To conclude this series and give a flavour of some of the themes explored across the previous nine blogs, this post presents a series of five cases offering in-depth reflections on how livelihoods are composed across a range of activities … Continue reading → …
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Government launches probe into Rovos Rail and BBR train collision
Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, sukulwenkosi.dube@chronicle.co.zw THE Government has launched an investigation into the collision between a Rovos Rail luxury passenger train and a Bulawayo-Beitbridge Railway (BBR) goods train, which occurred on Good Friday. Authorities are also working tirelessly to repair the damaged railway infrastructure along the Bulawayo-Beitbridge line. The head-on collision, which happened at around 7AM in […] …
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Kay_Kid Umfanomsotho relocates to Bulawayo, tops city’s radio charts
Mthabisi Tshuma,Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub Gwanda-bred musician Kay_Kid Umfanomsotho has relocated to Bulawayo, and if his debut solo performance in the city is anything to go by, he is quickly winning over new fans. His hit track Amawala is dominating the Skyz Metro FM Top 20 weekly charts, holding the number one spot last […] …
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Pathways of accumulation followed by young people in Zimbabwe’s land reform areas
With limited assets and multiple constraints to access to land, accumulation by young people in our A1 land reform sites is challenging. This blog looks at the multiple pathways followed, highlighting how livelihoods, gender relations and styles of farming are … Continue reading → …
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Anti-Mnangagwa protesters denied bail
Court says the 98 suspects would commit the same offence if freed
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Livelihood asset accumulation by young people in post-land reform Zimbabwe
Our studies of young people across our A1 land reform sites in Zimbabwe show the real challenges that young people face in getting established as independent economic actors. This requires putting together a portfolio of activities, diversifying opportunistically while also … Continue reading → …
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Two Beitbridge men face attempted murder after a violent altercation at a party
Langelihle S Nyathi, langae2001@gmail.com Two Beitbridge men, Walter Mbedzi and Bildard Sibanda, have been charged with attempted murder following a violent altercation at a party in Maduqlo under Chief Matibe. According to a statement by the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPA), the incident occurred on March 31, 2025, during a celebration, where a dispute […] …
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Mzansi rallies around veteran actress Nandi Nyembe amid financial woes
The South African entertainment industry has come together to support veteran actress Nandi Nyembe, who has fallen on hard times. The 55-year-old actress, who is wheelchair-bound, recently opened up about her hardships in a heart-wrenching video shared by Masingita Masunga of the Above Normal Foundation. In the video, Nandi revealed that despite her decades-long career, […] …
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‘Waithood’ and the challenges of household establishment amongst young people in Zimbabwe
When we last explored what was happening to young people across our field sites in 2016, the experience of ‘waithood’ was very evident (see our ROAPE paper for a discussion). This is a period between childhood and adulthood that can … Continue reading → …
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Mzansi acts arrive ahead of SWAN music festival
Langalakhe Mabena, Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub South African artistes Kwesta, Toss and Murumba Pitch’s Maeywon have arrived at the Joshua Mqabuko International Airport ahead of their performances at the SWAN cigarette launch currently taking place at the White City stadium. Local creatives who will take to the stage are Ma9ine, Insimbi ZeZhwane, Madlela Sikhobokhobo,DJ […] …
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