Belgium Appoints Two Women of Moroccan Descent in the New Government
The newly appointed Belgian federal government includes for the first time two women of Moroccan descent, Zakia Khattabi and Meryame Kitir.
Adut Akech – Working with the UN to help refugees
Adut Akech is a South Sudanese-Australian supermodel who is working with the UN to help refugees. A former child refugee herself, 20-year-old Akech was…
Designing a Home for You and Your Child
By Miracle Nwankwo Let me take you down memory lane, back to your days as a spinster when you dreamt of an adorable home…
The iThrone portable toilet
An innovation that can prevent diseases Kembet Bolton Using proper toilets and hand-washing – preferably with soap – prevents the transfer of bacteria, viruses…
Sophia Abdi Noor – A name that has found a permanent space in Kenya’s political history book
Kembet Bolton While Africa has continued to record great feats in many areas, including economic and social accomplishments, its women have often been relegated…
Be a leader with followers
It is so critical to build constituencies.” Be a leader with followers, make sure it is not just your handbag that’s behind you.” -Phumzile…
Nigeria: Lagos State First Lady, Others Seek Work-Friendly Environment for Women
Wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, and other stakeholders have implored managers of organisations, to create work-friendly places for lactating mothers…
Stale Bread? Don’t Waste It
Bread is a staple in most families and can be eaten as a main meal with tea or cereals, as a snack or used…
Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Still Needs Support, Expert Decries
With an increasing number of women in the country starting and running successful enterprises, Charles Ocici, the Enterprise Uganda executive director, says Ugandans should…
Women’s views must be included in the Constitution –Nigeria’s Women Affairs Minister
The official said women have been marginalised and not consulted in the process of drafting the Constitution. The coronavirus pandemic has had a more…
Afghan President Signs New Law Allowing Mothers’ Names On Children’s ID Cards
President Ashraf Ghani recently signed into law an amendment long sought by women’s rights campaigners.
Botswana’s New Law Gives Married Women Rights to Own Lands
By Keletso Thobega A wife in Botswana can now own land alongside her husband, President Mokgweetsi Masisi said on Thursday in a boost for women…
