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Back to the roots: Zimbabwe’s traditional food revival gains momentum

12 Jun 2026, 15:20 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)
Back to the roots: Zimbabwe’s traditional food revival gains momentum
Credit: editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)

From bubbling sorghum porridge to village-reared chicken and ox-head stew, traditional food restaurants are booming in Zimbabwe’s second city, Bulawayo. Driven by health-conscious consumers and nostalgia for homegrown flavours, indigenous cuisine is making a strong comeback.