Samantha “Gonyeti” Kureya and Sharon “Magi” Chideu have been creating humorous and satirical content tackling the day-to-day issues affecting ordinary Zimbabweans for nearly a decade. Mention Gonyeti and Magi and you will get knowing nods and smiles in response. Kureya chose Gonyeti as her stage name with reference to the size of her body – Gonyeti is street slang for the size of haulage trucks. Chideu goes…
Creating a story that can drive advocacy or an issue is every communications professional’s nightmare. They find themselves wondering: What are the elements of a powerful story? What’s empathy got to do with it? How do I find characters for my story for my advocacy? Well, Sara Murphy and Piper Hendricks have it all figured…
Mercy Kibe explores how gender discrimination is still a major obstacle women face to get into political seats. Women are still marginalized from political and public life. Though women are putting themselves forward for elections more and more, their numbers are still far behind as they face structural, socioeconomic, institutional and cultural barriers. This story…
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In Partnership with Women’s representation in the elective capacity is nothing to write home about Women are suffocated! Discriminated against! The high cost of campaigns and GBV, hold them back from running for elective posts as told in this story Mercy Godwin, a native of Uruan, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria narrated how her ordeal started…
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…
When you are a very ambitious person, you tend to want to do everything. But learning to say No can be a good thing, especially for your productivity. The consequences of taking on too much work is you run the risk of producing half-baked or poor quality work. This impacts on your reputation, self-esteem and…
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…
In 2017, Kenyan sex workers submitted a report entitled Aren’t We Also Women [PDF] The report identified five priority issues that represented the government policies they deemed repressive to them. These policies fueled and justified violence against them. In the document, the women complained of being treated poorly when they seek healthcare, are arbitrarily arrested….
Traduit en français par Ngo Ngimbous Fidèle Juliette Cliquez pour lire en anglais À 6 heures du matin, le marché noir de Nakonde est déjà en effervescence. Les pas martèlent le sol poussiéreux, les commerçants crient leurs meilleures offres et les volets des magasins s’ouvrent en cadence. C’est le bruit d’une ville frontalière en mouvement,…
A new Africa beckons, one that fosters high visibility, maximum impact and borderless bonds. This is evident in the take-off of the Africa Continental Free Trade- a phenomenon that will not only unify Africa but also offers more opportunities for everyone As a leading organization that seeks to connect people in the media space to…
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