Africa’s Battle Against Deadly Infectious Diseases: Poverty, Conflict, and Science’s Race to Find Solutions
Africa bears a significant burden of infectious diseases, which remain a leading cause of illness and death across the continent. Among the most prevalent are tuberculosis (TB), Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired…
Heroes Without Honour: Why Zimbabwe’s Heroes Day and Defence Forces Day Ring Hollow in 2025
Every year in August, the nation is called to gather and commemorate two public holidays that are meant to be pillars of our collective memory — Heroes Day and Defence…
From Breadbasket to Battleground: The Rise, Fall, and Uncertain Future of Zimbabwe’s Agriculture
Once the pride of Africa’s food security, Zimbabwe’s farms now struggle under the weight of political missteps, economic collapse, and climate change; but can science and reform turn the tide?…
Media Accountability Gains Momentum: Zimbabwean Journalists Embrace Community Feedback Mechanisms
By Tafadzwa Marriot In an unprecedented shift within Zimbabwe’s media sector, a practical tool designed to guide ethical and inclusive journalism is beginning to reshape how stories involving key populations…
From Ban to Balance: Rethinking Street Vending in Zimbabwe’s Urban Economy
Street vending is not merely a nuisance, as it is often portrayed by authorities and formal business owners — it is a complex socio-economic survival strategy for the poor. Across…
Silent Killer’s Gibberish Music: A Genre On Its Own
This epistle is not on Silent Killer the man, but on his art. Silent Killer, born Jimmy Mudereri in the early ’90s, is more than just a controversial and celebrated…
Polluted Earth: A Deep Dive into the Science Behind the Crisis
Environmental pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment, which can have negative impacts on ecosystems, human health, and the planet Earth as a whole. It…
ZHRC Calls for Tougher Action Against Human Trafficking on World Day Commemoration
The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has urged government and law enforcement agencies to intensify efforts to dismantle organised human trafficking networks, as the country joined the global community in…
The Genetic Scissors Bringing Hope to a Hungry, Warming World
In a modest lab within an agricultural institute in the Philippines, scientists closely examine what appears to be an ordinary banana. But this banana does not brown when bruised or…
“Sometimes You Have to Fake It to Make It” – Richard Branson Reflects on the Early Days of Student Magazine
British entrepreneur and Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson has shared a candid memory from his early business days, revealing the playful strategies he used to gain credibility in the…