The area of Nkayi, KoSivalo is located 238km from the City of Bulawayo, 66km from Lupane, and 106km from Gokwe. This area was allocated to Chief Sivalo Mahlangu who was an influential man under King Lobhengula’s capital and later became…
Known by a host of names including Umganu, Mupfura, Tsua, Morula, Mng’ongo, Mafula, Nkula, and Ol-mangwai, the Marula tree is a popular and cherished African tree found across many countries on the continent. Thriving in medium to low altitudes, its…
Established in 1995, the Entumbane Complex and Bus Terminus is a bustling hub located approximately 8km from the central business district of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. This vital transportation center serves as a gateway, providing essential products and services to thousands of…
In 2006, the celebrated South African songstress Thandiswa Mazwai released her critically acclaimed album, Zabalaza. Within that collection was a profoundly moving track titled “Nizalwa Ngobani?”—a question that translates to, “Who gave birth to you?” This mind-blowing question serves as…
The BaKalanga, or TjiKalanga-speaking people, are a vibrant ethnic group with a deep-rooted presence in Southern Africa. They are predominantly found in southwestern Zimbabwe and in northern and northwestern Botswana. For over a thousand years, the BaKalanga have thrived in…
Marriage has always been, and continues to be, one of the most significant institutions in African societies. In many cultures, marriage is encouraged for two fundamental reasons: the continuation of society and the strengthening of communal integrity. In Ndebele culture,…
Meet African Tigress, whose real name is Mercyline Masanya, a dynamic Kenyan YouTuber, content creator, businesswoman, and philanthropist. Through her popular YouTube channel, African Tigress is on a powerful mission: to re-brand and re-write the African story. She is a…
Ukuthethela is a sacred, all-night ritual practiced primarily by the Ndebele people of Zimbabwe. It is a powerful family ceremony where living kin seek intercession and guidance from ancestral spirits (amadlozi, amadloti). While deeply rooted in Ndebele culture, this ritual…
Our journey began on the R2, a vital artery connecting major cities across Zimbabwe. As we left the City of Bulawayo, our greeting anthem was a cheerful “Mabuyani!”—hello in TjiKalanga—setting the tone for our expedition into the heart of Kalanga…
The Marula tree (Sclerocarya birrea) stands as a prized African treasure, with its fruit and nut having been utilized for their immense nutritional value since ancient times. Abundant in essential Vitamin C and vital minerals, the marula fruit is a…