In this episode, we welcome Chris. Chris grew up in South Africa as part of the Jehovah’s Witness community, navigating the expectations of faith and family. As a young woman, she made the decision to divorce and step into her queer life, embracing her true self. During the pandemic, she returned to Zimbabwe. Today, Chris shares her story of courage and self-discovery.
I met Loveness via the Albino CharityOrganisation of Zimbabwe (ALCOZ). She is a founder of the organization and uses her artistic and leadership skills to challenge stereotypes, promote albinism awareness, andprovide support and educational assistance to children and adults with the condition, despite the discrimination she and others face. In this episode she gives us a powerful insight in her work, her personal life and her experience as mother of children with albinism. You cancontact Loveness here: +263 773 468 122 Bankingdetails:ACC Name:ALCOZBANK NAME:BANC ABCBranch: L.TakawiraACC number:(316) 14449515402019NOSTRO:(125) 14449516633006Ecocash:*151*2*2*200844*Amount# What elsecan we donate: Floppy Sun Hats, Food Assistance, Blankets, Soaps and otherBasic Necessities
In this episode, I talk to Samantha, a woman in her thirties who became a single motherat just 18. While her daughter stayed in Zimbabwe, Samantha spent many years working in South Africa to support her daughter from afar. Now back in Zimbabwe, she reflects on the sacrifices she made, the challenges of becoming a single mother at an early age and long-distance motherhood.
I met Sister Lilian, a Catholic nun, at the residence of the Nuncio Apostolico, the Vatican’s ambassador to Zimbabwe. Though she’s now back in Rome, we recorded this conversation online during the COVID pandemic. She shares insights into everyday life as a nun, the role of the Church in Zimbabwe, and her views on prophets and the blending of Christian and traditional African beliefs.
This episode is with Doctor Ndlovu, who was the chairperson for African Languages and Literature at the University of Zimbabwe during my time there. In this episode he speaks about the future of local languages and the Ndebele language in particular.
Taffy wrote me on facebook, after he has listened to episode 3 with Cleo. He was excited to learn something new about his own home country and that someone from the outside got a closer look into Zimbabwean culture. Taffy lives in Munich so I decided to make in interview about the Zimbabwean Diaspora with him...here it is!! This interview was recorded long distance.
I met Jonathan at a yoga class in Harare. He has been living in Zimbabwe for 26 years and is telling us about how he sees people dealing with crisis, effects on the country and what it can be like for people who come to Zimbabwe to make it their new home.
I met Cleo at work. She is a young professional and currently doing her PhD at a South African University. At home she takes the role of the muroora, the daughter in law, who holds a special position in the family. Today we talk about lobola, the bride price, connected to a special ceremony.
John is my dear neighbor and friend. He is from Zambia and teaches Tonga literature and culture to University students in Zimbabwe. He will tell us his perspective on Tonga people and culture and share his personal story. A Zimbabwean/Zambian (His)story lesson.