The giraffe uses its tallness to spot danger from afar. The giraffe is also a browser. It feeds on leafy stuff far from the madding crowds of grazers. The giraffe stays in the forest with other animals, but when day breaks, the sun shines and kisses the forehead of the giraffe before it does to other animals.

Veteran sungura musician Alick Macheso has shared a striking account of his early life, revealing that long before sold-out shows and chart-topping albums, he survived by hunting and selling mice in Dzivaresekwa, Harare. The revelation adds a human chapter to the story of one of Zimbabwe’s most enduring cultural icons—and underscores the grit behind his rise.

In last week’s column, "The Innovation Hub Harvest," we explored how you can utilize high-end university gear to move your production from "bedroom quality" to "global standards." We’ve covered the paperwork, the global digital passports, and the funding tricks.