Definitions mudzimu: ancestral spirit Translation Secure whatever you acquire, because favour from the ancestors comes only once. Inspiration Vadzimu are an integral part of indigenous religion. … Read more
Translation One should not be questioned for taking away what’s theirs. Application One who is in possession of something that belongs to another should not … Read more
Definitions njiva: dove hanga: guinea-fowl Translation What has befallen the dove will befall the guinea-fowl tomorrow. Application One who is unfeeling towards the misfortunes of … Read more
Definitions muchena: poor person mawere: very steep rock face or cliff Translation What is in a poor man’s hands is perched on a steep slope. … Read more
Definitions mhapa: posterior skin wear. rutsva: area of burnt grass riva: trap with a falling flat stone, for catching small animals Translation One who sets … Read more
Definitions nenji: unusual/ mysterious/ shocking occurence vara: peculiarity Translation A shocking occurrence does not happen instantly; a number of peculiarities are witnessed ahead of it. … Read more
Translation Practise your witchcraft far from those around you; that way they will grieve and bury you when you die. Inspiration Witchcraft is a prevalent … Read more
Definitions hwakumukwaku: hopping Inspiration Life is a hopping affair, no frog hops for another. Application People are naturally inclined to attend first to their own … Read more
Definitions nyora: These are small deep incisions made into the skin, leaving permanent marks after healing. The incisions are mostly made by traditional healers to … Read more
Word definitions uta: bow (weapon for shooting arrows) gate: large earthenware pot for storage of dry foodstuffs or for holding liquids Translation One who cannot … Read more