Category: Gender & health

Introducing Kashiki -Licensed To Kill…in THE KASHIKI CHRONICLES


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By Bratelli Lupokoma Hello reader! My name is Kashiki. I am thrilled to be afforded a column in the Rainbow Newspaper. Let me give you ka free leakage: there is nothing ‘rainbowish’ about me, as half the people that associate with me as per manufacturers instructions usually end up in ashes. In simple terms, I kill half the number of those that befriend me. Im sure by now you must think I am a bit of an oddity. I admit i am quite weird actually, but don’t worry, I’ve been normalised – or rather, my existence has been cleverly crafted...

Guinée : Urgence d’actions politiques concrètes pour un retour à l’ordre constitutionnel*


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Alors que le pays traverse une transition tumultueuse, les espoirs d’un retour à l’ordre constitutionnel s’évanouissent. Les déclarations du chef de la junte sur une année électorale en 2025 soulèvent des doutes quant à la volonté réelle de rétablir la démocratie. La République de Guinée est plongée dans une période sociopolitique profondément troublée, marquée par des violations des droits de l’homme et des arrestations arbitraires d’acteurs politiques ainsi que de membres de la société civile. Depuis le coup d’État de 2021, la transition vers un ordre constitutionnel stable s’est révélée être une source de désillusion pour une grande majorité des...

BRIDGING NATURE AND HUMANITY: THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF WETLANDS IN THE SADC REGION


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By Thokozani Dlamini SADC-Goundwater Management Institute (GMI) Communication and Knowledge Management Institute Wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems on the planet, providing essential services that benefit both nature and human life. In the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, wetlands play a critical role in supporting biodiversity, regulating water cycles, and offering livelihoods for millions of people. Wetlands provide a range of vital services, including water purification, flood control, and carbon storage, making them crucial for environmental sustainability and climate resilience. They support diverse wildlife habitats, enhance agricultural productivity, and offer recreational opportunities. The focus on “Wetlands and People”...

*The Rainbow RPG against the call for the Guinean army to interfere in the democratic alternation process*


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_Dear activists and_ _sympathizers,_ _Dear Guinean compatriots,_ Since the overthrow of civilian power in Niger by the military, following the coup d’état, we have noted a resurgence of Pan-Africanist sentiment among activists and some leaders on our various communication platforms. We all know that our dear country, the Republic of Guinea, is the cradle of Pan-Africanism. We are proud to be Guineans and Africans. The Rainbow RPG is a democratic party that has fought for more than 50 years for the advent of democracy and the rule of law in our country, at the cost of heavy sacrifices. *As a...

*Le RPG arc-en-ciel contre l’appel à l’armée guinéenne de s’immiscer dans le processus d’alternance démocratique*


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_Chers militants et_ _sympathisants,_ _Chers compatriotes guinéens,_ Depuis le renversement du pouvoir civil au Niger par les militaires, suite au coup d’État, nous avons constaté un regain de sentiment panafricaniste parmi les militants et certains leaders sur nos différentes plateformes de communication. Nous savons tous que notre cher pays, la République de Guinée, est le berceau du panafricanisme. Nous sommes fiers d’être Guinéens et Africains. Le RPG arc-en-ciel est un parti démocratique qui s’est battu pendant plus de 50 ans pour l’avènement de la démocratie et de l’État de droit dans notre pays, et ce, au prix de lourds sacrifices....

TOFAZA, ZADEMA petition Princess Kasune Zulu over Tobacco Control Bill


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By Hellen Bwalya Public Health Advocates (PHA’s) led by Tobacco Free Association of Zambia (TOFAZA) Executive Director Brenda Chitindi and Zambian Developmental Media Alliance (ZADEMA) Executive President Derrick Sinjela are urging Zambia’s first female Minister of Justice (MoJ) Princess Kasune Zulu to expedite the passage of the Tobacco Control Bill (TCB), delayed for close to two decades (17 years), which Zambia ratified on Friday 23rd May 2008. In a letter to the Justice Minister, Princess Kasune, copied to Health Minister, Dr. Elijah Muchima, Special Assistant to the President for Legal Affairs, State Counsel (SC), Christopher Mundia and Vice President, Reverend...

ERB Takes Enforcement Action Against Six (6) Companies, Recovers Outstanding Statutory Fees – Press Statement Thursday, 23rd January 2025


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By Musonda Chibulu Acting Manager – Public Relations Energy Regulation Board (ERB) The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has taken enforcement action against six (6) companies for breaching licence conditions and failing to pay outstanding statutory fees. These actions stem from thorough compliance audits and regulatory oversight designed to ensure adherence to the operational standards set out in the Energy Regulation Act. Oryx Energies Limited was fined K240,000 for operating without the necessary construction permits, a violation of Section 22 of the Energy Regulation Act. This penalty covers four sites, with a fine of K60,000 applied to each. Adherence to permitting...

GREAT BRITAIN AND THE GREAT INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION


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By Fresher Siwale, President, New Labour Party (NLP) FOR a long time now we have been told that the blue print for the Great Industrial Revolution has been lost therefore, it cannot be replicated anywhere in the third world. But from time to time representatives from the western world including the IMF, World Bank and the United Nations have come to inform us that the number of toilets you have in your country determines your level of development. The confusion that has arisen by the above statement is the failure to differentiate between a latrine and a toilet by our...

AFRICAN TOURISM BOARD PICKS THEOHARIS FOR UN POST


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By MOSES WALUBITA LUSAKA Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 THE African Tourism Board (ATB)has formally announced its endorsement of a Greek national Harry Theoharis for the position of Secretary-General for the United Nations Tourism from 2026 to 2029. Honourable Theoharis has a Master of Engineering degree in Software Engineering with Honours from the Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine in London, United Kingdom. He has accumulated a decade (ten years) of experience in senior-level roles in London, engaging in various sectors, including technology, consulting, and finance, while overseeing numerous global initiatives. Mr. Theoharis said: ‘’I am deeply grateful to the...

JUSTINA MUTALE ENTERS AFRICAN LEADERS HALL OF FAME, WINS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD


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Seattle, Washington, USA — On Sunday, December 15, 2024, the Seattle Airport Marriott was the stage for an unforgettable celebration of African excellence during the 2024 African Achievement Awards. Among the highlights of this prestigious event was the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to Her Excellency Dr. Justina Mutale, a globally recognized leader whose work continues to inspire generations. A recipient of numerous awards from across the globe, Dr. Mutale, who has been lauded as one of the most influential African women in the world was recently inducted to the African Leaders Hall of Fame by the New Africa...

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