Category: Gender & health

Mary Tyler Moore, Icon of the Seventies’ Single Working Woman, Dies at 80

Mary Tyler Moore, Icon of the Seventies’ Single Working Woman, Dies at 80

Roxanne Robinson WWDJanuary 26, 2017 Mary Tyler Moore, an actress whose name defined a Seventies sitcom and inspired legions of independent, career-driven women, died Wednesday at the age of 80. After spending her early years in Brooklyn, her family relocated to the West Coast when she was eight. A trained ballet dancer and former model, she got her start on the small screen dancing in commercials during the “Ozzie and Harriet” show, before concentrating more on acting. Beginning in 1961, she perfected the newly married wife as “Laurie Petrie” on “The Dick Van Dyke Show” opposite the program’s namesake. On...

Michelle Obama once spoke about how Mary Tyler Moore had inspired her, and the reasons are pretty incredible

Michelle Obama once spoke about how Mary Tyler Moore had inspired her, and the reasons are pretty incredible

Celebrity Alim Kheraj Hello Giggles January 26, 2017 Michelle Obama once spoke about how Mary Tyler Moore had inspired her, and the reasons are pretty incredible While tributes and remembrances are being shared, we’ve come across and old interview the former First Lady, Michelle Obama, gave about Mary Tyler Moore, and it’s so darn inspiring. It was sadly announced yesterday that iconic television icon Mary Tyler Moore had passed away at aged 80. It had previously been reported that Moore had been admitted to hospital and was in a grave condition. However, her spokesperson, Mara Buxbaum, confirmed that she had upsettingly passed away....

Roger Goodell says giving Tom Brady the Super Bowl trophy won’t be awkward Frank Schwab

Roger Goodell says giving Tom Brady the Super Bowl trophy won’t be awkward Frank Schwab

Jan 25, 2017, 9:57 PM One of the great story lines heading into Super Bowl LI is the New England Patriots-Roger Goodell feud. Goodell levied severe punishment against the Patriots and quarterback Tom Brady for deflate-gate, and there’s the possibility he’ll have to hand the Patriots the Lombardi Trophy in less than two weeks. It will be uncomfortable since we all know the history, but Goodell told Colin Cowherd of Fox Sports Radio that he’d have no problem giving Brady the trophy if the Patriots beat the Atlanta Falcons on Feb. 5. Goodell suspended Brady four games for deflate-gate, and...

Roof Kachulu Market, cries Shadreck David Nyendwa

Roof Kachulu Market, cries Shadreck David Nyendwa

By Sibeso Nalufu in Kabwe, Central Province MARKETEERS at Kabwe’s Katondo market in the Central Province have felt neglected following the Government’s failure through local Government Minister Vincent Mwale to reconstruct the blown off roof at nearby Kachulu market. Kachulu Market chairman Shadreck David Nyendwa remains aggrieved that the Resident Development Committee is just interested in pushing the Patriotic Front (PF) Government led by President Edgar Chagwa Lungu to rehabilitate the damaged roof. Mr.  Nyendwa regrets that the market had remained without a roof for more than a year, though conceding that authorities delivered a few iron sheets at the...

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GBV cases irk NGOCC Board Publicity Secretary Beatrice Mulevu

GBV cases irk NGOCC Board Publicity Secretary Beatrice Mulevu

Wednesday, 18 th January 2017 For Immediate Release The Non-Governmental Organization’s Coordinating Council (NGOCC) is deeply concerned at the alarming levels of Gender Based Violence (GBV) in the Country. As a focal point organization of the women’s movement in Zambia, we are saddened by recent media reports indicating that Ms Nagaad Saad, the Kafue woman who was brutally battered by her boyfriend Mr Chishimba Chibemba, aka DJ Chichi, is now vcalling for his release due to loss of economic support owing to his incarceration. Ms Saad was caught up in a dehumanizing incident of violation which circulated on social media....

WEF Building Africa: Industrialisation key to Africa’s economic transformation

WEF Building Africa: Industrialisation key to Africa’s economic transformation 01/18/2017 12:35:46 views Industrialisation is key to making Africa a force to be reckoned with, but without power and infrastructure this will remain a mere dream. On this Building Africa debate CNBC Africa is joined by panellists consisting of Phuthuma Nhleko, Executive Chairman, MTN; Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda; Oluyemi Oluleke Osinbajo, Vice President of Nigeria and Siyabonga Gama, CEO , Transnet to discuss what is needed from power to hospitals to roads and technology. TAGS:

Germany-Africa Business Forum to strengthen Trade and Investment ties by facilitating dialogue, business dealings and dynamic commercial and political interchange

Germany-Africa Business Forum to strengthen Trade and Investment ties by facilitating dialogue, business dealings and dynamic commercial and political interchange

 The Germany-Africa Business Forum seeks to “bridge the gap” by facilitating dialogue, business dealings and dynamic commercial and political interchange  FRANKFURT, Germany, January 18, 2017/ —      Africa is a priority for German government in 2017 as it holds G20 presidency.     There is much consensus for building trade relations; Africa is world’s fastest growing region and German companies need to find new markets  This year, Germany will host the first ever privately held event exclusively dedicated to strengthening trade and investment ties between Germany and the African continent. The Germany-Africa Business Forum (www.GermanyAfrica.com), which will take place March 23, 2017...

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