According to UNESCO, only one in three scientists is a woman, accounting for just 35 per cent of graduates in the industry. Why is this so and is there anything we can do about it? For my day role, I took a trip to Toronto to attend a meeting with other women working in particularly, the environmental science field. During the trip, I had the unique opportunity to think and reflect on the diverse role of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) industries. It is not very popular for women to be working in top science-related jobs. And…
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The Yes, hiking Margherita Peak in Uganda resumed in August 2024 after the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) implemented enhanced safety measures. Margarita is the 3rd highest peak on mount Stanely in the The Rwenzori Mountains National Park. is an ecological treasure and renowned for its challenging climbs and stunning glacial scenery. Rwenzori Mountains, often referred to as the “Mountains of the Moon,” are celebrated for their unique alpine flora and fauna. The mountains support an extraordinary diversity of life, with over 70 mammal species and 217 bird species, including 19 Albertine Rift endemics, this park is a paradise for wildlife…
Cleophas Mandela works on a scuplture of Kenyan marathoner Eliud Kipchoge. PHOTO CREDIT: Cleophas Mandela Read 7 minutesA replica of the bust that first brought him widespread recognition is of Eliud Kipchoge, captured in his iconic stance — arms akimbo, standing beside the artist behind the work. The piece, instantly recognizable and deeply symbolic, carries the unmistakable touch of Cleophas Mandela’s hands, blending athletic triumph with artistic mastery. It is through such works that Mandela carved his place in Kenya’s contemporary art scene, translating moments of national pride into lasting monuments. Cleophas Mandela stands facing a replica sculpture of Kenyan…
Only a cross-shaped faith can transform a glory-hungry continent. The African church stands at a crossroads. Across pulpits, airwaves, and revival tents, the gospel has often been repackaged as a message of success and self-fulfilment. It’s a message that’s less about Christ crucified than man glorified. In many ways, this gospel mirrors what Martin Luther identified as the ‘theology of glory,’ a message that exalts human effort and downplays the scandal of the cross. Only a cross-shaped faith can transform a glory-hungry continent. Writing to a young friend in ministry, Luther offered this counsel: “Learn Christ and Him crucified.” Essentially,…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially launched the 100-day countdown to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, promising another historic celebration of African football when the continent gathers from 21 December to 18 January 2026. For the first time in 37 years, Morocco will host Africa’s biggest sporting event, providing world-class facilities across nine stadiums in six cities—Rabat, Casablanca, Fès, Tangier, Marrakech, and Agadir. The last time Morocco hosted this tournament was in 1988 (PHOTO CREDIT: CAF) The Kingdom, which recently staged the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations and the 2025 U-17 AFCON, is…
CNN — Rescuers have recovered six more bodies from a river in southern Malawi days after a boat carrying about 37 people was capsized by a hippo on Monday. Police spokesperson Agnes Zalakoma said the bodies were recovered Wednesday from the Shire River in Malawi’s Nsanje district, bringing the death toll to seven. Thirteen people were earlier rescued but 17 are still unaccounted for and on Monday, the body of a one-year-old toddler was pulled out of the river, which Zalakoma said was infested with crocodiles and hippos. Those found dead were aged between 17 and 51, she added. A…
South Sudan’s First Vice-President Riek Machar has been charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity in a move that some fear could reignite the country’s civil war.Justice Minister Joseph Geng Akech said the charges against Machar relate to an attack in March by a militia allegedly linked to the vice-president. The roads leading to his house in the capital, Juba, have been blocked by tanks and soldiers.Forces loyal to Machar fought a five-year civil war against those backing President Salva Kiir until a 2018 peace deal.He has been under house arrest since March, with the UN, African Union and…
Josiah Habwe, general manager for Tanzania and Uganda, energy business at Schneider Electric (Image source: Schneider Electric) Tanzania is entering a new energy era, and an exciting one at that, writes Josiah Habwe, general manager for Tanzania and Uganda, energy business at Schneider Electric With the full commissioning of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) in early 2025, Tanzania’s energy landscape is set to undergo a dramatic transformation. The 2,115MW facility, situated on the Rufiji River, within the Selous Game Reserve, is one of the largest hydropower plants in sub-Saharan Africa and boosts the country’s installed capacity to over 4,000MW. …
Upon arriving at Heathrow from Lusaka in June, I was met with semi-aggressive cross-questions about my visa and passport from a fellow Muslim hijabi immigration officer. I wondered where her parents and grandparents had traveled from, wanting to return the interrogation and confront her with the irony of our interaction in a country that doesn’t really belong to either of us. My experience at Heathrow is echoed, if not narrated scene for scene, in Sarnath Banerjee’s work at the KW Berlin. He states that at border control, you are often met with someone who looks like you—a brown or black…
There is something special about wearing white, and this look shows it clearly. From the outfit to the accessories, everything is well put together.The white lace is clean, bright, and very elegant. It is sewn to fit her shape nicely, and the embroidery on the fabric makes it more stylish. The extra aso-oke cloth on her shoulder adds that traditional touch that makes the outfit complete.Her gele is the show stopper. It is big, neatly tied, and stands tall. The way it sits on her head makes her look like a queen ready for the party.She did not keep it…