Columnist / Thomas murisa.
These fuel queues you see today will be no more
Austerity, who are your parents and why not relenting? You are invisible but effects, signs and symptoms. Fathers and mothers are moonlighting on vending sojourns to make ends come nearer, never mind ...Published: 29 Jul 2019 at 15:12hrs | 1 | by Thomas Murisa.
Who turned off the water taps at Henderson Research Station at Mazowe?
Most people from Mash. Central know and have passed through Henderson Research Station at Mazowe, that epitome of agricultural research and development. Lush green paddocks and the lively 'app...Published: 03 Jul 2019 at 19:32hrs | 2 | by Thomas Murisa.
Some road construction companies short-changed us
Most urban roads and streets constructed during the colonial era are not damaged and potholed as those made after Uhuru. The colonial roads are still trafficable though in dire need of repairs...Published: 26 Jun 2019 at 20:46hrs | 1 | by Thomas Murisa.
Christianity knows no regionalism and no tribalism
We have those of great Faith, Christians at heart, deeds and way of speaking. Not a single word of rebuke, insult or hate comes from their tongues and their dressing bears testimony of the few elect. ...Published: 26 May 2019 at 18:32hrs | 6 | by Thomas Murisa.
Guard against uncontrolled fires
Whilst EMA is doing a great job in public awareness on the dangers and damages caused by veld fires, everyone must do their bit in eradicating the menace. Boxes of matches and lighters are not...Published: 22 May 2019 at 20:24hrs | | by Thomas Murisa.
Customs and traditions where are we?
Since time immemorial customs and traditions have guided humanity in how things are done and why. The hand me down 'guide book' has never been real yet no one seem to stray big time from the set norms...Published: 14 Apr 2019 at 19:35hrs | | by Thomas Murisa.
When loneliness is great company
Gogo Chihera and 'Sekuru' Dlodlo stay in deferent provinces of Zimbabwe yet they have one thing in common, both their spouses are late hence lead lonely lives. Their brood has come of age and have gon...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 19:30hrs | | by Thomas Murisa.
Chimanimani will never be the same again
The thought of 'lost in a nightmarish reverie soon' gave way to reality of unparalleled disaster, in no time I was in pitch black darkness, injured and alone. Super time had come and gone like...Published: 03 Apr 2019 at 15:03hrs | | by Thomas Murisa.
Once in the herd its an Eland/Mhofu
Fruits of rape are within communities being called or greeted with certain known totems. Dumped and found babies are also blended among us, surnamed and praised with our totems. There are also product...Published: 21 Mar 2019 at 19:01hrs | | by Thomas Murisa.
Cyclone Idai, let's collect for a good cause
Faced with tragedy and extreme suffering in the wake of cyclone Idai, why are the later day 'prosperity gospel' prophets playing deaf and dumb? Their silence is very loud and the invisibility quite ap...Published: 19 Mar 2019 at 08:15hrs | | by Thomas Murisa.
Cases of drowning are on the rise
Needless and avoidable loss of lives continue to happen nationwide due to drownings despite several warnings. Rains are a good servant but a bad master, attempting to cross flooded rivers are risks on...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 22:36hrs | 1 | by Thomas Murisa.
Devolution should see Mashonaland Central Province coming up tops
Devolution should see Mashonaland Central Province coming up tops with other provinces only following in the wake and vortex of its success stories. Endowed with iconic landscapes and stunning...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 09:12hrs | | by Thomas Murisa.
Stop drug abuse
Broncclear, a cough relief medicine which is called 'Bronco' in street lingo is being abused big time by most wayward youths in Zimbabwe. This medicine-cum-drug has left many young people 'walking dea...Published: 02 Jan 2019 at 19:08hrs | | by Thomas Murisa.
Let's take sports seriously
Women cricket and under seventeen girls soccer tournaments have reached dizzy heights worldwide. Recently an under 17 World Cup soccer bonanza was underway in Uruguay where South Korea, Cameroon, Ghan...Published: 02 Dec 2018 at 20:05hrs | | by Thomas Murisa.
Let's defeat cholera
Cholera is wrecking havoc in Harare and spreading like veld fire. Whilst authorities are fighting hard to contain the epidemic let's stop the blame game and deal with the problem head on. Our ...Published: 12 Sep 2018 at 19:56hrs | 1 | by Thomas Murisa.
Provide affordable houses to the people
Housing stock remains depleted and not significant enough to bring prices down or change the majority of tenants to landlords. The glaring gap provided the window of opportunity for land barons to fle...Published: 06 Sep 2018 at 21:22hrs | | by Thomas Murisa.
Let's give our people decent burials
Instances of 'poor and desperate' funerals are on oral records in rural Zimbabwe and at times in towns and cities. The land reform has lifted the living standards for many so the majority of our rural...Published: 29 Jul 2018 at 10:33hrs | 1 | by Thomas Murisa.
What foods shall people eat?
Dieticians, nutritionists and doctors have left humanity more confused than informed on what is 'healthy eating'. Some of the so called experts advise against eating eggs yet sounds from the same corn...Published: 01 Jun 2018 at 11:41hrs | | by Thomas Murisa.
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