Blasting Real News
By Bigboy Madzivanzira Harare’s streets are looking cleaner, and residents are breathing easier, thanks to the remarkable work of Geo Pomana Waste Management. Since taking over refuse collection, the company…
Authors: Miriam Mashauri, Mufaro Chadya, Kundai Muzenda (Department: International Relations and Diplomacy, Africa University) Imagine walking more than a kilometre every morning not to school or work, but simply to…
By Bigboy Madzivanzira Introduction As the rain season intensifies, snake encounters are surging across Zimbabwe. Recent Ministry of Health reports show 147 snakebite cases and 2 deaths in a single…
What feels like safe-keeping could be quietly destroying your money — and your value. By Bigboy Madzivanzira Introduction In many households across Zimbabwe, saving money in a metal tin is…
Introduction Initiating a New Era of Economic Growth In 2026, the paradigm of Southern Africa economic growth has shifted toward radical self-reliance. At the vanguard of this movement is the…
By Bigboy Madzivanzira, Freelance Journalist 1. Introduction – A Mother’s Plea In a modest Harare suburb, a mother watches her 27‑year‑old son drift deeper into daily beer and tobacco. “I’ve…
When Kwame Nkrumah declared that “Africa must unite,” he was articulating a vision far deeper than political symbolism. He, alongside Pan-African trailblazers such as Jomo Kenyatta, Julius Nyerere, Nelson Mandela,…
As I mark this significant milestone, I’m reminded of the journey that has brought me here. Growing up, I always thought my father, who passed away at 60, was invincible.…
By Bigboy Madzivanzira As more parents migrate for work, grandparents are increasingly taking on caregiving roles. While their love and support are invaluable, there are challenges to consider. – Different…
The same leaders who routinely invoke ‘African solutions’ seek external conflict mediation and treat African-led initiatives as optional or secondary. African Union (AU) reforms to improve the body’s effectiveness started…