by Faith Mangwanya | May 5, 2021 | Thoughts & Reflections
2020 was a hard year in Zimbabwe. When the first lockdown hit, the economy was already worn for wear and many people felt their livelihoods being clinched by the austere measures in the country and the rising difficulty in earning a decent livelihood. Covid-19 caught...
by Faith Mangwanya | Mar 17, 2021 | Culture, Thoughts & Reflections
It was just after 7 pm when I reached for my phone to check on my WhatsApp messages. I had spoken to Tafie earlier that day, we had promised we would meet for dinner. Three missed calls, my screen flagged. I sighed in frustration as Tafie had attempted to reach me,...
by Faith Mangwanya | Aug 17, 2020 | Current Affairs, Uncategorised
The story of Zimbabwe is very hard to write because there are so many stories. There is my story, there is my neighbours’ story, the vendor on the street has a story, those in power all have stories and how you the reader perceives all of this, you will form your own...
by Teakisi | Aug 19, 2019 | Thoughts & Reflections
By Sarah Jaravaza I live in the beautiful capital city of Harare. I know I am biased, but I believe that it is a scenic place. My city is a mixture of a concrete jungle and green spaces. Yet lately, I am feeling like my city is not as beautiful as it used to be. One...
by Teakisi | Jul 10, 2019 | Thoughts & Reflections
By Sarah Jaravaza The 6th of May 2019 was a momentous and exciting day for me. After many years of having to live with family for various reasons, I finally moved into my own place. Of course there was the usual headache of moving and packing. Moving is so stressful...