Research & Insights · Page 8

Keep the conversation going.

Continue exploring reflective musings and critical essays grounded in African realities.

12 October 2025

Reclaiming Our Mother Tongue, Our Stolen Dignity

We often use the term "mother tongue," yet we must speak of our mother's tongue—and the profound dignity it carries. This matter transcends language itself. It strikes at our ri…

5 min read · Read essay

AI & ethics

11 October 2025

A Writer’s AI Collaboration Journey from Scepticism to Co-Creation

I resisted AI for the same reason I cherish writing: I believed it threatened original thought. But what I discovered in collaborating with it was not a replacement for my voice…

6 min read · Read essay

AI & ethics

8 October 2025

The Clean Food Chain-Wholesome, Safe, and Trusted

We push our trolleys down brightly lit aisles, surrounded by a thousand promises. "Fortified with vitamins!" "All-natural!" "Low-fat!" We fill our baskets, trusting these labels…

7 min read · Read essay

AI & ethics

6 October 2025

Our Living Heritage – Reclaiming Your Birthright

There is a whisper from a simpler time, a quiet knowing that tugs at your soul. That whisper is not a memory; it is your birthright. This series is our guide to hearing it, unde…

10 min read · Read essay

Tax justice & care

18 November 2024

Fueling your start-up dream: Proven strategies for funding and innovation

In our previous post, we laid the groundwork by exploring key terms and support options for start-ups. Now, we are diving deeper into actionable strategies for securing the fina…

4 min read · Read essay

Work & livelihoods

31 October 2024

Start up for success: Build a brand that stands out

Launching a start-up is exciting but comes with challenges. From securing funding to finding the right people, every entrepreneur faces hurdles, especially in today’s competitiv…

4 min read · Read essay

Work & livelihoods

15 October 2024

Job hunt with confidence and a positive mindset

In today’s evolving job market, young professionals face significant challenges, from bridging the gap between academic qualifications and real-world job demands to thriving in…

7 min read · Read essay

Tax justice & care

28 September 2024

Entrepreneurship and innovation drive success for young professionals

In this series , we have explored several ways young professionals can remain competitive in today’s evolving job market. From analyzing the gap between education and job market…

7 min read · Read essay

AI & ethics

25 September 2024

How digital abuse is changing intimate partner violence in the age of technology

In the age of technology, the tools that were once seen as empowering, especially for women, are now being used to facilitate a new form of intimate partner violence (IPV): digi…

5 min read · Read essay

Work & livelihoods

23 September 2024

Strategies for success in the hybrid work environment

In this evolving job market series, we have examined critical factors such as the disconnect between education and employment demands, vocational vs. academic qualifications, th…

4 min read · Read essay

Gender & power

17 September 2024

The silent scars - The lasting impact of domestic violence on children

When I first began this series on intimate partner violence (IPV), I did not originally plan to include its impact on children. However, as the discussions unfolded, it became c…

7 min read · Read essay

Gender & power

13 September 2024

Sexual violence as the ultimate betrayal in marriage

One of my colleagues once called me bold, and another added, “No subject seems to be off limits for you.” And you know what? They are right. I address topics others might shy aw…

5 min read · Read essay