*BareMinimum*🥷

@__Vigie Im starting to believe your lies 😆 🤣 😂

Haaa uyu ndiShadaya akurehwa zvake😂🤞

@ZimbabweHistor2 Thank you for this. First time to actually understand my totem.

CHIHWA BONGA CLAN Bonga Chihwa (also written as Chihwa Bonga or Chihwa cheBonga) is a Shona totem (mutupo) and associated praise name particularly linked to clans in the eastern regions such as Mutambara in Chimanimani (Manicaland Province). Chihwa is the primary totem (mutupo) and Bonga functions as a chidawo (honorific or sub-totem/praise name). Etymology Chihwa: This is the core totem name and directly refers to the African painted wild dog (also known as the African wild dog or hunting dog; scientific name Lycaon pictus; Shona terms include mhumhi, bhumi, bhumhi, or chingekeke for the "flowered" or spotted variety). It symbolizes the animal's distinctive mottled, painted-like coat and pack-hunting behavior. In the context of the totem, "Chihwa" is the specific Shona designation used for this animal as a clan emblem. It is explicitly described as meaning "African painted wild dog (mhumhi)" and is tied to the Mutambara royal clan in eastern Zimbabwe. Bonga: This is not the primary totem animal (and has no direct link to cats or wild cats, despite occasional mistaken illustrations—a point clan members explicitly reject as derogatory). Instead, "Bonga" is the chidawo (praise/honorific name) derived from a legendary ancestral warrior named Mwaita Sigauke Bonga Chihwa. It serves as an additional identifier or sub-reference within the clan. People with this totem may be addressed as Sigauke, Bonga, or Chihwa, but the underlying mutupo remains Chihwa (the wild dog). The totem praise poem (detembo) often opens with "Chihwa chebonga" or "Maita Bonga Chihwa," blending the two. The full praise poem (one common version) is: Maita BONGA CHIHWA Maita Sigauke Bonga Chihwa Mwaita Mutambara Mwaita WaGarwe Mutupo wetakagurirana Matikaha ngekuone tsimba Kuona mumhu tinodedera Mwaita Bumhi Muera Imbwa Wanodya ichifamba Chadonha pasi hawadyi Dehwe rehosi tusa vanthu Karimera mutete Zvaitwa Ngonyamu (Extended versions in Shona sources include lines referencing the mhumhi [wild dog], pack hunting like a pack [kuvhima pamwe sedanga], eating while moving [vanodya ichafamba], and associations with garwe. Historical Background The Bonga Chihwa totem specifically belongs to the VaMushonga (or Chihwa/Mutambara) clan, often described as having royal or chiefly associations in the Mutambara area of eastern Zimbabwe. Oral tradition and clan histories trace its origins to migrations from the south. A dedicated book, The History of the VaMushonga: Chihwa Chebonga, documents the clan's roots in the fertile Nguniland (present-day South Africa region) before moving to the sacred grounds of Mutambara in Zimbabwe. This aligns with wider Shona historical patterns involving movements linked to ancient sites (e.g., echoes of Mapungubwe-era influences in some narratives) and the formation of kingdoms like the Mutapa Empire. The clan is tied to the Mutambara chieftaincy and is recognized in some accounts as a royal lineage. A central legendary figure is Mwaita Sigauke Bonga Chihwa, a great warrior and ancestor credited with supernatural shapeshifting abilities. He was said to transform into different animals (including the wild dog and possibly the crocodile/garwe) during hunts or battles, embodying the totem's themes of cunning, transformation, strategic hunting, and fearlessness. This legend reinforces the clan's identity as intelligent, hardworking, undisputable when angered, and skilled hunters. The praise poem celebrates these traits, referencing the clan's prowess ("vavhimi venjere" — wise hunters), pack-like coordination, and ancestral power. In contemporary Zimbabwean culture, the totem remains a living identifier for social respect, marriage taboos (avoiding same-totem unions), and pride in heritage. Clan members may reference it in praise poetry, art, or discussions of ancestry. While some informal sources occasionally misassociate it with a tortoise or cat, these are not supported by the praise poems or clan explanations.

@Winner_089 Actually works for me when I want to break up 😆 🤣

And he thinks he has won😂😂😂🚮🚮

I don’t know what Museyamwa did in the business world but i think bro was very unprofessional..😂🙌

@_MakdShelby Mmmmm

A thread of Zimbo 🇿🇼 words to express kuti you're in a really fvcked up situation I"ll Start : Ma1 Pakashata

@Makomborerol Crush should remain a Crush

Ndakambo nyenga munhu ainzi anondida 😂, don’t do it.Marambirwo andakaitwa kah 🤦🏾‍♂️ 🙌🏾😂🤣

@Shadaya_Knight @Sibahle_ZA The difference between Independence and Freedom.

Say what you want to say about South Africa, but it's one of the most free African countries, these guys actually give nicknames to their leaders ... Jay Z (Jacob Zuma), Nelly M (Nelson Mandela) or Cupcake ( Ramaphosa) ... anywhere else in Africa that's a prison sentence

@PhiriTofara This is sad to read. He is your father for Christ sake.. that's the only man who loves you genuinely...Anyway a time will come. You gonna think about him

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@teesoxc @Thickslender He might be a church goer zvekutodaro. It will leave you with more questions than answers. Its painful and its life i gues

@Thickslender justsaying# Ukazoona munhu ava muAtheist musamutuke, unenge warwadziwa. This man is suffering inside. Zvieikurwadza vatorwa ko iye muridzi wedambudziko. MWARI, nhai MWARI!

