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From Scars to Stars (December 23, 2013) poem unrhymed
Ndaba Sibanda is one of the most prolific poets to emerge from Zimbabwe.
Friendly Wars (February 17, 2014) poem unrhymed
With Power, Ignorance equals Death.
Of Condom and Sodom (March 17, 2014) poem rhymed
"Be the catalyst for positive change..."
Fearing a Darkness Without Leopards (May 12, 2014) poem rhymed
"She would never ever feel foreign..."
Placards (June 2, 2014) poem unrhymed
Weary of endless protest...
Intoxicating Songs and Sights (August 18, 2014) poem unrhymed
A former National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) nominee, Ndaba's poems, essays and short stories have been published in Africa and the US.
A Soul in Solitude (September 15, 2014) poem unrhymed
Who is he? Why doesn't he have better clothes? Such a sad sight...or is it?
The Magic of Snowflakes and Diamonds (December 22, 2014) poem unrhymed
"...toward the magic of the snow..."
Caressing Cravings (February 9, 2015) poem unrhymed
"...but the music is gone into inaudibility..."
No, Thank You (February 23, 2015) poem rhymed
Fed Up with this system...
Bad Bedbugs (March 23, 2015) poem unrhymed
"...Sucking peace out of the mind..."
Haemorrhaged (June 22, 2015) poem unrhymed
...Kickbacks come first, The people come last...
The Lake Of Vice And Valour (July 27, 2015) poem unrhymed
A timely vision of rights and responsibility...
Who Killed Cecil? (August 3, 2015) poem unrhymed
A timely poem for a world in shock...
Not Even Breadcrumbs (November 23, 2015) poem unrhymed
And in what land was hardship better than what now transpires...?
The Unwanted Humanitarian (January 4, 2016) poem unrhymed
"... One rumour was that he had a money-spitting snake he fed..."
The Drunk's Sober Words (April 4, 2016) poem unrhymed
"...They say your problems come from far. Far? Did people from far destroy your factories?.."
Of Policies And Capacities (April 25, 2016) poem rhymed
"...termites and maggots of corruption..."
If I Had a Way... (August 8, 2016) cover story poem unrhymed
Who in our world indeed would not prefer honesty over lies, and justice over tyranny...?
The Never-Minders (August 29, 2016) poem unrhymed
"...The poor people's silence..."
The Elephantine Call (September 5, 2016) poem unrhymed
Because there are people in the world who worship money above all else...
Bring Back Our History and Heritage (October 3, 2016) poem unrhymed
"You have muddied the waters..."
What It Is (September 25, 2017) poem unrhymed
"...Let's call this what it is..."
Cut to Size (October 23, 2017) poem unrhymed
"...transformed their blindness into alertness..."
Hiding in a Hub of Inspiration (November 20, 2017) poem unrhymed
"...let a hunger for story-telling eat me up..."
Hear What They Won't Tell You (December 18, 2017) poem unrhymed
"It is the wish and prayer of every patriotic African..."
Haunted By His Mentor's Disastrous Ghost (December 25, 2017) poem rhymed
"...Were they not in that mess because of his master's inanities?.."
Finally (January 1, 2018) poem unrhymed
"...It was more of an error than an era..."
Thou Shall Wait (January 8, 2018) poem unrhymed
"...The same flock with their archaic hymn..."
People's Futile Anvil (January 29, 2018) poem unrhymed
"...people's endless stories and problems..."
Of Sycophantic Peacemakers (February 5, 2018) poem unrhymed
"...Of pretending, pushing and duping..."
Why the Bulawayans Rampaged (February 26, 2018) poem unrhymed
"...The Bulawayans were livid about many, many peculiar issues..."
A Starting Point (March 19, 2018) poem unrhymed
"...but you give me something painfully real!.."
I Don't See Them Here (April 23, 2018) poem unrhymed
"...Hence cranes are like the thighs of a tortoise..."
On the Verge of Saying It (May 14, 2018) poem unrhymed
"...at all times she wondered whether his head wasn't full of wind..."
Africa Still Haunted by the Land Quagmires (June 11, 2018) poem unrhymed
"...Land. Legislation? Constitution? Consultations?.."
This Day Is Not Our Holiday (July 2, 2018) poem unrhymed
"...This day is not a holiday, this day is a vigil to mourn..."
Yeothieville (July 30, 2018) poem unrhymed
"...She lost trust in those who were supposed to protect her..."
A Simple Perpetuation Of Travesties And Fallacies (August 6, 2018) poem unrhymed
Beginning a weekly poetic commentary by Ndaba Sibanda. Look around you and see where the words resonate...
In Case You Thought All Was Renewed and Reformist (August 13, 2018) poem unrhymed
"...professing one thing but practicing another..."
Up Against Puerile Hitches (August 20, 2018) poem unrhymed
The uphill battle...
Proliferation in the Wrong Place (August 27, 2018) poem unrhymed
"...during the reign of the unseated strongman..."
Critical Engagement Rules Going Forward (September 3, 2018) poem unrhymed
"...a committed unifier -- yes, a committer of crimes -- NO..."
Why Standtoll And Trymore Collapsed (September 10, 2018) poem unrhymed
" It was their humble version of The Country Has Talent..."
Of Some People and Their Privileges (September 17, 2018) poem unrhymed
"...not only the right cut but a saintly one too..."
Chartered Plane (September 24, 2018) poem unrhymed
"...Do you know how many houses could be bought..."
SekaC, Will You Stop? (October 1, 2018) poem unrhymed
"...whether her calling him a mole made him one..."
Let Them Spit and Spin Out (October 8, 2018) poem unrhymed
"...it is a case of crooks out, cooks in?"
Disrespect for Life Disguised as Fun (October 15, 2018) poem unrhymed
"I used to think people desired peace..."
Meet the Offenders' Defender (October 22, 2018) poem unrhymed
"...How many notorious culprits, or outright criminals..."
In Pursuit of a Fugitive Man (October 29, 2018) poem unrhymed
"...Dawn stirred with its smiling rays..."
A Young Woman Who Called Disorder to Order (November 5, 2018) poem unrhymed
"...She had to go back home..."
A Sad Joke Again (November 12, 2018) poem unrhymed
"...basic commodities have kissed scarcity AGAIN..."
