Stories
These stories are based on the accounts of ordinary Zimbabweans - the experts from whom the content on ZimbOriginal is sourced.
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
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
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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.
