Many women experience various health concerns related to their reproductive systems during their monthly cycles. Common issues include cramps, acne, nausea, facial swelling, vomiting, and fever, amongst others. However, one symptom that stands out as particularly significant…
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…
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar. According to Healthline, this happens because the body either does not produce enough insulin or cannot effectively use the insulin it makes. Insulin is a hormone that moves sugar from the blood into your cells to be stored or used for energy. Diabetes has…
Breastfeeding is the process of feeding a child or infant with a mother’s natural milk. It is the most important step after childbirth. As a crucial aspect of child development, breastfeeding is a form of bonding between the child and mother and is necessary for the child’s physical, mental, emotional, and psychological growth. The success…
HEADLINES WEDZA WOMEN SENTENCED FOR ASSAULT Five women have been sentenced in Wedza, Zimbabwe for assaulting an 18-year-old girl. two of them received five-year prison sentences,…
View on Zencastr Asmaa James is a renowned journalist, activist, and philanthropist from Sierra Leone with over 20 years of experience in broadcast journalism, management and advocacy for women’s rights. In episode 28 of Her Media Diary with Dr Yemisi Akinbobola, Asmaa shares her journey from being a volunteer in a local radio station to rising…
PHOTO CREDIT: Fatima Yusuf on unsplash Education is a powerful tool that empowers individuals from diverse…
HEADLINES ‘’The Fragile” Freedom of the Press in Burundi Burundian journalist Floriane Irangabiye has been released from Bubanza Prison after a presidential pardon. She was jailed for criticising Burundi’s government. Woman Airlifted After Elephant Attack Residents of Hwange, Zimbabwe, call for a review of the Parks and Wildlife Bill, after elephant tramples on a…
Photo Credit: Kalex Ofoedu “We all have the capacity to do so many things. If we can just lose fear and step out. Don’t worry about making mistakes, don’t worry about falling because you are going to fall, but you see, you would learn so many from that falling.” Born on January 31, 1952, to…
Photo Credit: eibner saliba-Unsplash.com All over Africa, conflicts, dwindling economies, hunger, and inadequate healthcare facilities are some of the factors that have truncated the importance dedicated to breastfeeding. The World Breastfeeding Week, 2024 came at a desperate time more than ever before, especially for mothers in countries with serious cases of…
Observed every 31st of July, Pan African Women’s Day now marking its 62nd anniversary, celebrates the achievements, struggles, and contributions of African women. This year’s theme “Invest in Education: Securing the Future of Women and Girls in Africa.” focuses on empowering women through quality education. The African Union dedicated the day to gender equality…
View on Zencastr Rosebell Kagumire is a trained journalist, rights advocate, digital strategist, public speaker and award-winning blogger, with expertise in gender, peace and conflict issues. In episode 27 of Her Media Diary Podcast, Rosebell recounts her journey in the media industry, from being an intern at Daily Monitor in Uganda to covering the peace…