Fact or Fiction (November 19, 2018) poem unrhymed
"...of course, the ruining party was represented..."
Troubleshooters Are Not Good Enough (November 26, 2018) poem rhymed
"what is stewardship without empathy..."
Real Food for the Hungry Souls Please (December 3, 2018) poem unrhymed
"Is it not time to cook real food..."
Why They Hit A Commonwealth Re-admission Snag (December 10, 2018) poem unrhymed
"...a bearing on investment and democracy..."
Unaided and Able (December 17, 2018) poem unrhymed
"That is what he told a man..."
How To Tell Whether They Are In The GG Group (December 24, 2018) poem unrhymed
"...If your ruler, to his or her discredit, has always run your nation like it's his or her privately-owned company..."
From Hogwash to Mouthwash (December 31, 2018) poem unrhymed
"...she delivered speeches that eulogised woman freedom stalwarts..."
Dear Granddaughter (January 7, 2019) poem unrhymed
"...I'm telling you this because I seek to open up doors..."
Brimming with a Royal Beauty (January 14, 2019) poem
"...Bulawayo was a fabulous visitor attraction, used to be spotlessness' cousin and definition..."
Our Ecologically Advanced Africa (January 21, 2019) poem unrhymed
"...Now with industrial pollution and corruption conquered and buried..."
Can Someone Please Unplug And Plug It Back (January 28, 2019) poem unrhymed
"...In spite of their adversities, they always find solace in jokes..."
The November Nonsense (February 4, 2019) op ed
"...The height of hyperinflation happened in mid-November 2008..."
When Windi Was in the Driver's Seat (February 11, 2019) poem unrhymed
"...please stop, we're starving to death and weak and suffering..."
Mad Price Tags (February 18, 2019) poem unrhymed
"...Operation Restore Legacy was one more act of crazy desperation..."
The New Currency (March 4, 2019) poem unrhymed
"...Is it supported by gold..."
Of Expired Prescriptions (March 11, 2019) poem unrhymed
"...as bigotry is foisted upon them like expired sedatives..."
In Search Of The Fundamentals (March 18, 2019) poem unrhymed
"Straight she marched into their headquarters..."
At One Point It Comes Out (March 25, 2019) poem unrhymed
"...a hurting truth is slanted toward obduracy..."
Ribbon-cutting Drama Kings and Queens (April 8, 2019) poem unrhymed
"...their goal was to get stinking rich..."
The Good Shepherd and His Sheep (April 22, 2019) poem unrhymed
"They sang and shouted with joy as he paced about, whispering..."
Facts and Figures Don't Lie (April 29, 2019) poem unrhymed
"...they will revive THEIR nation..."
On One Hand Low, On The Other, Not One Glow (May 6, 2019) poem unrhymed
"...now the same souls have landed hard on the ground..."
A Highway From Hell To Healing (May 13, 2019) poem rhymed
"...sang and sang at a time unknown and wrong..."
Politricks (May 20, 2019) poem unrhymed
"...put away those poverty-prone politicians' poisons..."
A Victim of Malpractices (May 27, 2019) poem unrhymed
"it seems to be collapsing like a pack of crazy cards..."
Enchanted and Eloped (June 3, 2019) poem unrhymed
"...she was a blessing to her patients..."
Forward Ever Sideward No Please! (June 10, 2019) poem unrhymed
"...like a crayfish running forward and backward...
Swatted Off Their Space (June 17, 2019) poem unrhymed
"a crusader who cuddled a skunk..."
Hands Off Our Custodians of Heritage (June 24, 2019) poem unrhymed
"...That dehumanizes and destroys decency..."
Grandfather's Tripartite Resolutions and Suggestions (July 1, 2019) poem unrhymed
"...Dishonesty breeds uncertainty..."
Come On and Cruise On (July 8, 2019) poem unrhymed
"...It's hale and hearty for the mind..."
Where Are the Voices of Reason? (July 15, 2019) poem unrhymed
Where, indeed?
Powerless and Forsaken Souls in a Dark Corner (July 22, 2019) poem unrhymed
"...cold plates know there is a grave problem..."
Boyhood and Victimhood (July 29, 2019) poem unrhymed
"...in an act of mudslinging sibling rivalry..."
Poverty-Stricken Wealth (August 5, 2019) poem unrhymed
"...It's heaven for the corrupt..."
The Dilemma of Undoing a Trail of Cemeteries (August 12, 2019) poem unrhymed
"...sad graveyards of justice..."
Basket Case (August 19, 2019) poem unrhymed
"...As the flames of the land 'revolution' were doused..."
Those Must Fall (August 26, 2019) poem unrhymed
"...These destructive pests have no shame..."
Ruthless Ruin (September 9, 2019) poem unrhymed
"...He was no panAfricanist. Not at all..."
Shame on Them (September 23, 2019) poem unrhymed
"...Where is the spirit of ubuntu, or humanity in Africa?.."
Network Friendships and Hardships (September 30, 2019) poem unrhymed
"...Had she stepped on the tail of a lion?..."
The Nicodemus Vegan in Me with Egg on Face (October 7, 2019) poem unrhymed
"...I said cheerio to the consumption of meat and eggs..."
A Distinction And A Dance To Life (October 14, 2019) poem unrhymed
"...They twisted and turned with effortless grace and charm..."
An Economic Meltdown Looms Large (October 21, 2019) poem unrhymed
"...To pretend that poverty is shrinking is stupidity ..."
Sibanda 10-28 (October 28, 2019) poem unrhymed
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Her Winning Ways and Wings (October 28, 2019) poem unrhymed
"...She excelled to the chagrin of loathers..."
Seeking Refuge in the Sun (November 4, 2019) poem rhymed
"...Run as if you have torched the touchy tail Of a lion..."
Ten Bits and Pieces (November 11, 2019) poem unrhymed
"...Why fear a darkness without leopards?..."
Down With Dualistic Errant Establishments (December 30, 2019) poem unrhymed
"...the poor and powerless say what is getting worse is poverty..."
Mlungisi's Whereabouts (January 13, 2020) poem unrhymed
"...He propounded a bold trajectory, a climate revolution..."
Looking Up (January 20, 2020) poem unrhymed
"As the drunk teacher was saying..."
He Called Himself Giraffe (January 27, 2020) poem unrhymed
"That he was a towering figure was no debate..."
