Mahlabayithwale’s Umdlewadlewane gives voice to Mat’land’s forgotten stories
Former teacher Liberty Ndaba has published a poetry anthology titled 'Umdlewadlewane' to address the lack of Matabeleland-specific content in Zimbabwean heritage education. The book aims to preserve local history, culture, and language for future generations.
Why it matters
It addresses the importance of regional representation in national educational curricula and cultural preservation.
FOR years, former Heritage Studies teacher and Bulawayo-based master of ceremonies Liberty Ndaba, popularly known as uMahlabayithwale, stood before classrooms teaching Zimbabwe's history and heritage.
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