Niger

A landlocked West African country with Sahara desert, uranium deposits, and rapid population growth.


Niger faces challenges from desertification and food insecurity.



Mkhuluwa

Mkhuluwa is a Xhosa term for older brother. It can also be used as a respectful way of addressing an older man.


Let’s go out, mkhuluwa.



Oksalayo

What bitter people say after they've lost an argument but still do not want to admit that they were wrong.


It does not matter what you say, oksalayo I can beat you.



Idk

I don't know


When you want to shorten the word I don't know you say it as idk



Bathong

Word used to express disbelief, surprise, dissatisfaction.


Bathong, that's so crazy.



Zaka

A kasi word that is used to refer to money. 


I just need some zaka to buy the braai meat and all will be well



Tunis

Tunisia's Mediterranean capital blending Arab medina and French colonial zones.


Tunis' Bardo Museum houses the world's finest Roman mosaics.



Mntase

Short for mntasekhaya. A Xhosa term of endearment for family i.e siblings, cousins or even a dear friend.


- Yho mntase, you should have seen the way he looked at me.

- Never let men play you, mntase. Banyise bonke.



Mpesu

A name given to people of high status


Mpesu



Taxi Maths

This is the job of the person taking the front sit in the taxi, i.e counting money and providing change.


He was moered by taxi maths




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