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The right mechanisation partner is crucial – African Farming

Selina Pinky Hlabedi is in the fields early, inspecting the maize’s moisture to see if it’s ready for harvest. “This period, June to July, I must harvest, so I’m here checking,” she tells Lindiwe Sithole presenter of African Farming. And with this, Hlabedi demonstrated the kind of dedication that has made her a success. Sithole […]

What is COVIDHQ AFRICA – The New Platform about COVID-19?

COVIDHQ Africa is a new digital platform providing African perspectives and narratives of how Africa is navigating the pandemic. As the continent rolls out COVID-19 vaccinations amid lingering misinformation, the platform’s role has become increasingly key. Find out more. COVIDHQ Africa , driven by the Mastercard Foundation in partnership with Zain Verjee Group, COVIDHQ Africa […]

Five ways to measure the effects of a crisis like COVID-19 on women

Social issues and crises tend to affect women more severely than men. This is why terms like “gender mainstreaming policies”, “gender-responsive interventions” and “gender-based budgeting” have become more popular in public policy discussions in recent years, writes Odile Mackett The case has been made for the need to include gender in every analysis of social […]

Interview: Jewel Taylor – Vice President of Liberia

Jewel Cianeh Taylor – Vice President of Liberia, is one of the few women in top political leadership positions in Africa. She spoke to Africa Renewal‘s Kingsley Ighobor on a range of issues: from barriers that disempower women, to COVID-19 which she contracted and survived after 35 days in intensive care. Excerpts: You are one […]