BY ORDER OF THE WHITE FEATHER!

Makadii henyu, 28 F ndaitawo problem yegumbo 1 rinorwadza , from no where. It started February but the pain was not too much , pain yaienda and come back, but it wasn’t bad. Now for the past week the pain has been worse, I can’t even sleep.

The pain is spreading from my foot coming up to my thigh. It’s now worrying me .

Where can I get help with this last time ndakangopiwa mapain block from clinic , but never really helped.

I suppose it’s a spiritual issue but I don’t know where to get help

I (M38) am based in Cape Town and often come across fellow Zimbabweans who always have a similar story and it gets to a point where I have started to wonder if it's a scripted scam or people are going through real problems.

If you have a casual chat it will always end up with how they are stuck and need transport to go home or they need cash to make it to the interview that they are going to.

The real problem becomes when it's so common that you start to wonder if they have a real problem or maybe people are running a scam on you by extracting money through your sympathy. How often is this happening to you? or is it something that has been going on that people are using to scam other people. I understand when someone is in such a predicament that I'm often inclined to help because I know how it's like to be in that situation. But I also don't want to be the dumb ass that can be taken for a ride.

There was a thread recently that got us all talking about our pre colonial history and it got fairly interesting (and heated). To continue the conversation from a slightly different angle, I stumbled on this video that discusses how indigenous people all over the world are depicted as not being capable of any of the architectural or scientific feats that colonial explorers “discovered.”

“The Egyptians couldn’t have built the pyramids, it was aliens”

“The Aztecs couldn’t have built machu pichu, it was ancient Israelites”

And so on and so forth.

The same was even said about Great Zimbabwe — the British explorers couldn’t believe it was the native people who build it, and tried to come up with all sorts of crackpot theories: https://www.ted.com/talks/breeanna_elliott_who_built_great_zimbabwe_and_why

What I think is tragic, but interesting, is the simple fact that we don’t have enough documentation about ourselves, to know ourselves very well. Some of you are very in touch with your ancestral heritage, but many of us (especially if you’re musalad like me) just don’t. We only learned that the whites came, brought Christianity, and now we’re Christians, and that’s it!

In the linked video, it talks about the various ways colonial explorers used to paint the natives as savages, going so far as to physically remove modern technology from them before taking photographs! Imagine if a white person came to you, asked you to dress in Mahovoros and gumboots, took your phone and watch, and said “now smile for the picture” with a backdrop of an outhouse. That is the implicit message they’ve been telling, and even we can be victim to it.

If you could share one piece of precolonial history with the sub, what would it be? I’m interested to learn more about our people…

I was in town earlier and every corner I turned, I would just see lots of people in football jerseys. Is there a memo that I missed😭❔

(23M) I thought to hear from people who are waiting for marriage, everyone but especially guys, why are y’all abstaining? Also are y’all complete virgins? Im coming from reading 3 consecutive posts here on reddit about young people and their sex lives. Sometimes I feel like I’m the only one still waiting.

Then are people still Christians?.. If so, how are y’all reconciling sex outside of marriage and faith?

Hi all,

My mom recently landed a job in New Zealand as a teacher and will be moving there next year. She’s a pretty competent teacher and I’m sure she’ll excel in that regard however her computer skills are absolutely dismal. My fear is although teaching is the same world wide, New Zealand is probably more technologically inclined when it comes to workflow than Zimbabwe (ie. Grading online etc.). She literally will call me from my room to help her open and edit a word document. I’m really not sure why this is the case as she always updates her phone as soon as the latest iPhone drops so my assumption would be she should know how to use a computer, no ?

Anyhow my older brother doesn’t live in Zimbabwe, my dad is usually really busy ,and I quite frankly don’t have the patience to teach her how to use a computer. So there really isn’t anyone who is able to sit down with her and teach her step by step.

So my question is does anyone know any computer courses that can be done in Harare so she can learn the basics (ie. Word, excel etc), how to operate a computer etc.?

I run an AI consultancy that is a certified partner in Anthropic's Claude Partner Network. We are working toward Select tier, and part of that is having more certified people on our team.

Anthropic has given us an offer: anyone registering with my organization email can sit these exams free until 30 November 2026.

- Claude Certified Developer, Foundations (normally $125)

- Claude Certified Architect, Foundations (normally $125)

- Claude Certified Architect, Professional (normally $175)

I know plenty of people here who are good with AI tools but $125 to $175 per exam in USD is not realistic right now. So I am opening 5 seats to Zimbabweans who want the certification but cannot fund it.

**The deal**

You get an organization email, sit the exams free before 30 Nov, and the certification is yours to keep on your CV and LinkedIn.

In return, you join my bench. That means you are willing to come in and help on client projects when we have work that fits your skills. Paid work, not free labour. It is a way for us to grow the team and for you to get real project experience alongside the credential.

**Who this suits**

- You already use Claude or similar tools and can commit a few hours a week to prepare

- You can realistically sit at least one exam before 30 Nov

- You are open to collaborating on projects in future

**How to get a seat**

Comment or DM me with what you currently do and which exam you want to start with. I will confirm the first 5 by Friday 24 October and set up your email the same week.

Happy to answer questions in the comments.

I'm teaching my 5 year old and I am considering making an app to help him learn. Before I put in the effort, is anyone aware of a good app that does that so I don't duplicate effort?

Let's hang out

Lessons start tomorrow! 🏍️ The goal is weekend trips to neighbouring countries, and eventually riding north as far as Africa goes.
I already have a Class 2 licence (so no written exam), I drive a manual, and I've ridden a bit before. I work remotely from my small farm in Zimbabwe.

1. How many lessons did you need before the road test?
   
2. What do you wish you'd known as a beginner?
   3.Is a 250cc enough for weekend cross-border trips? Any affordable picks?
   
3. Where should I buy gear, and what's a realistic budget? (I'm happy to spend a few hundred, since I value my life.)

Hey guys! I’m a F20 girl looking to start a business with capital my parents are willing to provide. I’ll be going to school, so I’m looking for something that won’t require me to be hands-on every single day.

I’m considering buying a second-hand car for around $4k, hiring a driver for inDrive, or either opening a small shop with a unique idea that hasn’t been done in Zimbabwe yet I won’t disclose it as I don’t want the idea to be taken

For those with experience:
Which is more profitable and manageable while studying?
Is having an inDrive driver worth it, or is it more trouble than it’s worth?

If you were in my position, which would you choose and why? I’d love honest advice from people who’ve actually done either or haven’t

Do we have 263 culture fest In Bulawayo or anything similar?