Angela List Rises to First Vice President of Ghana Chamber of Mines
By Blossom Ukoha “I will not shirk that responsibility under any circumstances.” Those were the words of Angela List following her election as First Vice President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, as she acknowledged the increased responsibility that comes with helping to maximise the benefits derived from Ghana’s mineral resources. The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Nguvu Mining Limited was elected to the influential position during the Chamber’s recent Annual General Meeting in Accra, marking a significant step up from her previous role as Second Vice President. The Ghana Chamber of Mines, established in 1928, is the country’s leading minerals industry association, representing companies involved in mineral exploration, production, and processing. As First Vice President, List now occupies one of the highest leadership positions within the organisation, where she will help shape industry policy, promote best practices, and advocate for the sustainable development of Ghana’s mining sector. With…
Global Power Women Forum 2026 Concludes at Cambridge with a Bold Call to Build Women-Powered Economies
The Global Power Women Forum (GPWF) 2026 concluded successfully at Wolfson College, University of Cambridge, bringing together an exceptional gathering of global leaders, policymakers,…
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2026: Must Women Be at the Heart of Restoring Our Planet?
Must women be at the heart of restoring our planet? The evidence suggests that the answer is not only yes, but that achieving meaningful…
The Rise of Women-Powered Economies: GPWF Cambridge 2026 Positions Women Leaders at the Centre of Capital, Trade and Economic Governance
At a time when global economies are navigating profound shifts in capital flows, trade systems, institutional governance, and economic resilience, the Global Power Women…
Can the World End Obstetric Fistula and Restore Dignity for Women?
By Staff Writer Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, former Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), once made a powerful statement while advocating…
Women in Blue Helmets: The Growing Force Transforming Global Peacekeeping
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She Faced Rejection and Still Rose: The Inspiring Journey of Sibongile Sambo
“Do not wait for someone else to come and speak for you. It’s you who can change the world.” — Malala Yousafzai There is…
Raising Confident Girls in a Globalised World
On a warm evening in a bustling city, a mother watched her 11-year-old daughter scroll endlessly through her phone. Between perfectly curated images, filtered…
Exploring Culture through Travel: Why Every Woman Should Experience Africa
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” — Mark Twain There is something profoundly feminine about the way women experience travel. It is…
Why Women Must Be at the Center of Global Space Innovation
By Blossom Ukoha “The Earth is the cradle of humanity, but one cannot live in a cradle forever,” said Konstantin Tsiolkovsky. Today, as humanity…
Dr. Irehobhude Iyioha Assumes UNESCO Chair on Health Race and Human Right
By Blossom Ukoha What does it take to transform global health systems into spaces of justice, dignity, and equity? For Dr. Irehobhude O. Iyioha,…
Lab Queens: 12 Female Researchers Driving Real World Impact
There is something powerful, almost poetic, about a woman in a lab coat, a lecture hall, or deep in the field, quietly shaping the…