The Unreadable Dictionaries Of Our Actions (February 3, 2020) poem rhymed
"...A life whose paths lead to ruin..."
Her Finest Chef Ever (February 10, 2020) poem unrhymed
"...This must be sweet, sweet medicine!..."
Ahead of Themselves (February 17, 2020) poem rhymed
"...They drummed, drank, sang, danced..."
We Are Not An Error But The Idioms Of Our Era (February 24, 2020) poem rhymed
"...Let us be the proverbs: our lives are short..."
Breathing Under a Sea of Thirstiness (March 2, 2020) poem unrhymed
"...they battled with inhaling and exhaling..."
What Used To Brew In Her Mind (March 9, 2020) poem rhymed
"...Detoxing was up and instructive..."
None as Deaf as Those (March 16, 2020) poem unrhymed
"...dogged denialists..."
Staying Home (March 23, 2020) poem rhymed
"...Did I know that you are a new reality..."
A Worthwhile Worthlessness (March 30, 2020) poem unrhymed
"...what you get when you mix crap and spectacular..."
On a Melodic and Restful Note (April 6, 2020) poem unrhymed
"...They danced their despairs away..."
Platforms, People and Power (April 13, 2020) poem unrhymed
"...Power dodges poverty, pity doesn't pay..."
Cultivated for Their Loving Beauty (April 27, 2020) poem rhymed
"...During these turbulent times, salute a nurse!..."
Tables Turned on Them (May 11, 2020) poem unrhymed
Nature has a way...
Not Aging This Year (May 18, 2020) poem unrhymed
"2020, she said, you had better know this..."
New Kids' Register Riddles (May 25, 2020) poem unrhymed
"...if you are not here just say 'absent'..."
Cut Down (June 1, 2020) poem unrhymed
"...government contracts to cut the unkempt hair of government officials!..."
Pauperised (June 8, 2020) poem unrhymed
"...Is there a plausible justification for that appalling level of stooping and descent..."
Move Away from Cholera (June 15, 2020) poem unrhymed
"...every day she yelled out names, words..."
What Is Not a Father's Day (June 22, 2020) poem rhymed
"...fatherly roles are not chauvinist..."
A Pest-ridden Log in the Kitchen (June 29, 2020) poem unrhymed
"...of termites and serpents slithering into the backyard..."
A Walk Bright and Bold (July 6, 2020) poem unrhymed
"...the new normal is the abnormal..."
Bulawayo's Benediction (August 10, 2020) poem unrhymed
"if ever there was a beautiful brook, then she is the one..."
Deliverance Wand in Their Hands (August 17, 2020) poem unrhymed
"...having languished in bondage for forty years..."
A Delicate Delivery (August 24, 2020) poem unrhymed
"...heavy with rain, they were ready and reckless..."
An Impractical Proposition (August 31, 2020) poem unrhymed
"...her passion of performing poetry..."
The Honey Bird Lullabye (September 7, 2020) poem unrhymed
"Honey bird, honey bird, Nkoviyo's honey bird..."
Demons Against Demos (September 14, 2020) poem unrhymed
"...rolling, rolling stones from hell..."
Mask Up or Else ... (September 21, 2020) poem unrhymed
"...I got bored with staring out of the window..."
The Magic of the Rainbow (September 28, 2020) poem unrhymed
"...a rainbow of nationalities and a kaleidoscope of ethnicities..."
A Distant Distress Signal (October 5, 2020) poem unrhymed
"...He laments over a love ship that carries a crushed friendship..."
Of Emoji Images and Insinuations ** (October 12, 2020) poem unrhymed
"...Think of animated emoji reactions to a post..."
A Short-lived Incursion into a Cave (October 19, 2020) poem unrhymed
"...In the dark he drifted and strained his eyes..."
When the Watchful and Fearful Was Caught (October 26, 2020) poem unrhymed
"...He looked over his shoulders daily...."
A Health Timebomb Looms Large (November 2, 2020) poem unrhymed
"Living for months without a drop of water..."
Snubbed and Stabbed (November 9, 2020) poem unrhymed
"...Ngiyeke kicked him where it hurts..."
A Headline That Converted Her (November 16, 2020) poem rhymed
"...A sense of justice said to them..."
FGM Must Join Dinosaurs (November 23, 2020) poem unrhymed
"...a violation of rights, an exhibition..."
You Are on Your Own (November 30, 2020) poem unrhymed
"...you're on your own after a score..."
Behind Peterson's Case Was Sentimentality (December 7, 2020) poem unrhymed
"...Please beautiful bottom: he pleaded for mercy..."
True, Blue or What He Flew (December 14, 2020) poem unrhymed
"...They said he had a rare alertness..."
Passport Don't Misbehave, What a Close Shave (December 21, 2020) poem rhymed
"... Exactly 7 days before the big day I danced all day long..."
A State of Upheavals (December 28, 2020) poem unrhymed
"...the state of the world was a commotion..."
Choked Chalks Flying in the Air (January 4, 2021) poem unrhymed
"...a nightclub of famine and fools..."
Iconography (January 11, 2021) poem unrhymed
"...on the wall a painting of a dove..."
Dear 2020, What's My Quote of the Year? (January 18, 2021) poem unrhymed
"...a year that has not only confused the entire humanity but has also confined it..."
The Finest Always Comes from the Source (January 25, 2021) poem unrhymed
"A coffee culture shines in splendor in Africa..."
Words for Consideration (February 1, 2021) poem unrhymed
"...Let laughter, love, sympathy and hope glow and grow..."
Love Street (February 8, 2021) poem unrhymed
"...a theme of love in the air..."
Poetry, Passion and Inspiration (March 1, 2021) poem unrhymed
"...a passion, a prophecy, a muse..."
Poets and Their Planet (March 8, 2021) poem unrhymed
"...the profoundest emotions they excavate from within..."
A Client Who Originates in Outer Space (March 15, 2021) poem unrhymed
"...the potential buyer in the shop was like a creepy meteorite..."
Standing Sentinel (March 29, 2021) poem unrhymed
"...not only a shield but also a great instructor..."
To the Fullest (April 5, 2021) poem unrhymed
"...Some say it is a mystery, an adventure..."
Shero's Live, Love and Learn It Appeal (April 12, 2021) poem unrhymed
"The heroic hostess talked about a dam..."
