Although Elliot Mujaji didn’t win any medals at the 2012 Olympics, he will certainly go down in the history books as a Zimbabwean sports legend. He won the first ever Paralympic gold medal for Zimbabwe in 2000 – and to … Continued
I’ve been poring over the mesmerising photos in Africa Geographic’s cover shot competition recently. They’re awe-inspiring, fascinating and poignant. This picture of a bull elephant by Billy Dodson is my favourite because it captures the moment and tells the story so … Continued
Well, the Olympics are over, and now I have to find somewhere else to invest my emotions. Here’s a summary of Team Zimbabwe’s performance in the second week of London 2012: Chris Felgate finished 52nd place in the men’s triathlon. … Continued
The Telegraph recently ran a story about the question of travelling to Zimbabwe. It’s similar in some ways to this one in Conde Nast Traveller and this one in San Francisco Chronicle. Bring on more! The writer talks about the negative impact that … Continued
Mana Pools National Park: One of the last true places to experience wildlife without the barriers of human development. Unfortunately, a building work has started in the park despite warnings from ecologists and conservationists. A new safari lodge is under … Continued
This is my favourite line from Joshua Hammer’s recent article in Condé Nast Traveler. Hammer went to Zimbabwe, visiting Victoria Falls, Harare, Hwange, Mana Pools and Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve. He spoke to safari guides, lodge owners, politicians and conservationists, interweaving their stories with Zimbabwe’s … Continued
“… By avoiding our country, you are actually hurting us more.” – Sharon Stead, from Camp Amalinda, in an interview with Mark Sissons. This is my favourite quote from a recent San Francisco Chronicle article about Zimbabwe. Many would-be tourists … Continued
Forbes.com recently compiled a list of the 40 most powerful celebrities in Africa, which ranked Zimbabwe’s Oliver Mtukudzi (or Tuku) at Number 12. They created the ranking according to “the highest numbers of votes … media visibility (exposure in print, television, … Continued
One Sunday in November, 7 000 people of all ages, races and backgrounds gathered in Harare. 3 000 people met at White City stadium in Bulawayo. Similar meetings took place in Gweru, Masvingo, Hwange and scores of villages around the … Continued
Prudence Mabhena is the lead singer of the award-winning Zimbabwean band Liyana. She and her seven band members are all disabled. She is also the title character of the documentary Music by Prudence, which won the 2010 Academy Award for Best Documentary Short. Her voice has been likened to South African music legend Miriam Makeba – listen to her sing and you’ll see why The Great Zimbabwe Guide is proud to feature her in its first ‘Great Zimbabweans’ post.
