Over time, international guidelines and funding conditions have influenced the formulation and orientation of gender equity policies in most African universities. For example, the Carnegie Corporation of New York has funded gender initiatives and supported the establishment of gender centres in some African universities. Additionally, the World Bank’s higher education projects in Africa often include gender-sensitive components as conditions for funding. Consequently, universities receiving such funds are compelled to integrate gender equity policies to meet donor requirements. While such influences have catalysed the integration of gender perspectives into institutional policies, their efficacy is often compromised when not adapted to local…
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IN SHORT: Messages that the government is monitoring WhatsApp and recording voice and video calls have resurfaced, this time in Nigeria. Africa Check debunked the same message when it circulated in Kenya in 2022. WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption ensures that only the sender and recipient have access to the messages.A message circulating online since February 2024 claims that a new set of rules has been released for WhatsApp users in Nigeria. WhatsApp is a popular messaging app owned by Meta, the company which also owns Facebook and Instagram. The app allows users to send text and voice messages, make voice and…
On broadening the tax base, Ms. Morsy said that Africa has the lowest tax to GDP ratio across the regions. Optimising our tax collection efforts is imperative for sustainable development, adding that countries can begin by improving their efficiency of public spending, ensuring that every dollar invested delivers maximum returns. “It is not just about investing in the right areas; it is also about doing them in the best possible way to minimize waste and maximizing impact,” she stressed. On the question of taxation, she recommended progressive tax systems, digitalization through electronic tax filing and removing ineffective tax exemptions. UNECA…
Mary Lovelace O’Neal at the Whitney Biennial 2024 28/02/24 at 17:30 pm by admin Mary Lovelace O’Neal (b. 1942, Jackson, MS) She is known for her paintings that pair bold, monumental scale with layers of unexpected materials to explore deeply personal narratives and mythologies as well as broader themes of racism and social justice and contemporary critical debates. With roots in both Minimalist and Expressionist painting, her imagery has, over years and series, fluctuated between pure abstraction, narrative figuration, and the evocative spaces in between. Attending Columbia University’s MFA program in 1969, Mary developed her Lampblack series; creating paintings…
The recent explosion of artists like Rema, Amaarae, Tyla, and Ayra Starr on to the international stage, underscores the growing global recognition of African music. We at AfroWave curate playlists that speak to the multiple fusions and adaptations of local genres and their accompanying scenes in Africa—including afrobeats, highlife, amapiano, and alte—that are taking over local and international charts. At a time when music journalism faces challenges, our goal is to serve as a platform that celebrates and contextualizes Africa’s musical landscape, while also building a community around it. In the vibrant tapestry of African popular music, the threads woven…
The kitchen, often revered as the heart of the home, represents a space where functionality harmonises seamlessly with aesthetics, crafting a practical and visually appealing environment. Amidst the myriad elements contributing to the kitchen’s ambience, the kitchen splashback emerges as a standout feature, offering more than mere functionality. In this comprehensive exploration, we delve into the multifaceted attributes of glass splashbacks, elucidating how they transcend their utilitarian role to introduce an aura of luxury and sophistication into your living space. Craftsmanship Redefined: At the nucleus of the allure of glass splashbacks lies a meticulous fusion of exquisite design and unparalleled…
Bible Reading We’re going to have our Bible reading now, so if you have a Bible with you, please turn to the book of Habakkuk. And we’re going to be reading Habakkuk chapters 1 and 2. you’ll be glad to know I’m not doing all of that! So I’ll read chapter one and Kirsty will come up after me and read chapter two. We also do have it up on the screen, so for those of you who prefer to use the screens, or you perhaps didn’t bring a Bible, the readings are up there for you. Right, Habakkuk chapter…
I t’s another weekend and with it comes events we excitedly said yes to for whatever reason. To avoid another nothing-to-wear scenario, employ the services of the cool celeb outfits we’ve curated just for you. From elevated denim servings that stand out to monochrome marvels that intrigue the mind, these offerings from the stars are sure to create the fashionable weekend you spent the whole week dreaming about. So select your favorite look(s), muster your confidence, and hit the streets in full swagger. Yup, it’s a no-sleep-on-the-couch type of weekend. Check out chic celebrity outfits to recreate this weekend… #1.…
Lee Wearne, Data Strategist at Insight Consulting In an era defined by information and innovation, where there’s more competition than ever before, businesses all understand the importance and value of data. However, collecting and storing data is one thing, but positioning it as a strategic business asset that can fuel effective and intelligent decision-making requires a high level of organisational data maturity. Data maturity is best described as a measure of how well an organisation uses its data to achieve its goals. When you start measuring an organisation’s data maturity you set a benchmark that can be used for comparison…
According to Indeed.com, an enologist is a winemaking professional who specializes in the scientific process of creating wine, applying both scientific knowledge and winemaking knowledge to help wineries develop new wines and improve the quality of wine they produce. Cleveland native Brian C. Kincaid, who is Ohio’s first Black enologist, described the field of study as fairly new. “It is not something that’s been around as long as like other sciences, but it’s the science of wine and beer making,” said Kincaid to WKYC. “The art of winemaking has been around for centuries, but they’re just now starting to make…