When 31 years-old Mavis Makama tells people that she plans to retire in nine years, laughter often follows. Radio journalist in Johannesburg, by renting a modest single and car -free apartment, she is still firm in her goal: living lean, investing judiciously and leaving 9 to 5 to 40 years. “I don’t need luxury,” she said simply. “I want time. It’s time to live, not just to work. “
Makama belongs to an increasing wave of young Africans captivated by the fire movement (financial independence, retirement early). He can have origins of Silicon Valley, but in African cities like Nairobi, Accra, Harare and Johannesburg, the fire takes a distinct local flavor.
