Women for water, a clean water and women’s empowerment action platform, and Waterboys a Chris Long’s premier athlete-led initiative announced today that they would partner on the water4Her campaign to empower 100,000 East African women and girls through clean water access.
The British government has launched an £8.9-million programme to help businesses in the Southern African Customs Union, plus Mozambique (SACU+M), to enter and grow their export markets. Known as Trade Forward Southern Africa (TFSA), the initiative is part of the UK Prosperity Fund Global Trade Programme and is especially intended to support women-owned and women-dominated businesses.
“The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right, when it is unpopular, is a true test of moral character.” – Margaret Chase Smith American politician who served as a U.S Representative and a U.S. Senator from Maine. She was the first woman to serve in both houses of the United States Congress, and the first woman to represent Maine in either.
Nigerian writer and author of ‘Half of a Yellow Sun’, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been voted winner of Women’s Prize for Literature “Winner of Winners,” according to a statement issued yesterday by the organisers.
Women in politics deserve fair coverage by the media as afforded their male counterparts, Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) Commissioner Netsai Mushonga has said.
By Miracle Nwankwo
Africa has a growing number of women leaders in different sectors, working tirelessly to contribute to the continent’s emerging economy. A typical example of such women is Oluwatoyin F Sanni, former Group Chief Executive Officer of United Capital Plc, who currently sits as the Chief Executive officer of Emerging Africa Capital.
By Miracle Nwankwo
Leisure for mothers is more than a necessity because they need more time and unique ways to unwind and relax while dealing with hectic work and family schedules. It is also important for mothers to go for pleasurable and fun-filled leisure or relaxation activities that will help relieve them of stress and depression as they stay refreshed. One of these activities is swimming.
