The Purpose of Lobolo Key Question: Why is lobolo paid, and what is its true significance? No responsible father would ever willingly exchange his daughter for anything. Many marital issues stem from the improper application of the principle of lobolo (bride price). According to Biblical teachings, the man, as the head…
The Mark of True Christianity: Contrasting Genuine Faith with Deception
Defining true Christianity is as challenging as diagnosing the root causes of the world’s struggles. Yet, all human problems stand in stark contrast to the principles of authentic Christian faith. At its core, true Christianity seeks equity, eliminating extreme disparities between rich and poor within a community (Acts 4:32). In…
The Impact of Christian Betrayal on Zimbabwe
Satan’s most destructive strategies often thrive within Christianity itself. For those seeking to resist deception, modern Christianity must be examined as a potential enabler of societal decay. While political corruption plays a significant role, it cannot prevail without the complicity of a compromised Church. The root of Zimbabwe’s struggles lies…
The Complexities of Power Dynamics and Their Inherent Pitfalls
Power is one of the most coveted commodities in the world, granting individuals the ability to impose their will and shape outcomes. It defines influential figures whose authority often goes unchallenged, whether in politics, academia, or social hierarchies. Even in criminal enterprises, power consolidates under a central leader. The central challenge…
Successful Marriages Foster National Unity
Marriage, as a foundational institution, is legally governed by courts, which oversee its legitimacy and adjudicate divorces. While cultural and traditional norms influence marital practices, the judicial system retains ultimate authority. Yet, despite this structured framework, relational breakdowns remain a global epidemic, pointing to deeper systemic flaws. What’s often overlooked…
Revisiting Zimbabwe’s Indigenization Policy: Empowerment or Dependency?
The Flawed Foundation of Indigenisation Zimbabwe’s indigenisation policy, though ostensibly justifiable, has proven unsustainable and counterproductive. While framed as a tool for economic empowerment, its implementation fosters dependency, not self-sufficiency. True empowerment requires cultivating responsibility, yet the policy’s current form achieves the opposite: it disempowers the very youth it claims…
Reassessing Zimbabwe’s Historical Legacy
The Measure of Historical Validation History endures not through dominance or conquest but through its contributions to human survival and progress. The legacy of a person is not determined by violently abusing the less privileged but by being the voice of the voiceless. Zimbabwe’s past—shaped by both colonial infrastructure and…
Dichotomous Principles That Shape Our World
The world is composed of individuals embodying good and bad characteristics. Adopting this viewpoint could signify a real transformation, positioning one as a proponent of meaningful progress within their community. The actions that result in ultimate virtue or vice are always influenced by either an internal or external orientation. Two…
The Three Mindsets Shaping Zimbabwe’s Future
Zimbabwe ranks among the world’s poorest nations, and while many blame flawed political ideologies or leadership, the roots of its struggles run deeper. Poverty is not merely an economic condition—it is a mindset. True transformation begins with individual responsibility, collective action, and a shift in perspective. No human being should…
Birth is preceded by a womb
A picture of a pregnant woman signifies that a child is on the way. However, the details about the child, such as its gender, remain uncertain and open to speculation. We cannot accurately predict the personality of the unborn child. It is also important to note that celebrations are typically…