Jesus Drew Multitudes Without Promotion
In an age driven by algorithms, marketing strategies, branding consultants, and sponsored advertisements, it is almost unimaginable to gather thousands of people without publicity. Today, major events require months of…
Information Silos and Epistemic Fragility: Surviving the Disinformation Paradigm
“Did you hear that…?” “I saw on social media that…” These phrases now shape everyday conversations. In a world flooded with digital content, social media platforms have become primary news…
FORUS President Petitions Parliament Over ED 2030 Campaign
A potential constitutional showdown looms following the submission of a petition to Parliament yesterday by FORUS President Manyara Muyenziwa, who is urging lawmakers to reject the “ED 2030” campaign. The…
Zimbabwe to Host Inaugural Africa Voices Now Festival
Zimbabwe will this year host the first-ever Africa Voices Now (AVN) Festival, a new platform celebrating original African plays, music and artistic expression. The event is set for 18 October…
How Science is Helping Africa Fight Malaria
Malaria has long been one of Africa’s deadliest public health challenges. Every year, hundreds of thousands of lives are cut short by this preventable and treatable disease, with young children…
Breathing New Life into Old Machines: The Case for a Control System Retrofit
Executive Summary For the past four weeks, I have discussed the inherent problems of operating machinery with obsolete control systems—from the hidden financial burdens and operational bottlenecks to the severe,…
Breaking the Silence: Spiral of Silence Theory Explains Poverty and Marginalisation
Poverty is one of the most enduring global challenges, affecting billions across continents. Yet, despite its scale, the voices of the poor and marginalised often remain absent in mainstream debates.…
GMOs: A Sustainable Solution to Hunger Amid Africa’s Growing Population
Hunger remains one of the greatest global challenges, particularly in developing regions where food production is threatened by climate change, pests, and infertile soils. As the global population rises and…
The Unseen Risk: Why Obsolete Control Systems Threaten Safety and Compliance
For years, industrial managers have debated the cost of maintaining obsolete machinery. Rising total cost of ownership, reduced efficiency, and bottlenecks are often the focus. But there is a bigger,…
Science to Tackle Africa’s Growing Mental Health Crisis
Mental health is a global concern, but the way it is experienced and addressed varies drastically across regions. In wealthier parts of the world, mental health awareness is rising, services…