06/10/2026
MTYBA INTRODUCES: CULTURE AND LEGAL SYSTEM
MTYBA is pleased to introduce a new initiative that gives young barristers from different racial and cultural backgrounds the opportunity to share their culture and discuss their country’s legal system.
Our next speaker is Joseph Chivayo , a senior crown prosecutor who will speak to us about the culture of Zimbabwe .
"Zimbabwe is a Southern African country full of a rich and diverse culture. Our ethnic groups include Shona, Ndebele, Venda, Tonga, and Kalanga and we speak an official 16 languages. Shona and Ndebele are the most widely spoken and English is used as a primary language for education and business. Like most African countries our culture revolves around Ubuntu values of selflessness, mutual respect, family and community cohesion. Zimbabweans respect their elders and profoundly care about peace, education and personal growth.
The country is blessed with world class natural resources including exceptional wildlife and home to Mighty Victoria Falls, one of the world's 7 natural wonders. Besides revenue from natural resource businesses, tourism remains one of the key economic sectors with Zimbabweans known for boundless hospitality. We celebrate and build bonds through prayer, music and food.
The other day I was talking to my son and I said, “I can’t wait to take you home”, he paused and said “Dad you mean our home in Derby. I then remembered I have lived in England for more than 17 years and Zimbabwe is home but my son who was born here sees England as his home. Our values of Ubuntu inform everything we do wherever we are. I hope this short note highlights a small part of the Zimbabwean culture and hope you can visit Zimbabwe to experience this culture for yourself.
The Picture was taken at Parliament Square, London ".
