Stories
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Shura noun: mysterious occurrence/ bad omen (and less often a good one) verb: symbolise or warn of bad luck (and less often good luck) plural: … Read more
Today we celebrate World Humanitarian Day Celebrated every year on 19 August, World Humanitarian Day is directed towards paying tribute to aid workers around the … Read more
Indigenous pottery From records of early travellers and anthropologists, it has been established that pottery was made in large quantities in Southern Africa, with pottery … Read more
The Shona trace a person’s descent through the paternal line In Shona society, a person’s descent is traced through the paternal line. This means both … Read more
The generational relay Many of the things my mother taught me, she learned from her mother. I, in turn, teach my daughter even without intending … Read more
This post was last updated on 5 July 2022. A tale of the moon, cycles and the seasons The names of the months tell a … Read more
The below are only some of the many Shona nouns used to describe women, including a few gender neutral ones. Most of the descriptions given … Read more
They have no idea how to convey their thoughts in Shona I imagine the times I have tried to use Shona in phrasing a thought … Read more
Premonitions Not long ago, I learned about the philosophy of Stoicism and how it can be applied to living well. In an article I read, … Read more
I got the chance to drive through a vegetated area, taking a break from the bustling city pavements and potholed tar roads. I was wowed … 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.
