Africa's Pandemic Stories
You Won't Find Anywhere Else
The Bamboo That Bends
There's a saying that goes, ‘the bamboo that bends is better than the oak that resists'. By Brian Ongadi.
African Resilience in the Wake of a Pandemic
What started out as a straight forward project with every member of the team aware of their role based on competencies and skills, turned into a journey of possibilities.
Honouring the Principle of Ubuntu
When normalcy returns, whatever that means, there needs to be an assessment of the ways consumerism and materialism are fraying the fabric of communal ties because in trying times, it’s clear they are the columns that keep society from crumbling.
Quality, Speed & Equity
Immunization and vaccination experts from around the world outlined the current state of the world’s vaccination campaigns while addressing the urgent needs and concerns regarding public trust in the efficacy of vaccines; access and challenges.
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