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*WEEKLY POETHERAPY:POETRY OUR INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE* Join our community for more updates https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vai0FQJ11ulJHRRO3r0l *BLACK MAMBA* *By - Black Elijah* Your eyes, like polished onyx shine. Watchful, alert, with a deadly design. Your movements, smooth, like a summer breeze. Concealing the venom, that in your heart freezes. Your patience, a hunter's stealthy art. Waiting for the moment, to strike with deadly heart. Your agility, a blur of speed and might. Leaves your prey bewildered, in a fatal night. Like the black mamba's potent venom, your words can kill. Leaving scars, that forever will chill. Your charm, a hypnotic sway, like a snake's gentle dance. Lures in your victims, to a deadly trance. Yet, in your darkness, a beauty resides. A mystique, that fascinates, and abides. A symbol of power, of danger, and might, A black mamba's essence, in your spirit takes flight. But beware, for your venom, can also harm. Those who get too close, and play with alarm. Your deadly precision, can strike without fail. Leaving devastation, and a fatal trail. In your depths, a complexity, a paradox resides. A mix of beauty, danger, and a will that abides. Like the black mamba, you navigate, with grace and might. A creature of power, in the dark of night. #ArtsAndCulture *NB: BLACK ELIJAH IS ZICH POET* Follow us on:- *FACEBOOK* *@Zimbabwe Intangible Cultural Heritage* https://www.facebook.com/share/17zXZ2WNmG/?mibextid=wwXIfr *INSTAGRAM* @ *ZICH TV MEDIA* https://www.instagram.com/zichtvmedia/profilecard/?igsh=d3N3ZmlkbTZ4a3E= *TIKTOK* *@ zichtvmedia* https://www.tiktok.com/@zichtvmedia?_t=ZG-8srTiO9lFYH&_r=1 *YOUTUBE* *@ ZICH TV* https://youtube.com/@zichtvmedia?feature=shared 🔄🔄🔄Share our Articles and documentaries with Family and friends

*WEEKLY POETHERAPY:POETRY OUR INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE* Join our community for more updates https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vai0FQJ11ulJHRRO3r0l *AFRICA'S TEARS* *By - Black Elijah* Your land, once rich with promise and might. Now lies scarred, torn apart by endless fight. Wars rage on, fueled by greed and power's sway. Leaving death, destruction, and dismay. Who sows discord, and who reaps the gold? Do foreign hands fuel the flames that unfold? Your minerals, riches, and resources so fine. Looted and exploited, leaving your people in decline. Tribal wars and ethnic strife prevail. Division and hate, a toxic, deadly tale. Bloodshed and tears, a continent's cry. As development stalls, and hope says goodbye. Your future, held back by conflict's chains. A cycle of pain, with no end to the pains. Yet, amidst the darkness, a light still gleams. A chance for peace, for healing, for dreams. Let's rise above, let's break the mold. Let's build a future, where love unfolds. Your land, so rich, so full of life. Deserves to thrive, deserves to be a strife-free rife. Let's work together, hand in hand. To bring peace, justice, and a brighter stand. For Africa's future, for its people's sake. Let's strive for unity, for a brighter make. #ArtsAndCulture *NB: BLACK ELIJAH IS ZICH POET* Follow us on:- *FACEBOOK* *@Zimbabwe Intangible Cultural Heritage* https://www.facebook.com/share/17zXZ2WNmG/?mibextid=wwXIfr *INSTAGRAM* @ *ZICH TV MEDIA* https://www.instagram.com/zichtvmedia/profilecard/?igsh=d3N3ZmlkbTZ4a3E= *TIKTOK* *@ zichtvmedia* https://www.tiktok.com/@zichtvmedia?_t=ZG-8srTiO9lFYH&_r=1 *YOUTUBE* *@ ZICH TV* https://youtube.com/@zichtvmedia?feature=shared 🔄🔄🔄Share our Articles and documentaries with Family and friends

