Book review: Chinua Achebe’s minor works

Achebe’s novels tend to overshadow his children’s stories, especially Chike and the River and his book of poems called Beware Soul Brother.
By Memory Chirere Feb. 11, 2024

Diaspora central to Zimbabwe’s economy: Goshomi

Goshomi urged people from various communities to attend the Christmas party.
By Winstone Antonio Dec. 12, 2023

The failure of democracy.

Clarity was bound to dawn that you do not subscribe to democracy.
By Cyprian Muketiwa Ndawana Oct. 18, 2023

Blessed are the peacemakers

It was imperative for you to practise discerning leadership. Uppermost on your to-do list must have been the inculcation of national tolerance.
By Cyprian M Ndawana Jan. 25, 2023

Building Narratives: Africa Day: We have to own our own narratives

With the African continent having celebrated yet another year on May 25, this previous week, it is of paramount importance to re-emphasise the power of the pen in building and shaping Afro-centric Narratives.

By The Standard May. 29, 2022

Building Narratives: Africa Day: We have to own our own narratives

With the African continent having celebrated yet another year on May 25, this previous week, it is of paramount importance to re-emphasise the power of the pen in building and shaping Afro-centric Narratives.

By The Standard May. 29, 2022

Village Rhapsody: Community-based rehabilitation post Covid-19 era

With the limitations in Zimbabwe’s health services, community-based rehabilitation (CBR) for people with various disabilities must be absolutely essential.

By The Standard Jan. 9, 2022

Village Rhapsody: Community-based rehabilitation post Covid-19 era

With the limitations in Zimbabwe’s health services, community-based rehabilitation (CBR) for people with various disabilities must be absolutely essential.

By The Standard Jan. 9, 2022

Building narratives: Writing a book that sells

In preparing this article, I realised that so many authors especially in Zimbabwe struggle to “build narratives that sell” and instead end up “begging” people to buy their books. Sadly, that is a misguided approach and I am of the strong conviction that a book, just like any other product needs to have certain elements that sells it on the authors behalf.

By The Standard Nov. 28, 2021