Recently I had the privilege of attending the inaugural African Widows Summit. For the first time, gender ministers, First Ladies, and African Union leaders from 11 countries met with widows, advocates, and others to discuss necessary systematic reforms needed to support widows on the continent. There were promising commitments made by leaders from countries like Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Zanzibar. Bernedette Maria Jagger, Namibia’s Deputy Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare, said: “In Namibia, we are committed to advancing women’s rights with a special focus on widows.” Now we need them to make good on their commitments to…
Author: THE CONNECTING NEWSPAPER
Rouge Addresses Album Release Situation. Rouge is one of the prominent South African rappers who is actively working on new music. She has long promised her fans that new material is on the way, and the anticipation has led many of her followers to eagerly seek updates on the release. Rouge Addresses Album Release Situation To address the growing curiosity about her upcoming music, Rouge recently provided an update on her plans. She confirmed that fans can expect new music from her in the coming weeks. However, she also clarified that she will not be releasing a full album this…
Dallas Cowboys fans are seemingly growing more and more tired of the apparent nonchalance of the team’s front office toward re-signing quarterback Dak Prescott and receiver CeeDee Lamb.Executive VP and CEO Stephen Jones tried to reassure his fan base that the team is working diligently to get new deals done for both stars as well as edge-rusher Micah Parsons.“We plan on doing it [re-signing all three of them],” Jones told “The Doomsday Podcast” on Thursday. “We want all three players here. We have the best chance of winning a championship by having those players on our roster.” Of the three,…
Summer jobs allow teachers to earn income when they may not receive a regular paycheck. There are still many ways to utilize your teaching skills. You can also avoid burnout by pursuing money-making ideas with a flexible schedule while allowing you to work outside the classroom. Top Summer Gigs For Teachers Using your teaching skills to earn a competitive wage or pursuing one of your favorite hobbies when you need a break from teaching is possible. There are multiple online and local options to consider. Here’s a look at summer gigs for teachers. 1. Tutor Local and online tutoring jobs…
The boxer emerged victorious in the welterweight fight amid a gender row to bag Algeria’s second gold medal in Paris.Imane Khelif smiled, danced and roared with delight after beating China’s Yang Liu to become the first Algerian, Arab and African woman to win an Olympic boxing gold medal at the Paris Games. The 25-year-old dominated the three-round welterweight fight and was announced the winner in a unanimous decision by the judges at the Rolland-Garros Stadium in the French capital on Friday night. The Algerian, who had been at the centre of a gender dispute in one of the major talking…
The city’s Civilian Complaint Review Board dropped three complaints of misconduct against a high-profile detective last year after he was promoted six ranks to assistant commissioner, a rare elevation to a civilian position that’s generally deemed to be outside the agency’s jurisdiction. The complaints against Kaz Daughtry, who was since promoted a second time to deputy commissioner of operations, were sidelined by the police review board last summer after the New York Police Department removed Daughtry’s name from a “Members of Service” roster that indicates to the board which department employees it can investigate, according to CCRB officials. Despite that,…
Saint Lucia’s Julien Alfred and Dominica’s Thea LaFond-Gadson created history simultaneously on the evening of Saturday 3 August as they both won their nation’s very first Olympic medals in Paris. What made it even sweeter was that they both won gold medals!However, their athletic credentials should not have surprised the world, as both women won gold medals at the World Indoor Athletic Championships, which were held in Glasgow in March.Julien Alfred’s winning 100 metres time of 10.72 seconds was a personal best and a new national record, and her margin of victory left clear daylight between her and USA’s Sha ‘Carri…
Home / Galleries / Sublime With Rome bids farewell to OC with Fortunate Youth & Bikini Trill Bikini Trill Bikini Trill Bikini Trill Bikini Trill Bikini Trill Bikini Trill Bikini Trill Bikini Trill Bikini Trill Bikini Trill Around the show Fortunate Youth Fortunate Youth Fortunate Youth Fortunate Youth Fortunate Youth Fortunate Youth Fortunate Youth Fortunate Youth Fortunate Youth Fortunate Youth Fortunate Youth Fortunate Youth Fortunate Youth Fortunate Youth Fortunate Youth Fortunate Youth Fortunate Youth Fortunate Youth Sublime With Rome Sublime With Rome Sublime With Rome Sublime With Rome Sublime With Rome Sublime With Rome Sublime With Rome Sublime With Rome…
The Dominica International Airport is on track to become a pivotal hub in the Caribbean as work advances remarkably onsite. The project, funded by the country’s Citizenship by Investment Programme, is situated on Dominica’s scenic northeast coast between Woodford Hill and Wesley. Montreal Management Consultants Development oversees the development, with China Railway No. 5 as the main contractor. The Dominica International Airport will feature a 2850-meter runway to accommodate widebody aircraft, enabling direct flights to North America, Europe, and key Asian cities. Other modern amenities include a spacious terminal, advanced air traffic control systems, a central substation, a health centre,…
Monrovia — The Africa Center for Disease Control raised the alarm over the growing number of cases of the Mpox disease on the continent during an online briefing to give updates on the steps taken by the continental public health watchdog. The center’s Director General Dr. Jean Kaseya said they are consulting various global stakeholders, including the African Union, on declaring a public health emergency. “We are seeing an increased number of cases.. all five regions are affected,” Kaseya said, noting that in the last five days, six new countries have reported new cases, while 18 more remain at “high…