Staff Reporter

A small community in Chitungwiza has been thrown into chaos after local resident Tafadzwa Moyo boldly declared that he has invented the world’s first “waterproof teabag.” According to Moyo, the revolutionary design ensures that tea leaves stay completely dry, even when submerged in boiling water.

“People have been making tea the same way for centuries, and I said, ‘No more!’” Moyo explained to a bemused crowd outside his home. “With my waterproof teabag, you can enjoy the aroma of tea without the mess of actual tea in your cup. It’s innovation at its finest.”

The announcement has sparked heated debates. Some residents praised Moyo as a visionary. “He’s putting Chitungwiza on the map,” said local vendor Margaret Ncube. “We could be the Silicon Valley of waterproof inventions!”

Others, however, were less impressed. “What’s the point of a teabag that doesn’t make tea?” questioned Tapiwa Dube, a retired teacher. “Next, he’ll invent waterproof umbrellas that don’t block rain!”

To prove his invention’s worth, Moyo demonstrated his prototype—a plastic bag filled with tea leaves—by dipping it into a mug of water and pulling it out completely dry. “See? Perfect!” he exclaimed, as bystanders scratched their heads in confusion.

Rumors have already begun circulating that Moyo is seeking investors for his idea, with whispers of a televised pitch on a local version of Shark Tank. Meanwhile, the town remains divided, eagerly awaiting the next chapter in this bizarre saga.