from our Father Who Art In Heaven, why should …

Published: 19 Jun 2019 at 07:52hrs | 1 | by Thomas Murisa

Being friends with God, what a blessing?

Shoes of the biblical Moses were too big for anyone to fit in, let alone walk in them. Call them sandals if you so wish but the difference is the same, taking a step would have been titanic. There you are a run away boy who is wanted dead …

Published: 17 Jun 2019 at 19:04hrs | 1 | by Thomas Murisa

The time for 'V11' and 'fulcrum' is now behind us

No one is bigger than Zimbabwe. Political bickering, posturing and grandstanding will only worsen our already precarious situation at the expense of economic growth and real progress. The majority of our people are no more 'living' but jus…

Published: 16 Jun 2019 at 19:11hrs | 1 | by Thomas Murisa

We need more vocational training centres in Mash. Central

If devolution is implemented well with all minds intend on development, nationwide visible economic growth is within sights. Every Zimbabwean province is rich in both human capital and natural resources. Provincial blue prints and the way …

Published: 16 Jun 2019 at 19:07hrs | 10 | by Thomas Murisa

Watching our customs and traditions vanish

A new baby in the village, a new person, another family member. Elderly women would make a bee line to see and welcome the new arrival. Out of tune welcome songs would be heard, gifts and pronouncements of clan ancestry would be announced …

Published: 16 Jun 2019 at 19:01hrs | | by Thomas Murisa

Let us respect our village heads and Chiefs

Traditional leaders are the custodians of our customs and traditions, we must support and show great respect to our Chiefs. It is through their wisdom and wise counsel that peace and tranquility prevails in our communities and villages cou…

Published: 11 Jun 2019 at 09:21hrs | 1 | by Thomas Murisa

Honorable Joseph Chinotimba is a hands on MP

Solely looking for academic persons and technocrats to fill key positions in government and parastatals has not helped our cause. Some of the alumni are armchair 'bosses' not leaders who get directly seized by the otherwise surmountable pr…

Published: 09 Jun 2019 at 19:42hrs | 1 | by Thomas Murisa

He could be the one 'calling in the desert'

Apostle Paul came from the least expected calibre of society, a tormentor of Christianity and Christians. Biblical Moses the liberator of Jews was a known murderer chosen by God to lead his people from captivity. God's ways are far beyond …

Published: 08 Jun 2019 at 07:48hrs | 1 | by Thomas Murisa

We are at the bus stop 'pa Muchaka'

Now that Zupco buses are being deployed to service rural routes, it is time we mention areas desperate for buses.Harare-Glendale-Nzvimbo-Mkunyadzi-Chinehasha-Chidewu-Chaona, is one route 'crying' for attention. We need a bus on this route …

Published: 04 Jun 2019 at 10:18hrs | 1 | by Thomas Murisa

Flying winnowing basket or African drone?

Witchcraft, can it be called profession, career, art or low intensity murders where there is absence of evidence. We have heard before that absence of evidence does not mean evidence of absence. Cases of witchcraft are very rife amongst bl…

Published: 04 Jun 2019 at 10:17hrs | 5 | by Thomas Murisa

Rape is social terrorism, stop rape

The desire to rape and at times commit murder is nurtured and not natured. What is so amusing and exciting in fighting to subdue and violate someone who does not love nor like you. Cases of rape are always at the courts with some perpetrat…

Published: 01 Jun 2019 at 21:21hrs | 12 | by Thomas Murisa

I smell a very very big rat

Our biggest enemy right now is corruption, drought and cartels. Faceless but powerful individuals or cliques whose agenda benefits nobody but themselves.Those who know the faces behind the cartels have suddenly gone deaf and dump either du…

Published: 01 Jun 2019 at 21:19hrs | | by Thomas Murisa

Our dressing should stand for who we are, children of God

Praying is an event or a series of occurrences but worshipping is a way of life from dressing, eating to character and practices. Most among us today are prayer warriors who are well known for that but do they worship The Most High in spir…

Published: 29 May 2019 at 15:44hrs | 1 | by Thomas Murisa

Visit Mashonaland Central for that unique experience

The Korekore traditional dances, songs and cuisine are a complete tourists attraction on their own, they can hold fort when it comes to countryside entertainment in Mash. Central Province. Even the last rites for a departed loved one is un…

Published: 28 May 2019 at 18:24hrs | 2 | by Thomas Murisa

We want real meat-pies not soya-chunks

The story and 'evolutionary' progress of the Zimbabwean meat-pie is stomach churning and disappoing. Updating technology and latest recipes have failed to bring back the 'lick and bite' on our beloved meat-pies that used to be a great trea…

Published: 25 May 2019 at 16:14hrs | | by Thomas Murisa

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