Chinhoyi Caves are known for their cobalt blue water. The other names for the caves are Chirorodziva (Pool of the Fallen) or Sleeping Pool.
Zimbabwe
Politics and Society Zanu Pf’s plan for 2018: reordering its disorder in pursuit of permanence of power
Takura Zhangazha on the political reshuffle in Zimbabwe and Zanu Pf’s intention to perpetuate and secure its position as ruling party and ensure a present, but thoroughly negligible, opposition.
Arts, Culture and Sport Zimbabwean war heroes’ skulls to be returned from UK
The heads of heroes and heroines of Zimbabwe’s first war of independence – who were brutally decapitated by the colonial regime before being sent to Britain as trophies – are to be repatriated
Politics and Society Zimbabwean inventor unveils amazing new prototypes
A Zimbabwean designer, inventor and entrepreneur has unveiled a series of firsts in the country with his company’s catalogue of new prototypes including a helicopter that uses different types of fuel, a locally-produced electric car, a ‘green’ generator and many others
Politics and Society Zim Media’s ongoing dilemma after Moyo’s ‘carrot and stick’ tenure
Takura Zhangahza on the Zimbabwean media’s reaction to the end of Jonathon Moyo’s reign as Minister of Information.
Arts, Culture and Sport Greetings Africa from the ancient ruins of the city of Great Zimbabwe
Good morning beautiful Africa from the magnificent ancient city of Great Zimbabwe situated in the heart of southern Africa, between the Zambezi and Limpopo Rivers of Zimbabwe near Lake Mutirikwi
Politics and Society The MDCs’ Scramble for Joice Mujuru: Putting Their Carts Before Their Horses (Sadly So)
Takura Zhangazha discusses the MDC’s scuffle over former vice president Joice Mujuru and the limitations of Zimbabwe’s opposition parties, which are notoriously riddled with infighting
Lifestyle Zimbabwe reportedly the biggest condom consumer in the world
Zimbabwe has been labelled the highest consumer of condoms in the world, the National Aids Council has revealed. A safe sex practice which has helped the reduction of HIV infections in the country
Politics and Society ‘Vending’, Zimbabwe’s economic ‘shock doctrine’ and ‘socialism of the rich’
Vendors and informal traders in Zimbabwe are not a problem, let alone THE problem. They are citizens exercising their right to earn a living even though they still barely manage to make ends meet. And in this case they are ‘workers’ because they are working to send their children to school, try and get them the best possible healthcare, pay other bills and at least make an honest living. It will be hard to find someone in government or some of the increasingly monopolistic companies doing the same