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
Watching the Zimbabwean Olympic team has made me feel like an excited parent (although not on the same level as Mr de Clos or Mrs Raisman). I wish I could’ve been at the events in person, waving the flag!
D-day for adrenalin in Victoria Falls Today was the day we were going to soar 425 metres across a deep gorge, where Victoria Falls had stood hundreds of years previously. I’d been in two minds about doing an ‘adrenalin activity’ … 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
On a Thursday evening in late May, we flew from London Heathrow and landed at Harare International airport at around 5pm the next day. I may have packed far more clothes than needed – I wasn’t sure how cold Zimbabwe’s … Continued
We fly to Zimbabwe TONIGHT! I’ve finished up things at work for a long holiday and am getting really excited now. We’re going to Harare, Bulawayo, Victoria Falls and Mana Pools – will write about all of it as soon … Continued
I’m going back to Zimbabwe in just over a month – and I can’t wait. When I reach Zimbabwean soil, what’s the first thing I want to do? The problem is that I can’t pick just one thing – there … Continued
These pictures from Victoria Falls Safari Lodge show how Zimbabwe’s landscape completely changes in just a few months. The seasons in Zimbabwe might not feel as pronounced as they do in the Northern hemisphere, but they do bring the joy of seeing ochre ground … 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.
