Women are severely underrepresented in editorial leadership and in news coverage. Stefan Heunis/Getty Images Ylva Rodny-Gumede, University of Johannesburg How can the news media represent women’s voices better? The answer might be in a recent report, “From outrage to opportunity: How to include the missing perspectives of women of all colors in news leadership and […]
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Nigerian Elections: 5 Major Challenges Facing the Country’s Next President
Nigeria’s next President must unite Nigerians across party, religious and ethnic faultlines. Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP via Getty Images Al Chukwuma Okoli, Federal University Lafia Nigerians will soon determine who their next president will be in a general election. Polling is due at the end of February and inauguration is scheduled for 29 May 2023.
Election 2023: Nigerians Don’t Trust the Electoral Commission- Afrobarometer Survey
A majority of Nigerians believe that elections are the best method to choose their leaders, according to the latest Afrobarometer survey. But as they approach their presidential election in February, fewer than one-fourth of citizens say they trust the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
UK Regulation Plans Show Crypto is Mainstream, Digital is Future of Finance
The UK’S plans to “robustly” regulate the cryptocurrency industry must be championed and highlight that “digital is the future of finance”, says the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory, asset management and fintech organisations.
Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards Nominees: Sadio Mane, Trevor Noah and Wizkid Fly the African Flag High
Nickelodeon has released the official list of nominees for the highly anticipated 2023 Kids’ Choice Awards (KCAs) set to premier on Wednesday, 8 March at 2:10pm on NickToons (DStv channel 308), the slime sludging award ceremony celebrates some of the biggest local and international media personalities and artists, as voted for by the fans.
DStv For Business Enhancing Customers’ Experience with The Right Mix of Entertainment
In a bid to cater to its wide array of audiences, Africa’s number one Pay TV company, MultiChoice Africa has repositioned its commercial service “DStv For Business” with packages specially curated with the right edutainment content to suit various businesses.
Kenyan Student Amisa Rashid Joins Inaugural Student Mental Health Week
Amisa Rashid, a Chegg.org Global Student Prize 2021 top 10 finalist from Nairobi, Kenya, will play a key role in the inaugural Student Mental Health Week.
Fed’s Hawkish Tones and Rate Rises Will Become Less Relevant
Investors are set to largely shrug off hawkish tones and rate rises from the Federal Reserve moving forward, predicts the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory, asset management and fintech organisations.
Ghana: Akufo-Addo Commissions 300-Bed Capacity Soldiers’ Block at the 37 Hospital
Accra, Ghana/ — The President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has commissioned a three hundred (300)-bed capacity young soldiers’ block at the 37 Military Hospital.
Domestic Debt Exchange Program and Ghana Amalgamated Trust PLC: a Threat to Ghana’s Banking Sector
In the debt exchange program, a call is made to the banks to support government deal with its debts.