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 is at the heart of this enterprise. Moreover, as a member of the Young Female Farmers Association, Elsie A. Williams works together with the association to boost women’s role in agriculture. ‘My vision was to revitalize cotton production in The Gambia,’ says the farm owner. ‘When we are successful with this, much more people will have jobs. I told myself to take the responsibility and mobilise other women, as I cannot do this alone.’ The Gambia has a rich history in cotton production – a major cash crop in the 1970s and 1980s. However, as a result of political changes, cotton production and export decreased significantly at the end of the century. Observing the shifting market, Elsie identified a growing demand for organic cotton in recent…
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…
Preparing Her for Puberty – 1
By Miracle Nwankwo The puberty stage is very crucial in a child’s life and it may come with a bit of stress and confusion. This…
Action Coalition Leaders on Technology and Innovation unite and call for bold, collective solutions to spark a gender-diverse digital reset
The World Economic Forum Davos Agenda is taking place from the 25-29 January and is this year embracing collective action by public and private…
Eating Late at Night May be Particularly Bad for You and Your Diet: Here is Why
By Walcott Aganu Reluctant as you may be to admit it, chances are that at some point you may have found yourself in the…
Words on the Marble
“The difference between successful people and others is how long they spend time feeling sorry for themselves.” – Barbara Corcoran
Angela Merkel’s Leadership Style -Lessons for Entrepreneurs
Though the worlds of politics and business are profoundly different, Merkel’s leadership traits offer plenty of pointers for entrepreneurs who are fond of learning…
Banana Bread Anyone?
By Kembet Bolton Bananas and plantains are the world’s fourth most important food crop and are of critical importance to the food security and…
