South Africa Slashes Cabinet Size, Appoints 50% Women
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday cut the number of cabinet ministers from 36 to 28, in a move he said would tackle the country’s “bloated” government and improve efficiency. “The people who I am appointing to day must realise that the expectations of the South African people have never been greater and that they will shoulder a great responsibility,” Ramaphosa said in a national address that stressed the need for an “ethical” government. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement followed similar moves by Ethiopia and Rwanda last year. Gender diversity Half the new ministers are women, making South Africa one of the world’s few gender-balanced governments. Ramaphosa announced the new line-up after he led the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party to victory in elections earlier this month. He took office last year after the ousting of graft-tainted Jacob Zuma, who had expanded the number of ministerial posts in an alleged attempt to strengthen…
Dr. Victoria Kisyombe: Pioneering Innovation Through Micro-Leasing
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Honourable Gladys Kokorwe- Speaker of the Botswana National Assembly
Keynote speaker at the just concluded SADC Women Summit organized by CELD in collaboration with CLGE. Honourable Gladys Kokorwe , born 28 November 1947…
Oral Health for Women – What you need to Know
Women have unique oral health concerns. Changing hormone levels during your menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and menopause can raise your risk of problems in your…
Japanese City Gets Its First Ever Female Politician
Misuzu Ikeda becomes first assembly woman in Tarumizu as record numbers of women elected nationwide. Misuzu Ikeda has struck a rare blow for Japanese women…
World Rugby Launches Campaign to Increase Participation in Women’s Game
World Rugby has launched a new global campaign ‘Try and Stop Us’ to increase participation in the women’s game. More girls have started playing rugby…
Love the Woman, Love Her Sneakers
The footwear known as sneakers has in recent times become an admirable trend for women if you ask me how it all began; I…
Why the World Needs Women in Governance
In this moment, millions of lives are threatened by poverty, food insecurity, and climate change, sounding an urgent call to action to global leaders.…
Former Georgia House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams, To Run For The Presidency In 2020
Stacey Abrams made a strong indication that she could be jumping into the 2020 Democratic primary race. When the former Georgia House minority leader…
I’m Not Afraid of Heights
By Boma Benjy – Iwuoha Don’t you think that’s too high dear? That’s always my mum’s favourite line. I’m a heels girl.
The Motivating Story Of A Skilled Entrepreneur
It was an uneventful day in India, but a day to be much remembered in the life of Kalpana Saroj, India’s “Slumdog Millionaire” when…
Cherie Blair under Fire for Telling Children ‘Most African Women’s First Intercourse Experience Is Rape’
Cherie Blair has been accused of reinforcing stereotypes by telling school children that “most African ladies’ first intercourse experience is rape”. The barrister and…
