By Evans Muranganwa – An umbrella body of women organisations in Zimbabwe, Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe is concerned with some provisions of the Gender Commission Bill. Speaking to this publication, Chairperson of Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe Virginia Muwanigwa said though they acknowledged the coming in of the bill, there exist many flaws in some provisions which she said need to be addressed. “The Bill does contain very strong and good provisions but however it needs to be strengthened so that it may contribute to the achievement of gender equality in Zimbabwe,” she said. She said recently they were holding meetings... Continue Reading
Gwanda, Matebeleland South, December 10, 2014. To improve nutrition and support rural households in Matabeleland North and South, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing fortified supplementary food to pregnant and lactating women and children under the age of two years. This year alone, USAID has distributed 220 metric tons of supplementary food to 17,000 mothers and children, which is distributed through 56 rural clinics in the two provinces. Through this Food for Peace Program implemented by CNFA, called Amalima, mothers and caregivers receive training and support in child care, feeding and hygiene practices. The program applies a... Continue Reading
By: WASH R&E “Media” Network – A workshop aimed at providing basic awareness on the spread and prevention of the Ebola Virus Disease in Liberia has been held in Lower Bong County by the Action by Churches Together (ACT-Alliance) Liberia Forum. The workshop was held in Mawa, Handii and Bong Mines respectively, Fuamah District in Bong County. Providing an overview of the workshop, ACT-Alliance Liberia Forum Emergency Focal Person, Vandi Kallon said his organization saw it necessary to carry on a vigorous Ebola Awareness Training amongst the citizens of Liberia, especially areas that were hard hit by the virus. Mr. Kallon... Continue Reading
The UK Government is to introduce a new provision relating to letting of private property in the UK. From 1st December this year, private landlords will be required to check the immigration status of tenants both before they rent, and on an ongoing basis. Depending on your immigration status or the duration of your tenancy, you might be subjected to yearly checks which are chargeable to the tenant. Although the Prime Minister would like this implemented across the country as soon as possible, a trial of the checking system will begin in areas of Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall and Sandwell... Continue Reading
KIGALI, Rwanda, November 10, 2014/ — Rwanda’s top musicians are promoting better nutrition and health through a catchy new music video that was released today (http://bit.ly/EatHealthyBeans). The song extols the nutritional benefits of new high-iron beans that are now available in Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Uganda. Almost 40 percent of children in Rwanda do not get enough iron in their diets. In severe cases, this can lower their IQs and learning capacity, resistance to disease, and energy levels. Beans are a traditional staple food and eaten every day. These new iron beans contain 15 percent more iron than ordinary beans, and... Continue Reading
