AFRICA AT A GLANCE

HEADLINES

ZIMBABWEAN MARA MAKUNURA BECOMES MAYOR IN UK           

Zimbabwean born Mara Makunura breaks new ground as she becomes the first Black African female Mayor of Rushmoor Borough Council. This is according to the Observer news, This move inspires a new era of inclusive leadership

EX-MINISTER CLEARED IN NIECE’S MURDER CASE

Former Liberia’s justice minister, Gloria Maya Musu-Scott, accused of murder has now been acquitted of killing her niece due to lack of evidence. According to BBC News, this case has attracted the attention of women’s rights groups all over Africa

CAPE TOWN MARCH HONOURS UYINENE MRWETYANA

More than 200 Cape Town residents have braved the rain in a “match for Safety” from District Six to Parliament, in honour of victim of gender based Violence Uyinene Mrwetyana, who was killed five years ago, according to the University of Cape Town

CAPE TOWN WOMEN HONOURED FOR FEEDING VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES

Women recognised for feeding Cape Town’s disadvantaged have been honoured at Makers LandingNews24, that the event organised by the Kolisi Foundation and partners.

SUPPORT FOR WOMEN IN ZAMFARA, NORTH-WEST NIGERIA

Women in Zamfara are getting support through a program aimed at teaching 1300 women and girls’ financial skills and business management. Daily Trust revealed that the Aziza Development Foundation is funding the program called “LightHer”