Thirteen long years

I finished secondary school in 1985 and my desire was to continue my education. I started a secretarial course after which, in 1987, I met this man who showed interest in me and wanted us to start some kind of friendship.

I later realised that friendship to him meant getting sex from me. I was only 19. I knew nothing about sex then and I did not want to get involved in it. Yet I had agreed to the friendship. In 1988 he seriously demanded sex from me. He wanted it by force. He beat me hard to get his way. This bothered me.  I left him and went into hiding at my sister's place.

He followed me to my hiding place, harassed me and inflicted more pain. I reported him to the customary court where he was heavily caned.

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Stakeholders must step up veggie supply

The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...

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