The Experimentalist Has Gone Too Far (April 19, 2021) poem unrhymed
"...he says when convention died innovation resurrected..."
The Poet's Perceptive Power (April 26, 2021) poem unrhymed
"...powerful but also prescient..."
Expectations and Experiences (May 3, 2021) poem unrhymed
"...accusations and arrests for exposing the corrupt and greedy..."
The Spectacle Beheld on 26 April (May 10, 2021) poem unrhymed
"...One of the biggest, bubbliest and brightest...
Eguswini Is Where He Is Restored (May 17, 2021) poem unrhymed
"...a sanctuary of saneness and freshness..."
I Marvel at Better-than-movies Action-packed Moves (May 24, 2021) poem rhymed
"How do they do all this? Where are they from?.."
When the Sky Turned Red (June 7, 2021) poem unrhymed
"...Mount Nyiragongo... As if it had been waiting for darkness..."
Please Purify and Placate My Soul (June 14, 2021) poem rhymed
"...let me unlock your feats, your benefits..."
She Wore It (June 21, 2021) poem unrhymed
"...She was always calm, careful and elegant..."
Their Flawless Flaws (July 12, 2021) poem rhymed
"...Perfected perfectly by imperfections..."
A Hunted Hunter on the Loose (July 19, 2021) poem rhymed
"A wanted jail fleer, a window jumper..."
A Crying Crumbly World (July 26, 2021) poem unrhymed
"...Seas acidifying, species on the brink..."
When I Was a Prevented Predator (August 2, 2021) poem unrhymed
"...I spotted her wriggling around..."
Love Is Lovelier Than Luxury (August 9, 2021) poem unrhymed
"...One who would rather give money to charity than live a lavish lifestyle..."
Who Is a Boy? (August 16, 2021) poem unrhymed
"...they sought to interview for the position of office boy...
Why They Called Her Ms. M (August 23, 2021) poem unrhymed
"...Where did the kissing lady live?..."
Brutal Bug, Back Off (August 30, 2021) poem rhymed
"Mutating, sneaking in, spreading..."
Our Valiant Virtuoso Marches On (September 6, 2021) poem rhymed
"...He has been named the nation's hottest footballer at the moment..."
A Conservationist's Cough of Concern (September 13, 2021) poem unrhymed
"...he looked around and saw devastation, dismay, and death..."
Ready To Take Off for What? (September 20, 2021) poem unrhymed
"...To cruise to the moon, to Mars..."
A Woman at Work (September 27, 2021) poem unrhymed
"...She knows the importance of food production..."
Threshing and Shelling (October 4, 2021) poem unrhymed
"...They grow, grind and winnow crops..."
The Grain Song (October 11, 2021) poem rhymed
"...Words can reach a fever pitch in a brain!..."
Bu Is a Psychologist and...Human (October 18, 2021) poem unrhymed
"Bu helps chaps manage their chronic illnesses..."
When Dread Deserted (October 25, 2021) poem rhymed
"...a sense of freedom danced..."
A Landing and a Crescendoing Drone (November 1, 2021) poem unrhymed
"...it hoped to cajole a companion and be cosy a bit..."
Why They Miss Auntie Sithe (November 8, 2021) poem unrhymed
"...To them she was fun, friendly, and frank..."
The Elephant in the Room (November 15, 2021) poem unrhymed
"...he told her something silly about his whereabouts..."
Searching for It High and Low (November 22, 2021) poem rhymed
"...she denied with: no, no, I just feel very free..."
My Growing Interest Is in a Forest (November 29, 2021) poem rhymed
"...forests are home to 80% of land creatures..."
Poet Laureate Consultant of Mthwakazi (December 6, 2021) prose poem
"...I saw icons and great thinkers. What remarkable talents!..."
Face-to-face with a Faceless Face (January 3, 2022) poem unrhymed
"...she couldn't figure out who he was..."
Of Their Noises and Vocalisations (January 10, 2022) poem unrhymed
"...why does a hyena laugh?..."
Street Names (January 13, 2022) poem unrhymed
"Voyager Thabi had seen it all..."
People, Pour in Some Adoration and Awe (January 17, 2022) poem unrhymed
"...allow me to unwrap your splendor which empowers me..."
In the Middle of Haplessness and Helplessness (January 24, 2022) poem unrhymed
"...I am beginning to wonder what 'rights' are...
Bakithi's March for Justice (January 31, 2022) poem unrhymed
"...He was the victims' one and only hope..."
A Sore and Sour Slip of the Tongue (February 7, 2022) poem rhymed
"...a hush-hush slipped out..."
A Diet of Distortions and Deceits (February 14, 2022) poem unrhymed
"...a perfect pollutant, a poverty of truth..."
For the Love of Verses and Vibes (February 21, 2022) poem unrhymed
"...embark on my crazy chronicles..."
Of Hidden and Hungry Hustles (February 28, 2022) poem unrhymed
"...we're faced with the chief ironies of our businesses..."
A Perfect Personification of Life (March 7, 2022) poem unrhymed
"...I've been taking this kind of trash for too long..."
Not Everyone Will Show the Same Signs (March 14, 2022) poem unrhymed
"...The attendees were stunned..."
Misfits Massacring Memorials (March 28, 2022) poem unrhymed
The Mysteries Behind Its Ebbs and Flows (April 4, 2022) poem unrhymed
"...we rejoice when it croons with us..."
Her Munching Mumbling Machine (April 11, 2022) poem unrhymed
"...her pen patted her paper like a chum..."
The Spirit in Action (April 18, 2022) poem unrhymed
"The usual way to celebrate Easter..."
A Rootless Tree Needs To Be Upheld (April 25, 2022) poem unrhymed
"...Naming is as psychological as it is spiritual..."
A Thirsty Throat (May 2, 2022) poem rhymed
"...a poor, petrifying, parched plainness..."
Our Fiercest Foes on the Planet (May 9, 2022) Poem unrhymed
"...even scarier and riskier to humans..."
They Are Not Alone (May 16, 2022) poem unrhymed
"...in a freeing, frank and fearless fashion..."
Don't Race (May 23, 2022) poem unrhymed
"my poem is an opposite, reverse, backward one..."
Is There Something Un-African (May 30, 2022) poem unrhymed
"...does their brotherhood diminish by virtue of borders..."
