Photo credit: The Conversation Author: Nwazue Israel Chihurumnanya The history of suicide criminalization is as old as time. Well, not as time but as old as the mid-13th century, when the English common law advocated cultural and religious punishments for suicide. As colonialism spread, this legislation was incorporated into the common laws of the English […]
What does a widening inequality gap in South Africa mean for the Nation?
Photo credit: BBC News Pigin Author: Chiahanam Nwobodo The legendary icon Nelson Mandela delivered his inauguration speech in front of the Union buildings in Pretoria, South Africa, following his election as president in 1994. Throughout his speech, Nelson Mandela outlined his vision for a South Africa in which all people are treated with respect and […]
The hostility towards Africans by Africans: Why is it tougher for Africans to travel around Africa?
One would think that the brutality suffered by Africans during the colonial era will make its inhabitants more united, unfortunately, the reverse is the reality, we are more divided than we had been in the past. For so long, the color of one’s skin and the texture of one’s hair have been a subject […]
Albinism in Africa: Being Black in a White Skin
In recent years, there has been a growing movement that seeks to amplify the voices of individuals with albinism. The United Nations has recognized this cause, designating June 13 as International Albinism Awareness Day to shed light on the rights of persons with albinism. However, in certain African countries, those with albinism not only endure […]
Young people are exaggerating their resumes and Recruiters seem pleased with it.
Sourced from: Forage Most young people will be offended by this article, but as a young person myself, I felt compelled to let the cat out of the bag. Exaggerated resumes are the latest trend in today’s job market, and they go beyond the memes you see on the internet. As I like to refer […]
What is Sunk cost? and why you should get rid of it.
Image Source: Linkedin The first time I read about sunk cost was in an economics textbook, Unfortunately, I was never able to put the concept into reality until recently. Britannica defines sunk costs as a cost that has already been incurred and that cannot be recovered. Some of you might be wondering why I […]