Citi Kenya and the regional non-profit organization Clean Start Solutions have announced the launch of a partnership through a USD 25,000 grant from Citi in support of Formerly Imprisoned Women (FIW) and girls who face various challenges upon their release from prison.
Seychelles joined the rest of the world to start the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign from November 25 to December 10.
The New Zealand professional golfer Lydia Ko has claimed the richest prize in women’s golf at $2 million with a victory that allowed her to win LPGA player of the year in the CME Group Tour Championship.
Anya Schnoor has bagged the position of chairperson in the Board of Scotia Group Jamaica Limited (SGJL). Schnoor is currently the Executive Vice President for the Caribbean, Central America, and Uruguay region at Scotiabank. Prominent businessman Jeffrey Hall is to retire as Chairman of the Board of Scotia Group Jamaica Limited (SGJL), effective December 9.
First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa has been officially announced as patron of Zimbabwe Women in Cotton Development Trust (ZWCDT), a move aimed at boosting women’s participation in cotton production to improve livelihoods.
University of New South Wales alumna, Dr Meganne Christian has become Australia’s first female astronaut, selected as part of the European Space Agency’s 2022 astronaut class.
New Sea Wales Treasurer Matt Kean said more than $426 million is being invested in the NSW Government’s Core and Cluster program to deliver new refugees that will be operational by the end of 2025-26.
