Malawi’s President, Lazarus Chakwera, has come under fire for selecting his daughter, Violet, as Third Secretary at Malawi’s embassy in Brussels.During his election campaign in 2020, Mr Chakwera declared eradicating nepotism, which he claimed was a trademark of his predecessor Peter Mutharika’s government, a central commitment.Now, screenshots of speeches and newspaper clippings…
Women’s Haven Africa is at the forefront of exposing women in digital media.Women are being given opportunities to realize their full potential in the space thanks to the hub.Women’s Haven Africa is providing support services for inventive young women in digital…
Women from the Upper East and Upper West have been recognized for their contributions to farming, agribusiness, and the agriculture value chain.The Agrihouse Foundation presented the honours during the 3rd Annual Women in Food and Agriculture Leadership Training Forum.The…
The Ukrainian defence ministry’s plans to allow female troops to march in high heels rather than army boots in a parade next month have sparked outrage.
It was sexism, not equality, according to opposition parliamentarian Iryna Gerashchenko.
Ukraine is planning a military parade on August 24 to commemorate 30 years of independence since the Soviet Union fell apart.
The shoes…
Paying Presidential Spouses Should Be Done Within The Confines Of The Law-Manasseh Throws Support
July 8, 2021
Lordina Mahama, the wife of former President Mahama, was a businesswoman. My sources close to the former first family say, at a point in the life of her husband’s political career, proceeds from her business were what kept the family.
Could she still have been a…
President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda has urged Africans to learn Swahili in order to help unite the continent.
The long-serving Ugandan leader defined Swahili as a “neutral language to unify us, it is non-ethnic, it belongs to nobody” in a speech on African…
Ejura Clash: It Was Sad The "Adverse" Occured, The Aim Was Not To Kill - Commanding Officer of 4 Battalion
July 7, 2021
The murder of two individuals when security personnel battled with some protesting youngsters in Ejura on Tuesday, June 29 has been described as sad by the Commanding Officer of 4 Battalion, Lt Col Kwasi Ware Peprah.
On Wednesday, Lt Col Peprah testified before a three-member committee probing the disturbance, which also resulted in the injuries of four others. He stated the military’s…
To Combat The Spread Of The Delta Variant, Enforce Adherence To COVID-19 Protocols – NCCE to Police
July 7, 2021
To prevent the spread of the extremely contagious COVID-19 strain Delta, the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has requested the police to enforce strict adherence to COVID-19 standards.
In a statement, the NCCE added, “The Commission asks the Ghana…
Goal-Setting, Role Modelling Crucial For Young Girls With Diplomatic Ambitions – Israeli Ambassador to Ghana
July 6, 2021
Shani Cooper-Zubida, the Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, has committed her government’s complete support for young female professionals in Ghana’s international relations ecosystem in order to help them reach their full potential.She made these comments during the…
GFS Fought The Fire To The Best of Their Ability, However, Access to Water Was A Challenge - Accra Mayor
July 5, 2021
Officers from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) fought a fire at Makola market today, which destroyed a three-story building and goods worth millions of Ghana cedis.
According to reports from nearby media outlets, the affected building is located in the core business centre, directly across from the Makola Mall.
The fire was said to have begun on the third floor of the three-story…