Zambia Partners with UN to Help Women Avert Climate through Goat Rearing
To the crisis caused by climate in Zambia, the Government has joined a UN coalition led by UNDP, FAO and WFP in a GCF-funded project to help women turn goat rearing into an economic fortune. This is in response to the devastating situation faced by many women in rural places of the country. For example; Sylvia Chiinda lives on the edge of desperation. Her husband died a few years ago, leaving her with no savings or possessions. It was a crushing blow for the mother of seven. To make matters worse, Zambia has seen a rise in more frequent and intense floods, recurrent droughts and other climate risks that have reduced yields for farmers like Sylvia, putting lives and livelihoods in the crosshairs. With her maize and groundnut farm production dwindling, Sylvia was forced to find an alternative income to keep her family afloat. She started running…
BoN Celebrates Women Commercial Bank Leadership
Bank of Namibia recently organized an event in celebration of women taking over the reins at four of Namibia’s biggest banks with a combined…
On the marble
You may have to fight the battle more than once to win it Margaret Thatcher on surviving cancer.
Choosing a Window Treatment for Your Home
Miracle Nwankwo I am a huge fan of curtains any day, anytime and in all weather because it gives me a unique feel and…
Frustration and hope got me into Philanthropy
By Kembet Bolton Kagwiria is feminist activist and a storyteller based in Nairobi, Kenya and the incoming Director of ‘’With and For Girls Collective’’…
She squared up with cancer
Story by Tshingowe Nomsa Edited and written by Kembet Bolton According to the World Health Organization, Cancer is one of the leading causes of…
The Gambia Now Has Its First Woman-Owned Organic Cotton Farm
Elsie’s Women Empowerment Farm is the first women-owned farm producing organic cotton in the Gambia, and as the name might suggest, women’s economic empowerment…
Nigerian Female Celebrities Take Centre Stage on FIFA PlayOn Podcast
The influence of African music and culture on the lives of two of Nigeria’s most famous women, football superstar Asisat Oshoala and award-winning singer-songwriter…
South Korea’s Yoo Myung-hee Drops Bid to Become WTO Chief
South Korea’s top trade official is dropping her bid to become the next director-general of the World Trade Organisation, making it likely the job…
Namibia: Bank Windhoek Supports Women Entrepreneurship Growth
Some 48 mentors and mentees will officially kick off this year’s Katuka Mentorship Programme in Windhoek tomorrow. Well-known human resource specialist Sabine Ruegg will…
Stacey Abrams Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
U.S. voting rights activist and Democratic Party politician Stacey Abrams has been nominated for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize for her work to promote…
Dear Bride Don’t Let Your Bond Fall through the Cracks
By Miracle Nwankwo I thought I would be the first bride-to-be to make history with planning a stress-free wedding, but as my big day…
