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…
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…
The Umthanyelo (isiNdebele) or Mutsvairo (Shona) is far more than a simple hand broom; it’s a profoundly significant cultural artifact in Zimbabwe and across various Southern African communities. While its primary function is cleaning, this versatile broom holds a rich…