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Birthday tribute Kenneth 'Buchizya' Kaunda: The unexpected one
LION AND THE KINGIn the heart of the jungle, man and beast were dead in their tracks, locked in a gaze. Roaring and ready to pounce was the king of the ...Published: 27 Apr 2020 at 19:49hrs | 2549 | by Field Ruwe
A few hints to keep pests at bay
Ants pestering you in the house, apparently calcium is a no no to ants. Using the common chalk draw a line breaching their route and they will turn back. Cucumber skins or rinds can also give them mat...Published: 27 Apr 2020 at 19:46hrs | 471 | by Tondo Thomas Murisa
Funeral policies accord decency to the departed
Standing with grief-stricken faces in twos and threes at the funeral of a loved one discussing how to finance the goings on is now a thing of the past. At most funerals the departed are now accorded a...Published: 27 Apr 2020 at 19:45hrs | 481 | by Tondo Thomas Murisa
NetOne please come to our rescue
Village elder Mr Iron has been dealt a double blow, he can not call his children and can not buy his favourite drink because Netone network is down, rendering his e-wallet redundant. Jaji, Jin...Published: 23 Apr 2020 at 09:37hrs | 536 | by Tondo Thomas Murisa
Selling our country 'all the way', shame on you
Opposition aligned vendetta 'pregnant propagandists' have found new life and energies in the satanic Coronavirus outbreak. The internet, print and audio media is awash with exaggerated and out...Published: 24 Mar 2020 at 18:31hrs | 930 | by Thomas Murisa
May it be done on earth as it is in Heaven
Nowadays most if not all churches seem bent on 'preserving the catch', no more worried about winning more souls for the Heavenly kingdom. At the tax collector's house, the Lord Jesus did not m...Published: 16 Mar 2020 at 06:53hrs | 106 | by Thomas Murisa
Let's encourage our people to have funeral cover policies
The rural population have now realised the importance of taking funeral cover policies or so it seems. Years go when death occurred in the village, relatives and neighbours would stand in twos...Published: 04 Feb 2020 at 07:40hrs | 624 | by Thomas Murisa
What happened to the Pay-For-Your-House-Scheme of the 90s?
The issue of the unconcluded logically Pay-For-Your-House- Scheme of the 90s remains outstanding like a sore thumb. No house and no refund remains the stalemate after contributing for many years. ...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 22:07hrs | 1188 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa.
The house that Torindo built
Young Torindo grew up in the village where his umbilical cord lies buried, symbolic of the way everyone finally ends up. Herding cattle and playing pastures soccer was part of the daily chores...Published: 11 Nov 2019 at 06:37hrs | 1853 | by Thomas Murisa
Who is stoking the fires of stratospheric pricing of goods and services?
The high prices 'veld fire' needs more drastic measures to douse the flames that are threatening to consume the commoners. In this time of great 'financial drought' how many can afford to buy ...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 08:05hrs | 923 | by Thomas Murisa
Let's uphold family values
The biting economic meltdown around Buhera, like anywhere else forced a young couple of husband and wife to seek better fortunes across the border in Botswana. With no credible CVs to their credit, th...Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 21:03hrs | 132 | by Thomas Murisa
Pay-For-Your-House Scheme, the crying can never stop
What is government policy with regards to those who lost money in the ill fated Pay-For-Your-House scheme of the early nineties? The scheme was a government project that was meant to provide a...Published: 30 Sep 2019 at 22:27hrs | 807 | by Thomas Murisa.
Our forests are disappearing at an alarming rate
Environmental expects have always warned people on the dangers associated with uncontrolled felling down of trees, especially in the absence of tree planting programmes. Landslides are one big...Published: 24 Sep 2019 at 19:19hrs | 184 | 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. ...Published: 03 Sep 2019 at 20:32hrs | 1800 | 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 ...Published: 27 Aug 2019 at 07:58hrs | 2555 | 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 ...Published: 21 Aug 2019 at 08:45hrs | 773 | 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 farme...Published: 17 Aug 2019 at 10:49hrs | 182 | 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 whos...Published: 06 Aug 2019 at 20:05hrs | 1288 | by Thomas Murisa
Alcohol and drugs are ruining the youths
For many a youth today alcohol is their strongest weakness. Some think the wise waters can provide refuge and comfort from the prevailing hardships yet the opposite is the gospel truth. Many p...Published: 05 Aug 2019 at 14:30hrs | 623 | 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 ...Published: 03 Aug 2019 at 16:46hrs | 479 | 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 surroundin...Published: 01 Aug 2019 at 10:53hrs | 1797 | 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 dow...Published: 31 Jul 2019 at 08:18hrs | 3650 | by 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 | 6453 | 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...Published: 28 Jul 2019 at 17:58hrs | 381 | 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 ...Published: 25 Jul 2019 at 09:06hrs | 1183 | by Thomas Murisa
ZACC contact details are a public secret
Now that devolution funds are being disbursed, it's not an opportunity for self-enrichment and scandals galore. That 'treasonous' me-only attitude must be done away with. There may be some sha...Published: 24 Jul 2019 at 12:42hrs | 1092 | 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. ...Published: 24 Jul 2019 at 12:39hrs | 1917 | by Thomas Murisa
ZACC contact details are a public secret, use devolution funds wisely
Now that devolution funds are being disbursed, its not an opportunity for self-enrichment and scandals galore. That 'treasonous' me-only attitude must be done away with. There may be some shar...Published: 23 Jul 2019 at 14:31hrs | 227 | 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...Published: 22 Jul 2019 at 12:17hrs | 1583 | 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. 'T...Published: 22 Jul 2019 at 12:16hrs | 1074 | 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 ca...Published: 17 Jul 2019 at 20:56hrs | 1148 | by Thomas Murisa
NSSA pensioners are 'roasting wire' with poverty
Pensioners are too weak to threaten anyone, their voices are hoarse with age rendering them voiceless and above all, dementia is now noticeable among most of them. Issues concerning pensioners...Published: 17 Jul 2019 at 20:46hrs | 877 | 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...Published: 17 Jul 2019 at 20:38hrs | 88 | 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 wa...Published: 14 Jul 2019 at 22:42hrs | 1116 | 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. Chie...Published: 11 Jul 2019 at 19:38hrs | 596 | 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 Corn...Published: 08 Jul 2019 at 08:32hrs | 3622 | 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 af...Published: 08 Jul 2019 at 08:29hrs | 1732 | by Thomas Murisa
Mai Tombi's bananas are now 50 cents each
Aaah! I am tempted to believe magic is for real, abracadabra. How can 2 lts cooking oil price climb down from 21 rtgs to 16 rtgs in one week at TM Chadcombe? Even anointing oil cannot match that...Published: 08 Jul 2019 at 08:27hrs | 1724 | 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 | 1894 | 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...Published: 03 Jul 2019 at 19:30hrs | 5800 | 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 ...Published: 01 Jul 2019 at 09:21hrs | 1702 | 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 witc...Published: 26 Jun 2019 at 21:08hrs | 1236 | 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 | 1117 | 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. ...Published: 20 Jun 2019 at 21:04hrs | 408 | 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 ho...Published: 20 Jun 2019 at 13:08hrs | 1112 | by Thomas Murisa
Can someone help those who lost money on the botched Pay-For-Your-House scheme
What is government policy on those who lost out on its Pay-For-Your-House scheme of the 90s? Many people contributed towards the scheme with the hope of getting a roof over their heads but qui...Published: 19 Jun 2019 at 21:43hrs | 1458 | 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...Published: 19 Jun 2019 at 07:52hrs | 2688 | by Thomas Murisa
Irrigation projects at Ruya Dam is now a reality
If its waiting, we have the patience of the biblical Job, we have never been nearer than now. The Ruya Dam Irrigation Project in Chiweshe is now turning into reality. The project Engineer conf...Published: 17 Jun 2019 at 19:05hrs | 543 | 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. T...Published: 17 Jun 2019 at 19:04hrs | 368 | 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 majo...Published: 16 Jun 2019 at 19:11hrs | 873 | by Thomas Murisa
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