Street Names (June 13, 2022) poem unrhymed
" Voyager Thabi had seen it all..."
Special Every Day (June 20, 2022) poem unrhymed
"...not because it comes once per year..."
Weird Personalities and Their Policies and Practices (June 27, 2022) poem unrhymed
"...I don't get it, economists, please..."
People's Syncretic And Secretive Practices (July 4, 2022) poem unrhymed
"...the ambivalences of seeking spiritual guidance..."
Plagued by an Energy Pandemic (August 15, 2022) poem unrhymed
Taken from the poet’s upcoming book titled, "The Birds That Never Learned To Fly: We Have No More Tears", poems touching on such issues as critical energy challenges bedeviling South Africa and Zimbabwe, mounting frustration and disgruntlement of the citizens, and the beauty of nature.
A Reality Show with a Difference (August 22, 2022) poem unrhymed
Taken from the poet’s upcoming book titled, "The Birds That Never Learned To Fly: We Have No More Tears", poems touching on such issues as critical energy challenges bedeviling South Africa and Zimbabwe, mounting frustration and disgruntlement of the citizens, and the beauty of nature.
Nature Seeks Good Health and Happiness (August 29, 2022) poem unrhymed
"...what can be lovelier than its love?.."
A Really Repulsive Remark (September 5, 2022) poem unrhymed
"Not all politicians are leaders..."
A Breeze No Longer Sound and Sane (September 12, 2022) poem
"...What happened to that bold breeze..."
The Wild Whirlwind Will Wane (September 19, 2022) poem unrhymed
"...paper and leaves soared, sped in the wind..."
A Flow of Flawless Flaws (September 26, 2022) poem unrhymed
"...we see lessons, we learn and take ownership..."
It's The Bitter Pill, Not the Pessimist (October 3, 2022) poem unrhymed
"...the charade and lies that are paraded and propagated as the truth..."
When Suicide Slithered in Like a Snake (November 14, 2022) poem unrhymed
"...you harped blame on detractors and the West..."
No Climate Justice Without Financial Compensation (November 21, 2022) poem unrhymed
A Poet's Prophecy Is Potent (December 12, 2022) poem unrhymed
"A poet's vision transcends boundaries ..."
Africa's Shining Star (December 26, 2022) poem unrhymed
"...A heroine who champions free speech..."
A Destination in Desolation (January 2, 2023) poem unrhymed
"...They fight with every fibre of their being to remain in power..."
Shedding Light on Shedding and Sheds (January 30, 2023) poem
"...I'm here to pour furious facts forth..."
A Burly Ban or a Rethink? (February 6, 2023) poem
"...a dogged dog bred to be discerning and bold..."
Farewell to a Champion and a Beacon (February 13, 2023) poem unrhymed
"... Adopted as a man of conscience, he spoke for the voiceless..."
The Vital Advocacy Group (February 20, 2023) poem unrhymed
"...the mental health needs of the persons impacted by a genocide in Zimbabwe..."
The Fifth Brigade Brutalises on the Fifth Avenue (March 20, 2023) poem unrhymed
"This poem explores the Zimbabwe government’s politics of prejudicial cruelties."
Under a Canopy of Charming and Cheery Stars (March 27, 2023) poem unrhymed
"This poem explores a writer’s ways of reinvention and rejuvenation."
Transitioning Time (April 3, 2023) poem unrhymed
"This poem explores a plea for an energy transition."
An Ode to the Silent, Selfless, Tireless and Beautiful Benefactors (April 10, 2023) poem unrhymed
"...you are all tireless tigresses and torchbearers ..."
Of Clear, Clean and Conscienceless Scandals (April 17, 2023) poem unrhymed
Sibanda is a Bulawayo-born poet, novelist, and nonfiction writer who has a passion for themes and topics around conservation, nature, development and justice.
US$33, 3 Million Lost To An Anti-corruption Commission (April 24, 2023) poem unrhymed
"...is this question a waste of breath and time..."
Their Rolling Power Cuts Are Really Rude (May 1, 2023) poem unrhymed
"Riled residents say they are powerless...
The Minister of Electricity’s Unenviable Mission (May 8, 2023) poem unrhymed
"...This is serious business for the government. It’s no laughing matter..."
The Internet Of Things Is Our Thing Part 1 (May 15, 2023) poem unrhymed
"...let us ease into the realm of technology..."
The Internet Of Things Is Our Thing Part 2 (May 22, 2023) poem unrhymed
"...there was a global conspiracy theory..."
The Internet Of Things Is Our Thing Part 3 (May 29, 2023) poem unrhymed
"...Think of unthinkable words prefixed with un-..."
The Ward's Frowns and Foulness (June 5, 2023) poem unrhymed
"...The odor of neglect and scarcity..."
When the South Africans Rose to the Occasion (June 19, 2023) poem unrhymed
"...wildfires that were raging across that country in North America..."
When Deceleration is Acceleration (June 26, 2023) poem unrhymed
"...I want to read poems about breakthroughs...."
On an Earth Day Like Today (July 3, 2023) poem unrhymed
Sibanda is a Zimbabwean-born poet, novelist, and nonfiction writer who has a passion for themes and topics around conservation, nature, development and justice. He believes that he is a poet in prose, and hence he has never looked back since building and marching into the very first poetry pharmacy in the world, where poetry … and poetry and poetics are the most tonic threesome prescriptions!
There Must Be a Turnaround (July 10, 2023) poem unrhymed
"...a forest not far from folks howled and flinched in fear..."
When It Happened I Went Wild (July 17, 2023) poem unrhymed
"...Forests were protected and expanded to allow for biota to create..."
Of Maxims and Maximum Intellect (July 24, 2023) poem unrhymed
"...Proverbs can be profound, paradoxical or oxymoronic..."
Packing And Unpacking (August 21, 2023) poem unrhymed
"...to unravel the mysteries of the moon and the sun..."
If They Are Not Ripe, Then They Are Revolting (September 4, 2023) poem unrhymed
"...In tears and want, you start counting the years..."
The Duo's Different Destination (September 11, 2023) poem unrhymed
"...feeling fooled by a diet of stinks..."
Ideally (September 18, 2023) poem unrhymed
"...An ideal proposition and a process to propose and present a voice..."
