Life was smoother in the city, though not without struggles. Money was always tight, and my mother constantly reminded us not to waste resources. She carefully budgeted and stretched provisions to last the month, teaching me valuable lessons about stewardship,…
I grew up in a family of five children—one sister, one big brother, and two younger brothers—with me being the third eldest. My mother and father were married in a wonderful ceremony; there are even photographs to bear witness that…
Scene: Late evening in an empty hallway of the city’s government building. Jacob, the janitor, is mopping floors when Agent Parker, a stern and skeptical government operative, enters. Agent Parker: [Glances around] Odd time to find someone cleaning. You always…
Nature’s Whispers In the heart of a quiet, sleeping town, Where stars above wore a gentle crown, The winds carried whispers, a foreboding song, And Nature’s creatures knew something was wrong. The winds carried whispers… The birds once cheerful, took…
Time Traveler’s Dilemma The human experience is shaped by memory—a powerful force that binds our past, illuminates our present, and inspires our future. But what happens when memory becomes more than a mental recollection? When technology makes it tangible and…
“Im off to the gym. See you later.” with that Shingie left the house together with her mum. Her Mum was going to a parents meeting at school. This comes only a week at work after undergoing eye surgery to…
Looking back…as I see it… It all started with an economic meltdown in Zimbabwe. Petrol queues winding their way for three days or a week. Edwin Shinga remembers seeing a brick in a queue used as a place-holder indicating that…
Positive test results “I am afraid we have to shut down the girls’ In Pursuit hostel. One of the girls called from home whilst on a weekend visit. She tested positive for COVID-19. The rest of the girls were exposed…
A Story of Family, Faith, and Resilience The COVID-19 pandemic tested everyone in different ways. Hospitals were overwhelmed, and George Mukari Hospital, like many others, had to extend its capacity by creating individual ICU rooms. It was during this challenging…
A Roadmap to Thriving in the Academic Gig Economy The academic gig economy has transformed the way educators, researchers, and scholars work. While traditional tenure-track positions are becoming less common, opportunities for freelance academic work—such as adjunct teaching, consulting, grant…