When I think of philanthropy and as the concept continues to grow popular amongst Africa’s elites, I find myself asking the question – “Why”? Not why philanthropy, but rather, why be philanthropic. In the most basic terms, philanthropy is the act of…
It is safe to say that 2020 so far, has been a play of three keywords which I have coined the ‘Three Big Ls’ of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Governments world over have essentially danced around these three decision areas, ironic too, that…
The word “unprecedented” has probably recorded the highest usage in the past couple of months as it best describes the time’s nations across the globe find themselves. Nobody has a clear-cut strategy, and each day comes with new questions that require answers…
I was having a conversation with a friend about the current COVID-19 lockdown and what it means for the lower class who depend on a daily income to feed, and essentially stay alive. We agreed that the lockdown is almost like a…
In the spirit of practising Social Distancing, my 7-year old daughter pops her head out the window to speak to her friend across the fence – her words “ Braibi, we have to stay at home because of Coronavirus, we need to…
This question has played on my mind following various reports on the vicious spread of the Coronavirus and my observation of how some businesses are reacting to curb the spread. My personal hypothesis is that post #COVID19, life as we know it…