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By Dr Allan Pamba, Executive Vice President, Diagnostics, Africa at Roche Diagnostics An old proverb from the Congo says, “A mother is like a kernel, crushed by problems but strong enough to overcome them”. Throughout Africa, mothers, sisters – the continent’s primary caregivers – are expected to be strong. Indeed, their resilience is the glue […]
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Empowering women in Sub-Saharan Africa is not just a matter of gender equity; it is a crucial step toward achieving “Health for All, Hunger for None” Article By Jorge Levinson – Senior Bayer Representative, Sub-Saharan Africa Women play a significant role in the agricultural and health sector across Sub-Saharan Africa, yet they often face systemic […]
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In Benin, cassava plays a crucial role as a staple food among low-income consumers, causing a high regional demand for gari and other cassava products like tapioca. The Union Communale des Coopératives des Femmes Transformatrices de Manioc de Glazoué (COOP-CA), also known as UCCFTM-Glazoué, is a union composed of 15 women’s village cooperatives with a […]
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Empowering women to be placed on the board of directors of the country’s top performing companies and into senior leadership positions requires them to gain experience through mentorship. While young women can offer their older counterparts teachings such as technology education, training and implementation, more experienced mentors can offer advice such as when to listen, […]
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The AECF (Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund) has today launched the Investing in Women in Benin (IIW-Benin) programme, a CAN $ 6 million initiative funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC). The programme aims to economically empower women as entrepreneurs in high-impact climate-positive sectors in technological innovation, digital technology, smallholder farmers, producers, processors, crafts, and trade to remove the […]
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By Megan Clunnie -Technology Divisional Lead for Sub-Saharan Africa at Mastercard Over the past decade, significant strides have been made in empowering women and young girls to pursue careers in Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM) fields, particularly in the technology sector. From grassroots initiatives to global programs, efforts have been directed towards breaking down […]
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– Innovation & Excellence Awards East Africa 2024, Nairobi, Kenya The Connected Banking Summit, conceptualized and organized annually by the International Center For Strategic Alliances (ICSA), proudly marked its 11th Edition Connected Banking Summit- Innovation & Excellence Awards East Africa 2024 took place on 6th of March, 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya. This significant event not […]
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By Dr. Socé Fall, Director of the World Health Organization Neglected Tropical Diseases Program and Dr. Ebere Okereke, CEO of Africa Public Health Foundation As we commemorate International Women’s Day, it’s crucial to recognize the central role that women play in African health and development. Their contributions, often unsung, are vital to the wellbeing of […]
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In late November, 40 skilled young graduates who’ve taken part in Huawei’s ICT Academy, got the invaluable opportunity to put themselves forward to prospective employers at Huawei’s annual ICT Talent Job Fair. The annual fair is the culmination of the Huawei ICT Academy Programme, and aims to nurture ICT talent and empower women in technology, by […]
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By: Dr Karisha Quarrie, Head of Clinical Directorate at Life Healthcare October is a pivotal month in South Africa’s healthcare landscape, designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, spearheading an international endeavour to illuminate a disease that profoundly impacts countless lives. Startling statistics from the National Cancer Registry (NCR) reveal a harsh reality— one in 8 South African […]
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