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Every day in West Africa, thousands of women walk through border posts carrying produce like cassava, tomatoes, or maize to sell in neighbouring countries. They are unrecognized, but vital parts of the region’s food systems and economies.
Nestlé Nigeria has expanded its flagship initiative, Nestlé Empowering Rural Women in Nigeria, to Agbara, Ogun State with the addition of 49 new female entrepreneurs to the programme.
President Ramaphosa urges women to actively participate in upcoming national dialogue to shape South Africa’s future.
South Africa gender commission calls for child safeguarding measures in religious institutions amid rise in sexual abuse cases across country.
UN experts stress the need to ensure that Zimbabwe embraces gender equality as a societal value that benefits all.
New World Bank report warns that persistent gender disparities could undermine Botswana’s long-term economic growth.
The Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited, in partnership with Village Capital and Enterprise Development Centre, has announced the top 10 finalists progressing into Cohort 6 of its Futuremakers Women in Technology Incubator programme in Nigeria.
Union Bank of Nigeria says its family-friendly policies are helping to foster gender inclusion and set new standards in the financial sector.
South Africa has formally ratified the AfCFTA Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade, a decisive policy shift towards inclusive economic reform.
The UN Women executive board commends Zimbabwe for its strides in promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment.