Dangote Named Co-Chair of US-Africa Business Centre
In a show of commitment on collaboration by the business communities in the United States and across Africa, the United States Chamber of Commerce has named Aliko Dangote, Africa’s most successful businessman, co-chair of its US-Africa Business Centre. Dangote will serve alongside Jay Ireland, President/CEO of GE Africa, as a leader for the US-Africa Business […]
Women and Peacemaking
“In no other area is our collective failure to ensure effective protection for civilians more apparent…than in terms of the masses of women and girls, but also boys and men, whose lives are destroyed each year by sexual violence perpetrated in conflict.” (UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon) The dignity and personhood of women can […]
International Day Of Peace : Building Blocks For Peace
Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. The Day’s theme for 2016 is “The Sustainable Development Goals: Building Blocks for Peace.” The 17 […]
Malawi: Tribute to Mary Nangwale – Malawi’s First Woman Police Chief
While death is a sad blow, the traits we draw in life are worth knitting a standing celebratory story. Yes, a chronicle of motivation, inspiration, reflection and meditation as the circus cycle of life keeps rolling. Mary Nangwale, the former Inspector General of the Malawi Police Service, was a woman and a half. Her life, […]
Zimbabwe: Woman Reports Unusual Sex
Neville Mutsvangwa (36) is a gambler and he slept with the 43-year-old woman he is accused of raping in his father’s office, the court heard yesterday. Neville is the son of Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans’ Association chairman Christopher Mutsvangwa. The complainant also accused the police of misquoting her in her statement.While testifying in court, […]
Tanzania: New Initiative Now to Make Men Fight for Women’s Rights
Nothing makes the male population defensive or scared than the mention of ‘women rights’ ‘gender equality,’ or male chauvinism. But last weekend, the first ever ‘women empowerment’ initiative that also includes males has sailed in Arusha with an aim of creating mutual family understanding while also advocating gender equality. “In the past all women and […]
Kenya: KDF Turns Down Female Recruitees
Women who turned up for the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruitment in Lamu County returned home disappointed. The more than 800 female candidates who showed up at the Kibaki grounds on Lamu Island on Monday were sent away after it emerged that this year’s exercise only targeted males. Lt-Col Vincent Pera, the senior KDF recruiting […]
Women Affairs Minister Collapses in Adamawa
The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Aisha Alhassan, collapsed monday at the Internally Displaced Persons’ (IDPs) camp in Fufore Local Government Area of Adamawa State while addressing vulnerable IDP women inside a store in the camp. Alhassan, who was in crutches when she arrived the camp, and after addressing the IDPs, entered the store to […]
Uganda: Woman Sets 21 Houses On Fire Because Of Her ‘Cheating Husband’
Six people have been rushed to Masaka Regional Referral Hospital while 31 others have been left homeless after they were burnt in a fire that razed houses at Banga Landing Site, in Mugoye Sub-county. According to the officer in charge of criminal investigations, Mr Chris Yashaba, the fire is believed to have been ignited following […]
FG’s 500,000 Jobs: Final Tests Begin Today
THE final assessment for over one million Nigerians who applied online for the Federal Government’s 500,000 job scheme for unemployed graduates will begin today. According to a statement by Laolu Akande, senior special assistant, Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice President, the assessments in the various categories of the N-Power programme will end on […]
Northern Region Water Board Donates K1.5 Million to First Lady’s Beautify Malawi Trust
The Northern Region Water Board (NRWB) on Monday donated MK1.5 Million to Beautify Malawi Trust (BEAM) for the education of a girl child. The financial support complements to the trust’s efforts of ensuring that girls particularly the vulnerable complete their education and by that way, fulfill their dreams and aspirations. Speaking after receiving the cheque […]
Parenting With A Destination In Mind
About a month into life with my first baby, when I thought I was going to disappear into a gray fog of reflux and sleep deprivation, I read The Secrets of the Baby Whisperer by Tracey Hogg. It was the closest thing I ever found to an instruction manual for newborns and it gave me hope that I […]
The Case Study Of South Sudan : Sexual Violence On The Rise
UN human rights experts say women have suffered more violence than anyone else in South Sudan. The UN’s refugee agency also announced that there are now over one million South Sudanese refugees in neighboring countries. The UN refugee agency said on Friday, September 16, that the number of South Sudanese refugees sheltering in neighboring countries […]
Malawi: Widows Of Hope Africa Urges Malawi Widows To Be Independent
Lilongwe based local charity organisation, Widow’s Hope Africa has urged the country’s widows to be independent. Widows of Hope Africa director, Elizabeth Banda was speaking in Lilongwe during the training session of widows based in the area of Chinsapo in Lilongwe. “As widows, you can venture into business and live a successful life without begging, […]
Tanzania: Women Vehicle Drivers to Get Loans
Women in the country are set to benefit from the project initiated by a Dar es Salaam based company to unlock business opportunities in the transport sector hence improve the livelihood of the group. Dubbed “Women on Wheels”, the project targets women and girls across the country who will undergo special training on commercial driving and […]