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Busisiwe Mkhwebane merely annoyed agents of white monopoly capital
In my view, both Tina Joemat-Pettersson (may her soul repose peacefully) and Busisiwe Mkhwebane are victims of a system that lives off the subjugation of women, where women are treated very differentl...Published: 21 Jun 2023 at 17:18hrs | 1 | by Lindiwe Sisulu
Men's Cave: Inkundla yamadoda meeting on the cards
LOCAL men are set to congregate at Derby Hotel in Bulawayo for a workshop that will shed light on what has been a nascent pandemic lately, mental health issues that men face.The discussion pla...Published: 12 Jun 2023 at 06:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Feminists have lost track of what they stand for
Disclaimer: This article is written from a male perspective with a light-hearted tone. It is not meant to trivialize or dismiss the important issues surrounding femin...Published: 19 May 2023 at 13:53hrs | | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Binga villagers wary over relocation
FRESH fears of displacement have gripped the Tonga people settled in Binga and the resort town of Victoria Falls that was recently classified a Special Economic Zone (SEZ).An estimated 500 Lub...Published: 25 Aug 2022 at 06:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
'End of an era': Joyce Kazembe retire from Zec
Kazembe is the giant of modern Zimbabwe electoral landscape. For many Zimbabweans, her retirement today after 27 years of uninterrupted service at Electoral Supervisory Commission now, Zimbabwe Electo...Published: 06 Jul 2022 at 11:21hrs | 8 | by Farai Chirimumimba
Giving serious thought to the possibility of Polyandry
With our neighbouring country South Africa, working on the green paper on the marriages Act, it is no doubt that ordinary Zimbabweans are also pondering on the matter, be it they reach to such a posit...Published: 11 May 2021 at 22:45hrs | | by Thabiso Nxumalo
Why Lobola Should not be Refundable - Love must never be refunded nor measured in monetary terms
The case of Lobola has generated a lot of interest amongst many Zimbabweans and many traditional leaders. The people of Zimbabwe put the proceedings in the public domain which they review the lawfulne...Published: 02 May 2021 at 07:50hrs | 1 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza and Denford Madekufamba
Infertility: A shared responsibility
Being a parent is a desired part of adult identity in most societies. For many couples, the inability to bear children is a tragedy. The conflux of personal, interpersonal, social, and religious expec...Published: 12 Oct 2020 at 12:01hrs | | by Heaven Munyuki
Heroic mother who saved baby from crocodile grip honoured
CHIREDZI woman Morina Musisinyani (30) who, in April this year saved her three-year-old son from the jaws of a crocodile, was honoured on Friday by a feminist organisation.Whispers, whose lead...Published: 05 Oct 2020 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
A dying (public) intellectualism in Zimbabwe
THE late Masipula Sithole taught me (and many others) how to perceive and think about our country, Zimbabwe's politics.Not only formally via the university lecture room, but also more signific...Published: 23 Mar 2019 at 05:54hrs | | by Takura Zhangazha
Nuggets from the men's conference
I just sneaked out of a boot-camp for that boy-thrill, the urge to break a cardinal rule: What happens at the men's conference stays at the men's conference! The thrifty snitch in me couldn't resist t...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 08:07hrs | | by Zifiso Masiye
Gumbura deserted by wives?
The wives of jailed Independent End Time Message leader Robert Martin Gumbura who is serving a 40-year jail term have stopped coming to court to show solidarity with their embattled husband.Gu...Published: 30 Dec 2018 at 17:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Seek first advice from Prophet Makandiwa; only then can you win EU parliamentary elections!
Seek first the advice from Prophet Makandiwa, make a pilgrimage to Nigeria and seek audience with TB Joshua; only then are you going to win the European parliamentary elections; said the young Nigeria...Published: 22 Dec 2018 at 15:42hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Book unpacks racial, tribal discrimination
YOUTHFUL author Rongarashe Masuku has penned a controversial book titled Deracialising the mind: Racism in the name of Patriotism, which seeks to unpack the source of racial and tribal discrimination ...Published: 21 Aug 2018 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Young People abroad giving up on marrying partners from Zimbabwe - 'Women aren't women anymore men are something else'
Fewer Zimbabweans in the UK want to get married to people at homebthan ever, while the desire for marriage is rising among young women, according to the Zimbabwean Research Group in the UK.The...Published: 29 May 2018 at 21:51hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
African feminists and the luxury of madness
African culture isn't bosom friends with women's rights. Neither is religion a known admirer of ambitious women who demand equality with men. It only requires a bit of emotional blackmail to muscle a ...Published: 14 Apr 2018 at 22:30hrs | | by Nimi Princewill
We vote using our brains dear Misihairabwi-Mushonga and never pantie politics again!
