Category: Business & Economy
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“Giving up is not an option – so many people depend on you,” the words of Maryanne Gichanga, a participant in a UN supported initiative, which aims to help farmers in Kenya find solutions to alleviate the pressures of climate change on agriculture production. In Kenya, agriculture employs up to 75 per cent of the population,…
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Six years ago, Mercy Awuniyi left her studies and hospital work in Ekiti State, Nigeria, with dreams of advancing her education and career in South Africa. What she found instead was a reality faced by countless migrant women across the world: the challenge of building a life in a foreign country without support networks or…
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More than 400 women from Kasangati and surrounding areas have received hands-on financial literacy training aimed at boosting economic empowerment, improving livelihoods, and fostering social harmony. The initiative was spearheaded by the Rotary Club of Bulindo and Rotary Club of Kitukutwe, in partnership with Old Mutual Uganda and Centenary Bank, and held at Kasangati Health…
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In a studio where the hum of broadcast equipment mixes with focused conversation, the team at Bilan Media prepares for a live talk show. Journalists adjust cameras, an audience settles in, and panelists—a digital rights activist, a ministry official, a psychologist—review their notes. This is the operational heart of Somalia’s first and only all-women newsroom,…
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At just 26 years old, Lesego Chombo has captured the imagination of a continent by becoming Botswana’s Minister of Youth, Gender, Sports, and Culture. Her appointment by President Mokgweetsi Masisi represents a profound shift toward youthful and inclusive leadership in Botswana, where over 60% of the population is under 35. This welcome and telling move…
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The Mastercard Foundation has found its next leader. After a lengthy global search, the organisation has announced that Sewit Ahderom, who has deep roots in Africa, will become its President and CEO on 1st January, 2026. She will lead the Mastercard Foundation, whose mission is “a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper” and…
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The Executive Vice President of Intra-African Trade and Export Development at the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank), Mrs. Kanayo Awani, states that women are frequently excluded from economic and financial decision-making and overlooked by programs aimed at driving economic development and transformation, despite their proven ability and commitment to building successful businesses in Africa . ”…
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Sudan’s ongoing crisis has displaced millions and disrupted livelihoods across the country. But through the support of the Government of Japan, a UN Women project in partnership with SCEFA is helping women reclaim their dignity—not only by offering skills training, but by empowering them to empower others. In Red Sea and Gedaref States, more than…
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In a country where women have long battled against the odds to claim leadership space, Liberia continues to witness a growing wave of female empowerment across key sectors–most notably in governance, development, and now, the once male-dominated forestry industry. From Nobel Peace laureates Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Leymah Gbowee to the deliberate gender-inclusive policies of…
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Each year, developing countries face a $420 billion shortfall in funding for gender equality. This stark reality, outlined by UN Women, highlights a critical gap: due to a lack of resources, millions of women and girls are deprived of essential services, support, and full participation in society. “The money simply isn’t reaching the women and…
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