Minister Reiterates Call For Aid To DRC Refugees
The Social Welfare minister Wednesday in Luanda reiterated his call to the international community, churches and society, for a relief aid to the 30,000 refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo based in Angola. Gonçalves Muandumba was speaking to journalists after a ceremony of symbolic delivery of a kit of reproductive health material by the […]
Where Is Your Faith?
As Christians, we are aware of specific things that are simply part of the faith. Most of us know the Bible calls us to tithe. We also probably know we should volunteer our time at a food bank or at our church. And one Sunday when our children are small, we dress them up and bring them to church […]
SA Pledges R8 Million For Sierra Leone
South Africa has pledged R8 million to assist Sierra Leone following deadly mudslides, International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane said on Wednesday. “We are announcing an initial financial contribution of R8 million for humanitarian assistance through the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). This contribution is for the provision of materials for temporary shelters, […]
Rukwa Men Fight Against Gender Violence In Tanzania
TABLES have turned. This best describes the situation many men in the country find themselves in as they continue to suffer painful shame resulting from beatings they suffer at the hands of their spouses. And enough seems to be enough for about 20 married men in Sumbawanga municipality of Rukwa who decided to brave the […]
What Your Profile Picture Says About You
1. Shows That It Is A Real Account. Having a photo in your social media profile especially on LinkedIn tells people that your account is active and it is a real account. Of course, this photo should be your real photo. If you only use an image or some generic photo, people may think that […]
Women Should Seize Opportunities – Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane
CENTRAL Bank Of Lesotho Governor, Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane, has called on women to stop holding back and aggressively push for success in the workplace, business as well leaving lasting legacies in their communities. Dr Matlanyane made the call during yesterday’s Women’s Month commemorations at the National University of Lesotho (NUL) in Roma. Women’s Month is celebrated […]
Nigeria Needs N330.2bn Rice To Meet Demand
Nigeria is to spend N330.2 billion ($917million) on the importation of 2.2million metric tons of rice before the end of the year in order to meet local demand. Already, the country has saved $862.5 million from the importation of the grain between 2014 and 2016, following the reduction in the imports from 2.6million tons to […]
Concerns As Sanitary Pads Project Moved From Ministry
The funds allocated to school girls’ sanitary pads programme have been moved from the Education to the Gender ministry in a move stakeholders fear may roll back the gains made in the five-year-old programme. The approved budget for the financial year that started in July indicates that the Sh470 million set aside for sanitary towels […]
Lagos Monarchs Lead Walk Against Rape, Domestic Violence Against Women
Worried by incessant cases of sexual assault and violence against women, two traditional rulers in Lagos State on Thursday led a walk by the people against the crime on the Lekki-Epe Expressway and major streets in the area. The rulers — Olu of Epe, Sefiu Adewale and the Oloja of Epe, Kamorudeen Animashaun — who […]
Breast Cancer Replaces Cervical Cancer As Top Women Illness In Ethiopia
Breast cancer is becoming the most prevalent illness among women in Ethiopia replacing cervical cancer, says specialist in the field. Dr. Bogale Solomon , specialist in cancer treatment and member of Ethiopian Medical Association says young women are becoming the victims of the disease. For instance in case of Addis Ababa the breast cancer is […]
Lebanon Joins Jordan and Tunisia In Fight Against Rapists Impunity
The top United Nations human rights official hailed the repeal of laws in Lebanon, Tunisia and Jordan that used to allow rapists to avoid criminal prosecution by marrying their victims. “To punish a rape victim by making her marry the perpetrator of a horrible crime against her – there is no place in today’s world […]
Akeredolu’s Wife Gives Tablets Containing JAMB Questions To Female Students
WIFE of the Ondo State governor, Betty Ayanwu Akeredolu, has given out one hundred tablets to secondary school girls after the completion of one month training programme on Information Communication and Technology (ICT). The beneficiaries were picked from 23 secondary schools in Akure, the state capital. They got the tablets, loaded with JAMB questions, […]
South Africa: Men, Women Must Join Forces Against Patriarchy
Deputy President Ramaphosa says South African men and women must work together to help the country realise a non-sexist society, in which all can enjoy equal rights and opportunities. He said government’s efforts to build a non-racial and non-sexist society are undermined by the persistence of patriarchal cultures and practices in the country. He was […]
UI Rejects JAMB’s 120 Admission Cut-Off Mark
The management of the University of Ibadan (UI) has condemned and rejected the new Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) cut off marks for universities admission for 2017/2018 academic calendar. The university management’s position was contained in school’s statement entitled: “On the Recently Announced cut off Marks of 120 for University Admission: our position in […]
Tanzania: Oxfam, Stakeholders to Address Women Land Ownership Challenges
OXFAM Tanzania has organised a two-day workshop that aims at discussing several challenges facing women in land ownership. The workshop aims at bringing together several NGOs like Tanzania Land Alliance (Tala), International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Tanzania Gender Networking Program (TGNP) and many others to have one voice on land rights. The Oxfam’s Head of […]