By Titos Makondo THERE is nothing under the sun that can make one prouder than seeing their grit and determination pay off and making them shine bright. These words relate to Billion Largest or Jahantima, born as Thomas Mavasa hailing from Makhosiya , Chiredzi South, whose lastest song , Huma Lazaro, has taken music lovers […]
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Double Blow For Stock Theft
A war against stock theft has been launched in the southern parts of Chiredzi district, where farmers live in fear of losing their cattle to thieves.
Avuxeni FM Unveils Top Local Artists
Avuxeni FM has initialised the battle of the bands – Avuxeni Saturday Local Top 20, to promote and uncover the regional superstars, who are yet to break into stardom due to a slice of support given to them, despite being extremely talented in music.
Discover the Tranquility of Triangle Country Club
Triangle Country Club is an oasis of relaxation and recreation.
SAC Workshop Tackles Online Gender-Based Violence
Forty women from Bulawayo and Plumtree recently underwent training through the Skill A Community (SAC), an initiative led by Racheal Voko Ncube aimed at empowering female creatives with digital safety and security tools.
Challenging El Niño: Rural Farmer Constructs Dam for Irrigation
Peter Nyoni, a dedicated farmer born in Makhosiya village of Chiredzi South, refuses to be hindered by the lack of rainfall that has plagued the nation.
Zim Xitsonga Revolution: Herbert Phikela, The Game Changer
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.
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 […]