The people of Mopani Junction gather to honor a member of their community, Thursday Gumbo, with the custodianship of their land and the springs there-in. Jackson meets with a shady character (Mr. Max Mhiripiri) to try and get assistance salvaging his family’s faltering empire. The meeting seems to be leading to a new business deal… [Learn More ...]
Healthbeat: Tsitsi Masvaure and Simon Muchemwa
September 2, 2009 . - Leave a Comment
Tsitsi Masvaure, a PhD candidate at the University of Pretoria with an interest in sexuality, sexual health and HIV issues, talks about the sexual network slang used by students at the University of Zimbabwe. Simon Muchemwa talks about concerns that have been raised over the spread of swine flu from South Africa. Concerns have also… [Learn More ...]
Mopani Junction: Episode 13
September 2, 2009 . - Leave a Comment
Jackson and his mother feud over his brother, Luckson’s impending marriage to Noma. Loveness is torn between leaving her husband, Misheck, and staying for her children’s sake. Josh is confronted by his mother over Christine’s expulsion from school and her pregnancy. Josh decides he needs a break away from Mopani Junction. Spiwe accuses Jimmy of… [Learn More ...]
Healthbeat: Tsitsi Masvaure and Lionel Saungweme
August 26, 2009 . - Leave a Comment
Tsitsi Masvaure is a PhD candidate in Anthropology at the University of Pretoria’s Centre for the Study of AIDS and she has focused her studies on sexuality, sexual health and HIV issues amongst the student population of the University of Zimbabwe. She talks about the reasons why some of these youths seem more vulnerable to… [Learn More ...]
Mopani Junction: Episode 12
August 25, 2009 . - Leave a Comment
After last week’s introduction of a “second wife” by Misheck to his wife, Loveness now finds herself in hospital, where she meets an old schoolmate of hers. Luckson’s family heads to Noma’s home to negotiate the bride-price (Roora/Lobola) . The family is confident that they can hide Noma’s pregnancy in order to keep the bride-price… [Learn More ...]
Healthbeat: Moses Mutyasira and Panos Report
August 17, 2009 . - Leave a Comment
Moses Mutyasira, Director of the HIV organisation ‘Youth in Development Trust’ talks about strategies that are being used to take HIV prevention messages to the youth. He discusses current levels of HIV awareness, and responsibility. We also have a report from Panos that focuses on HIV prevention amongst youth in Zambia.
Mopani Junction: Episode 11
August 17, 2009 . - Leave a Comment
Noma reveals to Luckson that she is pregnant (or so she believes). They discuss how to proceed as a couple, with this new development. Joshua visits a pastor to seek answers to his relationship woes after his breakup with Christine. Benjamin is inspired by an article he comes across while browsing the local newspaper. Baba… [Learn More ...]
Mopani Junction: Episode 10
May 26, 2009 . - Leave a Comment
Reconciliation is in the air between Loveness and her husband, “Baba Mutsa”. Joshua’s mother is suspicious about Christine, and she urges him to keep an eye on her. Is she pregnant, maybe not, maybe is … ? Mr. Mangena, the school teacher, tries to excercise his authority after he is faced with three unattentive students. … [Learn More ...]
Mopani Junction: Episode 9
March 24, 2009 . - Leave a Comment
Luckson finds himself in hospital after almost drowning whilst trying to cross a flooded river. Benjamin explains what happened. Christine realizes she is not pregnant, after a scare. Josh is relieved, and wants to back away from the physical aspect of his relationship with Christine, when the scare makes him realize some of the responsibilities… [Learn More ...]
Mopani Junction: Episode 8
March 15, 2009 . - Leave a Comment
