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Breaking Barriers: Faith Ben-Anuge Becomes First Woman to be Named COO of Nigeria's Women's Football League

African women continue to break new ground and the appointment of Faith Ben-Anuge as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Nigeria’s Women’s Football League (NWFL) is a recent addition to the list.

Phoebie Shamiso Chigonde · 3 September 2020
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How This Young Tanzanian Nutritionist is Tackling 'Hidden Hunger' in her Country

Jolenta Joseph from Tanzania, who recently won an international award for fighting hunger, is making nutritious food affordable for low-income earners and the less privileged.

Phoebie Shamiso Chigonde · 2 September 2020
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Malawian Sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chiwanga Make Waves On and Off the Soccer Field

Recently, I came across two Malawian sisters who are just like them: Tabitha and Temwa Chiwanga, who play soccer. The sisters have helped build each other’s careers, and I can only imagine how they did it without rivalry coming between them.

Phoebie Shamiso Chigonde · 28 August 2020
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Emma Theofelus Makes Avance Media's 2020 Most Influential African Women List at Just 24

Twenty-four-year-old Namibian Information, Communication and Technology Deputy Minister Emma Theofelus, is a major highlight on Avance Media’s second publication of Africa’s 100 Most Prominent Women.

Phoebie Shamiso Chigonde · 26 August 2020
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Documentary Released on Zimbabwean All-female Anti-poaching Team Akashinga

Zimbabwe's veteran women rangers, the Akashinga, gain limelight in latest short documentary which profiles their bravery to combat poaching in a life-threatening environment.

Phoebie Shamiso Chigonde · 24 August 2020
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Victoria Grandmothers for Africa Cycle Virtually This Year to Support African Grandmothers Raising AIDS-orphaned Children

The Victoria Grandmothers for Africa (VG4A) are undertaking a virtual cycling tour this year meant to raise funds for fellow grandmothers in Africa who are caring for AIDS-orphaned children.

Phoebie Shamiso Chigonde · 21 August 2020
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UCT Chancellor Dr. Precious Moloi-Motsepe and Actress/Producer Nomzamo Mbatha among women featured in Facebook Africa eBook

University of Cape Town (UCT) chancellor Dr. Precious Moloi-Motsepe and alumnus Nomzamo Mbatha have been honoured by Facebook Africa; an eBook which features their inspiring work has been published. The eBook, which features Moloi-Motsepe, Mbatha and 11 other influential women in South Africa, is titled Inspiring #Changemakers: Lessons from Life and Business.

Phoebie Shamiso Chigonde · 20 August 2020
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Renowned Makeup Artist Mali Thomas Joins Bobbi Brown Brand as NEW Global Artist in Residence

Exceptional Nigerian-born makeup artist Mali Thomas has been selected by Bobbi Brown Cosmetics as their new Global Artist in Residence. Mali Thomas, who has over ten years’ experience in the field started off from humble beginnings, working in a restaurant before becoming a visual artist.

Phoebie Shamiso Chigonde · 18 August 2020
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Celebrating Abena Amoah's Historic Appointment as Deputy Managing Director of the Ghana Stock Exchange

Capital markets expert, Abena Amoah made history last month following her appointment by the Council of the Ghana Stock Exchange (the Exchange) as its Deputy Managing Director. She assumed her posted on Aug. 1.

Phoebie Shamiso Chigonde · 17 August 2020
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Women In Big Data South Africa to Exhibit at Online AI Expo Africa 2020 this September

Women In Big Data South Africa will, for the first time, be exhibiting at this year’s online AI Expo Africa 2020 which will be focusing on women in AI and Data Science across the region. The expo is the continent’s largest trade-focused Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Data Science business conference.

Phoebie Shamiso Chigonde · 17 August 2020
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Peperusha Binti Founder Speaks on Donating Sanitary Towels to Girls in Need and Challenges Brought on by COVID-19

Despite the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic and a personal health crisis that landed her in hospital, Peperusha Binti founder Sharon Jesscah Odhiambo continues to advocate for young women and girls her organization supports.

Vimbai E. Musvosvi · 29 June 2020
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SMSKE to Host September Forum to Empower Single Mothers

Single Mum Support Kenya (SMSKE) will be hosting its first forum this Saturday. The event, which aims to empower single mothers and connect them to a network of support, will feature dynamic speakers with powerful points to share with attendees.

Vimbai E. Musvosvi · 19 September 2019