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Zimbabwe plays a beautiful song when people raise their flag. They call it Simudzai Mureza wedu WeZimbabwe in the Shona language. This means Raise our flag of Zimbabwe when translated. Ndebele speakers name it Kalibusiswe Ilizwe leZimbabwe - Blessed Be the Land of Zimbabwe. The country started...

Zimbabwe's flag shows who it is as a nation. It tells the story of its past and hopes for tomorrow. This flag became the official symbol when Zimbabwe broke free from British rule. The people raised it high on April 18, 1980, marking its first day as an independent country. The flag has seven...

Ken Sharpe stands out as a top business leader in Zimbabwe. He beat the odds and found major success regardless of where he started in life. His business career reaches back more than 30 years. During this time, he worked with over 100 different businesses. He owned more than 50 companies and...

PayPal enables Zimbabweans to make online payments and participate in the global digital economy. People in Zimbabwe use PayPal to shop on sites like Alibaba and eBay, pay for services, and receive money for freelance work. Many Zimbabweans earn cash online through copywriting, chat jobs...

Shadaya Knight Tawona is a well-known social media figure from Zimbabwe. He is famous for his blunt stance against feminism and outspoken beliefs about manhood. He actively spreads his strong opinions on Twitter and Facebook, advocating for traditional masculine roles. Shadaya often draws both...

Philip Mataranyika started Nyaradzo Funeral Insurance Company back in March 2001, making him a big name in Zimbabwe business circles. The company became one of the top funeral service providers across the country. Born in 1964, Philip learned his early lessons at Rukweza in Nyazura and later at...

Plaxedes Doobae started her public life as Mphentle Plaxedes Dube before becoming famous across Zimbabwe. She caught everyone's attention with her luxury lifestyle, fashion choices, and revealing photos shared online. Not much appears publicly about her background except her previous marriage to...

Chido Chidziva started life in a Harare ghetto neighborhood before rising to fame as Miss Rockshade. She grew up with four siblings and dreamed about modeling since childhood. Her big break came during her University of Zimbabwe studies when a modeling agency spotted her talent. She quickly...

Thomas Chizhanje entered the world in 1984 in Harare, Zimbabwe. He showed early interest in comedy and stage performance when he was young. After finishing primary and high school education, he attended Midlands State University. There he completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree focusing on...

Felistus Murata goes by the name Mai TT. She is a comedian, singer, and business owner who hangs out with famous people in Zimbabwe. Born on April 17, 1985, she will turn 39 next year. Her mom, Esther, and dad, Edward, raised her with four other kids. Her father served as a church elder in the...

Zimbabwe runs its country based on laws spelled out in its Constitution. Back in 2013, the people of Zimbabwe voted for a brand new Constitution. This replaced their old one from 1979. The government had tried once before, in 2000, to change these laws, but voters said no. The President signed...

Zimbabwe's Coat of Arms is a symbol of national identity. The country adopted this emblem on September 21, 1981, after gaining independence from colonial rule. It replaced the previous Rhodesian coat of arms, which featured a lion and ivory tusk from the colonial era. This national symbol...

UNESCO gives special status to places around the world that matter greatly to all humans. These special locations can feature amazing natural beauty or important cultural history. Zimbabwe has five places that earned this special status from UNESCO. These places show off the rich history and...

Men across Harare have started relying on a new drink for bedroom problems. This tea-based beverage, Kombucha, sells under different names, including Kambucha, Kambucho, and Kumbucha. Dealers smuggle it from Zambia into Zimbabwe, charging just one dollar per bottle. The simple mixture contains...

Rapper Holy Ten from Zimbabwe admits he "messed up" but refuses to say sorry to Ambassador Uebert Angel. He asked for a talk instead. This all started when Holy Ten threw some pretty wild accusations against Angel during an interview with DJ Ollah 7. The police hauled DJ Ollah 7 away Saturday...

Kell Kay released his afro-beat song "Ndatopa" recently, but it pulled in just 410K YouTube views across two weeks. These numbers look tiny compared to his mega-hit "Bana Pwanya," featuring Zambian stars Yo Maps and Prince Love. That track blasted past 21 million views, making it Malawi's...

Namibia just made history! For the first time in Africa, women lead all top government jobs. On Saturday, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah picked Lucia Witbooi as Vice President and named Ericah Shafudah to run the Finance Ministry. Just one day before, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila became the...

Thugs beat up government workers who wanted better pay in Malawi. These attacks go against free speech and hurt everyone's rights. When gangs stop protests, they weaken what makes democracy work. Political expert Burnett Munthali called these attacks completely wrong and harmful to basic...

According to Baba Steven Malondera, commercial flights will start running at Karonga International Airport in just three weeks. The Deputy Transport Minister expects this change to bring money into the area. He visited the airport Saturday to check on repairs. Once planes begin landing again...

Namibia just cut their government down to size. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah shrunk the number of ministries from over twenty down to just fourteen. She told the nation this change would save money fast. Her first speech as president explained how taxpayer dollars need better management. She...