The April Connection

NDOLA: There is something extraordinary about the month of April, which most people associate only with two events: the April All Fools' Day and Easter - that time of the year when Christians throughout the world celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The unique thing about this fourth month of the year is that many leaders who have helped to change the world, including revolutionaries and dictators like Adolph Hitler and Saddam Hussein were born in April.

Nearer home, former Rhodesian rebel leader Ian Douglas Smith and the man most dispossessed white farmers now regard as their nemesis but the patron saint of the "war veterans", Robert Gabriel Mugabe, were both born in April.

Editor's Comment
Women unite for progress

It underscores the indispensable role women play in our society, particularly in building strong households and nurturing families. The recognition of women as the bedrock of our communities is not just a sentiment; it's a call to action for all women to stand together and support each other in their endeavours.The society's aim to instil essential principles and knowledge for national development is crucial. By providing a platform for...

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