Columnist / Tondo
Birds of a feather flock together
Catch them young. Birds of a feather flock together. In the photo is Anesu Ajana (holding his impressive school report), a second grader and academic starlet of Chinehasha Primary School in Chiweshe, ...Published: 10 Aug 2024 at 07:43hrs | 1437 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
The Health Centre is desperately in need of curtains
Curtains are for privacy, decor, cooling effect and giving the first impression of an institution or home. If curtains fail to provide none of the aforementioned then they are not worth hanging up. By...Published: 06 Aug 2024 at 17:55hrs | 318 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
The way to a man's heart is through his stomach
Zimbabwean cuisine is very diverse and varied just like its cultures and languages. The staple food is sadza, pap, that can also be called differently by minority tribes. Sadza features in most ...Published: 13 Jun 2024 at 22:13hrs | | by Tondo Chinehasha
His haircuts are turning heads
Toddlers, juveniles, teens, adults and octogenarians, they all flock to Alexio's Barbershop. Sometimes we even see stampedes during school recess as each learner hurries to be in front of the queue to...Published: 15 Mar 2024 at 13:17hrs | 112 | by Tondo Chinehasha
Enjoy the zen whilst I bring you tea, the stewardess seemed to say
Between the sardine-packed spaces, noise and all, its not easy to fall asleep on long-haul flights. Hiatus from shuteye can play havoc with one's sycardian rhythm (body clock), causing the debutant ai...Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 11:12hrs | | by Tondo Murisa
The maize crop is now on the brink of total loss
Lost in her zen and solitude, the old widow scanned the skies, her elderly eyesight failing her. But, no sign of rain. The skies seem to have put in place 'targeted sanctions' against some majority co...Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 11:08hrs | | by Tondo Murisa
Fighting cholera begins with you
Clean potable water is a precious commodity that should be availed to all without hindrance. In fact, water is life especially these days when the nation is under siege from a deadly cholera onslaught...Published: 11 Feb 2024 at 22:36hrs | 1 | by Tondo Chinehasha
Eat to live, not live to eat
None communicable diseases are on the rise and claiming more lives than wars. The terrible and horrible 'siamese' twins, diabetes and hypertension are the ring leaders of these phantom hit squads. How...Published: 07 Sep 2023 at 22:35hrs | 1 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
It's time we retrace our footsteps
Face contorted as a result of the bitter taste in their mouth, baby on her lap near a crackling fire, the African mother does the ritual dutifully without fail. Was this not an immune-boosting herbal ...Published: 24 May 2023 at 09:25hrs | 1 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
Let's support our school children by paying their school fees
Here I was walking lackadaisically towards our forlorn and miserable Chinehasha Shopping Centre on Friday. The much-remembered and never to be forgotten 2023. Ahh isn't it the same year of the g...Published: 18 May 2023 at 21:05hrs | 1 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
PHOTO: Giant fish caught at Lilstock Dam
Another catch from Lilstock Dam. 'Hunga' the Nyamatsatsi type. Mr Kaparautsi of Chirimugaha Village with his prized 'trophy' from the magnificent dam at Chinehasha in Mash Central. ...Published: 09 Apr 2023 at 08:52hrs | 2 | by Tondo
We need tractors for profitable farming
The Belarus Zimbabwe Agricultural Mechanization Equipment Program has come at the right time. Kudos to His Excellency Comrade President ED Mnangagwa for a pro-people visionary leadership....Published: 19 Feb 2023 at 07:14hrs | 1 | by ThomasTondo Murisa
Education the only investment with no risk
Here I was walking lackadaisically towards our forlorn and miserable Chinehasha Shopping Centre on New Year's day. The much-remembered and never to be forgotten 2023. Ahh isn't it the same year ...Published: 01 Jan 2023 at 14:45hrs | 1 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
Please help and protect the rural consumer
Urbanites by way of proximity to big supermarkets are enjoying wallet-friendly monetary rates whilst rural villagers are singing the blues. Pensioners and communal farmers buy all basic commod...Published: 12 Apr 2022 at 16:42hrs | 8 | by Tondo Murisa
Every dog has its day
It was a more-try, maybe in reverse. His name is obvious. Every dog has its day, even the titanic had its demise at the said end of times. Village youth games and clubs were very important and...Published: 10 Feb 2022 at 12:46hrs | 8 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa Matepatepa
It's time to make peace with the brother you offended last year
Did the biblical Prophet Jona jump or was pushed? Why did he pass his misdemeanour to other boat occupants to do the dirty work of throwing him overboard like the flotsam and jotsam of a sinking overl...Published: 31 Dec 2021 at 16:53hrs | 6 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
It rained 'Elephants and Buffaloes' in Chiweshe today (29 December 2021)
To say it rained cats and dogs may be actually being economic with the truth. Saying it rained elephants and buffaloes may give a modicum of justice to the copious rains that pounded my home area on 2...Published: 30 Dec 2021 at 11:27hrs | 8 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
People living with albinism need help
Tinevimbo is an outgoing bubbling sixth-grader who finds it difficult to make friends. Most girls look at her mockingly and sometimes with utter disdain. During break time at school, no one wa...Published: 21 Dec 2021 at 11:56hrs | 9 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
Some churches may soon get listed on Stock Exchanges
The practice and tradition of assembling for worship and fellowshipping in furtherance and spreading of the Gospel is an act every believer must do. Hebrews 10 verses 23-25 is very loud and clear on t...Published: 17 Dec 2021 at 12:20hrs | 17 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
Prospects of a meaty Xmas diminishing fast
To most villagers of Ward 3 in Chiweshe, Mash Central, all prospects of a 'meaty' festive season are diminishing fast. After the Provincial herd was obliterated by January Disease a few months ago, ch...Published: 24 Nov 2021 at 13:51hrs | 10 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
The clarion call is - back to the fields.
