Zione Kamtambe, Author at IVolunteer International

Practical Tips: A Guide for Women in Malawi to Help their Micro and Small Businesses Survive the Pandemic

The year 2019 ended with stories of a notorious virus that was spreading around the world which was later declared as a pandemic in March 2020. The virus has disrupted health systems, micro and small businesses, and the economic systems around the world. The people and businesses alike have experienced their share of challenges and…

Zione Kamtambe December 8, 2021

Gig platforms and Gig Economy: Expanding Economic Opportunities for the Young People in Sub-Saharan Africa

You are probably wondering what these seemingly big words – Gig Platforms and Gig Economy- mean. Well, not to worry as it will all make sense in a minute or even less. The way that people have worked traditionally, in my view, is honestly kind of depressing. The fact that you had to have a…

Zione Kamtambe December 7, 2021

Upskilling and Reskilling: Tackling Extreme Poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa

Upskilling, Reskilling, poverty, sustainability – what do they have to do with Sub-Saharan Africa? Well, let’s delve in and you will understand in a minute. Sub-Saharan Africa is regarded by some geneticists as the birthplace of the human race (the genus Homo). This statement implies that solid evidence concerning the existence and activities of human beings…

Zione Kamtambe December 4, 2021