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Our grandparents need good care
If the truth be told, most elderly widows and widowers are leading a lonely life despite plenty next of kin including children. This notion is confirmed by the many cases of 'lonely deaths' of...Published: 18 Jan 2019 at 15:55hrs | 122 | 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 | 518 | by Thomas Murisa.
Soccer legend George Shaya needs our help
The legendary soccer star 'Master Mind' George Shaya is said to be under the weather, I wish him, presumably with many others, a quick recovery. However, the heart rending disclosure from those in the...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 09:13hrs | 487 | 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 | 312 | by Thomas Murisa.
Say no to bullying in school
Despite the 'dry wallet' circumstances most Zimbabweans are facing, the zeal to have their children educated can never be underestimated. With schools opening this week, parents and guardians were all...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 09:11hrs | 134 | by Thomas Murisa
We want nothing but the truth
Honestly speaking, journalism in Zimbabwe has 'gone to the dogs', call it gutter journalism. Lies and imaginations are repackaged as the gospel truth until lies have a body and a shadow. Some of our s...Published: 02 Jan 2019 at 19:13hrs | 4023 | 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 | 249 | 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 | 390 | by Thomas Murisa.
Drive to arrive safely
Another serious bus accident, another national disaster, more funerals and more orphans. Is it about mad men 'flying on the road' or a case of half baked drivers behind the wheels? The Smart/B...Published: 09 Nov 2018 at 09:25hrs | 1134 | 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 | 441 | 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 | 594 | by Thomas Murisa.
Keep Harare clean
Fallen pylons are found all over in our towns and cities especially Harare. Most were brought down as a results of road traffic accidents but surprisingly these now useless power poles are left to rus...Published: 05 Sep 2018 at 20:27hrs | 677 | by Thomas Murisa
Is it about us or themselves?
Kuswera ma comrades. My home area village youths are still basking in the Zanu-PF resounding victory in the recent elections. Mash Central is one of the provinces that did very well in ED pfee...Published: 18 Aug 2018 at 17:37hrs | 2510 | by Thomas Murisa
Going back to our roots
The 'I receive' mantra is now dying a natural death, followers of later day prosperity Gospel Prophets have had their Damascene Day and most are now trooping back to their traditional churches. What m...Published: 10 Aug 2018 at 14:45hrs | 1676 | 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 | 286 | by Thomas Murisa.
Rabbit farmers deserve more
Many farmers countrywide have taken up cuniculture or rabbit farming with more joining each day. Some urban eateries and entertainment joints that serve hot meals have now included rabbit meat in thei...Published: 29 Jul 2018 at 10:08hrs | 1008 | by Thomas Murisa
Help the poor this winter
The prevailing cold spell draws everyone's attention for the need to give/donate to the needy. The biting chilly weather has been felt all over Zimbabwe by both nobles and laity. Comfort zone ...Published: 19 Jul 2018 at 09:35hrs | 308 | by Thomas Murisa
Congratulations to France
A multiracial, multicultural and multiethnic France lifted the World Cup at the Russia 2018 Soccer bonanza. Amid much pomp and fanfare, the streets of Paris and other French towns reverberated with jo...Published: 17 Jul 2018 at 16:36hrs | 367 | by Thomas Murisa
Welcome back our Original Mazoe drink
Indeed the voice of the people is the voice of Good. News coming from the corridors of industry indicate that the manufacturers of Mazoe drinks are reverting to the 'original' recipe. They seem to hav...Published: 21 Jun 2018 at 15:09hrs | 1082 | by Thomas Murisa
Allow Catholic Priests to marry
The resignation/firing of Chilean Catholic Bishops over cover-up of sexual abuse of young boys is 'too little too late'. Churches must be places of hope, solace, healing and worship, not the devil's w...Published: 12 Jun 2018 at 12:57hrs | 1812 | by Thomas Murisa
Bring back medic alert jewelry
People suffering from diabetes must always were medical alert jewelry saying they are diabetic. Same with hypertension and asthma. Many people have unnecessarily lost their lives because those with th...Published: 04 Jun 2018 at 07:16hrs | 154 | 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 | 855 | by Thomas Murisa.
