In Zimbabwe we say Wafa Wanaka. But this is a generic phrase normally used for one whose good works are hard to put together after he has gone. With Tuku, we say matipa matitorera. We were given and were later robbed.
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Lifestyle New wave of female genital mutilation in Uganda targets married women
A study by the Reproductive, Educative and Community Health Programme (REACH) has shown that traditionalists in Uganda have now shifted to circumcising married women with the consent of their families, causing the prevalence of FGM to rise drastically in older women.
Lifestyle Muhammad Ali and the place of religion in legacy
Sporting legend Muhammad Ali is now being marketed to a new generation who grew up after his death. But while Ali was a devout Muslim, his religion is notably absent from these commercial efforts. Should his spirituality be erased for commercial ambitions when it was a fundamental part of his character and life?
Lifestyle Colourism taints second black Miss Algeria’s victory
Khadija Ben Hamou beat 16 contestants to become only the second black Miss Algeria in history. Although she is set to represent this North African country at Miss World 2019, her victory has been mired in racial abuse.
Lifestyle Nell English Walks Tall For Zimbabwe’s LGBTQI+ Community – literally!
When a deputy headmaster at one of Zimbabwe’s top schools recently came out as gay, he faced a backlash that revealed a deep-seated homophobia. One Zimbabwean decided to stand up – and out – in support of the LGBTQI+ community in general and GALZ in particular.
Lifestyle Meet the female bikers promoting health awareness among Nigerian women
Africa’s growing cancer epidemic is troubling, particularly as it competes with the continent’s many other health-care needs. D’Angels Motorcycle Club, Nigeria first all-female bikers club, wants to drive change.
Lifestyle Why are we not ready to say we found love online?
More than half the world is online, with the numbers growing every day. People are increasingly spending every second of their existence on the World Wide Web, yet we are still uncomfortable with saying that is where the bae came from. Kagure Mugo wonders why.
Lifestyle Photo essay: GTBank Fashion Weekend
It is never too late to talk about fashion. In November we covered the GTBank Fashion Weekend. Explore the streets through the lens of Nigerian photographer Kamnele Obasi.
Lifestyle Auctioned to the highest bidder: The case of a South Sudanese teenager
South Sudanese teenager Nyalong Ngong Deng Jalang has been married off to businessman Kok Alat after he surpassed five other tycoons, including a deputy governor, in a “bidding war”. Alat surpassed his competition by paying 530 cows, three Land Cruiser V8 cars and US$10 000 in dowry.