2019 in Review

From fighting locust invasion by eating them to armed Christians shooting back, here are 2019’s odd stories

Model Lebohang Monyatsi. Pic Credit: abeautifulperspective.com

South Africa’s Lebohang Monyatsi may be wheelchair-bound due to a diagnosis of Poliomyelitis. That notwithstanding, she is gone on to play for her school’s basketball team and now modeling.

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Michael Eli Dokosi

Michael Eli Dokosi is a journalist and a formidable writer with a decade's experience. He is a blogger, voice-over artist and MC. Dokosi is fluid with both spoken and written communication. He is for the African cause and reckons Africa shall regain its rightful place in world affairs soon.

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