Help or Hindrance? Vaccine Diplomacy in Africa
Mandipa Machacha shares her opinions as vaccines from COVAX begin to trickle into the continent, current doses in the hands of most African countries are sufficient to vaccinate approximately 0.8 - 0.9 percent of populations in the first quarter.
Overcoming Lockdown Loneliness
Everyone experiences dark days, and we do ourselves an injustice if we don’t seek help out of shame or cussed pride.
Setting Boundaries; Demanding Respect
I was going home, heading back to a place I dreaded. A ticking time bomb. By Florence Ofori.
Getting Off My Laurels
I lost interest in school and began cutting classes, annoying my friends, who soon grew tired of my antics and stopped persuading me to keep up with my studies.
A Fashionable Family Affair
As a little girl Lihle Nyikana loved dressing up in her mother’s clothes and model them around the house and drawing pictures of dresses she dreamt of one day bringing to life.
Ready to Soar
Watching her plans go down the drain crushed Nokuthaba Mathema. But she remained hopeful, determined to free herself from an abusive relationship.
A Ditch full of Surprises
I whispered to the universe: I don’t want much this year. All I ask is not to be robbed again.
Living, Again.
In 2020, I learnt how to live again. I love deeper, laugh at myself, dance in the rain, and live boldly and fiercely
Nollywood’s Big Gamble
We have gotten so used to our audiences coming to us. To remain competitive, we need to go out there and chase the people who watch our content.
Homework: Trial and Error
So far, homeschooling has been trial and error because it’s difficult to keep the twins calm and engaged for long periods of time. We have no fixed curriculum and use online educational programs as a guide.
My Evacuation OrdeaI
Most bothersome was the cash I brought was likely to run out. It also didn't help that the Naira had, once again, depreciated against the dollar, meaning I had to be frugal with expenses.
Bukasa: The Epitome of Community Love
There was a neighbour who took it upon herself to see that my husband and I didn't lack food. Everyday, she sent her children to bring us pancakes and bananas for breakfast, and in the evenings, she shared her supper with us.