Group in Zimbabwe Urge Government to Empower Women in Agriculture
A new networking group for women in Zimbabwe, the African Women in Animal Resource Farming and Agribusiness (AWARFA), has issued a call notifying the government that it is critical to unleashing the capacity of women to allow effective participation in modernizing the agricultural sector towards the path of enhanced resilience, improved food security and poverty reduction.
Kenya Government Pledges Millions to Fight Gender Violence
Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta has pledged millions of dollars in state funds on Friday, May 28, 2021 to help tackle a surge in gender-based…
You Zhonghui Signs the “Giving Pledge”
By Kembet Bolton Too often, and like in many other areas, women are an untapped resource in philanthropy. The ability of women to contribute…
Build your business success around something that you love
“Build your business success around something that you love — something that is inherently and endlessly interesting to you.” — Martha Stewart American retail…
Women Demand More Seats in Federal and State Assemblies
A group of women activists have called for the creation of additional special seats for women and other vulnerable groups in the federal and…
Nigerian Women Demand an Increase in Government Participation in Constitution Review
Women activists in Nigeria have issued a call for the creation of additional special seats for women and other vulnerable groups in the federal…
AU Recognises Sierra Leone’s First Lady As Champion of Sanitation and Hygiene
The African Ministers’ Council on Water, AMCOW, has recognised Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Her Excellency Fatima Maada Bio, as African Champion of Sanitation and…
Congolese Gymnast Astride Mikoko – Aspiring for Greatness
By Aditi Maheshwari South Africa has a poor record at the Olympics, and in gymnastics in particular. With a background of financial constraints and…
Clothing Brand Shares Proceeds to Buy Sanitary Pads for Girls in Namibia
A clothing brand in Namibia, Betterdays, owned by Nailenge Samora and Atshipara Starlin, invests a profit share of 40% made from 1000 sales into…
Kenyan Peacekeeper Wins UN Gender Advocate Award
Major Steplyne Nyaboga, a Kenyan Peacekeeper has won the 2020 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. The 32-year-old, who served in…
Embracing Local Content Will Make Nigeria Globally Competitive –Audrey Joe-Ezigbo
The Deputy Managing Director of Falcon Corporation and immediate past president of Nigeria Gas Association, Audrey Joe-Ezigbo has stated that embracing local content will…
Zimbabwe’s First Lady Advocates for Financial Support for Women in Construction
The First Lady of Zimbabwe, Auxillia Mnangagwa, has launched an appeal to financial institutions urging them to provide cheap and affordable loans to women…
