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 to take care of their babies.
They urged stakeholders, especially the private sector in other states to support family-friendly policies like six months maternity leaves, and workplace crèche to enable working mothers to breastfeed their babies exclusively as well as see it as an investment in human capital development.
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…
Ending Rape in Africa: From a survivor’s perspective
By Miracle Nwankwo Despite the rising cases of rape in Africa there seems to be a growing number of activists who inspire us to…
How Do I Know If the Feeling is Mutual?
Kembet Bolton Jasmine and Eric have been texting each other every day, they spend time talking on the phone and often pair off at…
Women the Most Undertapped Resource for Development – Audrey Joy Grant
An old and reverberated cliché – ‘’Women represent the least valued and the most under-tapped resource,’’ remains true today as it was in time…
Inspiring African Women to Aim High: Nestlé Appoints First Female Factory Manager in Central and West Africa
Across Africa, most schools have closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Several international organizations have warned that school closures will hit girls hardest during this time.…
UK Government donates R50m for Projects Supporting and Promoting Women in South Africa
The Solidarity Fund announced the receipt of a R50m grant from the government of the United Kingdom (UK). The grant is aimed at extending…
Eating with the Enemy?
Myths about sugar debunked There are a few things we can all say for sure about sugar. Number one, it tastes great. And number…