The Second Republic, a new Genesis, a new dawn. This year the Pfumvunza programme is an inputs galore. No household shall retire to bed on empty bellies. The whole of Zimbabwe wanna be a one g...Published: 21 Nov 2021 at 09:19hrs | 10 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
Rains are knocking at the farmer's door
The rains are knocking at the farmer's door, Heaven has shown its preparedness to water the fields adequately. Remember our God is a faithful God. He is not human so does not lie, what He says must co...Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 23:16hrs | 12 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
Goats now biting people
Believe it or not, but it's the gospel truth. As an eye witness, a primary school pupil was today, the 5th of instant bitten by a goat. Yes, a she goat that looks normal in every aspect expect the wei...Published: 06 Nov 2021 at 17:55hrs | 10 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa.
Bring sanity to the three tier pricing system
"Vabereki" are crying in the village. Most had their payments for maize delivered to GMB paid through banks. The exchange rate for goods and services paid for using mobil money transfer and swipe is p...Published: 05 Nov 2021 at 05:40hrs | 6 | by Tondo
Who remembers Ben Kofi?
Fabisch, Sunday Chidzambwa, Peter Ndhlovu, Benjani and Konjera. Not forgetting the mercurial Francis Shonhai, Kaitano Tembo and Dumisan Mpofu the defence bulwark of our Warriors of the glorious past. ...Published: 14 Oct 2021 at 19:10hrs | 1 | by Tondorindo. Chinehasha.
Who knows the Brain Fruit?
Wild fruits are both exotic, tasty and in most cases packed with micro-nutrients and medicinal properties. Since they are not commercially grown, organic food is the most recommended for good health, ...Published: 01 Oct 2021 at 17:25hrs | 2 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
Ruya Dam wall needs completion
Ruya Dam at Chinehasha area of Matepatepa in Chiweshe, Mash. Central, is an awesome water-body with great potential to change livelihoods. Massive Irrigation Projects can be set up with amazing result...Published: 30 Sep 2021 at 13:41hrs | 1 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
Villagers lose cattle to livestock diseases
Most communal farmers in Chiweshe have lost cattle to a plethora of livestock diseases that have ravaged the area. Mashiri, Musonza, Chinehasha and Chideu Villages bore the brunt of the devastating bo...Published: 24 Sep 2021 at 09:08hrs | | by Tondo Murisa Chinehasha
Tsotso Stove is the way to go
Little smoke, furnace-like heat and clean working enviroment, Tsotso Stove is a pleasure to use. Using only a few dry twigs and wooden debris one can cook sugar beans with minimum effort ...Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 07:34hrs | 6 | by Tondo Murisa Chinehasha
Tsotso stoves will save our forests
In the picture - Mrs Walter Murinyu doing what she knows best, building Tsotso Stoves. The new special bricks and mortar tsotso stoves are user-friendly, cleaner, produces less smoke, are very secure,...Published: 08 Sep 2021 at 06:53hrs | 3 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
Covid-19 may have exposed the false prophets
It's difficult not to talk about them, I mean the later day gospelpreneurs. Some would call theirs prosperity gospel Prophets since they thrive in flamboyance and opulence, promising their followers a...Published: 07 Sep 2021 at 07:45hrs | 1 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
Reckless drinking is destroying the youths
Cenosillicaphobia is the fear of having an empty glass of beer, so the seasoned drinker or connoisseur is always topping up the glass with more beer after every swig. Not so with 'Musombo' or 'Kambwa'...Published: 07 Sep 2021 at 07:43hrs | 5 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
Avoid starting uncontrolled veld fires
Scampering for safety, various creep-crawlies and fauna can sense looming danger before we do. Turning around to scan the sprawling meadows and fields, smoke was billowing in the distance with ferocio...Published: 29 Aug 2021 at 07:09hrs | | by Tondo Chinehasha
Let the children learn and play
Who said puppies cannot bite? Deep cuts and 'weeping skin lacerations' have all been observed on victims of puppy bites 'Tumbwa'. These are cheap illicit alcoholic spirits packed in plastic bo...Published: 28 Aug 2021 at 21:35hrs | | by Tondo. Chinehasha
Sangomas are also looking for money
A trio of male adults left Zimbabwe for Mozambique in search of a Sangoma to give them a get-rich-quick voodoo panacea. A yesternight borne fire discussion had assured them in Nampula province...Published: 27 Aug 2021 at 09:07hrs | 1 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
Farmers need tractors, cattle have died
My rather heavy footsteps did not jolt the old farmer out of his deep thought, head rested on his bony knees, sort of mind comatose. The man was 'lost' in great thinking, pondering how he would tackle...Published: 28 Jul 2021 at 19:16hrs | 2 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
Grey hair comes with wisdom
Mature age comes with wisdom, nephews and nieces but sometimes it comes alone. My progeny extension so far is to the power of six, two boys and four girls, grandpa's pride. The eldest a boy, second ye...Published: 22 Jul 2021 at 19:17hrs | | by Tondo. Chinehasha.
