Independence Day in Maphisa highlights decentralisation at its core
Holding the celebrations in Maphisa sends a powerful message that development, recognition, and progress extend to every corner of our country.
By Marilyn Mutize
Feb. 26, 2026
A defining moment for Matobo district
For decades, Matobo has been counted among the country’s marginalised districts, rich in culture, heritage and natural beauty, yet lagging behind in critical infrastructure.
By Southern Eye
Feb. 19, 2026
Aspects of Tavarwisa’s Karanga novel: Marwadzo
However, Marwadzo shows that the hunger and famine at the turn of the new millennium was largely a result of challenges in governance.
By Aaron Mupondi
Feb. 15, 2026
Xi’s letter to Zimbabwe’s liberation veterans and the all-weather China-Zimbabwe partnership
Zimbabwe’s independence was not benevolently granted, but fiercely won through armed resistance, mass mobilisation, and international solidarity.
By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa
Feb. 13, 2026
Every woman needs her own stash of cash
A woman with her own financial reserve is not negotiating from fear, gratitude, or obligation, she is negotiating from agency. She can say yes without coercion and no without panic.
By Gloria Ndoro-mkombachoto
Feb. 13, 2026
‘Independence Day celebrations preps progressing well’
The government announced that this year’s national Independence Day celebrations will be held in Maphisa,Matobo district, in Matabeleland South province.
By Nizbert Moyo
Jan. 24, 2026
UK considered removing Mugabe, newly released documents show
Mugabe blamed many of Zimbabwe’s problems on the UK, which was the colonial power until a unilateral declaration of independence by the then Southern Rhodesia’s white rulers in 1965.
By Robert Wright
Dec. 30, 2025
Matobo drops service charges to lure investors
Speaking to Southern Eye, Matobo RDC chief executive Elvis Sibanda said several investors had approached council seeking available investment opportunities.
By Nizbert Moyo
Dec. 10, 2025
Who is showing intiative?
We need to take politics out of education and not develop policies designed purely to win a vote. We need to give schools independence.
By Tim Middleton
Sep. 7, 2025
