His profound knowledge and enthusiasm for African languages impressed Dr. Mabugu, a lecturer who supported his efforts to introduce Xitsonga at the institution. Together with Phikela, Steven Ndou, and other students, Dr. Mabugu formed the Local Language Promotion Club (LOLAPROC) to advocate for the revitalization of all Zimbabwean indigenous languages.
Author: Titos Makondo
Chiredzi Sugarcane Farmer Gloria Chauke Wins for Herself and Her Mother
Gloria Chauke, a 27-year-old sugarcane farmer hailing from the rural area of Gezani in Chiredzi South, has clinched the title of best female farmer among small-scale farmers.
Petros – Zim’s First Xitsonga Novelist
By Titos Makondo Petros Mapengo (40), an aspiring local writer, has risen from Chiredzi’s writing nest to become the nation’s first Xitsonga novelist. He finally embarked on writing a Xitsonga novel after a series of procrastination hurdles, triggered by a lack of foundation. Born and raised in a bungalow-dotted village of Ponyoka in Chikombedzi, Chiredzi […]
Josefa Chauke—Following Musical Pathway Since 1984
By Titos Makondo Josefa Chauke willingly worked for the nation with a gun in his hand. His passion surpasses the battleground as evidenced by his musical ventures. Josefa is a 50-year-old ex-soldier and a charismatic sungura maestro. His roots can be traced to the deep rural of Mhlanguleni (New Boli), Chiredzi South in Zimbabwe. He […]
A glimpse into Valentine’s Day
By Titos Makondo MANKIND across the world observe Valentine’s Day on February 14th, while many seem to have figured the purpose and namesake behind this holiday yet one may love to learn about how it came into existing? Valentine, according to Collins Dictionary, “is someone you love or the card you send to the person […]
Another Tsonga/Hlengwe Chief To Be Crowned
THE crusade by the Second Republic led by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, to honor and return the powers to the traditional leaders now gathers steam.
The Return Of BB500 On Vibe To Dazzle
MUSIC fanciers thought he had hit the ceiling, but the truth is the ceiling knocked him down not out.
Imitate Matimbe Enterprise, Dr Mzambia Tells Local Businesses
The vivid Xitsonga traditional music maestro, Dr Mzambia Xaka Mthangwani , who scooped the upper soup at the Matimbe Hlengweni Music Promotion, urges local businesses to follow in the footsteps of Matimbe enterprise.
Donate, Make Local Soccer Leagues Great
IN the lowveld, Chiredzi in particular, soccer talent cloudburst, swelling the dawn of leagues, however, the majority of them hatch to smog due to lack of funds.
Loser CCC’s Dr Gumbo singing same song with Chamisa
By Titos Makondo CHIREDZI South CCC’s Dr Douglas Gumbo who lost to Joel Sithole in a poliical fight for a legislator crown has joined the party leader in beating the holy crap out of ZANU PF’s victory on recent polls. Nelson Chamisa denied the election results where ZANU PF emerged a victor, citing that President […]