Zohran Mamdani, a socialist and state assembly member, is running a unique campaign for mayor of New York, focusing on issues like rising food costs and vendor permits. His relatable personality and innovative strategies challenge established politicians, highlighting the need for affordable living conditions and genuine representation in politics.
A lion attacked Metrod Tshuma in Victoria Falls, highlighting the ongoing issue of Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC). As wildlife seeks to survive amidst habitat loss and population pressures, organizations like Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust work to foster coexistence and support local communities. Sustainable solutions are essential for both humans and wildlife to thrive together.
In case your WhatsApp university group has been mysteriously quiet this week (or your Indian roommate has been furiously refreshing the news while microwaving sadza), here’s a quick update: India and Pakistan almost nuked each other again, but now there’s a ceasefire. Phew.
Let’s unpack this mess with the seriousness it deserves and the humour it secretly needs.
Imagine this: you’re part of a settler colonial elite that enjoyed over three centuries of stolen land, free labour, racially segregated suburbs, and the unique privilege of not knowing who Brenda Fassie is — and then democracy happens. Tragic. So, like any self-respecting heir of colonial plunder, you pack your bags, grab your Bible, forget your history, and declare yourself a “refugee” fleeing the horrifying, unspeakable terror of… equality.
So, in news that feels like the plot of a low-stakes political rom-com, Canada has voted. Again. And just when it seemed like the Liberals were heading straight to the graveyard of political irrelevance, they rose from the ashes like a maple-scented phoenix and… won. Their secret weapon? Not charisma. Not policy. Not even poutine-based […]
So, picture this: You’re halfway through your grocery run, your basket’s already brimming with budget-friendly trauma, and then the news drops like a potato in a no-bag zone—South Africa is hiking VAT. You look at your 2-minute noodles, your bread, your imposter cheese, and think, “They wouldn’t dare.” Oh, but they did. And then—surprise!—they un-did. […]
Well, folks, it’s official: Pope Francis, the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, has passed away. If you’re reading this while clutching your rosary beads or trying to recall that one time you attended mass back in your childhood, you’re not alone. The world is mourning the loss of a man who brought a […]
It seems like every day we wake up to yet another trade dispute, tariff slap, or global spat. If you’ve been following the news recently — and who hasn’t, given the existential dread we all seem to be marinating in — you’ve probably heard the words tariff and trade war being thrown around like a […]
