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Founder of DigitalAgeConversations Shares How a Closed Door Expanded Her Sphere of Influence

By Digital Age Conversations with Edith M. Utete on January 27, 2020

A few years ago, I was at the peak of my career in the broadcasting sector as Legal and Corporate Services Director of the Broadcasting Regulator in my country. At the time, I did not realize the power and potential that was in me until I was thrown out of my comfort zone of holding my breath, waiting for someone to give me permission to be the best version of myself. When my contract was not renewed, which I did not immediately foresee, I was left with two choices: sink or swim. My first reaction was to fight… HARD. The kind of fight fought by a woman desperate to reject the rejection, determined to hold on to something that was… Continue reading "Founder of DigitalAgeConversations Shares How a Closed Door Expanded Her Sphere of Influence"
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How Sudden Paralysis Turned Into a Blessing – A Story of Passion and Hope

By Tatenda Rungisa on January 10, 2020

Looking at her pictures, Maria Dube – a 30-year-old woman from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe – looks like a beauty queen. Nothing about them reveal the type of work she loves doing. She has come a long way since her teenage years which she says nearly broke her. “It all began one morning when I was 13,” Maria told The Weight She Carries. “When I tried to wake up, I couldn’t move my feet. I assumed I had not slept [in the] right position. So I decided to crawl and go where my mum was. My mum decided to call some of our close relatives to take me to hospital.” The sudden paralysis was baffling. Doctors conducted a few tests but nothing… Continue reading "How Sudden Paralysis Turned Into a Blessing – A Story of Passion and Hope"
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From Street Child to Motivational Speaker and Mentor

By Celine Njoki on September 3, 2019

Motivational speaker and mentor Sylvia Khasoa Maina has come a long way since her humble beginnings. Through a series of unfortunate events, she found herself roaming the streets in search of food and shelter by the age of six. Now, she runs a program called Simama Na Dada which seeks to provide assistance to children and youth in need. I interviewed Sylvia on how she transformed her life. Q: What was your childhood like? I am the second-born in a family of three. Living in a separated family was not an easy thing. It was very hard for me to develop normally like other children. Many times, I went to bed on an empty stomach. One could smell the abject… Continue reading "From Street Child to Motivational Speaker and Mentor"
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Founders of Twin Connect Solutions Serve Up Double the Flavour in Tasty Treats and Empowerment

By Vimbai E. on August 15, 2019

Twins Tafadzwa and Tatenda Rungisa, who are celebrating their 27th birthday today, are climbing the ladder of success one treat at a time and building a name for themselves as multi-talented businesswomen. The youngest or four siblings, the twins did just about everything together growing up. They wore matching outfits, had the same friends and were both plagued with severe asthma. Sometimes, their asthma attacks occurred simultaneously. As they matured, they continued to do life together – choosing similar paths academically and both ended up pursuing careers in human resources. “Being a twin is the greatest thing that has ever happened to me,” Tafadzwa said. “It’s a full package – having a sister and best friend at the same time.”… Continue reading "Founders of Twin Connect Solutions Serve Up Double the Flavour in Tasty Treats and Empowerment"
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I’m a Warrior And Have the Scars to Prove It

By Kim Mukwa on July 31, 2019

Nobody is born with scars. These are things that happen during our lifetime and are a clear indication of what we have survived. They tell a story. A story that we are stronger than our pain. The most significant scar l bear is the one from my cesarean section. It looks more like a lopsided smile, really. I cringe each time l look at it because labour pains are…well l have no words to describe it. Under my right knee are two relics. The more prominent one occurred on a beautiful afternoon as I was, for the life of me, trying to mimic Serena Williams in all her glory. I really believe a little girl’s dream of being a tennis… Continue reading "I’m a Warrior And Have the Scars to Prove It"