Are You Singing the Song of Your Life?

“Spring is past, Summer has gone, And Winter is here. And the song that I meant to sing Remains unsung For I have spent my days Stringing and unstringing my instrument.” The above is a very sad poem, a poem of a life half lived, a poem of a man who wanted to sing a…

On the Government’s Decision to Move the Capital to Mt Hampden

Recently it was reported in local newspapers that the government plans to build a new capital city in Mt Hampden. The newspapers quoted senior government officials such as Minister of Local Government Ignatius Chombo who, according to Newsday, confirmed that the Capital would indeed be moved to Mt Hampden because Harare has become too congested.…

In Life….

Some statements are humourous yet so profound: “In life never forget these three kinds of people: 1. Those who deserted you in difficult times 2. Those who stood by you in difficult times and 3. Those who put you in difficult times.” Forgive, Yes, but forget? Food for thought. Peace.

10 Things Every Man Should Learn From President Obama

Manly lessons from the most powerful man in the world. The re-election of Barack Obama to four more years of the presidency of the United States has been received differently. Most people, especially non-Americans, are happy with the outcome as they felt they could not trust Mitt Romney. Regardless of how one perceives America, its…

Humans are Complex

I subscribe to Goodreads’ Quote of the day and everyday I receive a quote by email which is usually by an author who was born or who died on that particular day. Because the quotes deal with so many things, from humour to death and politics, I rarely give them much thought. Today’s quote though…

Congratulations to President Barack Obama

I was travelling from Masvingo when I got the news that President Obama had been re-elected to the presidency of the United States. Like millions of Africans across the globe, I was elated, not because I love America or because I find Obama’s policies beneficial but simply because Obama continues to defy odds and show…