In this episode Yvonne and Shami start a two-part series on the topic of "black-tax". Joined by Neto Chemane, a South African national, sports broadcaster, creative producer and presenter, they explore experiences of "black-tax", the idea of "black-tax" as being entrenched in historic disadvantage and the ways in which we can harness the spirit of ubuntu to progress as a people and begin creating generational wealth and an inheritance for our children and their children!

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Feel free to check us out on Facebook at Africa to the World (@yvonneandshami).

In this episode, Yvonne and Shami close off the series on teenage pregnancy by chatting to Annah Kamusiime from Uganda and Victorine Ghislaine Nzino Munongo from Cameroon to expand the scope of the conversation beyond the Zimbabwean borders. 

The conversation shows many parallels in how teenage pregnancy is perceived in Sub-Saharan, West and East Africa, as well as a surprising addition on how teen pregnancy was punishable by death in pre-colonial Uganda. 

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In this episode, Yvonne and Shami continue the conversation on teen pregnancy. This time they are joined in studio by two young mums, Rachel and Chido. Although Rachel fell pregnant at 17 and Chido at 20, there are certainly overlaps in the stories. It's interesting how even across racial lines, certain principles and ways of life are underpinned by similar beliefs and values as far as early pregnancy is concerned.  The conversation touches on issues of responsibility, personal growth and goal setting as a young mother as well as the importance of sex education in families. 

Listen in and join the conversation on our Facebook page @yvonneandshami. 

Pregnant teens are also encouraged to reach out for support through the Africa to the World Facebook page or Project Zoe (@projectzoezw)

In this episode, Shami interviews 27 year old Charlene Vhuta, the founder of Charltan Safehouse. Charltan is one of the few safehouses in Zimbabwe that houses teen mums who find themselves with nowhere to turn. The two delve deep into the topic of teen pregnancy from the perspective of a development worker who is passionate about the work she does and the girls she does it for. 

If you have been or currently are a teen mum, you are loved and there are safe spaces for you where you can make a difference or get help! Feel free to check us out on Facebook at Africa to the World (@yvonneandshami) and Project Zoe ZW (@projectzoezw). You can also contact Charlene on Facebook if you'd like to support the work she's doing.

In this episode, Yvonne and Shami tackle the issue of teen pregnancy, exploring the ways in which families, communities and the church respond to this - from pretending these issues don't exist to abortions and forced marriage.

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If you have been or currently are a teen mum, you are loved! Feel free to check us out on Facebook at Africa to the World (@yvonneandshami) and Project Zoe ZW (@projectzoezw)

In this episode, Yvonne and Shami introduce the "Africa to the World" Podcast, touching on how it was birthed, why it was birthed and the expected outcomes. Listen in and join the journey of healing and celebrating God and Ubuntu (togetherness).

PS: The verse quoted was actually meant to be John 17 vs 21.

*Theme Song* - "Africa" by Salif Keita