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I love stories! Growing up I discovered a passion for Shona Novels. I hope to share my love of story telling with others who have a love for listening to stories. Join me on a journey through Zimbabwe’s tallest tales.

VaChivi


    • Nov 6, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 320 EPISODES


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    Ep. 318 Dandemutande 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 35:13


    We finally find out how the story ends. Was it worth it to escape prison and become a wanted man? Can Manijibhangu get his family back?

    Ep.317 Dandemutande 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 39:55


    It looks like Manijibhangu is making some progress in tracking down JJ. Who can he really trust in his search?

    Ep. 316 Dandemutande 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 46:08


    The plan is now in place to find the elusive JJ. Will our protagonist find him before the police catch up with him?

    Ep. 315 Dandemutande 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 38:55


    We follow Manijibhangu as he tries to make sense of the situation he finds himself in. How will he get out of this mess?

    Ep. 314 Dandemutande 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 25:51


    This is an example of the importance of paying attention. As they say forewarned is forearmed... but is it?

    Ep. 313 Muchadura 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 32:59


    This is the final instalment in the Mashiri saga. Is the solution what they were hoping for. Share your thought on this story.

    Ep. 312 Muchadura 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 24:03


    This family has gone through a lot! It seems there is no end to their suffering and everyone is at their wit's end.

    Ep.311 Muchadura 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 30:30


    It looks like tragedy is spreading throughout the family.

    Ep. 310 Muchadura 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 29:07


    As more tragedy hits the family, VaMashiri finally seeks help from those more skilled at these kinds of things. He is hoping to identify the source of all these troubles so he can face it head on.

    Ep. 309 Muchadura 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 39:12


    Where will the tragedy end? Is there a solution?

    Ep. 308 Muchadura 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 41:41


    The family deals with more tragedy and a strange behavior from Muchadura. What does it all mean? What are we to make of these happenings?

    Ep. 307 Muchadura 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 33:26


    The fall out continues after the death of Chipo. Where is her father-in-law headed and why?

    Ep. 306 Muchadura 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 31:31


    As you can imagine, there is some fall out following the tragic death of Chipo. It seems some things are coming to light. It would be nice to have an autopsy so we can determine the cause of death, What do you think caused Chipo's death?

    Ep. 305 Muchadura 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 42:39


    In this episode we begin a new story centering around the little girl Muchadura and her family. Once again we see interesting family dynamics. Where will this lead us?

    Ep. 304 Ndakatongwa neNyika Mbiri 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 33:07


    This is the final instalment of our short stories. What themes di you see in the 4 episodes of short stories? I can wait to hear your thoughts on the discussion group

    Ep. 303 Ndakatongwa neNyika mbiri 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 46:58


    Here is an installment of 6 more short stories for your enjoyment. Do you connect - directly or indirectly - with any of them?

    Ep. 302 Ndakatongwa neNyika mbiri 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 39:58


    More short stories from Ndakatongwa ne Nyika mbiri. In this episode we hear 6 stories that relate to everyday life.

    Ep. 301 Ndakatongwa neNyika mbiri 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 15:54


    This episode includes the first 3 short stories from our collection: - Ndakatongwa neNyika mbiri by O.M. Kabweza- Ndozvaida mai vangu by O. M. Kabweza- Vanamhunhuwo kwete by R. Kachidza

    Preface to Ngakatongwa neNyika mbiri

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 15:24


    This provides the context for the letters you are about to here. At the end of the stories there is an assignment for you. Stay tuned.

    Ep. 300 Kuda Muhondo 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 31:30


    The conclusion of Kuda's adventures as a freedom fighter. Was it worth it? What did you think about this story? Share your thoughts on the discussion forum.

    Ep. 299 Kuda Muhondo 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 32:54


    Now that they have their assignment Kuda's group heads out to put their training into practice.

    Ep. 298 Kuda Muhondo 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 40:16


    The day is finally here. Kuda gets his assignment. What does he have ahead of him? Has he bitten off more than he can chew or is he up for the challenge?

    Ep. 297 Kuda Muhondo 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 37:17


    How will the comrades recover from the air raid they just experienced? We follow them as they take steps to regroup.

    Ep. 296 Kuda Muhondo 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 25:19


    The group has received word from spies that the camp is going to be attacked by the army. They prepare for the inevitable. Will they survive the attack?

    Ep. 295 Kuda Muhondo 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 31:59


    The intake is complete and the training has begun. Kuda is itching to go into battle. Will he get his wish?

    Ep. 294 Kuda Muhondo 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 46:38


    The villagers leave the burnt remnants of their home for unknown lands. They have questions from where are they going and what will happen when they get there? Let the journey begin.

    Ep. 293 Kuda Muhondo 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 48:45


    Kuda is a university student in a place where he doesn't feel welcome. He does not feel set up for success. The question is what will he do about it?

