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This post was last updated on 11 April 2024. Mutupo, chidao and detembo redzinza The mutupo system is an important source of ancestral and family … Read more
‘mombe yeumai’ was paid many years ago It has been decades since Ratidzai was married customarily and the bride price known as ‘roora’ or ‘pfuma’ … Read more
This post was last updated on 07 April 2021. Rain-asking It’s a hot day in the village of Dhenya under Chief Chivero in Mhondoro. I … Read more
In Shona, ideophones are called ‘nyaudzosingwi.’ The ability to interpret or understand these words relies largely on knowledge of other words in the same language.
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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.