This is just gutter politics of the highest order! Gutter politics that is below the belt in the sense of the word. We cannot be told to vote for women just because they are women. We vote for people ...Published: 06 Apr 2018 at 18:45hrs | 1 | by Nomazulu Thata
Chamisa fires 17 Bulawayo provincial executives from MDC-T
THE Nelson Chamisa-led MDC-T has fired 17 Bulawayo provincial executive members, in a fresh purge targeting officials aligned to axed deputy president, Thokozani Khupe's faction.Provincial spo...Published: 03 Apr 2018 at 15:19hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF and MDC-T same violence Whatsapp group
Revolutionary greetings comrades. Watching the recent Baba Sorobhic drama unfolds in MDC-T is very disappointing especially considering the fact that the party presents itself as a citadel of democrac...Published: 04 Mar 2018 at 16:46hrs | 7 | by Khulani David Ndlovu
Adopting movements, chastening the norm
Many things should be considered when we adopt certain movements based on individual experiences and social advocate rights. While being bold and brave is a valuable ethic to embrace, much attention s...Published: 12 Jan 2018 at 18:31hrs | 1 | by Zenani Masuku
Pasi naningi is an outdated political rhetoric
Revolutionary greetings dear comrades. In revolution there is pasi(down) with so and so. The enemies of the revolution are those in power who abuse power. They use the workers and peasants as their do...Published: 15 Dec 2017 at 22:16hrs | | by Khulani David Ndhlovu, NPP National youth spokesperson
Feminists see red in MaPecca saga
FEMINISM and pettiness has no room in the fight for justice, infuriated social media users have said as the debate on the death of Bulawayo artiste Tawanda "MaPecca" Moyo goes on.While the for...Published: 10 Sep 2017 at 09:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Daily Sociology Questions And Answers with Sir Mwiinde - Assess the reasons for the long term increase in the divorce rate
Question Assess the reasons for the long term increase in the divorce rate (25)Comment overviewThis ques...Published: 26 Aug 2017 at 10:43hrs | | by Sir Mwiinde (Sociologist, Author & Mentor)
Daily academic Sociology Questions and Answers with Mwiinde Laison - Family serves capitalism. Discuss
Question Family serves capitalism. DiscussComment overviewThe question looks a bit tricky to some studen...Published: 08 Jul 2017 at 21:54hrs | | by Mwiinde Laison
'Gukurahundi could bring future upheaval for Zimbabwe'
Controversial MDC lawmaker Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga is at it again; this time warning of future social upheaval over the emotive Gukurahundi issue. Misihairabwi-Mushonga is also part of women p...Published: 21 May 2017 at 16:25hrs | | by Richard Chidza
Fight For Fairness And Justice, But Not Equality!
Let's begin on the premise that whatever theoretical knowledge we've acquired, that affirms the equality of all men, is wrong, fictional and in direct contradiction to the original truth!It's ...Published: 18 Mar 2017 at 07:54hrs | | by Nimi Princewill
Open Call for a Zimbabwean Female Playwright
Nhimbe Trust, in partnership with Young Vic Theatre UK, with the support of the British Council Zimbabwe, are producing The Unified Women Project, which will provide a cultural exchange between twenty...Published: 03 Feb 2017 at 13:47hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Priscilla Misihairambwi-Mushonga: Any more 'useless' condoms?
Oops! I titled this piece "Priscilla Misihairambwi-Mushonga: Any more 'useless' condoms?" But all the same, the subject is synonymous with the case and I am ha...Published: 19 Dec 2015 at 17:23hrs | | by Zisunko Ndlovu
Mujuru will lead Zanu-PF, says Mutasa
A suprisingly buoyant Didymus Mutasa says notwithstanding the machinations of Zanu-PF hardliners and their purported expulsion of former vice president Joice Mujuru from the brawling ruling party, the...Published: 05 Apr 2015 at 17:48hrs | | by staff reporter
Zimbabwe identity nightmare
I never imagined that a simple act of processing identity documents could be so demanding, complicated and tiresome, writes ONAI HARA.My father, being Zambian, migrated to work in Zimbabwe - w...Published: 15 Dec 2014 at 11:50hrs | | by Onai Hara
Equality:- A Never-Ending War between Men And Women
The politically-correct aim for 'equality' between 'men' and 'women' is not achievable.It is absolutely impossible.It will never be found.It will never be discovered.It will ne...Published: 25 Jun 2014 at 06:44hrs | | by Kufakunesu Mawira
The legacy of Queen Victoria and Zimbabwean culture
Canada recently just celebrated Victoria Day on the 20th of May, remembering a woman who is regarded as the longest serving monarch in British History and very well regarded as an embodiment of what t...Published: 21 May 2013 at 05:18hrs | | by Tsungai Chipato
Cultural Activism With Mojisola Sonoiki of Wocaf
The Women of Color Arts and Film Festival Atlanta will be celebrating its 7th year anniversary March 15th - 18th 2012 . ...Published: 24 Feb 2012 at 07:09hrs | | by Pamela Stitch
Amakhosi Elite 400 Zimbabwe's premiere arts and culture hub
ZIMBABWE'S premiere arts and cultural hub Amakhosi Elite 400 in Bulawayo - exploded to life on Wednesday last week with an array of performances by various artistes.The melting pot fiesta is p...Published: 06 Jun 2011 at 10:02hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
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