Beliefs & Religion
What do ancestors have to do with the indigenous religion of the Shona?
The Shona people believe in a Supreme Being, whom … Read more
5 uncommon death and funerary customs of the Shona
The Shona have a number of beliefs and practices … Read more
Indigenous religion in Zimbabwe| 5 key ‘chivanhu’ ritual festivals
Recurring cycle-based religious festivals For this story, I will … Read more
6 things worth knowing about traditional practices when faced with a disease outbreak
The traditional values of Zimbabwean people are centered on … Read more
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Language
Fananidzo neEnzaniso| A look at the 1982 novel ‘Imbwa Nyoro’
There’s something I love about reading Shona novels from … Read more
Why Shona learning matters, and how to make it easy
Ever since I took on my first learner back … Read more
Nyaudzosingwi| Many Shona words for 101 English verbs
This post was last updated on 12 January 2025. … Read more
Madimikira| 28 idioms from the 1968 novel ‘Tambaoga Mwanangu’
After reading China manenji hachifambisi I wrote on idioms … Read more
Lifestyle & Social Issues
A Shona legend| The Hera chief and a cave
A legend is a traditional story that is believed … Read more
Polygamy in traditional Shona society, as told in ‘Tambaoga Mwanangu’
A polygamous family I’ve just started reading ‘Tambaoga Mwanangu.’ … Read more
4 stories on ‘mutupo’ and modern society
1. A breakdown in the transmission of cultural knowledge … Read more
The Tembo-Shumba Samaita clan
1. Why Tembo-Shumba? I have come across a number … Read more
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ZimbOriginal was born from a passion for discovery and writing, and a commitment to never losing sight of who we are.
It is a place for stories on culture, customs, traditions, and anything else indigenous to Zimbabwe. ZimbOriginal not only promotes cultural awareness, but also supports learning and discovery.