by Teakisi | Aug 24, 2016 | Culture, Thoughts & Reflections, Travel
By Noluvuyo Bacela My thoughts, my heart and my mind are completely saturated with images of you and the warmth you exude. Your immeasurable kindness and thoughtfulness have captured an unassuming heart to the point of frustration. I want to stop time and go back to...
by Teakisi | Aug 19, 2016 | Culture, Empowerment, Francais, Thoughts & Reflections
By Iris Ntore Chère sœur, Tu as laissé ta terre et quitté les tiens pour venir vivre un rêve, le rêve de toute une famille et toute une génération. Tu as traversé l’océan pour rejoindre « la terre promise » : l’Occident. La terre où tout rêve est réalisable, où tout...
by Teakisi | Aug 12, 2016 | Culture, Empowerment, Family, Lifestyle, Love & Sex
By Diana Awino Boy meets girl and, for whatever reason, boy and girl get physical. Girl misses period, takes a pregnancy test and the test turns out positive: the marriage deal is sealed! This scenario sounds funny but it definitely is not uncommon. This is the story...
by Teakisi | Aug 3, 2016 | Culture, Development, Health, Thoughts & Reflections, Travel, Uncategorised
By Vivienne Amijee You never know the value of organic food until its all you want. Most African homes have a backyard full of vegetables that mums start for fresh produce, mainly for subsistence use. In my teenage years, it felt like a punishment to be asked to water...
by Teakisi | Aug 1, 2016 | Business, Culture, Current Affairs, Development, Education, Empowerment, Thoughts & Reflections
By Lerato Chiyangwa. Nelson Mandela was an inspirational person. He wanted to improve the lives of everyone in Africa and, in my view, was one of the greatest men who walked the earth. Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Bill Gates is known for improving the lives of...
by Teakisi | Jun 29, 2016 | Culture, Lifestyle, Religion, Thoughts & Reflections
By Mahbuba Matovu Hi, my name is Mahbuba and I’m a proud Muslim. But to you I may not fit the bill. What about me should I change to fit your stereotype? Oh my hair? Yes, I don’t veil. Do you know how many of us don’t? And by the way, why identify a Muslim woman by...
