'TANGA WANDIDA'

'TANGA WANDIDA.....'

During the 80s and 90s 'tanga wandida...' became a familiar phrase at most Zimbabwean work places, as in 'no sex, no job.' Unfortunately some vulnerable women fell victim to such manipulative bosses and ended up shagging their bosses for jobs. The trend soon spread to head teachers, pastors, service station attendants, headmen, policemen (yes!), 'anamahobho',  'mahwindi' .... all demanding such favours.

At first I didn't believe this until my very first boss came straight into my face one day and asked for sexual favours in return for accelerated advancement. This new boss of mine was eloquent in his speech, he was well connected, he had money. Later on I learnt that he had studied abroad and owned a string of properties in the heart of London, and had lived in London for some years. This explained that London accent innit?

He had called me to his hotel room as we were attending a workshop at the time. I was shaking like a leaf, and what with my SRB accent? I managed to gather a little bit of courage and of course said 'No', but this had insulted my intelligence as I had never slept my way through high school or college. I had used my brains to advance myself ..... and sharp ones for that matter!

So the story continues ....... in my autobiography of course........

Just a reminder to all you good followers out there, women are not stupid, neither are we objects, or punch bags or anything of the sort. I, for one use my brains to think hard and empower myself 'handishandisi gotsi.'

Bis spater.

Ruth