*WEEKLY POETHERAPY:POETRY OUR INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE* Join our community for more updates https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vai0FQJ11ulJHRRO3r0l *WHISPERS AND FOOTPRINTS* *By Blessing* Some come like whispers, fleeting fast. Leaving memories that won't forever last. Others stay, like footprints in the sand. Etching hearts, a lasting brand. Their presence marks a change in time. A shift in perspective, a new rhyme. Though they may leave, their impact stays. A permanent mark, in endless ways. We bear the weight of love and loss. The echoes of their tender touch and the cost. Yet in the heart, their memory resides. A bittersweet reminder of what we've been provided. These footprints, a map of what's been real. A testament to love that's felt and revealed. Though they may leave, their mark remains. A lasting legacy, a love that still sustains. In the silence, their voice still rings. A gentle whisper that joy brings. In every smile, a memory stays. A fragment of love that time won't erase. With every step, we pave our own. Yet footprints of others forever shown. Their love, a guiding light in the night. A beacon that shines, a heart alight. Through laughter and tears, they stay with us. A presence felt, a love that won't dismiss. In the fabric of our lives, they're woven tight. A thread of love, a bond that holds through the night. Their footprints remain, a testament true. A love that's left its mark, forever shining through. #ArtsAndCulture *NB: BLESSING IS ZICH POET* Follow us on:- *FACEBOOK* *@Zimbabwe Intangible Cultural Heritage* https://www.facebook.com/share/17zXZ2WNmG/?mibextid=wwXIfr *INSTAGRAM* @ *ZICH TV MEDIA* https://www.instagram.com/zichtvmedia/profilecard/?igsh=d3N3ZmlkbTZ4a3E= *TIKTOK* *@ zichtvmedia* https://www.tiktok.com/@zichtvmedia?_t=ZG-8srTiO9lFYH&_r=1 *YOUTUBE* *@ ZICH TV* https://youtube.com/@zichtvmedia?feature=shared 🔄🔄🔄Share our Articles and documentaries with Family and friends

*WEEKLY POETHERAPY:POETRY OUR INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE* Join our community for more updates https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vai0FQJ11ulJHRRO3r0l *REDEMPTION* *By-* *Mimie Gold* In shadows cast by past mistakes. I search for solace, a path to make. Redemption calls, a gentle breeze. Whispering hope, a chance to seize. Through trials and tears, I've wandered far. But forgiveness beckons, like a guiding star. With every step, I leave the past behind. And find my way, heart and soul aligned. Redemption's fire, it burns so bright. Melting fears, and soothing the night. It teaches me to let go and to heal. To find myself, and to be real. In this journey, I am not alone. For redemption's gift, it is forever known. A chance to rise, to start anew. To find forgiveness, and to see it through. #ArtsAndCulture *NB: MIMIE GOLD IS ZICH POET* Follow us on:- *FACEBOOK* *@Zimbabwe Intangible Cultural Heritage* https://www.facebook.com/share/17zXZ2WNmG/?mibextid=wwXIfr *INSTAGRAM* @ *ZICH TV MEDIA* https://www.instagram.com/zichtvmedia/profilecard/?igsh=d3N3ZmlkbTZ4a3E= *TIKTOK* *@ zichtvmedia* https://www.tiktok.com/@zichtvmedia?_t=ZG-8srTiO9lFYH&_r=1 *YOUTUBE* *@ ZICH TV* https://youtube.com/@zichtvmedia?feature=shared 🔄🔄🔄Share our Articles and documentaries with Family and friends

*UNTOLD STORIES OF VALOR: A CALL TO ACTION FOR ZIMBABWE'S WAR VETERANS* Join our community for more updates https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vai0FQJ11ulJHRRO3r0l In the annals of Zimbabwe's history, the contributions of war veterans have been instrumental in shaping the nation's narrative. These brave men and women fought tirelessly for independence, often at great personal cost. Their stories, rich in sacrifice and valour, are an integral part of Dzimbabwe and our collective heritage. However, time is of the essence. As we reflect on the sacrifices made by these heroes, it's imperative that we prioritize the documentation of their stories. Many war veterans, who have courageously come forward to share their experiences, are aging. We owe it to them, and to future generations, to ensure their legacies are preserved. The Zimbabwe Intangible Cultural Heritage (ZICH) has taken a commendable step in this direction, committing to gather and preserve the stories of war veterans. Despite facing financial constraints, the genuine willingness and positive response from the war veterans themselves is heartening. We extend our deepest gratitude to these unsung heroes who have chosen to share their stories. Your bravery and willingness to relive your experiences for the benefit of posterity are truly commendable. Your contributions will not only honor your own sacrifices but also serve as a beacon of inspiration for generations to come. As we move forward, it's crucial that we recognize the urgency of this endeavor. With each passing day, we lose more of these invaluable storytellers. It's our collective responsibility to ensure their stories are captured and preserved for the benefit of our nation. Let us rally behind initiatives like ZICH, which are dedicated to preserving our cultural heritage. Together, we can create a lasting tribute to the war veterans who have shaped our nation's history. To the war veterans who have come forward, we say thank you. Your stories are a treasure trove of history, and we are honored to hear them. We pledge to support efforts that will ensure your legacies endure. *NB: LET'S ALL COLLECTIVELY ACT NOW TO PRESERVE THE STORIES OF OUR WAR VETERANS. EVERY MOMENT COUNTS, AND EVERY STORY MATTERS.* *Compiled By - Tigere Mubayiwa 🦓🦓🦓* *Contact information -* Email: *[email protected]* #ArtsAndCulture Follow us on:- *FACEBOOK* *@Zimbabwe Intangible Cultural Heritage* https://www.facebook.com/share/17zXZ2WNmG/?mibextid=wwXIfr *INSTAGRAM* @ *ZICH TV MEDIA* https://www.instagram.com/zichtvmedia/profilecard/?igsh=d3N3ZmlkbTZ4a3E= *TIKTOK* *@ zichtvmedia* https://www.tiktok.com/@zichtvmedia?_t=ZG-8srTiO9lFYH&_r=1 *YOUTUBE* *@ ZICH TV* https://youtube.com/@zichtvmedia?feature=shared 🔄🔄🔄Share our Articles and documentaries with Family and friends