The Evening TV News (September 25, 2023) poem unrhymed
"...At worst it always ended in teary, brutal bitterness..."
Ours Is an Unbreakable Love (October 2, 2023) poem unrhymed
"...no soul or silver can take me out of you..."
Electric Vehicles Are in Town (October 23, 2023) poem unrhymed
"...Are the days of polluting vehicles numbered?"
Drought (October 30, 2023) poem unrhymed
"...Drought, you speak a bare language of betrayal and brutality..."
What Ties the Two Arts (November 6, 2023) poem unrhymed
"...At their core there is a commonality..."
A Neighborly Rebuff And Reminder Amid The Rugby Revels (November 13, 2023) poem unrhymed
"...peerless pacesetters, South Africa’s men’s Rugby World Cup team..."
When It Glides And Governs For Two Days (November 20, 2023) poem unrhymed
"...pivotal to all life on our delicate planet..."
Mired in Mental and Colonial Captivity (November 27, 2023) poem unrhymed
"...A superfluous and ridiculous outlay by any measure..."
A Harmonious Healer and a Pure Gift Gone Too Soon (December 18, 2023) poem unrhymed
"...her harmonies breezed ease into the broken hearts..."
A Sugar Fallacy Perpetuated By Bitterness and Bigotry (January 1, 2024) poem unrhymed
"...diverse readers were dared into being discerning, diligent, intelligent..."
Without Them There Is Neither Prospect Nor Posterity (January 8, 2024) poem unrhymed
"...What exactly is the import of civilization in the 21th century..."
May The Zeal To Stick To Them Live And Thrive (January 15, 2024) poem unrhymed
"...getting through the year is a blessing..."
Wouldn't It Be Nice To Listen To Nature? (January 22, 2024) poem
"...please put up a good fight..."
We Declare War On Hunger (January 29, 2024) poem unrhymed
"...what’s your favorite dish?.."
Food for Thought (February 5, 2024) poem unrhymed
"...that past of laxity and ashes..."
Mighty Falls Is The Ultimate Choice (February 12, 2024) poem unrhymed
"...Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park , a UNESCO World Heritage Site..."
Charumbira, It’s a Nude and Notorious Genocide (February 19, 2024) poem unrhymed
"...How is it not a genocide, Charumbira?..."
When Food Fundis Regurgitate, Orate and Even Irritate (February 26, 2024) poem
"... the taxonomy and anatomy of fruits and vegetables..."
Bulawayo’s Quartet of Melodic Maestros (March 4, 2024) poem unrhymed
"...all-female a-cappella quintet from Bulawayo, aptly named Nobuntu..."
Have You Been Nudged Or Numbed? (March 11, 2024) poem unrhymed
"...Has it made you recover yourself and focus?..."
The Deceitful Dynamics Behind the Dismal Demolitions (March 18, 2024) poem unrhymed
"...In Zim, the start of Feb saw the pitiless pulling down of the poor people’s houses..."
Of Credulous and Anxious Flocks and Fans (March 25, 2024) poem unrhymed
"...Please tell me more about your dream, darling..."
The Battle Of Pupu: A Testament Of True Heroism (April 1, 2024) poem unrhymed
"...the works and legacies of real heroes speak for themselves..."
The Slow Wheel of Yesteryears (April 8, 2024) poem
"...Critics say things are rushed in this frantic, fast-paced craze..."
Two Evils, Two Related Terms on the Information Highway (April 15, 2024) poem unrhymed
"...One is unintended, the other is purposed..."
ZiG, What You Won't RiG (April 29, 2024) poem unrhymed
"You land on the backdrop of mad money laundering..."
18 April, Don’t Be the Poor’s Peril (May 6, 2024) poem unrhymed
"...How does one celebrate 44 years of lack of progress..."
Sunlight Will Reappear and Revitalize (May 13, 2024) poem unrhymed
"...eclipses that all beings, anywhere, anytime experience..."
BCC’s Central Call for Restoration (May 20, 2024) poem unrhymed
"...It is our soul. Our present and future..."
For Now, You Belong To The Wise Workrooms (May 27, 2024) poem unrhymed
"...Does it have or can it have a soul?..."
It's All About an Abode, So Get Onboard (June 3, 2024) poem unrhymed
"...an abode that houses hopes and happiness..."
A Day of Happiness, Hearing and Heeding the Lessons of History (June 10, 2024) poem
"...the echoes of African drums and ululations..."
There Is No Leavened Bread for the Convicted Blacks (June 17, 2024) poem unrhymed
"...For the majority, it has been a lumpy, lousy and thorny wobble..."
For the Love of Mood-altering Changes (June 24, 2024) poem unrhymed
"... a new, darkish and dancing Friday night..."
Come Along, Let’s Croon Songs Of Restoration And Resilience (July 1, 2024) poem unrhymed
I seek more and more band members for this key gig
Who Resembles Who? (July 8, 2024) poem unrhymed
"...he values playing a pivotal parental role..."
The One Who Helps (July 15, 2024) poem unrhymed
"...Where are Insizas waters..."
Too Much of Anything Is Not the Milky Way But Bad (July 22, 2024) poem unrhymed
"...famished farms in Gwanda are howling, lowing..."
Understand the Grand Plan First, Before Anything Else (July 29, 2024) poem unrhymed
"...At the centre of learning and teaching is the learner..."
An Undisputed Master of the African Stringed instrument, the Kora, Has Rested (August 5, 2024) poem unrhymed
"...famous for his astonishing talent and innovative approach..."
Sometimes Poetry Is Sounder Than Our Planet and Peace (August 12, 2024) poem rhymed
"...Poetry can be a painful protest..."
With Its Highs and Lows, Life Can Be a Meaningful Melody (August 19, 2024) poem unrhymed
"...Songs are therapies for the soul..."
She Shone and Soared With Grit and Wit (August 26, 2024) poem
"...A mentor to many. An iconic, lovely lady..."
Nature's Massage Is Melodic (September 2, 2024) poem unrhymed
"...The snoring was sudden and deep!..."
Beyond Beauty And Boundaries (September 9, 2024) poem unrhymed
"...see Africa in her purity, totality and dignity..."
Insuza Villagers Are Being Terrorized and Dehumanized (September 30, 2024) poem unrhymed
"...terrifying criminals are usurping the local people’s lands..."
