The spectacle of cruelty: Why teens are filming their own crime
A smartphone records the unthinkable
By Annalisah Muzenda
17h ago
Phones without food: The paradox of Africa’s connectivity revolution
By 2025, more than 615 million Africans will subscribe to mobile services, with smartphone penetration crossing the 50% mark, according to GSMA data.
By Elizabeth Khumalo
Oct. 6, 2025
AI and the hidden dangers of digital companionship
Across Zimbabwe, more of us are turning to AI chatbots for companionship: digital confidants that listen without judgment, echo our feelings and opinions, and never say “no.”
By Evans Sagomba
Sep. 26, 2025
Bridging Africa's digital divide: Why smartphones are a game-changer for women
Smartphones hold immense potential to unlock economic, educational, and social opportunities for African women.
By Newsday
Jul. 1, 2025
Overcoming smartphone addiction
Social media platforms, gaming apps, and endless streams of online content provide instant gratification, leading individuals into a cycle of dependency.
By Jacob Mutisi
Apr. 12, 2024
Implementation of African cultural aspects crucial in film
However, the filmmaker emphasised that while it is useful to stick to our African roots, knowledge acquired from outside the continent should not be undervalued or eradicated.
By Sharon Zebra
Mar. 27, 2024
Mental Health: The impact of smartphone overuse on our mental wellbeing
Smartphones are a very useful technology that allows us to communicate with ease, work from anywhere and have access to unprecedented amounts of information.
By Dr Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse
Jul. 30, 2023
