Languishing without languages
As in a tennis match, when points accumulate into games, games into sets, and sets into tournaments, so in life moments develop into hours, days, and years.
By Tim Middleton
Aug. 17, 2025
AI efficiency, ability to think: A reflection
At its best, an LLM can summarise a dense legal statute, suggest improvements to a business proposal or even translate provincial news articles into fluent English or Shona
By Evans Sagomba
Aug. 15, 2025
Push for mandatory Sign Language training for health professionals
Makope urged the Health and Child Care ministry to incorporate Sign Language interpretation services in medical training programmes.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Mar. 27, 2025
Learn Shona partners with Takura to preserve Zimbabwe’s language
Now, with Rudo Rweshuwa, they continue their mission of keeping the Shona language alive through the sounds of today.
By Newsday
Feb. 16, 2025
Gukurahundi hearings: Where from and possible outcomes
Only the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace in Zimbabwe (CCJPZ) report came out exposing that over 20 000 people were killed during Gukurahundi.
By Silas Nkala
Aug. 16, 2024
Memory Chirere reviews ‘is this Love?’ a book written by Yvonne Vera’s mother Ericah Gwetai
Just picture this situation: A man is dancing gracefully with his wife, Nyasha, on the dance floor at a birthday party. It is a great day. Then his wife’s earring falls.
By Memory Chirere
Aug. 4, 2024
Language legacy expo announced
CPS Communications Officer Kudzanai Thondhlana informed IndependentXtra that the 10-week expo will commence tomorrow with an exhibitor’s forum at 12 pm.
By Khumbulani Muleya
Jul. 26, 2024
New isiNdebele anthology tackles social issues with wit
Kungcono is a vibrant tapestry of themes, weaving together threads of hope, social change, education and cultural awareness.
By Patricia Sibanda
Jun. 25, 2024
Manyika’s latest show hilarious, thought provoking
The show featured brilliant female comedian Munya Guramatunhu and hip-hop artist R Wiz as opening acts.
By Khumbulani Muleya
May. 12, 2024