You Make It Possible (October 14, 2024) poem
"...Solar energy is life..."
A Cute But Charred and Choked Kitchen (October 21, 2024) poem unrhymed
"...a vivid picture in the mind of the reader..."
A Court Case for Suing Sleaze (October 28, 2024) poem unrhymed
"When vice, sleaze and greed sneeze..."
When the Fireside Is Freezing and Life Is Low (November 4, 2024) poem unrhymed
"...Please let there be light at the end of that tired tunnel..."
You Are More Elegant Than Words (November 11, 2024) poem unrhymed
"...Your polish is peaceful. Steady, you stand at life’s crossroads...."
How They Memorialized Them (November 25, 2024) poem unrhymed
"...ideas and visions that the late and living heroes and legends sought to bring into life..."
Haven’t We Derided and Denuded Natural Landscape Features? (December 2, 2024) poem unrhymed
"...Please pass this word around about our world..."
Bitten and Laden, Get a Boost from Another Bite! (December 9, 2024) poem unrhymed
"... For now, the ominous mosquito can brag..."
The Minister's Blatant Display of Cruelty and Carelessness (December 16, 2024) poem unrhymed
"...illegal miners were ensnared inside a mine in Stilfontein...
Weekending or Working? (December 23, 2024) poem unrhymed
"...Is this not your passion?..."
Amidst the Fun, Fanfare, Goodies and Foodies -- Safety Is Our Future (December 30, 2024) poem unrhymed
"...Happiness and health are twins..."
Before the Clock Strikes Midnight (January 6, 2025) poem unrhymed
"...pray and put away all 2024’s slumps and sorrows..."
Curbing Cancer: The Earlier The Better (January 13, 2025) poem unrhymed
"...a timely feat by all means..."
Amid Tempests and Temptations, I Will Write (January 20, 2025) poem
"...I will write till nature is rightly nurtured..."
Hey Hoaxers, Hear This: The Honeymoon Is Over! (January 27, 2025) poem unrhymed
"...some digital platforms are awash with disinformation..."
The Spur and Scent of Descriptive Writing (February 10, 2025) poem unrhymed
"...The bard’s pen built a bond..."
A Dynamic Discussion That Gave Birth to the Decolonization of Education (February 17, 2025) poem unrhymed
"The two tall and talkative teenagers were debating..."
Is It Not Nice to Nest in Cool Cavities? (February 24, 2025) poem unrhymed
"...You’re often seen as a symbol of plenty..."
A Fast and Fascinating Sea Life Doesn’t Need To Be Fishy (March 3, 2025) poem unrhymed
"...Ours is an adventurous, nomadic sea life ..."
A Call For Sustainable Healthcare Systems in Africa Must Be Heeded (March 10, 2025) poem
"...bitter truths and enshrines that have been ignored for too long..."
A Crude Closure of Civil Liberties (March 17, 2025) poem unrhymed
"...freedom of speech, media, and artistic expression..."
My Interest Is Rising in a Future Afro-currency (March 24, 2025) poem
"...it’s time to have the future double-booked..."
A Synergetic, Odd and Old Alliance Between a Human and a Bird (March 31, 2025) poem unrhymed
"...an interspecific interface between a human and a feral feathered friend..."
A Proposal for Three More Dimensions of Wellness (April 7, 2025) poem
"Life is dynamic and diverse..."
The Hardest Known Mineral (April 14, 2025) poem unrhymed
"...A see-through that is often unseen..."
His Easter Roadside Wish Was to Cruise On (April 28, 2025) poem unrhymed
"...presented his license and wished himself good luck..."
A Rich History and Heritage of African Knowledge and Scholarship (May 5, 2025) poem unrhymed
"...Timbuktu’s treasure trove of early scrolls..."
Why This Home Is No Longer Homely and Happy (May 12, 2025) poem unrhymed
"...Shouldn’t a home be as homely and convivial as the hug of hospitality?..."
Kudos to Mashudu Tshifularo, the Pioneer and Professor (May 19, 2025) poem unrhymed
"...the world’s first middle-ear transplant using 3D-printed bones..."
Of Zimbabwe’s Tormented Treasures, Voracious Vampires and Empires (May 26, 2025) poem unrhymed
"...parading the loot is cheap, chilling and ill..."
How Do You Say Goodbye in Sesotho to a Group of People? (June 2, 2025) poem unrhymed
"Let’s take a tour..."
Mr. Famine, You Have No Shame (June 9, 2025) poem unrhymed
"...why do you deceive yourself...?"
The People’s Pleadings for the Legend’s Comeback (June 16, 2025) poem unrhymed
"...Bold and brilliant, Lovemore Tshuma is our cultural icon..."
The Kiremt or Meher Season Is Upon Us (June 23, 2025) poem
"...I hear the calm 'pattering' these days..."
I Mean That’s No Mean Feat (June 30, 2025) poem
"...honeycombs are staple in a honeyguide’s diet..."
Of Honeyguides, Their Love Nests and Hatching Hostilities (July 7, 2025) poem
"...Human, you have your honey..."
They Have Cash But No Character (July 14, 2025) poem unrhymed
"...Discipline is not for every buffoon..."
Mothering Is a Torrent of Love, Tending and Tolerance (July 21, 2025) poem
"...our world seeks a love absolute..."
When the Ship of Companionship Capsizes or Veers Off (July 28, 2025) poem
"...a voluntary tie that bonds together..."
The ‘Green Sahara’ and Its Unsolved Human Heritage (August 4, 2025) poem
"...a human exodus strip between North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa..."
Danny Manu’s Revolutionary Technology and Psychology (August 11, 2025) poem
"...Think of language hurdles for tourists and arrivals..."
The Possible Source of Account Takeover (ATO) Attacks (August 18, 2025) poem
"...Constituting 42%- 52% of general web traffic, bots have a say..."
How Do AI Chatbots Keep Their Cool? (August 25, 2025) poem
"...Suppose some office-bearers were AI chatbots..."
When ZimLitBot Pledges to Help Admin and the Writers’ Group (September 1, 2025) poem
"Say you join a writers’ Facebook group..."
On a Date in Bulawayo (September 8, 2025) poem unrhymed
"...she had a beautiful blind date..."
I’m Just Saying Friendships and Friends Should Be Just (September 15, 2025) poem unrhymed
"...Don’t we need to keep, animate and treasure friendships?..."
