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Guest Post: Culture, patriarchy and the Shona woman’s curtsey
Dating back four generations it has been customary for Shona women in Zimbabwe to get down on their knees or at the very least curtsey when serving their husbands a meal. This custom is prevalent in Shona households. Kneeling is a sign of humility and respect. Some women in my family embraced this practice from the early […]
Event: Ladies Night: Working as a Woman Diplomat on Thursday 11 April 2013
April 10, 2013
Topic: Working as a Woman Diplomat Date: Thursday, April 11, 2013 Time: 6 pm to 8 pm Event: Ladies Night Venue: The Quill Club, New Ambassador Hotel (Opposite Parliament Building) This sixth edition of Ladies Night brings together women serving as diplomats in Zimbabwe. The diplomats will share their experiences […]
TechWomen: Professional Mentorship and Exchange Program – 2013 Application Opens 15th December
December 20, 2012
The TechWomen program will identify approximately 80 women who are emerging leaders and entrepreneurs working in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) from the Middle East & Africa for a five-week program in the fall of 2013, including mentorships and professional exchanges at leading companies in Silicon Valley, California, concluding with workshops, networking events and meetings […]
US Embassy backs Zim women journalists drive for equity in the media
March 14, 2012
Harare, March 14, 2012: The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section (PAS) is supporting Zimbabwe’s first ever ‘ladies night’ at Harare’s premier journalist meeting place, the Quill Club, on Thursday. “The Quill Club is an institution in Harare and we are eager to see the women journalists have their say there,” says Sharon Hudson-Dean, Counselor for […]
African Women in Business Challenge 2010-2011 is now open
October 26, 2010
The sector competition organised by BiD Network opens in its second edition. Women entrepreneurs from all African countries are invited to submit their plan applications. The Women in Business Challenge, a business plan competition to support women entrepreneurs in the development of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries, is organized by BiD Network […]
Inviting Applications for the 2011 Anita Borg Scholarship
October 23, 2010
Apart of Google’s ongoing commitment to encourage women to excel in computing, we are pleased to announce the 2011 Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship: Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The The Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship, established by Google in 2004, honors Dr. Anita Borg, a computer science pioneer who dedicated her life to changing […]
A darker shade of grey
September 24, 2010
Every time I look at any list of the CEOs of the top companies I see more women on that list than most. Yes I can count like some can – yes we all see 5 or 6 female CEOs out of a list of 50 for example. However I still see more women on […]
A Zimbabwean Woman in Business – Café des Arts, Kenya
August 15, 2010
Zimbabwean Woman – Café des Arts, Kenya , posted with vodpod This is definitely interesting – African women in business. I love to see and share stories like this. Inspiring really…
Adopt A Clitoris and be a part of making history!
July 18, 2010
Adopt A Clitoris - the article is found on this site www.clitoraid.org I initially read this article a few months ago now but I wasn’t entirely sure what to think of it all. I’ve had some negative responses from some women I know about this issue and/or organisation. Any thoughts anyone? Let’s discuss…
Why WOMEN Have Unrealistic Expectations from Men
July 9, 2010
Why WOMEN Have Unrealistic Expectations from Men , posted with vodpod
about.me
Sir Nige
About me
‘Life is a journey and not a destination’ or so I’ve heard. This is part of my journey…What began as a simple blog to house my art eventually turned into a hub where my various thoughts are documented and displayed. I discuss life in general, my constant love affair with Zimbabwe and indeed the continent as a whole. I am absolutely in love with the entrepreneurial journey – constantly reading about it and trying in my own way to live it. I guess this blog documents my journey - walk with me for a while….
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