When you think of Africa and it’s wildlife, people dream of one day being able to experience it, many take it further and make it a reality by going on a safari and experiencing the wildlife up close and personal. For some though, Africa’s wildlife has them dreaming about visiting the continent for a hunting […]
Author Archive | Living Zimbabwe
Does a PayPal ‘Send Money’ Only Service Work for Zimbabwe?
Over the last few days there has been a lot of hype about the announcement that PayPal would be made available to the people of Zimbabwe. Residents can now sign up for personal or business accounts There has been some debate as to why PayPal was not available in Zimbabwe before this point and the […]
Lessons in Business From Zimbabwean Entrepreneur Strive Masiyiwa
Zimbabwe is one of those places that might be and has been dismissed by some as a lost cause in terms of doing business. It has been described as a country that does not have a conducive environment in which to conduct business for a number of reasons. The International Finance Corporation ranks Zimbabwe at […]
Money Laundering in Zimbabwe; Why The Dirty US Dollar Bills?
According to a recent report from an international news network, money laundering in Zimbabwe takes on a different meaning because it literally means laundering money with soap and water versus what the phrase means in the traditional sense. For those who have cash in hand, the chances of them being in possession of a clean […]
Telling The African Narrative Like Komla Dumor
When it came to telling the world stories about Africa, no-one did it as well as Komla Dumor. He was a person who believed that you needed to understand people and collaborate with them in order to tell Africa’s story. Having this kind of an attitude towards his journalism is one of the things that […]
Lessons For Zimbabwe & Africa From Tributes Made At Mandela’s Farewell
On Sunday December 15, 2013, the iconic Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was laid to rest in Qunu, the place that he called home. He took his last breath on Thursday 5 December and the 10 days leading up to his return to the soil has been marked with a number of ceremonies. This included a memorial […]
Should Mugabe Really Be Attending Mandela’s Memorial Service?
Last night President Mugabe and his wife Grace joined a long list of world leaders who landed at the Waterkloof Air Force Base just outside Pretoria to attend Nelson Mandela’s memorial and funeral. Most if not all of the world leaders attending the funeral had great respect for and revered Madiba and felt the need […]
The Frustration Of Applying For A Zimbabwean Passport From The UK
I don’t get the Zimbabwean passport system! I am not usually one to comment on blogs but I am both dismayed and disgusted at the ridiculousness of the situation. I’m in the UK and I have lost my Zimbabwean passport, like most people on here. The consulate keep insisting I go back and get an […]
Breast Cancer in Zimbabwe is a Reality, Get Your Breasts Checked!
This weeks @263Chat hosted by Sir Nige and Pearls, Heels & Dreams was focused on CANCER but was originally centered on breast cancer given that it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One thing that was apparent during the chat session was that just about everyone who joined in on the conversation had been directly affected […]
A Zimbabwean Pastor on Touching Other People’s Women
Zimbabwe is a very faithful nation and this is a good thing because ‘the word’ prospers people and not just in terms of their finances. Zimbabwe has had and still has it’s fair share of problems and getting by from day to day may be challenging at times. The presence of God in the lives […]