*WEEKLY POETHERAPY:POETRY OUR INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE* Join our community for more updates https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vai0FQJ11ulJHRRO3r0l *CARDS WELL PLAYED* *By-* *Mimie Gold* Life deals us cards, a hand so fine. Some wins, some losses, all intertwined. The game of fate, we play with skill. Making choices, our hearts to fulfill. We bluff and fold, we bet and play. Hoping luck will smile upon our way. The cards we hold, a reflection true. Of life's ups and downs, and all we go through. But it's not just luck that makes us win. It's strategy, heart, and playing to begin. The cards well played, a story tell. Of resilience, courage, and a spirit that swells. So let's play our hand, with grace and might. And make each move, a deliberate sight. For in the game of life, we find our way. And play the cards, day by day. #ArtsAndCulture *NB: MIMIE GOLD IS ZICH POET* Follow us on:- *FACEBOOK* *@Zimbabwe Intangible Cultural Heritage* https://www.facebook.com/share/17zXZ2WNmG/?mibextid=wwXIfr *INSTAGRAM* @ *ZICH TV MEDIA* https://www.instagram.com/zichtvmedia/profilecard/?igsh=d3N3ZmlkbTZ4a3E= *TIKTOK* *@ zichtvmedia* https://www.tiktok.com/@zichtvmedia?_t=ZG-8srTiO9lFYH&_r=1 *YOUTUBE* *@ ZICH TV* https://youtube.com/@zichtvmedia?feature=shared 🔄🔄🔄Share our Articles and documentaries with Family and friends

*RESPONSE TO THE POEM TITLED - “AFRICA’S TEARS” – A TIME TO REFLECT AND BUILD* By Tigere Mubayiwa Black Elijah’s poem Africa’s Tears is passionate and poetic. It captures a deep pain drawn from Africa’s colonial and postcolonial traumas—wars, greed, division, and underdevelopment. It speaks powerfully to what the continent has endured and the consequences of betrayal, internal conflict, and exploitation by foreign interests. However, as members of ZICH—a positive, conscious, and forward-thinking group—it is essential that we interrogate not just history, but also our current reality and our shared future. The piece risks reinforcing the image of a continent permanently stuck in tears and darkness. That is not our truth today, especially here in Dzimbabwe, where the Second Republic has made bold strides through its Five Pillars: Combating corruption with accountability measures and reforms Uniting the nation under the principle of leaving no one behind Ensuring peace and security, with no internal wars—only isolated criminal acts which no one condones Becoming food sufficient, as agricultural investments bear fruit Developing infrastructure, from roads and housing to transport systems We must not ignore the progress being made nor allow despair to become the only story we tell. Balance matters. There is a difference between holding leadership to account and making sweeping, unsubstantiated generalisations that can be easily misunderstood as politically charged or dismissive of national progress. At ZICH, we embrace responsibility rather than blame, and we are spiritual beings working together—not competing—for the healing and upliftment of our communities. We believe in culture as a tool for unity, not division, and in positive critique that leads to community-enhancing outcomes. Let us encourage our artists and contributors to be visionary. Yes, we must name past and present wounds—but also light the way forward. Let us ensure that what we produce uplifts, heals, and strengthens our people. Africa is not only crying. Africa is rising—and so is Dzimbabwe. *Tigere Mubayiwa 🦓* *[email protected]*

