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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…

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International Day of Education: AI and Gender Equality – What’s Next for Women in the Digital Age?

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt On this International Day of Education, as we celebrate the transformative power of learning, we stand at the dawn of a new era, one where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the future of education. At Amazons Watch Magazine, we recognize that AI is not merely a trend but an active force influencing how we learn, teach, and engage with knowledge. As this groundbreaking technology continues to evolve, a pressing question arises: How can we ensure that AI serves as a tool for gender equality, empowering women, rather than leaving them behind? The Promise of AI in Education: A New Frontier for Women AI has the potential to democratize education in unprecedented ways. With AI-powered tools, we are already seeing personalized learning, where educational content adapts to the needs of each student. This could be…

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Spotlighting Celebrities on International Women’s Day

By Tanya Maswaure The 8th of March is upon us, and we have the front row seat to the festivities and celebrations of women across the globe. People worldwide have taken to social media to post videos, pictures, and dedication messages to celebrate their closest and dearest women. With thousands of social media engagements coming from celebrities and influencers, we would like to highlight some of the most liked and shared celebrity posts and dedications this year. Bindi Sue Irwin is an Australian television personality, conservationist, zookeeper, and actress. The daughter of late conservationist and television personality Steve Irwin took to social media with her brother Robert posting about her work and article about her. Together she and her brother celebrated their family of conservationists and encouraged women in their field of work. Robert posted, “For as long as I can remember, most of the main guiding forces for me growing…

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Top 15 Men’s Messages to The Women in Their Lives

#HeforShe Joe Biden, Paul Kagame, Chris Pratt and more have expressed through social media platforms this March 8 how special the women in their lives are, be it on a professional or personal front or simply their ability to persevere when there’s much work to be done in the fight for gender parity. As the United Nations—which declared March 8 International Women’s Day in 1975—put it in its 2022 press release, “Advancing gender equality in the context of the climate crisis and disaster risk reduction is one of the greatest global challenges of the 21st century.” The theme for this year was “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow,” a message that many men are warmly encouraging by celebrating the women power in their lives. Many stars have expressed heartfelt dedication. Enjoy reading them below: Steve Harvey Steve Harvey spoke to news outlets and praised his wife stating that she…

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COVID-19: Adapt or die, the need to adjust to new circumstances and crisis situations – Kenyan Businesswoman

The Corona Virus pandemic, also known as COVID-19, has been growing exponentially in some parts of Africa, especially in recent weeks, with the region’s total rising to 29,463 cases and 1,079 deaths, for the week ending May 3, according to official reports. The African governments’ response to the threat of COVID-19 has been a swift implementation of various measures, such as lockdowns or curfew, to contain its spread, which have engendered loss of livelihoods for many people, particularly in the informal sector. Some 85.5% of workers across Africa are in the informal sector. Needless to say, studies show that the crisis deeply impacts women, men, girls, boys and other genders differently. While men make up the majority of those who have died from the virus, women and girls bear the brunt of disproportionate care burdens, disruptions in income and education, poor access to health and other essential services, greater risk…

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