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African women are key to fighting climate change – these are the green skills they will need

Naziha Hage — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:20:06 +0000

Women are an important and often underutilised human resource in Africa. They’ve faced many problems historically. Limited access to land, finance, education and decision-making platforms have meant that women across Africa haven’t been able to take part fully in the green economy. A green economy is one that enhances well-being and social equity while reducing environmental risks.

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Gures: Africa’s Ultra Secret Dancers’.

Samuel — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 12:29:08 +0000

Africa is home to many centuries-old traditions and cultures some of which still remain a mystery even among Africans themselves. However, in Southern Africa, none of these ancient traditional practices is more, fascinating and enigmatic than the Gure tradition. So secretive is this tradition that people only get to see them when they perform their dances in public. But even when you see them…

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The Zimbabwe International Book Fair. A moment of pain and promise

Naziha Hage — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 06:43:27 +0000

Only three years after a protracted war of liberation that forced millions of children to skip school, the Zimbabwe International Book Fair (ZIBF) emerged on the young nation’s book marketing scene when the country needed it most. Back then in 1983 millions of children were returning to school and hundreds of newly liberated adults were eager to read and learn more about the world.

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Zimbabwe, an African jewel waiting to be discovered

Naziha Hage — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:16:18 +0000

Most visitors coming to Zimbabwe with limited knowledge of the country usually come with one thing in mind- to see the famous Victoria Falls, spend a night or two, and fly out. And, if you plan to come to Zimbabwe with the same mindset, the best advice to you is simple- think again. Yes, the magical Victoria Falls is a must-see place in Zimbabwe but your visit to the country must not end there…

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Diaspora bonds: A new financing alternative?

Naziha Hage — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:31:41 +0000

An 11-page PDF can trigger political change in a country of 54 million people. This is one such case. Deeply in debt and in talks with the IMF, Kenya announced at the end of June an economic plan that included tax hikes aimed at reducing the government’s budget deficit. Everything from bread to mobile money transfers was taxed. With a population already struggling due to rising food prices…

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