Plastic, Poisonous or Persistent, You Have Your Match! (September 22, 2025) poem unrhymed
"...fungi that can colonize and degrade plastic polymers..."
Besides Processing Food, You’re The Footing (September 29, 2025) poem unrhymed
"...What’s a melody, without agility?..."
Just Creating a Just and Conducive Space (October 6, 2025) poem unrhymed
"...A bumper crop of visions..."
Why the Art of Storytelling Is Telling (October 13, 2025) poem unrhymed
"Please spin a story..."
He Had a Desire for a Better Nation (October 20, 2025) poem
"...His impassioned calls for a better nation were a trademark..."
Magic in the Air (October 27, 2025) poem
"...That’s the epic story, trajectory of the Magic System..."
I Can't Get Enough of It (November 3, 2025) poem unrhymed
"... This is Africa, dear..."
Heroes Day: It’s a Mirthless Joke (November 10, 2025) poem
"...of recognition and honor of the heroes fallen..."
A Fairer, Healthier and Happier System (November 17, 2025) poem
"...Social justice, what is it?..."
Africa’s Youth Must Have a Say and a Role in Its Posterity (November 24, 2025) poem
"...More than 60% of Africa’s populace is under the age of 25..."
No Train, Rain or Thunder (December 1, 2025) poem
"... the singing seam of the train and the rain..."
Don’t Resurrect Like A Rejected Ancestor (December 8, 2025) poem
"...Take it as if it’s your last chance..."
Seven Types of Imagery in Action (December 15, 2025) poem
"In my mind’s eye is a mad marauder..."
The Magic of Rekindling Her Love of Reading (December 22, 2025) poem
"...it’s a hope-giving experience..."
Alive with Resolve and Resilience (December 29, 2025) poem
Two poems by Ndaba for the new year.
Feed Is First, Greed Last (January 5, 2026) poem
"...Fair farmers' radar sees a ray..."
No Longer Playing Games (January 12, 2026) poem
"...We’re daring equals, investors and innovators..."
The Youth Have Spoken, Just Loosen (January 19, 2026) poem unrhymed
"...we are old enough to know..."
A Shared Belief in the Sanctity of Human Life (January 26, 2026) poem unrhymed
"...Are we not emotive and spiritual creatures?..."
Difficult Breathing (February 2, 2026) poem unrhymed
Strains. Pains. Cheerless.
Soul-less Onald, You Slump, They Dump (February 9, 2026) poem unrhymed
Who is going to stop this madness?
Some Lights Beamed As Land Rights Were Granted (February 16, 2026) poem
"...Indigenous groups have been finally granted land rights..."
A Trail of Loot and Soot (February 23, 2026) poem
"...Can crude chaos be noblest?..."
Why We Are Economic Dwarfs (March 2, 2026) poem
A poem with commentaries.
Of Power, Palms and Whims (March 9, 2026) poem unrhymed
"...They have stashes, yet they leave behind ashes..."
The Coming-of-age Vision (March 16, 2026) poem
"...Africa, haven’t you been shaken out of inertia?..."

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Short

The Escape Route In the Dark (January 20, 2014) cover story short prose
And who can say where he is, or where he will eventually find himself?
One Day the Tortoise Will Outrun the Hare (July 14, 2014) fiction liberation fable
Apocalyptic prose from a prophet of liberation...
The Pair Is Beyond Repair (September 2, 2019) fiction politics
And when there is nothing left to impoverish, what then?...
That Day's General Knowledge Lesson (March 21, 2022) fiction humor
Spring makes some writers silly...
Today We Take Off Our Hats to Nurses (June 12, 2023) fiction
"...at heart, they embody care and love..."

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Essay

The Power of the Word: Let Us Strive To Make A Positive Difference (April 14, 2014) cover story essay writing
The Piker Press celebrates its 12th anniversary this week. With Ndaba Sibanda, we exhort all writers to free the stories within them.
Let Us Talk And Walk Writing Different Types Of Sentences (December 23, 2019) essay humor
Instruction in the use of sentences can be demonstrated this way...
Clubbing with Constellations (April 20, 2020) essay life
How shall we learn to see the meaning of the world, the universe around us?
Dudula (June 6, 2022) essay opinion culture
"Dudula is a splinter group from a segment in the Put South Africans First movement which executed and promoted anti-immigrant sentiment and campaigns on social media networks."
When Wealth Dissipated Like Morning Dew, a Commentary (July 31, 2023) essay
Ndaba Sibanda speaks about his latest book.
SADC Is Famous for Its Roadshows and Talk Shows (September 23, 2024) prose
"...What does the acronym SADC stand for, anyone?..."
An Honest Take On 18th of April 1980 (April 21, 2025) essay memoir
"...Life, though it’s yours, has to impact others in one way or the other..."

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Opinion

I Dream of Empathy: Book Review (January 15, 2018) book review "I Dream of Empathy"
Author and poet Ndaba Sibanda reviews Marianne Szlyk's book of poetry, "I Dream of Empathy."
A Tale of Abuses and Lies and Ruins (April 15, 2019) poem unrhymed
"...Deception dines with pride and lies and absurdities..."
Will he really “face down” China? (November 7, 2022) essay opinion
"The UK has a new prime minister…"
Book Review: Trouble for Sale (August 7, 2023) book review
Sibanda reviews "Trouble for Sale" by Maina Wahome.
ZiG, How Did You SwiG Your Way Into Existence? (April 22, 2024) essay opinion
Zimbabwe has launched a new currency backed by gold...

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Nonfiction

Mohammed Bushera’s Physical Training Is No Exercise in Futility but the Future (January 9, 2023) nonfiction
An inspiring, true story...

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Prose

In the Words of a 15-Year-old Scientist From Ethiopia (September 16, 2024) prose
"...Bekele visualizes a better world for all..."
Drought and Deforestation in Catastrophic Collusion in Peru (October 7, 2024) prose
"...a state of emergency has been declared in Peru..."
The Fading Fad, Pull and Power of the Former Liberation Movements of Southern Africa (November 18, 2024) prose
"... Are the current leaders of these parities principled or visionary?..."
An Attempt at Committing a Coup Against the Constitution (February 3, 2025) prose
"...This nightmarish regime has failed grimly...."

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