South Africa: Kgothatso Montjane Records another Swiss Open Victory
Kgothatso Montjane, a wheelchair tennis woman has successfully defended her Swiss Open title on Saturday with a victory in the final over world No 7 Lucy Shuker in Geneva, Switzerland. Montjane ranked world No 8 defeated the British top seed 7-5, 6-2 to make it a fourth triumph at the 31st Swiss Open tournament in a match which showcased the best of women’s tennis. She had won the title in 2013, 2015 to ease past current world No 6 Katharina Kruger in a stunning 6-2 6-3 victory to record her third title in 2017. Kgothatso hopes the success acts as motivation for what lies ahead in the season including this week’s Wimbledon event. “I’m very satisfied with the way I played and I always enjoy coming back to the Swiss Open. This was an important win for me especially after defending my title. These are vital points to maintain my…
Master the ART of Business Survival
Entrepreneurship is not a fools-errand but a journey that requires certain skills and dedication that if applied earnestly will catapult you to the extraordinary…
Surviving Cancer Like an Olympian: The Sharon Miller Story
Shannon Lee Miller Falconetti, is an American former artistic gymnast and cancer survivor, whose survival story shows the beauty of focus and positive mindset.…
Shirley Ann Jackson: A Rare Gem in Academic Robe
Early Life Shirley Ann Jackson is a prominent physicist and university president who was born on August 5, 1946, in Washington, D.C. to George…
Success comes from what you do consistently
“Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally. It comes from what you do consistently.” – Marie Forleo, Entrepreneur, Writer and Philanthropist
Young Chinese-American Skates Across U.S to Raise Funds for Girl Child Education in Africa
A 23-year-old Chinese-American girl, better known as the Bladress, is on a Cross Country tour of the United States, on Rollerblades, to break the…
The Inventive & Trailblazing Career of Patricia Bath
Patricia Era Bath, a prominent ophthalmologist, and innovative research and laser scientist, is the first African American woman physician to receive a patent for…
International: UN Secretary General Advocates for more Women Law Makers
Antonio Guterress, United Nations Secretary-General recently called for the more women participation in the lawmaking process. He made the call while speaking at the…
Tokyo University to Accept Transgender Students from 2020
A national women’s university in Tokyo will start accepting students in April 2020 who were assigned male at birth but identify as female. The…
Female Models of Modern Singapore Development
The role and contributions of women in the affairs of their nation, especially developing countries, for several years, have been neglected and relegated to…
First Black Female Chancellor to be Appointed at University of Witwatersrand
The South African University has confirmed that for the first time in its history, the next chancellor will be a black female. This information…
Ethiopia: MOWCA Advocates for Women Investors to Enhance the Economy
There is need to encourage more women in the investment sector of the Ethiopian economy according to the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs…
