Why Sierra Leonean women don’t feel protected by domestic violence laws: Women fear losing support for themselves and their children if they report violence. Direct Relief/Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND Sierra Leone has a long history of sexual and gender based violence, dating back to the colonial era and stretching into the years of independence which began […]
Why Africa’s women entrepreneurs struggle to grow — and how to help | The Conversation
Why Africa’s women entrepreneurs struggle to grow — and how to help: Several approaches can be taken to help women entrepreneurs achieve high growth. Shutterstock Africa has seen the highest growth among businesses run by women in recent years. This would appear to be good news: entrepreneurship is arguably crucial for job creation and economic […]
ADVICE FOR WOMEN: Your rights when a male officer pulls you off the road
ADVICE FOR WOMEN: Your rights when a male officer pulls you off the road: With the end-of-year holiday season here and many motorists planning to take road trips across the country, it is important that women be made aware of their rights when male officers approach them on the roads. …… Source: WN.com – Southafrica […]
The link between violence against women and children matters. Here’s why | The Conversation
The link between violence against women and children matters. Here’s why: Violence against children hinders them from reaching their full potential. shutterstock Nearly half of women across South Africa are subjected to violence by an intimate partner. This in turn negatively affects about one in four children. A child who is exposed to violence in […]
Women triumph at SANEA awards
Women triumph at SANEA awards: Ms Kimenthrie Pillay & Dr Karen Surridge At the 2018 South African National Energy Association (SANEA) awards evening, held at the end of August 2018, the Renewable Energy Centre of Research and Development (RECORD) unit of the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) presented two awards in the RECORD […]
How Nigerian women are using WhatsApp to chat, learn and earn | The Conversation
How Nigerian women are using WhatsApp to chat, learn and earn: Messaging services like WhatsApp open many doors for Nigerian women. i_am_zews/Shutterstock Mobile phones have become widespread all over the world, including in rural and low-income communities. As research shows, these devices have the potential to bring about significant societal change – a fact acknowledged […]
SA News: Africa Women Cup of Nations 2018 draw: Ghana vs Cameroon and Nigeria vs South Africa in group stages
Africa Women Cup of Nations 2018 draw: Ghana vs Cameroon and Nigeria vs South Africa in group stages: The finalists have learned their fate ahead of next month’s tournament and there are some interesting games to look forward to Nigeria will begin their Africa Women Cup of Nations defence against Sout… Source: “South Africa” – […]
Adventure Boot Camp – Innovative Outdoor Fitness Program for Women
Adventure Boot Camp – Innovative Outdoor Fitness Program for Women: Adventure Boot Camp has always aimed to offer affordable alternative fitness solutions. They organise outdoor fitness camps that are exclusively for women. With a dream to provide the best outdoor fitness program, ABC creates a revitalising, fun and secure outdoor environment where the women can […]
Johannesburg Women Empowered with a New Healthcare Centre
Johannesburg Women Empowered with a New Healthcare Centre: Johannesburg Women Empowered with a New Healthcare Centre: Marie Stopes South Africa launched their newly refurbished women’s healthcare centre at Ghandi Square in Central Johannesburg with the aim of empowering women with the freedom to have children by choice, not chance. To open the launch event, Marie […]
SA News: Windies women ready for South Africa
Windies women ready for South Africa: Confidence is high in the West Indies women’s camp and the players are determined to deliver a another victory as the hosts take on South Africa in the second game of the five-match Sandals T20 Intern… Source: “South Africa” – BingNews Record-breaking petrol price increase expected for South Africa […]