*GOOD MORNING AND WE WELCOME NEW FOLLOWERS*. Join our community for more updates https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vai0FQJ11ulJHRRO3r0l We're thrilled to have new followers in our vibrant community. Dare renyika (ZICH) is dedicated to promoting cultural heritage, intellectual discourse, and community engagement. *Weekly Services:* - *Sunday:* *ADMIN'S DESK* Interactive polls and Q&A with our Admin - *Monday:* *UNTOLD ZIMBABWEAN LIBERATION STRUGGLE HISTORICAL NARRATIVES* Explore Zimbabwe's rich history of the 2nd Chi-Murenga war. - *Tuesday:* *ARTS AND CULTURE* We share cultural artistic works and programs. - *Wednesday:* *UNTOLD ZIMBABWEAN HISTORICAL NARRATIVES* Explore Zimbabwe's rich history - *Thursday:* *HERITAGE BASED LESSONS* Teachings about our cultural values - *Friday:* *DOCUMENTARIES PRODUCTIONS AND ARTS PERSONALITIES BIOGRAPHY* We share traditional Zimbabwean music and our documentaries - *Saturday:* *NATIONAL IDEOLOGY BASED LESSONS* Reflect on our national values - *Weekends (Saturday & Sunday):* *ADVERTS* We promote partners business or services *Stay Connected:* Follow us and share our content and lively discussions for health co-existence between citizens of different beliefs and views. *Thank you for joining Dare renyika (ZICH)!* #ArtsAndCulture Follow us on:- *FACEBOOK* *@Zimbabwe Intangible Cultural Heritage* https://www.facebook.com/share/17zXZ2WNmG/?mibextid=wwXIfr *INSTAGRAM* @ *ZICH TV MEDIA* https://www.instagram.com/zichtvmedia/profilecard/?igsh=d3N3ZmlkbTZ4a3E= *TIKTOK* *@ zichtvmedia* https://www.tiktok.com/@zichtvmedia?_t=ZG-8srTiO9lFYH&_r=1 *YOUTUBE* *@ ZICH TV* https://youtube.com/@zichtvmedia?feature=shared 🔄🔄🔄Share our Articles and documentaries with Family and friends

*WEEKLY POETHERAPY:POETRY OUR INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE* Join our community for more updates https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vai0FQJ11ulJHRRO3r0l *ILLUSION* *By - Chikonazi* All the times she had been by my side. Walking hand in hand with me. The one who made my life's theme. Every night monopolizing all my dreams. Sweet dreams like cream. Envisioning her as my heart's driver. My dark times lighter. Working, buying her all, out of my sweat's rewards. Being so nice and generous like all lads. Caring for her whole heartedily like my own flesh. My hand going all the length, Reaching out even to her family and friends. Doing my best, pleasing the closest ally of mine, my love. Fighting her battles, sometimes some senseless shove. Only for her. My one and only. Defended religiously her mischief, A misbehave horribly embarrassing and humiliating. All in the name called love. How deeply l my reasoning was captivated by this deep adorence. I thought my eyes were open only to realize there were in blink and lights out shut. When l used my heart to think. And never watched my foot stepping over thorns where there was no path. I only knew her when she left. #ArtsAndCulture *NB: CHIKONAZI IS ZICH POET* Follow us on:- *FACEBOOK* *@Zimbabwe Intangible Cultural Heritage* https://www.facebook.com/share/17zXZ2WNmG/?mibextid=wwXIfr *INSTAGRAM* @ *ZICH TV MEDIA* https://www.instagram.com/zichtvmedia/profilecard/?igsh=d3N3ZmlkbTZ4a3E= *TIKTOK* *@ zichtvmedia* https://www.tiktok.com/@zichtvmedia?_t=ZG-8srTiO9lFYH&_r=1 *YOUTUBE* *@ ZICH TV* https://youtube.com/@zichtvmedia?feature=shared 🔄🔄🔄Share our Articles and documentaries with Family and friends

