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April 14, 2014

Of Christians, Zimbabwe and the world

Christianity is under attack and, surprisingly, our Christian leaders are bowing to politicians with individual interests. I love the unfailing tranquillity of expectation that only faith can bring. I never doubted the instillation of hope in those expectations. Hope, like desire to revenge, keeps us alive.

Basildon Peta story “was a hatchet job”

Last week the Southern Eye and Bulawayo24.com carried a story headlined “Zimbabwean Journalists banned from working in Lesotho”. The crux of the story was that I, Shakeman Mugari, and Abel Chapatarongo and Caswell Tlali have been “banned” from working in Lesotho.

Mangoma overplayed his drum: William Muchayi

The Shona have a wise saying: Kangoma karirise kave pedyo nekubvaruka, implying that there is always a limit to the amount of pressure the drummer can exert on his instrument while playing it and anything beyond what it can absorb can be catastrophic resulting in its disintegration before the music comes to an abrupt end.

Highlanders crush Shabanie 4-1

Bulawayo giants Highlanders got back to winning ways after crushing Shabanie Mine 4-1 at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday. The victory lifted the spirits of their fans who had to endure a season opening draw with Chapungu last week.

Toothless Dynamos shocked by ZPC Kariba

Harare – Defending champions Dynamos were beaten 1-0 by premiership newboys ZPC Kariba. The Harare giants succumbed to an injury time goal from veteran forward Artwell Nyamiwa at the National Sports Stadium on Sunday.