Inspiring Women On Abovewhispers -A Warrior Tells Her Story
Today is the world sickle cell awareness day. It’s a day laid for everyone to have tangible information about the sickle cell disease. So, today, instead of sharing the ills about sickle in an article, we are sharing the story of a warrior. A young lady who against the odds of her condition as a […]
Rant Of The Day – Nose Picking
Welcome to the rant column. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, social etiquette, proper hygiene is very essential. I mean, why should a grown man or lady be seen nose picking in public? Jeez! That’s whew! Find a secluded place to do that even if you want to not in the public glare. Nope! It’s […]
It’s Time To Value Our Midwives
Each year, 1 million newborns die during their first day of life, 1.3 million babies are stillborn, and more than 300,000 mothers die during pregnancy and childbirth. That’s about as many deaths as the entire population of Namibia. But if all women gave birth with a midwife in a facility capable of providing basic emergency […]
Nigeria Joins Fight To Reduce Aviation Carbon Emission
The Federal Government has joined the global efforts championed by the International Civil Aviation Organisation to reduce aviation carbon emission under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation. The pilot phase of the scheme is scheduled for 2021. Direct emissions from aviation is said to account for about three per cent of the […]
Natasha Salifyanji Makes Africa Proud Winning Queen’s Young Leaders Award
British High Commissioner Fergus Cochrane-Dyet OBE has congratulated this year’s Queen’s Young Leaders Award winner from Zambia, Natasha Salifyanji Kaoma. Speaking at a send off event in Lusaka today, British High Commissioner, Fergus Cochrane-Dyet OBE said: “I congratulate Natasha on this recognition of her achievements and leadership skills. She is making a real difference in […]
Liberia: Girls Alliance Calls for Halt To Female Genital Mutilation
Girls’ Alliance for future leadership, a local group, is calling for a halt to female genital mutilation, including all forms of abuses against young girls in Africa, particularly Liberia. Speaking over the weekend in commemoration of “Day of the African Child” GA Secretary General Aquila Saah, describes FGM as evil, noting that it does nothing […]
Kashaka Women Improving Livelihood Through Yoghurt In Uganda
Two years ago, four women from different walks of life wanted to do something that would see the village woman improve her health and lifestyle as well as that of the people in their community using the easiest means at their disposal. Being that Ankole has a lot of cattle, the women including Joy Rwamahe, […]
This Abortion Dilemma – It’s The Women Who Bear The Brunt
“My uterus was also damaged because of the pricking. The doctor had to remove it. I cried and begged him not to. He said I would die if he did not. The hysterectomy was performed when I was only 15.” A small black pot “sits” on a paraffin stove in a poorly ventilated, crowded room […]
How to Make South Africa’s Public Works Programme Work For Women
The South African government recently reported that around 6.5 million job opportunities have been created through its Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) since 2004. This should be good news given the high levels of unemployment in South Africa, especially for women, who are disadvantaged in the job market and are specifically targeted by the programme. […]
Dangote Foundation And 9 Brigade Army Erase Relics of Ikeja Bomb Blasts
Fifteen years after a series of bomb blasts from an armoury at the Ikeja Cantonment in Lagos tore through the Nigerian Army establishment, destroying buildings and property and leaving the relics for over a decade, efforts to revamp the military barracks finally came to fruition recently. For years, the relics were a sore reminder of […]
15 Policemen Escape Death As Herdsmen Attack Falae’s Farm
About 15 riot policemen drafted to the farm of the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Chief Olu Falae, at the weekend escaped death by a whisker, when suspected herdsmen allegedly opened fire on them in the farm. News of the incident came just as the federal government announced Monday that it […]
Namibia: Minister Of Gender Equality And Child Welfare Promises Future Increase In Social Grants
Government is unable to give in into public demands and requests for an immediate increment in the social grant benefits, mainly due to lack of resources and the financial slump the country is experiencing, Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare Doreen Sioka has said. Sioka gave assurances that government sympathises with the public that […]
Rant Of The Day – This Butt Thing
Welcome to the rant column This is a special letter to some gentlemen especially those with superficial ideologies. Dear Sir, I am a woman, My physique is something I cannot hide. It’s impossible to hide it, that’s why I am made a Woman. A better structure, delicate, rhythmic and cautious. I know I intrigue you […]
FG, Microsoft Partner To Boost Nigeria’s Digital Service Delivery
Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment is partnering with Microsoft, via its Africa Open4Business programme, to digitally transform the delivery of services to the investor community in Nigeria and evolve the regulatory and procedural environment governing business. The ministry while harnessing advances in cloud technologies aims to transform the reach and scope of government-to-investor […]
Another Terrorist Attack In London
At least one person has died and ten were injured when a van plowed into a crowd gathered outside a London mosque after prayers. London mayor Sadiq Khan said police were responding to a “horrific terrorist attack.” Prime Minister Theresa May called it a “potential terrorist attack” and said: “All my thoughts are with those […]