Samia Suluhu Hassan: To Make History as Tanzania’s First Female President
Samia Suluhu Hassan is the woman set to become Tanzania’s next president. She will become the first female president of the East African Nation, Africa’s only current female political head of government – the Ethiopian presidency is a largely ceremonial role – and joins the shortlist of women on the continent who have made it to the top.
Unstoppable The Word that Describes Zimbabwean Entrepreneurs- Belinda Munemo and Melissa Bime
By Kembet Bolton Most businesswomen in Africa are stuck at the “micro” level, limited in their expansion quest because they lack credit and new…
A Priced Political Asset
By Miracle Nwankwo The month of March is designated women’s month, it is the month set aside to honour the existence of women and their…
Netflix Support Women in Entertainment with Over N1Bn Investment
The sum of N1.9 billion ($5million) has been released for the Creative Equity Fund, which will cater for programmes that will nurture, develop and…
CAF: African Football President Vows to Grow Women’s Game
New Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe has promised to grow the women’s game in Africa.
Zimbabwe Targets AFCFTA Opportunity to Boost Women Trade
Zimbabwe aims to take advantage of the forthcoming Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) through prioritizing women’s economic empowerment to achieve economic growth.
US Set to Reauthorize Violence Against Women Act
The United States House of Representatives will vote on Wednesday on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), the landmark 1994 law that strengthened…
Microsoft Launches One-Year Fellowship Program to Equip African Women in Tech
Microsoft and Tech4Dev have partnered to equip women and girls in Africa with technology skills.
IFC Appoints Amena Arif as New Country Manager for East Africa
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, appointed Amena Arif as its new Country Manager for Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Somalia, and…
Rwandan Diaspora Commit to Inculcate Gender Equity in Youth
The Embassy of Rwanda in Senegal hosted a virtual event bringing together Rwandans and friends of Rwanda living in Senegal, Mali, Cabo Verde, Guinea…
Positives of the Pandemic – More People May Reconsider Their Health Insurance Needs
Ms. Karuaihe-Martin has over 28 years experience in the financial sector after having worked in various financial institutions that include PWC (Partner/Director within the…
Australia Opens Second Phase of Grants for the Boosting Female Founders Initiative
Round 2 of the Boosting Female Founders Initiative is now open. The program offers co-contributor grants up to $400,000 for start-ups that are majority-owned…
