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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Six Russians dead after tourist submarine sinks in Red Sea
As 39 are rescued from the incident
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SA musician Ayanda Shange calls out Vocal Ex for failing to credit ‘Phostoli Medley’
Langalakhe Mabena, Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub Bulawayo-based Gospel outfit Vocal Ex recently found themselves embroiled in a heated argument with former South African Joyous Celebration member Ayanda Shange after the group posted a cover of his song Phostoli Medley on their social media pages without giving proper credit to the original composer and producer. […] …
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Cassava to upgrade data centres with NVIDIA supercomputers for AI in Africa
Cassava Technologies announced today that it plans to build Africa’s first AI factory — a powerful and super-secure data centre facility powered with NVIDIA AI computing technology. This will give African businesses, governments and researchers access to cutting-edge AI computing capacity — helping them develop smarter AI products, streamline operations and stay competitive in a […] …
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