When dreams take one up Mt Everest
Green mealies, fresh broccoli, green beans, 'Eish'! Have just awoken from a near realistic dream where all the fresh horticultural products were coming out from our Irrigation plots at Chinehasha Irri...Published: 06 Jul 2021 at 10:29hrs | 2 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
A man does not cry
The wave of cattle deaths is not relenting, farmers' tears have since stopped falling in acceptance to their glaring losses. Only the symptomatic bovine tears continue trickling down their fury cheeks...Published: 04 Jul 2021 at 19:54hrs | 2 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa.
Hand me down knowledge is drying up
Emotionally strong village elders are being quickly gathered to their ancestors, may be tell tale signs of the end times. Echoes from the corridors of time had very mature people guiding young...Published: 26 Jun 2021 at 07:42hrs | 2 | by Tondo Murisa Chinehasha
Animals do not burn your houses, why burn theirs?
Mr Chibage was a later day Goliath, both is stature, macho and all. A staggering six footer who caused nerve jarring and hair raising when it came to being physical. Men of his time in Chinehasha Vill...Published: 24 Jun 2021 at 09:55hrs | | by Tondo Chinehasha
Animals do not burn your houses, why burn theirs?
Scampering for safety, various creep crawlies and fauna can sense looming danger before we do. Turning around to scan the sprawling meadows and fields, smoke was billowing in the distance with ferocio...Published: 24 Jun 2021 at 09:52hrs | | by Tondo Chinehasha
Names can influence one's circumstances
What's in a name, one may ask but surely some traits have a lot reflecting on it. A guy called Nhamo may find it hard to excell in school, let alone prosper in life whilst Millionaire has coin...Published: 08 Apr 2021 at 07:52hrs | 2 | by Tondo Mash Central
Farmers do not be a sitting duck to fraudsters
Harvest time is upon us, a time of plenty. Fraudsters are on the prowl looking for who to con, taking your agricultural produce without paying a dime for it. A colleague nearly lost a tonne of...Published: 28 Mar 2021 at 13:11hrs | 1 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
Bravo! It's back to school
The imminent reopening of schools is a great relief to parents and society at large who were now at wits end on what to do with the idle kids. It's difficult for most young minds to live innocently wh...Published: 10 Mar 2021 at 07:08hrs | 1 | by Tondo
Herbal solutions for 'modern' diseases
The unexpected recall of Zumbani from the herbal back bench is a wake up call for Africa and Africans at large. Even Caucasians are steaming with Zumbani to keep Coronavirus at bay. Orientals ...Published: 07 Mar 2021 at 12:24hrs | 1 | by Tondo. Chinehasha
Since when did Father Christmas come in February?
Conmen are at it again, reaping where they did not sow. Some Hararians and a sizeable number from 'Blues' are ruing the day they joined a get rich quick pyramid scheme where the investor was promised ...Published: 13 Feb 2021 at 18:11hrs | | by Tondo
Bring back the reed basket
Some of our African identity paraphernalia, artifacts, customs and traditions continue to vanish right under our noses. Time gnawing at them slowly as we all pretend not to notice, do not forget its s...Published: 13 Feb 2021 at 18:10hrs | 8 | by Tondo Murisa
Do something to save the rural herd
The rural herd is on a terrible decline, cattle succumbing to a plethora of both known and unknown livestock diseases. Most cattle pens are now nearly empty, with some now home to only two or ...Published: 31 Jan 2021 at 07:00hrs | | by Tondo
Sweet smelling Zumbani has stolen the limelight
This wild fruit 'Mbhambhara', it's in seasons as we speak. Looking much like the famed olives, milky like Amarula but with a distant blend of sweet/sour taste. The tree with little shiney leav...Published: 28 Jan 2021 at 22:07hrs | | by Tondo Murisa
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