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HQ Africa: Vaccine Watch Desk
We tap into HQ sources and partners that give us insight into what's happening on the continent's vaccine front. Here are this week’s highlights.
My Daughter's Laughter
Giving birth at the start of the covid pandemic affected me psychologically and professionally as a student studying a dual PhD programme. Antenatal checks at the hospital were frightening as I fretted over getting infected by the virus. However, I soon learnt to ignore my fears, which erupted again just
An Encounter of the Documentary Kind
Wilfred Okiche writes about how the Encounters Film Festival has changed gears and is still telling Africa’s stories, one documentary at a time.
From the Edge of a Cliff
Keketso Mabale journeys from being nonchalant about covid to a launching a Covid19 awareness campaign in his village
A Chicken in (Almost) Every Pot
Bradley Mayuba details how the pandemic inspired him to begin poultry farming
The Rough with the Smooth
Thuku Kariuki describes the pandemic's impact on freelance journalism and family traditions
DJ Akio on the Ones and Twos
Mohau Kubheka caught up with DJ Akio on keeping the beat alive, and surviving Covid19 lockdowns.
The Re-education of Family
Godiolla Akimana describes how her family came around to creating a conducive online learning environment after initial resistance.
A Novel Gives Hope
Prince Acquah recounts his family's trials and triumphs during the pandemic
Re-Awokening
Lauryn Mwale describes how black lives matter protests during a pandemic reshaped her views on race
Changing Course and Embracing Therapy
Kamau Njonjo reflects on his journey towards self-discovery gained via therapy.
Amala: A Portal to My Ancestors
Rafeeat Aliyu reconnects with her family history through the traditional food of her ancestors