Hi Friends, Have you ever felt like you're trying to punch with your left hand when you're naturally right-handed? You can probably do it, but it feels awkward, inefficient, and you’ll never deliver your full power. This is a perfect metaphor for how many of us navigate our careers and lives. We often spend more time trying to fix our weaknesses than leaning into the unique strengths that make us powerful. The Power of Self-Introspection It all starts with a deep, honest look in the mirror....
9 months ago • 2 min read
Beyond Your Toil Hello Friends, This week, I've been reflecting on a powerful story from the Gospel of Luke (5:1-11) that holds a profound lesson for our professional and personal endeavours. Jesus is preaching by the Lake of Gennesaret, surrounded by a crowd. He steps into a boat belonging to Simon Peter and teaches from there. After finishing, He turns to Simon and says, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.” Simon, a seasoned fisherman, replies with understandable...
12 months ago • 1 min read
Salary vs Time There’s something about the concept of a salary that continues to fascinate and reveal itself to me over time. It’s as if it’s designed to hide its true nature from us when we first receive it, only slowly showing its reality as our lives change. I’ve often found myself looking at someone’s income with questions. For some, I wonder, "How do you make this work for a family?" when the number seems too small. For others—those I consider privileged top earners—who claim it's still...
12 months ago • 1 min read
The Euphoria of Interbank Games Ever had a week start so well it feels surreal? Mine began with an unexpected adrenaline rush: I witnessed the electrifying finals of the Interbank Games’ tug-of-war championship. And wow it’s been years since I felt that kind of raw competitive energy. Picture this: Teams of bankers, sleeves rolled up, digging their heels into the mud. The crowd roaring, ropes straining, and that heart-pounding moment when momentum swings in a split second. It wasn’t just a...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
lessons from Car Boss Car Wash Over the weekend, I visited my colleague’s new car wash in Bindura—a venture that had just passed its first month of operation. What surprised me most were the fascinating business dynamics at play, along with these key lessons: Lesson 1: Don’t Fear Competition As I walked 400–500m from the bus stop to her car wash, I noticed two busy car washes along the way. Hers was the third. Later, when l boarded the bus back home, I spotted another one directly opposite...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
Take a Break You’ve heard the saying: “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” Well, in today’s hyper-connected, fast-paced world, this age-old wisdom rings truer than ever. Think about it: Centuries ago, traveling 100 kilometers took days. Today? A quick hour-long drive or train ride. Technology has supercharged how we work, connect, and compete—whether with the business down the street or halfway across the globe. Speed is essential. Miss a beat, and opportunities slip away. But here’s...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Contextualise Solutions Over the past few years, we have witnessed remarkable innovations in fields such as AI, AR, drones, and EVs, among others. For those of us on the African continent, a developing part of the world, we often find ourselves as recipients rather than creators of these technologies. This brings me to an important thought I’d like to share today. These technologies clearly serve as solutions to problems we face as a global community. They challenge the status quo and enable...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Diasporan comeback moves I wanted to take a moment to share some thoughts that have been on my mind regarding a trend I’ve observed over the past few years. It’s something that has left me both curious and contemplative, and I’d love to hear your perspective on it. Over the years, I’ve noticed a growing number of people who had previously moved abroad—often in search of better opportunities and a brighter future—returning to Zimbabwe. At first glance, this trend doesn’t quite make sense to...
over 1 year ago • 2 min read
Love is in the air Valentine's Day evolved from a narrative of martyrdom. It was believed a priest in the 3rd century defied the orders of Roman Emperor Claudius the Second who banned marriages of young soldiers. Which Valentine performed in secret, Christian weddings and was executed in 269 AD. Though the day has been commercialised, till to day the day has retained its core theme of expressing affection either through grand gestures or simple acts of kindness. The day is full of excitement,...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read