Author: Sihlonitshiwe Hlabangana

Sihlonitshiwe Hlabangana is a dedicated entrepreneur and the Chairperson of the Small Enterprises Tourism Association of Zimbabwe (Bulawayo Chapter). She holds a BSc in Tourism and Hospitality Management from Lupane State University, where she was awarded the prestigious Chancellor’s Award for the Faculty of Commerce in 2024. Her leadership and commitment to sustainable tourism development have positioned her as a respected figure within Zimbabwe’s tourism and small enterprise sectors.

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Culture: The Beating Heart of Tourism
BySihlonitshiwe Hlabangana January 14, 2026January 8, 2026
Culture and tourism are deeply intertwined two dynamic forces that shape and amplify each other. While tourism brings people to a destination, it is often culture that captivates them and leaves a lasting impression. Culture is not just a by-product of tourism; it is a cornerstone of the industry. At its essence, tourism is about…
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Echoes of Stone: Southern Africa’s Ancient Monuments & the Yuletide Season
BySihlonitshiwe Hlabangana December 8, 2025January 5, 2026
Centuries before roads and resort towns, long before the concept of Christmas itself reached African soil, ancient African communities were already making pilgrimages not to shopping malls or coastal getaways but to monumental sites carved in stone around the 23-27 December, during the winter solstice. These places now weathered by sun, and oral history were…
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