Word of the Day [01 Jan 2026]
Côte d'Ivoire
A West African economic powerhouse known for cocoa production, French influence, and political recovery.
Côte d'Ivoire is the world's largest producer of cocoa beans.
Mazimba
Shona slang that generally refers to Zimbabweans, particularly in a playful or informal manner. It’s derived from the term “Zimbabwe,” and is often used to describe Zimbabwean people as a group.
someone might say, “Mazimba anoda kuenda kuJoni”—meaning, “Zimbabweans like going to Johannesburg” (often for work or business). The term is typically not derogatory but can carry a sense of national pride or identity in informal conversation.
Sol Phenduka
Sol Phenduka is a South African Podcaster, DJ and Radio personality who is the co-host of the popular podcast called Podcast and Chill, alongside MacG and Ghost Lady.
I always listen to the Podcast and Chill for Sol Phenduka's puns.