

By Matshona Dhliwayo
I was born into a male-dominated family, nurtured in a male-dominated society, and educated in a male-dominated country. Because of this, I realize I’m going to be in a lot of trouble, especially from the matriarchs of the very system I benefited from my entire life. How dare you bite and spit at the very hands that fed you, some might rightly ask? They are, of course, correct. But, something strange happened in my 20s — I grew a conscience.
In 1975, Brooklyn witnessed the birth of a heroin and a spectacular trailblazer. She was born as Ludmya Bourdeau but presently known as Mia…
By Joshua K. Ogbonna. Politics has never been a strong point for women in particular regions or countries, but with democracy taking the center…
From my work in the culinary industry across Africa, I noticed that we have very few women in the top kitchen jobs, and very…
Topics on domestic violence as one of the major challenges women are faced in the world today, has taken center stage in women conferences…
We’ve all heard the phrase, “misery loves company,” right? And it’s true. Have you ever noticed how when someone else starts complaining, you want…
By: Miracle Nwankwo The increased report of maternal mortality in many parts of the world especially in developing countries in recent times calls…
By: Shaelynn-Miller It’s hard to know what to say or do when someone you love experiences a miscarriage – it’s a touchy subject…
By: Nick Webster Hospitals and clinics are bracing themselves for the onset of flu season but are not expecting an increase in the…
By: Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter Most American women would prefer to get a mammogram to screen for breast cancer every year rather than…
By Patrick Egwu When a cluster of villages in Senegal publicly announced their decision to end the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM)…
By: Fiachra GIBBONS Japan and China have more of the world’s best restaurants than anywhere else, according to the La Liste ranking, which…