*THE ANATOMY OF A TURNED TERRORIST (FREEDOM FIGHTER) : TELLING THE UNSPOKEN TRUTHS OF ZIMBABWE'S LIBERATION WAR* Join our community for more updates. https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vai0FQJ11ulJHRRO3r0l *A Call to the Nation: Fund, Document, and Preserve Our Hidden History* The Zimbabwe Liberation Heritage Group issues this urgent and unapologetic appeal:- *the time has come to confront one of the most painful, silenced, and misunderstood chapters of our liberation struggle* — the story of freedom fighters who were forced to turn against their comrades under unspeakable pressure. These are not mere footnotes in history. Their stories, soaked in blood, betrayal, courage, and despair, are essential to our national memory. We must tell them now — or risk losing them forever. *Why This Story Must Be Told Now* Too often, the narrative of Zimbabwe’s liberation war has been narrowed to victors and villains — heroes and traitors. But history is rarely so black and white. The phenomenon of “turned terrorists” is a dark, complex part of our past that demands truth-telling, not silence. Each story buried is a wound left festering. Each untold truth is a lesson denied to the next generation. Time is not on our side. Those who lived through the war are aging. Archives are incomplete. Many are dying with their truths locked inside them. This is a clarion call to government leaders, liberation veterans, business people, and cultural institutions: we must mobilize now to record, finance, and protect these accounts. *Why Did They Turn? Understanding the Unimaginable* To understand why some freedom fighters turned, we must confront the inhuman conditions they faced: - Torture that breaks the human soul. - Threats to rape or murder loved ones. - Inducements of money dangled before men whose families starved. - Isolation and psychological warfare, designed to annihilate loyalty and crush identity. They were not cowards. They were human beings subjected to unbearable pressure. And we owe it to them — and to ourselves — to tell the full truth. *Captured, Broken, Then Used as Weapons* _*Capture often came not from weakness but from:*_ - Betrayal by frightened community members. - Operational errors and fatigue after endless nights in hostile terrain. - Rhodesian intelligence — vicious, skilled, and relentless. And once turned, these fighters lived in torment — used by the enemy and hunted by their own. Even after the war, they lived in silence, shame, and fear — ostracized by the country they once fought to liberate. *This Is Not Just History — It Is National Healing* The Commander of the Selous Scouts, in his own memoirs, arrogantly dismisses these men as unreliable traitors. That is the enemy’s version. Do we, as a free Zimbabwe, accept the enemy’s judgment on our own people? The answer to this is a very big NO. We must reclaim the narrative. To reject this chapter is to erase a part of ourselves. Their testimonies are essential for: - Restoring historical integrity. - Fostering healing across generations. - Countering colonial disinformation. - Teaching the youth the hard, human truths of our journey to freedom. *Mugabe’s Reconciliation Policy:* *A Missed Opportunity?* While the late president, Robert Mugabe’s policy of reconciliation aimed to unify a divided nation, it left many questions unanswered. Some who turned were spared formal punishment — but also silenced and forgotten. The Selous Scouts were banned from integration, but many others remained invisible in the national memory. Now is the time to finish what reconciliation began — through truth. *The Law of War and the Morality of Survival* International Law recognizes duress and coercion. When someone is forced to act to save their child from rape or their mother from death, we must ask: was it betrayal, or survival? This project does not seek to exonerate or condemn — but to understand. And from understanding, to heal. *A National Project Demanding National Investment* We call on: *1) Veterans of the liberation struggle:* Share what you witnessed. *2) Former turned fighters:* Step forward with courage. We will honor your truth. *3) Government leaders and the National Archives:* Fund and protect this effort. *4) Patriotic business people:* Invest in this historical rescue mission. It is not charity — it is your legacy. *5) Scholars, journalists, artists, and filmmakers:* Help us tell these stories in every medium possible — books, podcasts, documentaries, plays, community forums. This is our responsibility. Not tomorrow. Not someday. _*The appropriate time is NOW.*_ *Preserving the Past. Inspiring the Future.* We must document every account — of triumph, of betrayal, of massacres, of survival. Only then will Zimbabwe’s liberation story be complete. This is not just about history. This is about identity. About nationhood. About justice. - Let us record every voice before it falls silent. - Let us name every pain before it is forgotten. - Let us honor every sacrifice — even those made in silence and shame *Compiled By - Tigere Mubayiwa 🦓* Contact Details:- *[email protected]* **NB: ZIMBABWE LIBERATION HERITAGE GROUP* *PRESERVING THE PAST - INSPIRING THE FUTURE.* Follow us on:- *FACEBOOK* *@Zimbabwe Intangible Cultural Heritage* https://www.facebook.com/share/17zXZ2WNmG/?mibextid=wwXIfr *INSTAGRAM* @ *ZICH TV MEDIA* https://www.instagram.com/zichtvmedia/profilecard/?igsh=d3N3ZmlkbTZ4a3E= *TIKTOK* *@ zichtvmedia* https://www.tiktok.com/@zichtvmedia?_t=ZG-8srTiO9lFYH&_r=1 *YOUTUBE* *@ ZICH TV* https://youtube.com/@zichtvmedia?feature=shared 🔄🔄🔄Share our Articles and documentaries with Family and friends