This makes me question kuti Mwari variko here. Even the way Zimbabwean are struggling unotishaya kuti Mwari varipapi pacho

@woofknight You mean HAZARD?

@_MakdShelby They sound like pastors to me. Seeding lol

Forex traders are the worst at marketing their hustle . I mean you posting screenshots of thousands of dollars in your wallet then boom next post you want me to send you $50 to start trading 😂😂🙌.

@_Nsznn Brake slowly...and turn to the head side

Look at the speedometer, As a good driver what are you doing next ??

@Grand_PA33 @BambuluMen Real

@BambuluMen When a woman looks up to you, she convinces herself on your behalf.

A woman will abandon her family A woman will leave her high paying job A woman will leave her religion A woman will change her name A woman will lie & manipulate her people A woman will abandon her children A woman will stage her kidnap A woman will abandon her country & people A woman will sacrifice her career goals A woman will abandon her marriage A woman will forget EVERYTHING she swore not to do JUST TO BE THE WITH THE MAN SHE GENUINELY LOVES. KINGS, NEVER SETTLE FOR LESS!

@edmnangagwa State of the art 🤦🏾‍♂️

This morning at State House, I had the distinct pleasure of receiving a generous donation of 10 brand new, state-of-the-art ambulances equipped with the latest medical technologies including respirators, oxygen delivery systems, defibrillators and advanced patient monitoring units. These ambulances were formally handed over to the Minister of Health and Child Care for onward distribution across all Provinces to strengthen emergency response capacity and improve access to critical healthcare services. In addition, I handover 200,000 litres of diesel, which will directly support the effective deployment and sustained operation of these life-saving units. This donation has been made possible through the generosity of an astute and maverick young businessman @wicknellchivayo who has a golden heart and continues to tirelessly support various key Government programmes under Vision 2030, which is anchored on modern healthcare systems that leave “No one and No place behind”. I extend my sincere appreciation to @wicknellchivayo for this gesture, which exemplifies the critical role of the private sector in complementing Government’s efforts to deliver quality service delivery in the health sector. Such partnerships between Government and indigenous businesses reaffirm my administration’s matra that “Nyika inovakwa nevene vayo”, and I urge other businesspeople within the private sector to emulate this gesture and exemplary conduct. My Administration remains resolute in its focus on strengthening the healthcare system and ensuring that Zimbabwe transitions to world-class health standards as we advance towards an upper middle-income economy by 2030.

@mcantony99 @Brian___Jethro I have a friend who comes with his car full with ladies and a cooler box full of beer 😆 🤣 ..anongoti geza ndrikuuya kuzokutora

@Brian___Jethro apparently ndini ndinenge ndichiuya nezvese mari mababe nemota yacho 😂😂

Girls contributing to buy alcohol 🙎‍♀️ 🙎🏻‍♀️ 🙎🏼‍♀️ $20 $20 $20 Vs Guys contributing to buy alcohol 🙎‍♂️ 🙎🏻‍♂️ 🙎🏼‍♂️ $250 🚘 🙎‍♀️🙎🏻‍♀️👩

@beloved_ruva Real

Please don’t get caught up in the “leaking DMs” trend, you’re blocking your own blessings. When your tweet says 1,000 people viewed it, understand this: one of those people could change your life. Through a job referral, a deal, a door you didn’t even know existed. In October 2023, I was being dragged on X for the first time 😂 I must have said I take better care of my son than “some two parent households” people didn’t like that, and the dragging began. But in the middle of that noise, a former Minister DM’d me. He offered me a consulting role. I did marketing for him remotely, and through that connection I landed another client who needed marketing and help facilitating equipment. That one inbox turned into over $10,000. Now imagine if I had been known for leaking DMs, that message never comes, that opportunity never happens. Be as tough, blunt, even rude as you want in the inbox… …but never break trust. Because the same DM you’re tempted to expose today could be the one that changes your life tomorrow.

Tsamba yaMashari kuvaTuwitiya Chapter 8 vs 1-5 The Parable of the Maize 😭 ¹VaFollowi vake ndokuti , nhai mudzidzisi tichaziva sei kuti yobheuka ? ²Iye akati kwavari , tarirai nemazuva iwawo vanakomana vevanhu vachaita zhara yokudya zvese zvese . ³Ipapo vachapinda muminda kuti vatemhe mabagwe , ⁴asi nenguva idzi muvengi achange akamira nehwamanda yake kuti azivise ruzhinji . ⁵Kana izvi zvoitika ,zivai kuti kubheuka kwayo kwave pedyo.

@Munyah_Wacho Im interested Griz

When I get a few free hours, I do like to learn more stuff, itwo tuma online courses utu. This time I’m studying tuma course tweAi in business. You can never run away from technological advancement, best thing is to learn and utilize it to your advantage. Rimwe gore kaCertificate keIntroduction to Data Analytics ipo paCoursera landed me a job as a stock controller. Of course competence inozodiwa, haungazouye wakabata kapaper usingagoni basa. However, these certificates shows that you are willing to learn and improve, recruiters love that. I’m looking for a study buddy, these days ndiri kuwandirwa and end up forgetting/relaxing. I will show you how to apply for a fee waiver, to het the courses for free.

@pablo_weDrip He was just a burden to the team.

but number 7 ngavasazodaro. vakapedza movie rese vachi dhonzwa🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@BEngbadgyal @KateBMwriting bruuuh. I have to submit my CV, certificates, write a cover letter and on top of that fill a form that is asking the same things on my CV. As if that’s not enough l also have to make a video explaining why I’m best fit for the job?😭😭✋🏾