    Ep. 292 Wazvaremhaka 5

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 62:34


    The uncles go in search of their nephew. Will this be a happy family reunion and a reckoning? Enjoy the final instalment of Wazvaremhaka.

    Ep. 291 Wazvaremhaka 4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 44:18


    It would appear karma was just biding her sweet time or is it just a case of unfortunate events? After all bad things happen all the time. I would love to hear your thoughts on that. Join the discussion group

    Ep. 290 Wazvaremhaka 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 41:39


    We find out what happened to Saraoga after he ran away from home. Is this going to be a case of going from the pan into the fire or will he finally get some reprieve from all his suffering?

    Ep. 289 Wazvaremhaka 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 43:48


    This is a fast moving episode. So much happens and we get to see what havoc hate can wreak. Enjoy!

    Ep. 288 Wazvaremhaka 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 43:13


    Why do people have such a negative attitude towards immigrant? This man is the one that sustains this family and yet...

    Ep. 287 Museve Usingapotse 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 40:11


    The conclusion of the Karinge saga. Who will come out on top? I cannot wait to hear your thoughts on this story. Share comments on the discussion group

    Ep. 286 Museve Usingapotse 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 51:17


    So much bloodshed! As the armies collide it is difficult to say who is on which side. What we know for sure is there is a lot of death and distraction. Find out who is left standing.

    Ep. 285 Museve Usingapotse 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 36:59


    We now turn to the other group of fugitives, What will become of them? Will they fare as well as the first group? Let's me know what you think about their fate in the forum for the discussion group

    Ep. 284 Museve Usingapotse 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 29:29


    We find out what happened to the first of fugitives. Will they find help or did they just go from the pan into the fire?

    Ep. 283 Museve Usingapotse 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 39:39


    What fate awaits the chief's son as he goes on a hunting expedition with his peers? What craziness will be unleashed as those in danger scatter to save their lives? Enjoy this installment of Dzepfunde.

    Ep. 282 Museve Usingapotse 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 39:56


    The enemy is coming! Who will survive? Will the plan work? Is there a ever really a foolproof plan? I guess we will have to wait and see. I can't wait to hear your thoughts on the discussion group

    Ep. 281 Museve Usingapotse 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 36:45


    The surveillance is complete and the troops are rearing to go. Is a sixth sense in play here? What will happen when the boys go out hunting? As always I would love to hear from you on the discussion group

    Ep. 280 Museve Usingapotse 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 40:31


    Pondai has managed to find an ally. He has now put his murderous plan in motion. What will happen now?

    Ep. 279 Museve Usingapotse 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 33:38


    The game is afoot. Do you ever really know what people are capable of? What do you make of the look exchanged by the two elders? Share your thought on the discussion group

    Ep. 278 Museve Usingapotse 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 25:56


    We start a new story. We meet some of the characters and I cannot help wondering what's in store for them. I can't wait to get into the story.

    Ep. 277 Dare Retariro 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 40:13


    This is the last instalment of the Tandi and Zvidzai saga. Find out what happens to this couple. Do they make it or do they not? As always I want to hear what you think of this story. Share your thoughts on the forum for the discussion group

    Ep. 276 Dare Retariro 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 49:11


    The prodigal son returns. We now get the full details of how we got here. What do you think of Tandi's response? I would love to hear your thoughts. Leave a comment and/or join our discussion group.

    Ep. 275 Dare Retariro 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 29:46


    What happens when the only person who can help save your life is the one person you loathe most? What would you do in this situation? Share your thoughts in the comments or on the forum for the discussion group .

    Ep. 274 Dare Retariro 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 30:43


    Tandi has accepted her situation. You know the saying about life giving you lemons. She is going to try and make lemonade. I would love to hear your thoughts on the discussion group --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vachivi/support

    Ep. 273 Dare Retariro 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 55:57


    Tandi seeks help with her situation. Will things get better now that she has shared her predicament? Join the discussion group to share your thoughts on the story so far. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vachivi/support

    Ep. 272 Dare Retariro 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 41:10


    The family is divided right down the middle. Tandi's life is not going well and it is about to get worse. Share your thoughts on the forum set up for the discussion group --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vachivi/support

    Ep. 271 Dare Retariro 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 43:16


    Zvidzai insists that he is not responsible for this pregnancy. Tandi on the other hand says she has proof he is. Who will the family court believe? Where is this headed? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vachivi/support

    Ep. 270 Dare Retariro 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 27:14


    This story begins with a bang. We have a case of he said-she-said with a twist. Enjoy! Remember to connect with other listeners by joining the discussion group --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vachivi/support

    Ep. 269 Makunun'unu Maodzamwoyo 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 52:47


    This is the final instalment of our current book. It has everything - tragedy, celebration and could that be karma? In any case we will get some answers. Don't forget to join the discussion group. I can't wait to hear what you think about the ending. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vachivi/support

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