An exhilarating collection distills the late writer’s thinking on power, exile and the importance of the mother tongue Simon Gikandi On 17 July 1979, the great Kenyan novelist Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o gave a speech in Nairobi in which he questioned the logic of an African literature in European languages. He had recently been released from…
DSE News Network This week on the DSE News network, we focus on the furniture business in the Midlands Province Of Zimbabwe – which is experiencing remarkable growth, transforming the city into a vibrant hub for both traditional and contemporary furnishings. With Nyasha TIG@shu_shue.zw Furniture is more than just a piece of wood or metal…
By Taryn Browne In Zimbabwe, as across much of Africa, food security is a pressing priority. Maize remains the country’s staple food, yet production is often threatened by erratic weather patterns, post-harvest losses, and limited processing capacity. Ensuring that harvested grain is stored and processed efficiently is essential to safeguarding supply and stabilising food prices….
Global Newswire Trump Media and Technology Group Corp. (Nasdaq, NYSE Texas: DJT) (“Trump Media”), operator of the social media platform Truth Social, the streaming platform Truth+, and the FinTech brand Truth.Fi, announced this week that the Company has added British news broadcaster GB News to the Truth+ platform. Offered with the free basic package on…
By Mwalimu Ngwindingwindi August is here once again, and we are bound as a nation to take time to pay tribute to our heroes of the chimurenga liberation struggle. We must commemorate our fallen heroes with the dignity they deserve. This we do regardless of our respective political allegiance and inclinations, race, tribe and creed;…
By Terrence Mwedzi The return of Zimbabwe’s celebrated striker Knowledge Musona (Smiling Assassin), to the domestic league after parting ways with Saudi Pro club Al-Okhdood, is a welcome development. This is the moment that I firmly believe that every football-loving fan has been waiting for. His recent surprise move to the newcomers, Scotland FC was…
By Msizi Keca Jerusalem, 7th August 2025 – An analysis of Doctors Without Borders (MSF) medical data, patients’ testimonies, and first-hand medical witnessing at two MSF clinics in Gaza, Palestine, point to both targeted and indiscriminate violence by Israeli forces and private American contractors against starved Palestinians at food distribution sites run by the so-called…
DSE News Network This week The Sunday Express and DSE News Network had the pleasure of meeting The Content Creators Association Of Zimbabwe (COCAZ), led by Takunda Nex Tapfuma- at the South African leg of the Nollywood SA Actors and Content Creators Roundtable in Bedfordview. The roundtable, which is the brainchild of both the Actors…
Firdose Moonda Brendan Taylor has described making his comeback to international cricket as “a debut-like feeling,” ahead of Zimbabwe’s second Test against New Zealand in Bulawayo. Taylor, who spoke to ESPNcricinfo in May about his struggles with alcohol and drug addiction, his sanction and his plans for the future, returned to Zimbabwe’s XI after serving…
DSE News Network The unmistakable aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the hallways of Randeor School in Winchester Hills as young, passionate learners took center stage at the 3rd Annual Schools Barista Competition, proudly hosted by Thando Coffee Company. The event saw 21 learners from five schools—Randeor School, Zimeleni, Die Hamlet, Belvedere, and Isipho Sethu—step…
The DSE News Network This week The Sunday Express and the DSE News Network have the pleasure of sitting down with Selmor Mtukudzi and husband Tendai Manatsa. In conversation ahead of the Selmor Mtukudzi: A Celebration of Dr Oliver Mtukudzi’s Life – coming to the Hard Rock Cafe, Sandton on September 13. The show will…
By Robert J. Gordon The genocide of Namibia’s Ovaherero and Nama people by German colonial forces (1904-1907) is widely documented. But much less is made of what came next – the genocide of the country’s Bushmen, also known as the San. In 1992, anthropologist Robert J. Gordon published a book, The Bushman Myth and the…
Timothy IsabiryeA chainsaw is only as good as its chain, yet many users unknowingly make mistakes that compromise performance, safety, and efficiency. “Oversights, in how a chain is used and maintained, can turn a powerful tool into a frustrating liability,” says Alec Philp, Director at Cutting Edge. “Whether you’re a pro or a weekend warrior,…
Arne Slot has two exciting Liverpool options emerging at the perfect time By Matt AddisonLiverpool FC Reporter Every time Rio Ngumoha plays for Liverpool, he inevitably seems to do something exciting.A few days ago, he threatened to run AC Milan’s Fikayo Tomori ragged. Against Yokohama Marinos, he found the back of the net. There is…
By Maria Constable The morning mist was still lifting from the Hertfordshire Showgrounds in St. Albans when the first eager festival-goers began arriving at the gates on 26th July 2025.What awaited them was more than just a music festival – it was a cultural homecoming that had been months in the making, destined to become…
By Sports Illustrated Galatasaray have triumphantly announced the permanent acquisition of Victor Osimhen in a landmark transfer worth €75 million (£64.8 million, $85.7 million). Osimhen spent the 2024–25 season on loan with the Turkish champions after failing to agree a move away from Napoli last summer and was continually linked with a move to the…
DSE News Network This week’s Zim SA Business Chamber brought together business people, investors, industrialists, entrepreneurs, business leaders, financiers and the media to the Forvis Mazar complex in Melrose. And the event didn’t disappoint. Infact it was a top-drawer networking session this week in what is fast becoming a not-to-missed Zim-SA Business Chamber calender event….
DSE News Network Johannesburg, South Africa – The highly anticipated Annual Schools Barista Competition returns on 31 July 2025, celebrating the talent, resilience, and growth of learners with learning disabilities. The event will be hosted at Randeor School in Winchester Hills, Johannesburg South, bringing together 21 competitors from 6 different schools across Gauteng. This inspiring…
DSE News Network Feli Nandi Brings “A Night With Feli Nandi” to Johannesburg for Sixth EditionFollowing five sold-out and highly acclaimed editions in Harare, Zimbabwean musicsensation Feli Nandi is taking her captivating “A Night with Feli Nandi” series toJohannesburg, South Africa. The sixth edition of this special showcase is set to ignite the stage at…
