Rituals, rites and rumours: how women claim power in Zimbabwe’s informal gold mines: In Zimbabwe they say, Hanzi bhande rinonzvenga vakadzi vakapinda mumigoghi (The gold belt will disappear if women go into the underground mine). Many men on artisanal or small-scale gold mining sites are uncomfortable working with women in their syndicates because of this …
Ubuntu offers lessons in how to treat people with disabilities – a study of Bomvana rituals: Research shows that people with disabilities have always been largely excluded and marginalised in societies across the world. Over time, the language used to describe disability has generally become more positive and inclusive. Many activists advocate for the use …
Death and mourning in Ghana: how gender shapes the rituals of the Akan people: Gender has a significant impact on the socio-economic, political and religious experiences of Ghanaians. For Akans, the country’s largest ethnic group, descent is traced through the maternal line. Property is transferred in this line too. Mourning rituals are another area of …
Charms and rituals are used by criminals in Nigeria – should police deploy spiritual security too?: Crime is among the major challenges confronting Nigeria as a nation. The pervasiveness of crime has repeatedly called into question the effectiveness and efficiency of the Nigeria Police Force. This is despite their exclusive reliance on modern policing strategies …
I bonded with COVID vaccine sceptics over saunas and Mother Earth rituals – this is what they taught me: I was standing in a forest at night, by a dark lake taking part in a Mother Earth ritual. Shaman drums echoed between the cliffs. The witch leading the ritual suddenly encouraged us to sound like …
We studied the sounds of mosquitoes’ mating rituals – our findings could help fight malaria: mycteria/Shutterstock In 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that almost half the world’s population was at risk of malaria, while some 627,000 people died from the disease. Although a malaria vaccine may soon be available (the WHO recommended one …
South Africa in the news: Did Elon Musk use human parts for money rituals?, By Festus Adedayo: Is there any causal link between human body parts and wealth? Without any prejudice to the outcome of police investigation, this discourse was again provoked last week when the body of Timothy Adegoke …: “South Africa” – BingNews …
Why young Nigerians are returning to masquerade rituals, even in a Christian community: A masquerade during the celebration of an Igbo ritual. Jorge Fernández/LightRocket/Getty Images For generations, the tradition of Omabe masquerades has been part of the cultural landscape of the Nsukka area of Enugu State in Nigeria. Masquerades are cultural or religious events that …
6 evening rituals for working in tech: This strange time has given us, on one hand, the chance to slow down, yet on the other, it’s busier than ever. Especially if you have others in your life to care for in addition to yourself. But you can’t give from an empty cup, so, this list …
4 morning rituals for working in tech: Participating in a morning ritual may be something you’ve been doing for a while, but there’s an even greater emphasis this year on taking the time to do something for yourself that brings you joy, calm, and balance to start your day. If you’re working in tech, creating rituals like …
15 weird wedding rituals from all across the globe that will stun you: Marriage traditions, much like other traditions, not only differ from places to places across the globe but can also stun you with its absurdity. Different couples decide to make their D-Day special in different ways. : Weird News Dog picks out treats: …
‘Resilience’ and rituals bring people together, but our true reactions are more complex: Seven people were killed in the London Bridge terrorist attack on June 3, seemingly echoing the attack on Westminster in March. Political figures and media commentators have invoked the resilient character of Londoners to terrorism, articulating their stoic refusal to be terrified. …
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