Campion Mugweni for Mazoe North
Mazoe North in Mash Central has spoken, Comrade Champion Mugweni for Mazoe North. As Team Zanu-PF matches forward, let's rally behind our chosen parliamentary candidate for unity and development. ...Published: 28 May 2018 at 12:55hrs | 575 | by Thomas Murisa
We need new roads
Indeed we need more clinics, hospitals, schools and colleges in some parts of the country. Looking at our shoe-string budgets, rather we have fully equipped and fully staffed schools and hospitals tha...Published: 22 May 2018 at 06:37hrs | 406 | by Thomas Murisa
Houses must be houses not offices
Commercialisation of properties in residential areas has worsened accommodation problems in urban centres and towns. Harare has been the most affected where scores of houses and flats have been turned...Published: 03 May 2018 at 14:04hrs | 1310 | by Thomas Murisa
Scooters and rickshaws to ease transport blues
Rickshaws and scooters for urban commuting, what's holding us moving over to those modes of transport? Many developing nations have embraced use of tricycle taxis and motorbikes to beat congestion and...Published: 21 Apr 2018 at 21:11hrs | 1835 | by Thomas Murisa, Harare
Zupco, promises and fibs
A lot has been said on the resurgence and rebound of Zupco buses on our roads yet none are showing. Not long ago the print media was awash with news that two hundred buses had arrived in the country a...Published: 09 Apr 2018 at 12:59hrs | 1410 | by Thomas Murisa
Donate to the needy this winter
The winter season is slowly creeping in, no surprises here for we all know when the chilly weather is upon us. The time is now to acquire appropriate clothes for keeping the cold at bay. Even pre-owne...Published: 06 Apr 2018 at 15:43hrs | 141 | by Thomas Murisa
Provide ambulances for the sick
The majority of our people in Zimbabwe have no medical aid and as such, have to rely on cash payments. Phoning for an ambulance in case of emergency is now a nightmare since the City Ambulance Service...Published: 05 Apr 2018 at 06:52hrs | 83 | by Thomas Murisa
The truth shall set you free
People are all ears for news but there are instances when scribes and media houses go the extra mile in dispensing half-baked and oftentimes exaggerated news. News is when man bites a dog yet we are s...Published: 29 Mar 2018 at 11:11hrs | 249 | by Thomas Murisa
Take care of old people
Figures do not lie, the number of elderly people (above sixty) in our beloved Zimbabwe could be less than a third of the population. The majority of whom stay by themselves as widows or widowers since...Published: 28 Mar 2018 at 12:00hrs | 383 | by Thomas Murisa
Look after the children
Whilst we urge communities and society to 'accept back' the recently pardoned ex-prisoners, it is also important to mention that not all have changed their ways. In fact, a few if not more, have retur...Published: 28 Mar 2018 at 11:57hrs | 271 | by Thomas Murisa
Social security for commercial sex workers
Most retired commercial sex workers are now a sorry sight with no 'clients' and no income. Bleached skin is now showing ugly permanent marks and the laugh lines have become emblematic. It is h...Published: 27 Mar 2018 at 08:29hrs | 971 | by Thomas Murisa
Stop satanism scare at schools
Cases of satanism scare and hallucinations are now very prevalent, especially in schools. Society seem to have adopted a hear no evil, see no evil and speak no evil attitude. Churches, village...Published: 13 Mar 2018 at 20:29hrs | 1096 | by Thomas Murisa
Let's have two surnames for married women
The proposal for married women to also have their maiden surnames included as second names has my vote. Most countries are already doing it, the practice gives a more detailed identity of the new brid...Published: 13 Mar 2018 at 19:33hrs | 1874 | by Thomas Murisa, Harare
Repair the 'new' road
The 'new' Chitungwiza Road (Mbudzi roundabout to Chitungwiza) must be aptly called the 'old' Chitungwiza Road, since there is nothing new about it. The Seke Road to Chitungwiza can be mistaken...Published: 08 Mar 2018 at 19:49hrs | 1380 | by Thomas Murisa
Embrace use of plastic money
The country of Norway, operates on a 100% cashless economy, yes its true. After all, cash itself can not be 'eaten', one has to hand it over in exchange for goods and services. In light of the...Published: 02 Mar 2018 at 07:07hrs | 587 | by Thomas Murisa
Look after the aged
The fast world of materialism and modern technology is surging forward, zooming past the elderly who now feel lonely and neglected. Now and then we hear of old people who have committed suicid...Published: 27 Feb 2018 at 21:56hrs | 519 | by Thomas Murisa
It's time for rural cemeteries
Now that developmental projects like irrigation and fisheries are being commissioned in Chiweshe, Mash Central, orderly arrangements are needed. Village heads and elders must seriously consider coming...Published: 23 Feb 2018 at 16:15hrs | 2802 | by Thomas Murisa
Cable cars for Harare CBD
Yesteryears, the late former Minister of Transport Hon. Enos Chikowore had suggested digging a canal to Chitungwiza to ease the transport problems associated with commuting from the dormitory town. ...Published: 21 Feb 2018 at 07:27hrs | 1534 | by Thomas Murisa
Arrest bogus employment agents
In Zimbabwe with unemployment hovering above 90%, some unscrupulous people have made it their business to con and fleece job seekers by advertising nonexistent vacancies. Now and then we hear of so an...Published: 17 Jan 2018 at 06:11hrs | 673 | by Thomas Murisa
Leopard skins for Chiefs robes
Deputy President Chiwenga was spot-on when he pointed out that the traditional chiefs' ceremonial regalia was outdated, unbiffitting and 'reeked' of colonial vestages. This he mentioned at a recent ch...Published: 17 Jan 2018 at 05:53hrs | 500 | by Thomas Murisa
Chitungwiza road needs repairs
Travelling to Chitungiwiza recently, I realised that the road is 'dying' a little each day. The stretch from Chinhamo Service station as we tumble towards Hunyani bridge now needs one to be extra care...Published: 17 Jan 2018 at 05:51hrs | 166 | by Thomas Murisa
Revisit the outstanding issue of the discontinued PAY-FOR-YOUR-HOUSE scheme
Authorities should revisit the outstanding issue of the discontinued PAY-FOR-YOUR-HOUSE scheme. Many people lost large amounts of money contributing to a scheme in which neither houses/flats nor refun...Published: 17 Jan 2018 at 05:50hrs | 137 | by Thomas Murisa
Be kind to others
Some people of my ethnic persuasion have little heart or no heart at all for fellow country men. They smile gleefully in a sadistic manner at the misfortunes of others. Whilst I was walking in...Published: 12 Jan 2018 at 06:28hrs | 535 | by Thomas Murisa
Let us promote our mother languages
Shona and Ndebele are the two languages spoken by the black majority in Zimbabwe - from the Limpopo to the Zambezi, with a few pockets here and there of minority languages.These two langua...Published: 02 Apr 2013 at 12:06hrs | 257 | by John Gambanga
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