Botlhale Hub Afrika is an online platform, dedicated to changing narratives about Africa and Africans.
We tell stories on African matters and African excellence--placing women, youth and children at the heart of our work.
The name Botlhale comes from SePedi origin and found in other languages like such as SeSotho and SeTswana as Bohlale.
It means wisdom--a principle that guides everything we do.
Our work is rooted in Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want and is committed to amplifying the vision of a united, thriving and culturally rich continent:
1.Echoing the Pan-African call that Africa must unite in order to realise its Renaissance.
2. An Africa, whose development is people-driven, relying on the potential of African people, especially its women and youth and caring for children.
3.An Africa with a strong cultural identity, common heritage values and ethics.
4. Pan-African ideals will be fully embedded in all school curricula and Pan-African cultural assets (heritage, folklore, language, film, music, theatre, literature, festivals, religions and spirituality)
At Botlhale Hub Afrika, we believe that Africa's story is not just to be told--it is to be redefined, celebrated and carried forward with wisdom.
Our Vision
At Botlhale Hub Afrika, we imagine a world where women, children and the youth live in dignity and have access equal opportunities.
Our mission
We mobilise and amplify stories told by Africans-writing them connecting Africa to itself and to the world. Our work also advocates foe the reading of African stories written by Africans, as a tool to transform minds and reshape narratives across the continent.
Our values
Diversity-embracing the richness of Africa's cultures and voices.
Respect-honoring people, communities and their stories.
Accountability, Integrity and Professionalism-telling stories with honesty, responsibility and excellence.
African Feminism-centering women's voices and leadership in Africa's journey.
You can also find our content is also available on our YouTube channel: Phiwe Mncwabe (don't forget to subscribe!).
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Write from the heart
Women, children and the youth are the most vulnerable in society. According to Stats SA in August 2021 "the official unemployment rate is at a record of 34.4%, or 7.8 million jobless people. Trends show that unemployment is concentrated among the youth and the black African population. The labour market is also more favourable to men than women". The global marginalization of women is unheard of.
We want to tell a different story that is liberating Afrika and Africans on the continent.