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Polygamy

Monogamy is a social construct
Africa
/ 6 April 2022

Monogamy is a social construct

As a strategy for preventing sexually transmitted infections, condom use is a much safer option than monogamy, which has a high rate of failure

By Sampa Kabwela
eSwatini says fake polygamy story ‘insult’ to king and country
Africa
/ 15 May 2019

eSwatini says fake polygamy story ‘insult’ to king and country

The story, carried by the Zambian Observer said that Swazi men would have to marry several wives starting from June

By Agency
Men can’t manage polygamy
Analysis
/ 3 March 2016

Men can’t manage polygamy

Having one household is not a cultural or moral issue – it is just good business sense

By Kagure Mugo
Polygamy: Redefining faith and fidelity in fiction
Article
/ 4 June 2012

Polygamy: Redefining faith and fidelity in fiction

Polygamy is explored in "Lessons in Husbandry" by South African author Shaida Kazie Ali, and "The Ruins of Us" by Keija Parssinen.

By Zeenat Mahomed
The best way to deal with ‘The Spear’
Article
/ 31 May 2012

The best way to deal with ‘The Spear’

The heavy-handed response to the Brett Murray’s painting raises the ominous spectre of the state silencing dissent, writes Anne McClintock

By Staff Reporter

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