Don’t blame the youths for their indifference towards Independence Day
By mentioning places like the National Heroes Acre, Nyadzonia, Wha Wha and Sikombela, Zimbabwe’s state media has tried to sensationalise Independence Day that falls on 18th April. Other countries have these national monuments where they honour the heroes and heroins who sacrificed for their countries like the USA has the Arlington National Cemetery which have […]
Bullied By ZIMRA At Harare International Airport
The following is a letter that one of readers wrote to the The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) in response to unpleasant experiences at the hands of their officers and the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP): I would like to report two consecutive incidences that made me feel like I was being bullied by those who think […]
Lessons in Business From Zimbabwean Entrepreneur Strive Masiyiwa
Zimbabwe is one of those places that might be and has been dismissed by some as a lost cause in terms of doing business. It has been described as a country that does not have a conducive environment in which to conduct business for a number of reasons. The International Finance Corporation ranks Zimbabwe at […]
Should Mugabe Really Be Attending Mandela’s Memorial Service?
Last night President Mugabe and his wife Grace joined a long list of world leaders who landed at the Waterkloof Air Force Base just outside Pretoria to attend Nelson Mandela’s memorial and funeral. Most if not all of the world leaders attending the funeral had great respect for and revered Madiba and felt the need […]
The Frustration Of Applying For A Zimbabwean Passport From The UK
I don’t get the Zimbabwean passport system! I am not usually one to comment on blogs but I am both dismayed and disgusted at the ridiculousness of the situation. I’m in the UK and I have lost my Zimbabwean passport, like most people on here. The consulate keep insisting I go back and get an […]
Breast Cancer in Zimbabwe is a Reality, Get Your Breasts Checked!
This weeks @263Chat hosted by Sir Nige and Pearls, Heels & Dreams was focused on CANCER but was originally centered on breast cancer given that it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One thing that was apparent during the chat session was that just about everyone who joined in on the conversation had been directly affected […]
A Zimbabwean Pastor on Touching Other People’s Women
Zimbabwe is a very faithful nation and this is a good thing because ‘the word’ prospers people and not just in terms of their finances. Zimbabwe has had and still has it’s fair share of problems and getting by from day to day may be challenging at times. The presence of God in the lives […]
Can Zimbabwean Diasporans Take A Page Out of Barkue Tubman’s Book?
Barkue Tubman was recently featured on CNN African Voices where they highlighted her story of how she left Liberia because of turmoil and after an extended period of time away, returned home to help with it’s redevelopment. The thing that was striking about her story is that it is akin to the lives of many […]
Tsvangirai’s First Real Post Election Defeat Interview
The 2013 harmonised elections in Zimbabwe once again brought about a disappointing result for MDC-T as they failed to secure a win. Since the results were announced, the President of MDC-T, Morgan Tsvangirai has not been very vocal about the events that took place before, during and after 31 July, 2013. However, there have been […]
Poachers, Conservation, Clive Stockil & Tourism in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a country full of natural wonders that have drawn people from all over the world. Some of these wonders include the Victoria Falls and the wildlife which offer visitors to the numerous game reserves an unparalleled safari experience. Over the years, tourism has slumped due to various challenges that the country has faced […]