In the past, a perfect Sunday for me was to generally have a quiet, relaxed, chilled-out lazy day. Firstly, an early morning walk to buy the Sunday papers, heavy with all of its sections and […]
Society & Culture
Always Uplifting…….
Now, music plays a huge part in my life and ever since Mother Zimbabwe adopted me as its son, I have always found her music to be uplifting. I have had the bonus of absorbing […]
Waiting in line
It has often been stated that Zimbabweans are friendly people and as warm as the southern African climate. They are generally accommodating, polite, well mannered and generous. And I have generally found this to be […]
No Spring Chicken
I admire and respect Joseph. He has worked hard, all of his life; man and boy, until he retired a few years back. Like most men of his generation he started off with a two […]
The Enchantment of Mbira
The Book Café––a legendary music venue in years gone by, a hot spot for culture in Harare, Zimbabwe. I sit at a table with Saki Mafundikwa, founder of ZIVA, the Zimbabwe Institute of Vigital Arts. […]
Team Up to Clean Up
In our last issue, we touched briefly on the work that Team Up 2 Clean Up has undertaken, but as they head into their second year, I think it is worth talking about in more […]
Dating in Harare – “apa hauna cash”
Pinterest is your friend. It is the ultimate treasure trove of an infinite number of awesome ideas chief among them, dates. I mean admit it, at the rate at which the cost of living in […]
Island Hospice Rose Remembrance Day
Island Hospice holds an annual event in October at Picabella Rose Nursery called “Rose Remembrance Day.” This special function is a fundraising event that celebrates the memory of loved ones lost. The roses at Picabella […]