BlogIndaba Around The Web

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These are the latest posts from bloggers across the BlogIndaba community. Every piece here was written by someone who showed up, sat down, and chose to share something real.

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Lost in Translation

Lost in Translation

As someone who's fascinated ny languages an the ways people communicate, it's interesting when I discover how context gets lost with retelling – in translation of you will.

Dante · Dialectics

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The Giant Woken

The Giant Woken

if Africa were to speak, a lot of you would not understand. Because you have forgotten how to listen to the earth you stand on, have forgotten what makes you a people.

Dante · Dialectics

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Of Reconciliation

Of Reconciliation

It is very rare that people agree on things, but when they do, it is beautiful. Someone about human nature methinks. As it is with individuals, so it is with communities and larger groups.

Dante · Dialectics

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From Conflict to Friendship

From Conflict to Friendship

Some of life’s strongest friendships begin with disagreement. Conflict does not always signal the end of a relationship. Sometimes, it is the beginning of a more honest one. Read More From Conflict to Friendship

Leo Muzivoreva · The Leo Nation

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Of Swapped Prompts

Of Swapped Prompts

I appreciate this year's edition of WinterABC for having optional prompts because some of the set ones I had no intention of writing on

Dante · Dialectics

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It's More Than Play

It's More Than Play

What we wind up playing is less important compared to that we are together in community, interacting.

Dante · Dialectics

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Play Is Survival

Play Is Survival

Play is often dismissed as something for children, but it is one of the most important tools for resilience, creativity and mental well-being. Sometimes, playing isn’t a luxury. It’s survival. Read More Play Is Survival

Leo Muzivoreva · The Leo Nation

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Religion: Faith, Culture and the Questions We Fear

Religion: Faith, Culture and the Questions We Fear

Religion is deeply woven into African life, shaping identity, family and community. But can we have honest conversations about faith without seeing questions as attacks? Read More Religion: Faith, Culture and the Questions We Fear

Leo Muzivoreva · The Leo Nation

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What You See Of Yourself

What You See Of Yourself

To see oneself in the places on frequents – that is usually what most people look for, right? It has been an interesting journey for Africa and Africans. Most of what they consume as media...

Dante · Dialectics

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The Problem of Service

The Problem of Service

What I ask myself with everything that gets turned into a subscription is: Where does it end? How long until you have to subscribe to live?

Dante · Dialectics

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Everything Is a Subscription!

Everything Is a Subscription!

From streaming services to software and even heated car seats, the subscription economy has transformed ownership into a monthly expense. Have we subscribed to convenience at the cost of control? Read More Everything Is a Subscription!

Leo Muzivoreva · The Leo Nation

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Passion vs Paycheck: When Your Gift Doesn’t Pay the Bills

Passion vs Paycheck: When Your Gift Doesn’t Pay the Bills

Following your passion sounds inspiring until the rent is due. The challenge isn’t choosing between passion and a paycheck, but finding a way to honour both. Read More Passion vs Paycheck: When Your Gift Doesn’t Pay the Bills

Leo Muzivoreva · The Leo Nation

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