Skip to content
ZimbOriginal
ZimbOriginal
  • Stories
  • Mutupo Ndiani?
  • Tsumo
  • Sponsors
  • Library & Shona Learning
ZimbOriginal
  • Stories
  • Mutupo Ndiani?
  • Tsumo
  • Sponsors
  • Library & Shona Learning

ZimbOriginal

An interesting look at what future historians might think about us

October 30, 2025 by ZimbOriginal

O Level students had been taking their History exams over the past few weeks. One of my readers reached out, feeling frustrated after her first … Read more

Categories Language Leave a comment

Here are 5 things that make Shona funerals unique

October 29, 2025October 23, 2025 by ZimbOriginal

Mourning or mining? Not so long ago, I attended a rufu (funeral) in an area known for its rich gold deposits, which has made it … Read more

Categories Family, Lifestyle & Social Issues Leave a comment

Things you’ll never hear about Shona – and they’ll surprise you!

October 17, 2025October 16, 2025 by ZimbOriginal

Have you ever wondered what your senses would make of a language if they could?If a language could be felt, seen, tasted, or smelled — … Read more

Categories Language, Shona Language Leave a comment

The forgotten but interesting Shona housewarming ceremony

October 16, 2025October 9, 2025 by ZimbOriginal

Some time ago, a reader reached out with a thoughtful question. Her family had lived in Zimbabwe years ago, and now that her children are … Read more

Categories Family, Lifestyle & Social Issues Leave a comment

10 interesting pairs of tsumo that will confuse you — and how to make sense of them

October 3, 2025October 2, 2025 by ZimbOriginal

Every dilemma carries a paradox at its heart. If one option were clearly good and the other clearly bad, it wouldn’t feel like much of … Read more

Categories Language, Shona Language Leave a comment

5 interesting discoveries from 1,000+ Zimbabweans on their mutupo

October 11, 2025September 25, 2025 by ZimbOriginal

Key Takeaways Let me pour my heart out a little here. Back in July 2024, I seriously considered giving up on ZimbOriginal. I had ideas … Read more

Categories Family, Lifestyle & Social Issues Leave a comment

8 things every Shona learner should know that will make learning smoother

September 18, 2025 by ZimbOriginal

Every parent wants their child to succeed when learning a new language. But here’s the thing: language learning comes with some brutal truths that most … Read more

Categories Language, Shona Language Leave a comment

What the Shona believe about witchcraft — and why it’s surprising

September 12, 2025September 11, 2025 by ZimbOriginal

I have to be honest, this is one topic I wish I didn’t have to discuss. But there’s no way I can talk about Shona … Read more

Categories Beliefs & Religion Leave a comment

An interesting look at Shona names

September 28, 2025September 4, 2025 by ZimbOriginal

I attended a kurova guva ceremony just this past month. A mbira crew had been hired to play, and the drummer’s surname was Mangoma. He … Read more

Categories Family, Lifestyle & Social Issues 2 Comments

How to stop these 7 mistakes slowing your child’s Shona skills

September 4, 2025August 28, 2025 by ZimbOriginal

Learning Shona — or any language — is more than memorising vocabulary and rules. It’s about building the confidence and mental habits that allow you … Read more

Categories Language, Shona Language Leave a comment
Older posts
Page1 Page2 Page3 Next →

Recent Posts

  • An interesting look at what future historians might think about us
  • Here are 5 things that make Shona funerals unique
  • Things you’ll never hear about Shona – and they’ll surprise you!
  • The forgotten but interesting Shona housewarming ceremony
  • 10 interesting pairs of tsumo that will confuse you — and how to make sense of them

Recent Comments

  • ZimbOriginal on Amazing lessons from Shona indigenous religion as a way of life
  • Michelle Tigere on Amazing lessons from Shona indigenous religion as a way of life
  • ZimbOriginal on Tsumo| Generational wisdom from 20 Shona proverbs
  • Onicah on Tsumo| Generational wisdom from 20 Shona proverbs
  • ZimbOriginal on Amazing lessons from Shona indigenous religion as a way of life

ZimbOriginal

Supporting Learning and Discovery

Menu

  • About
  • Be a Sponsor
  • Refer a School
  • Stories
  • Tsumo
  • Zero Data Cost

Recent Stories

  • An interesting look at what future historians might think about us October 30, 2025
  • Here are 5 things that make Shona funerals unique October 23, 2025
  • Things you’ll never hear about Shona – and they’ll surprise you! October 16, 2025
  • The forgotten but interesting Shona housewarming ceremony October 9, 2025
  • 10 interesting pairs of tsumo that will confuse you — and how to make sense of them October 2, 2025

Search Stories

© 2025 ZimbOriginal | All Rights Reserved