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#CLSights is a new segment where we profile an interesting location and share photos taken on sight. It’s a great way to stretch our photographic skills whilst having fun in the process. The first #CLSights feature is the National Botanical Gardens in Harare, Zimbabwe. Situated about 4km North of Harare, […]
#SmallBusinessFriday Featuring Bconscious
If you’re in Zimbabwe and thinking of giving the mindful lifestyle a shot, you’re in luck. This week’s #SmallBusinessFriday features Bconscious, a small vegan startup founded by Lisa Vani. In this piece, she shares the inspiration behind her business and her decision to make the switch towards a plant-based health […]
My Natural Hair Journey | Natalie Mwananshiku
My natural hair journey began with a mental transition from wanting my hair to look “less black” to loving, understanding and embracing every fiber of my crown. The moment I began to think differently about my natural hair, my whole outlook on life changed. I learnt to appreciate myself as […]
#Dhuku4Tuku Homage To The Late Dr. Oliver Mtukudzi
Following the announcement of legendary Zimbabwean musician Dr. Oliver Mtukudzi’s passing on the 23rd of January, a #Dhuku4Tuku movement was initiated and shared on social media. The movement saw women wear a dhuku (head wrap) paired with black outfits to pay homage to Oliver Mtukudzi’s legacy, notably his role in […]
Our Experiences In The Zimbabwean Dance Industry: Yeukai Zinyoro-Chandiposha and Lynsey Mambwere Exclusive
Yeukai Zinyoro-Chandiposha and Lynsey Mambwere have walked unique journeys in the Zimbabwean dance industry. Yeukai started off as part of the acclaimed Rolx Dance Crew and Lynsey worked with dance studios as well as the Innovative Dance Crew before going solo. Yet, when they chronicle their experiences, it is apparent […]
24 Year Old Kudakwashe Kunzekweguta Launches The ‘No To Invisible Tattoos’ Movement To Address Abuse Within The Church
We live in a society that puts certain people on a pedestal, to a point where even when they commit despicable acts, people choose to protect them as opposed to the victims. These are the sentiments of 24-year-old Kudakwashe Kunzekweguta, founder of Women Association of Survivors (WAS). Kudakwashe was inspired […]
“What is Your ‘Why’?” Up ‘a’ Step Kicks of the Year With Self Awareness Program
Shortly before 12 pm on the 5th of January, Up ‘a’ Step, a youth-oriented platform hosted a Self Awareness Program at the refurbished Newlands Country Club. The group was supercharged to share and grow and the meeting room, embellished with artwork and chic mirrors proved the perfect setting to network in […]
Earn Your Stripes or Know Your Worth? Burna Boy VS Coachella
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, popularly known as Coachella is a music and arts festival held annually in Indio, California USA. The festival previously had an indie appeal, showcasing underground acts-which it is still does-but more recently, we’ve seen it take on more commercial acts, with last year’s edition […]
Best Of 2018
2018 was a great year for learning in terms of storytelling; we experimented with different mediums from photography to video to text. Combining all three allowed us to learn which medium best tells which kinds of stories. Below are our top 10 stories in terms of readership stats from October […]
“We Are Not Doing Enough,” EatOut Movement Zimbabwe Shares Invaluable Lessons From the 2018 Homeless World Cup.
The Homeless World Cup is an International tournament held annually. This year, it was held in Mexico City with over 40 countries participating in the 4 aside, 15-minute tournament. In Zimbabwe, the Homeless World Cup is organised by the Young Achievers Sports For Development and they partnered with the EatOut […]