South Africa: Is Dlamini-Zuma Too ‘Delicate’ to Lead?
Xhosa Prince Xhanti Sigcawu has recently supported his brother King Mphendulo’s stance that former AU commission chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma may be too “delicate” to lead the country. In an interview with News24, Sigcawu said he agreed with King Mphendulo Sigcawu that the country might not be ready for a woman president. “The King said he wonders, with women’s vulnerability, will she be able to handle the role? Men have been struggling with the job. It’s a question that we need to ask. This was not directed purely at Dlamini-Zuma, it’s to all women.” When Dlamini Zuma visited Sigcawu’s Nqadu great place near Willowvale recently, The Daily Dispatch reported that Sigcawu told Dlamini-Zuma that the country was not ready for a woman president. “He said that women are delicate. We need to make sure that we made a good decision so that we don’t regret it tomorrow. He doesn’t say…
New Economic Organizations in Central China Establish Women’s Federations
By Yao peng/ Jane Wang In recent days, a company in central China’s Hubei Province officially established its own women’s federation, marking the first…
Melinda Gates to Help More Women Access Contraception
By: Anneliese Mahoney Melinda Gates is dedicating herself to ensuring that women, globally, have access to contraception and reproductive health care. In a recent…
Saudi Arabia to Allow Women-Only Gyms
Princess Reema bint Bandar The conservative Islamic country has maintained a ban on women participating in competitive sports but has now relaxed rules on…
Randa Ayoubi- Transforming Lives through Brilliant Ideas
Randa Ayoubi is the founder and CEO of Rubicon Group Holding, a global company, headquartered in Amman, Jordan.
Brazilian Men Urged to Become Better Fathers to Reduce Gender Violence
By: Anna MacSwan Getting men to be active fathers may not seem the most obvious way to tackle gender-based violence. But, according to Gary…
Yvonne Chai- Adding Color to Asian Banking
Yvonne Chia is a Malaysian businesswoman and banker. She was the first woman in Malaysia to be the Chief Executive Officer of a bank.…
Kathleen Schafer Quotes
“Leadership is not about men in suits. It is a way of life for those who know who they are and are willing to…
Saudi Women Protest Their Country’s Partnership with Uber
By: Tod Perry Women in Saudi Arabia are standing up in opposition to the kingdom’s $3.5 billion investment in Uber. Saudi Arabia is…
Nicaragua: New Property Laws Cause Fresh Asset Violence and Blackmail
By: Malva Izquierdo Three decades after Nicaragua launched the first of many reforms aimed at giving women equal land rights, experts say rural…
African First Ladies Urged to Continue Advocacy Activities towards National Growth
African First Ladies have been called to intensify efforts in advocating changes in attitude and cultural norms as well as removal of legal and…
Japan Recalls Diplomats from South Korea over ‘Comfort Woman’ Statue
Japan has recalled two top diplomats from South Korea over a controversial statue erected outside its consulate in the South Korean city of Busan…
