The Fiddler: The body politic

Regrettably, many do not deserve the designation “honourable”. One cynic suggested that, “If you want to be an honourable man, then be what you pretend to be.” Another said. “You are an honest and honourable man…Ofttimes I forget that. I have met so few of them in my life.” Another said the common failings among honourable people is a failure to appreciate how thoroughly dishonourable some other people can be, and how dangerous it is to trust them.”

By The Standard Jul. 24, 2022

The Fiddler: The body politic

Regrettably, many do not deserve the designation “honourable”. One cynic suggested that, “If you want to be an honourable man, then be what you pretend to be.” Another said. “You are an honest and honourable man…Ofttimes I forget that. I have met so few of them in my life.” Another said the common failings among honourable people is a failure to appreciate how thoroughly dishonourable some other people can be, and how dangerous it is to trust them.”

By The Standard Jul. 24, 2022

They went to school once

All around us we have drivers who overtake on blind rises, who will not wait their turn to overtake, who will not queue to turn right but will block the lane intended for those going straight, who will double or triple park for their own convenience while blocking the way for through traffic, who drive down the lane of oncoming traffic, who pull out from the side of the road forcing those already there to slow down or stop, who drive slowly in the overtaking lane, who do not use their indicators.

By The Standard Jun. 26, 2022

They went to school once

All around us we have drivers who overtake on blind rises, who will not wait their turn to overtake, who will not queue to turn right but will block the lane intended for those going straight, who will double or triple park for their own convenience while blocking the way for through traffic, who drive down the lane of oncoming traffic, who pull out from the side of the road forcing those already there to slow down or stop, who drive slowly in the overtaking lane, who do not use their indicators.

By The Standard Jun. 26, 2022

Mixed feelings on Uhuru celebrations in Bulawayo

Independence Day celebrations have often been held in the capital, Harare, while provinces have held their own localised celebrations.

By The Standard Apr. 13, 2022