Author: Prudence Makoge
I was not bad at school because I was dull. I struggled because I did not understand what I was being taught. Growing up, I had serious difficulty with subjects like Mathematics, Economics, Chemistry, Physics and anything that leaned heavily on numbers, formulas or abstract scientific ideas. Not because I refused to learn, but because no one ever stopped to ask how I learned or why I was struggling. Understanding was never the goal. Passing was. In school, failing to understand was treated as disobedience. I remember being flogged for failing mathematics. I remember being punished for not passing economics…
SA Rugby’s high-performance GM David Wessels says Ireland should get a loyalty card after Ulster snapped up another South African youngster. Reacting on X to the latest academy intake in Belfast, Wessels quipped: “We must get the @IRFURugby a Loyalty Shopper Rewards card!” His comment followed confirmation that Ulster have added two Irish-qualified teenagers to their academy ranks – including Cape Town-born Rynard Gordon. The 18-year-old, who attended Bishops, is a versatile back capable of playing at centre or across the back three. He represented Bishops at various age-group levels and featured for their 1st XV last season before heading…
Zikoko Citizen is set to host the second edition of its flagship event, The Citizen Townhall. In partnership with Luminate and the Open Society Foundation, the Townhall will be the most defining civic gathering for young Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general elections. The event will take place on February 28, 2026, at Four Points By Sheraton, Lagos. This year’s theme, “Who Shapes the Nigerian Life?”, moves the conversation away from typical election noise and toward the systems and institutions that actually affect the life of young Nigerians. A key highlight of the event will be the official launch of…
Kaizer Chiefs will feel as though they’re in this title race with some big fixtures coming in the month of love. Kaizer Chiefs’ blockbuster fixtures in February The Glamour Boys are on a stunning run of six consecutive clean sheets across all competitions, which has seen them emerge as genuine title contenders for Orlando Pirates. Wed 18 Feb: Siwelele vs Chiefs (19:30) Tue 24 Feb: Chiefs vs Stellenbosch (19:30) Sat 28 Feb: Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates (FNB Stadium, 15:30) Cup exit isn’t the end of the world for Kaizer Chiefs Now’s not the time for Chiefs fans to bemoan a cup loss; it’s…
The thing about work and career in Nigeria that bothers me the most is that it feels like young people no longer have the simple, basic luxury of dreaming. And even when they do dream, it often remains just that – a dream, suspended in possibility, never quite allowed to land in real life. As someone who has spent a considerable amount of time job hunting, I have seen firsthand how brutal and uncertain the process can be. In Nigeria, you typically enter university at about seventeen, straight after secondary school, if you’re lucky, and not a casualty of the…
Kholosa Biyana is well-known for her skill on the soccer pitch, but her philanthropic endeavours are equally special. The Banyana Banyana player realised she wanted to uplift disadvantaged communities as she wants to make fundamental change to those who need it. This is how the Kholosa Biyana Foundation was formed in 2023. “When I was in the national team, we used to visit different schools, including one that had children living with disabilities. The joy I felt interacting with them, I then decided I needed to be part of their family.” she said. “When I played at the Women’s Soccer…
Working from home often sounds like a dream come true for many employees. It offers the promise of full control over your schedule, the flexibility to manage your day as you see fit, and the chance to spend more time with loved ones. However, the reality of remote work can be quite different if clear boundaries and intentional strategies are not in place. Without these, the lines between work and personal life blur, potentially leading to burnout, stagnation in career growth, and a feeling of imbalance. The shift toward remote work became popular during the COVID-19 pandemic, as businesses worldwide…
Centre Huw Jones says Saturday’s Six Nations clash at home to England is the perfect time to respond after a shock loss to Italy. Scotland slumped to a frustrating 18-15 defeat to the Azzurri in their tournament opener – a result that ramped up the scrutiny on coach Gregor Townsend. Now they face an England side fresh off a 48-7 demolition of Wales and riding a 12-match winning streak. For Jones, that is exactly the point. “England are obviously a brilliant team, so it’s a tough prospect,” said the British & Irish Lions centre. “But I think this is probably…
Photo Credit: Stella Jean/Instagram When you think of the Winter Olympics, Haiti probably isn’t the first country that springs to mind. But the Caribbean nation has just made its debut at Milano Cortina 2026, and they’ve arrived with uniforms so stunning, so unapologetically bold, that the entire world has stopped scrolling to take notice. And whilst the delegation consists of just two athletes, skiers Richi Viano and Stevenson Savart, their presence is being felt far beyond the slopes. Forget the usual sea of navy blues and safe blacks typically seen on the slopes. Haiti’s Olympic team has shown up in…
Erling Haaland scores his first goal from open play in the Premier League in nine games, as Manchester City soundly defeat Fulham 3-0 to move three points behind league leaders Arsenal.MATCH REPORT: Premier League – Manchester City 3-0 FulhamAvailable to UK users only. Source link