News, lifestyle and entertainment with Kimberly Mutandiro

08/07/2025

https://restofworld.org/2025/zimbabwe-lithium-mining-boom/

In Zimbabwe, the EV rush has brought a surge of Chinese investment into lithium mines. But many locals feel left out — and some have turned to stealing.

06/05/2025

16/10/2024

Watch video South Africa food delivery drivers nightmare

From sharing vital information to fundraising for medical bills, informal unions have become a lifeline for South Africa’s delivery workers.

31/08/2024

https://groundup.org.za/article/anti-illegal-mining-operation-one-man-burnt-to-death-others-critical/

Daggafontein community furious with authorities for “violent” response of authorities to work that fuels their local economy

14/06/2024

https://groundup.org.za/article/seri-says-the-demolition-of-shacks-at-a-joburg-occupation-is-unconstitutional/

Families living in Lindokuhle Mnguni informal settlement in Johannesburg say they’re being harassed by police and AmaPanyaza

21/05/2024

https://restofworld.org/2024/south-africa-crime-gig-workers/

With crime statistics already high in South Africa, older gig workers find themselves easy targets for theft, hijackings, and attacks.

04/05/2024

https://www.groundup.news/article/families-to-leave-ancestral-lands-as-coal-mine-expands/

Land Claims Court orders Mpumalanga mine to build them permanent houses

03/05/2024

https://restofworld.org/2024/ai-skills-training-africa/

Dozens of new AI training startups are filling the gap, offering online courses, hackathons, and job placement help.

29/04/2024

Africa may not have the right skills to prepare for the AI boom, but some AI startups are helping to bridge the skills gap. More on Rest of World here

Dozens of new AI training startups are filling the gap, offering online courses, hackathons, and job placement help.

12/04/2024

https://groundup.org.za/article/elderly-tenants-march-to-benoni-municipal-offices-in-electricity-protest/

They say the City of Ekurhuleni has blocked their prepaid electricity meters because they owe rent, but they have no hope of paying their arrears

04/04/2024

Hundreds of food delivery drivers in Africa lose jobs more here

Former gig drivers in Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda are still feeling the pinch after Jumia Food abruptly exited seven African markets.

25/03/2024

Temperatures have been on the rise in Africa, and experts have attributed this to climate change. Uber drivers on the other end are melting in their cars trying to keep the air conditioning off as much as possible to save on fuel costs. But this is a health hazard! Read my latest collaborative story from Nigeria here

As temperatures soar and fuel prices triple, drivers are having to choose between their health and livelihood.