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Of Petrol Queues, and Patience in Zimbabwe
By Sarah Jaravaza I live in the beautiful capital city of Harare. I know I am biased, but I believe that it is a scenic place. My city is a mixture of a concrete jungle and green spaces. Yet lately, I am feeling like my city is not as beautiful as it used to be. One...
Qualified Beauty
By Eunice Aber Once again, Queen Bey drops a number that does not just turn ears, but hearts too. And it comes at an opportune time for me. Of late, I realised discrimination was far more complicated than black and white, or woman and man. I have since resigned to the...
Lately, The Whiskey Hits Different
By Felly Oyuga Lately, the whiskey hits different. Before, I would dance in my seat, laugh from my throat, while hoping no one would see the sadness in my eyes, feigning happiness and interest in life and lovers, when all I wanted to do was stagger home and cry the...
Who is Failing Whom? Africa, or Its Women?
If you ask me to name one of the most compelling developments in the politics of African countries lately, I’ll tell you it’s the engagement of women in politics. A few days ago, I stumbled upon an article that talked about a pledge made by Kenya’s President, Uhuru...
An Open Letter to the Men who Catcall
By Eunice Tossy Catcallers, Recently I have discovered the reason why I always make sure I have my earphones before leaving home. I didn't know the reason until I lost my earphone, and was forced to walk around without them. The reason is you guys. I might have...
Teakisi Woman: Tabitha Mpamira-Kaguri
Limited participation in political and public life; gender based violence; lack of education; Female Genital Mutilation (FGM); poverty, lack of production and fulfilment of human rights, are some of the major challenges activists campaign, and raise awareness for in...
Life Lessons From An Uneducated Woman, and Her Skill Of Washing Saucepans
By Eunice Aber Growing up, my mother engraved in me the idea that the litmus test for being an Acholi woman is how “bright and shiny” your saucepans looked, after you washed them. She literally scared me into believing so. I did not fall for it at first, but waking up...
Taking the Pressure Off, The Pressure In The Gig Industry
By Afia Kwakyewaa Owusu-Nyantakyi You could hide in a hole in 2019, and someone would simply knock it off you for no reason. So you have to deal with life’s pressures regardless. There’s no hiding from it. This post is about what is, as compared to what could be. As a...
Appreciating The #HeForShe
By Stacy Kendi We always celebrate women for all they do, and empower them to do much better, but rarely do we remember to appreciate the men who are always at the forefront of the gender equality movement. Today, I want to take time and appreciate the kind of men who...