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Tafirei carves her own path in male-dominated business landscape

Tafirei said her ambitions stretch far beyond her current achievements, as she continues to redefine her place in a largely patriarchal business environment.
By Takemore Mazuruse 8h ago
Empowered Women, Wanamari seal landmark deal
Empowered Women, Wanamari seal landmark deal
The initiative comes at a significant time during Women’s Month, reinforcing the critical role women play in building strong families and resilient communities. 
By Takemore Mazuruse Mar. 22, 2026
Kadoma set to shine: Bindura University’s new hub sparks excitement
The university is situated at the Cotton Training Institute site along Kadoma-Patchway road, where learning is set to take place.  
By Azriel Chimeno Mar. 8, 2026
Pen Commercial College shines at national awards
Speaking after the awards, Pen Commercial College director Portia Hwami expressed gratitude to students, lecturers and stakeholders for their continued support.
By Azriel Chimeno Feb. 8, 2026
Holes bumps tolls and blocks
So now we are paying for something twice over (and we have not even mentioned tax but let us leave that alone for now).
By Tim Middleton Feb. 8, 2026
Marisa pledges to support teachers’ academic upgrading
Marisa, who recently attained professorship and is a lecturer at the Great Zimbabwe University Medical School, is the director of Westview Group of Schools.
By Staff Reporter Jan. 18, 2026
A tall story
Studies found on the internet may reveal that the average height of a male is 1,71m while that of a woman is 1,60m, but that does not mean anything of significance.
By Tim Middleton Jan. 18, 2026
Where roots tell stories: Visitors fall in love with Panyatsime’s indigenous tree orchard
Panyatsime is a place to learn, unlearn, relearn, share and grow. This is not just preservation—it is participation.”
By Gilbert Munetsi Jan. 11, 2026
A better way
Results are not the key or important factor. Neither is it about one school being better than another, as all schools are different and we cannot compare different things.
By Tim Middleton Jan. 11, 2026
All i want for Christmas
I want it the whole year round, the whole life through. In fact, I will give my eye teeth, not my front teeth, for that.
By Tim Middleton Dec. 28, 2025
Kadoma elite school in Singapore, Malaysia educational tour 
School principal Talent Bako said the tour was meant to expand the students’ global horizons. 
By Own Correspondent Nov. 30, 2025
Neuso High gets boarding facilities 
This remarkable growth is a testament to the school's commitment to providing quality education to the community. 
By Azriel Chimeno Nov. 30, 2025
It’s academic
Education is academics, we are reminded endlessly and academics is education.
By Tim Middleton Nov. 16, 2025
Women of Substance book to be launched in Masvingo
Among the trailblazers featured in the Women of Substance book are prominent figures whose names read like a Who’s Who of Zimbabwean excellence.
By Kenneth Mufuka Nov. 9, 2025
Where have all the pupils gone?
The flowers are picked by young girls who give them to young men who go to war who then end up in graveyards where more flowers are placed.
By Tim Middleton Nov. 2, 2025
He always does that
Of course, it is not just consumer companies that brand their product but schools also do that
By Tim Middleton Oct. 5, 2025
Go fourth and multiply
In every large school, there are others, indeed perhaps even many, who actually prefer to be in a different team, for different reasons.
By Tim Middleton Sep. 28, 2025
My child would never
Here is a scene that would not be in a spy movie necessarily but it is a scene that is seen far more regularly than we may think.
By Tim Middleton Sep. 21, 2025
Dubai property developer, Golden Knot join forces
Golden Knot Holdings, which led by Group CEO Peace Pundu, has established a solid reputation in Zimbabwe over the past 20 years
By Takemore Mazuruse Sep. 14, 2025
What sort of is game parenting?
Everyone knows Ed Sheeran as a prolific singer and song-writer, a four-time Grammy award winner, no less, with perhaps his most well-known hit song being Perfect
By Tim Middleton Sep. 14, 2025
Who is showing intiative?
We need to take politics out of education and not develop policies designed purely to win a vote. We need to give schools independence. 
By Tim Middleton Sep. 7, 2025
Artificial intimidation
It is interesting that there was a huge debate when Oscar Pistorius, the South African paralympic athlete (aka the ‘Blade Runner’) wanted to race against able-bodied athletes
By Tim Middleton Aug. 31, 2025
Do whet the small stuff
In a similar but different vein, the celebrated writer, Ernest Hemingway, once made a bet that he could write a story only six words long.
By Tim Middleton Aug. 24, 2025
I want to inspire generations: Matirongo
Tatenda  Matirongo is on a mission to inspire hope, excellence, hard work, virtuous living, and perseverance through her writings.
By Takemore Mazuruse Aug. 17, 2025
Looking for the perfect prefect
Many children desperately want to be a Prefect, not always for the right reason
By Tim Middleton Aug. 17, 2025
Do not sweat the small stuff
The surprise at so many points was nothing in comparison to her feelings when she saw some of the points mentioned on the list.
By Tim Middleton Aug. 10, 2025
Cysts in systems
The make of a car or the educational system are not exactly the key factors when it comes to driving or teaching.
By Tim Middleton Aug. 3, 2025
Holding out for a hero
Heroes really are those to whom we look up, those who set a positive, consistent, inspiring example.
By Tim Middleton Jul. 27, 2025