Some years back, cats and dogs were considered primary pets in many households, but things have taken a new twist lately. There exist several pets ranging from birds and fish to rabbits; thus, an individual who does not prefer the …
Humanity is caught in the web of fragmentation and dichotomy; we assess, judge, segregate and interact with individuals based on our assumed differences in their identity and characteristics - race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, education, and ideology. To achieve our …
Alien? Being from, belonging, or relating to another place, person, or thing? Unfamiliar or abnormality, distasteful? A hypothetical or fictional being from another world? But what criteria dictate originality, normality – and for that matter, alien? And who determines what …
The latest Kata Kata Cartoon magazine is educational and informative, covering different topics such as health, fashion, interior, beauty, technology, travel, literary corner, kids, and food, including illustrated cartoon story on homosexuality in Africa; it is humorous, rich, explosive and …
If racism is a taught ideology, logically, it can be modified through alternative discourse. Love, tolerance, and respect are the essential ingredients for humanity to exist as a cohesive and interconnected entity. More: https://storage.googleapis.com/katakata-cb1db.appspot.com/pdfs/jabs/1648728688
Kata Kata Village Fights Racism (Part 3)Hardly do we have racism enshrined in the constitution of various countries, but our governments put in place different racial biased institutions, which help to maintain racism and promote dominant ideology. To reduce racial …
Through constant interaction with State organs such as family, the churches, education, court, trade unions, political parties, media, and literature, human beings adopt specific behavioural patterns and (re)produce preferred meanings and ideologies such as racism. Let’s join hands and eliminate …
Recently, the parents of a harmless two-year-old girl, Tiwonge Chisomo, in the Zomba district of Malawi have lived in perpetual fear after receiving threats from anonymous people. Last week, police in Tanzania rescued a six-year-old boy from aggressive attackers who …
The 8th of March is the official day for Women’s Day, set aside for the commemoration and recognition of the achievements of women and campaign for gender equality. A Male’s masculine and superior attitude towards women encourages the treatment of …
In its attempt to encourage education amongst young girls and minimise teenage pregnancy, the government of Tanzania has decided to allow young girls to continue with their education after giving birth. However, that effort has encountered some hiccups because teenage …