On Saturday April 27, join us in Morija for a full day of activities for the whole family! From 10am until dark, the amphitheater at Morija Museum will host a fundraising event to benefit Uprise Media Centre. Tickets are M50 and include access to: Open mic (Poetry, Comedy, Music) Performances by Maleh, Kommanda Obbs, Olive Branch, Lithuamajoe, Zetina Mosia, Siphiwe & Kolu LiveContinue reading “April 27 – UPRISE in the garden”
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The Youth Will Decide
Africa’s ‘Demographic Dividend’: The Youth Will Decide Africa is said to be reaching a demographic Goldilocks moment. Could this youth bulge lead to an African Spring? By Robert Bates originally posted in ThinkAfricaPress Africa’s age structure is said to be reaching its ‘Goldilocks moment’ where things are ‘just right’. Falling birth and mortality rates mean there are more peopleContinue reading “The Youth Will Decide”
UPRISE for International Women’s Day
Photography courtesy of Urban Essence.
Don’t get raped
Written by: Lineo Segoete What could be as beautiful as a flower (sight), wear the most fragrant aromas as in the early stages of spring (smell), bear the softness and delicacy of a petal (touch), sing the sweetest song under swift and violent breezes (sound), what could it be that is as juicy and delectableContinue reading “Don’t get raped”
Southern Africa: Pushing the boundaries of gender equality
Written by Colleen Lowe Morna Source: Gender Links Maputo, 20 February: Last week I sat in an air-conditioned room at the Polana Hotel going through a long to-do list, wondering if I had nothing better to do than listen to government officials making wordy statements about gender equality. Like the head of any gender NGO, my mindContinue reading “Southern Africa: Pushing the boundaries of gender equality”
The Hub 