Africa: Migrant Battalion – African Govts Complicit in Russian Recruitment of Young Women Into Its Arms Industry

Africa: Migrant Battalion – African Govts Complicit in Russian Recruitment of Young Women Into Its Arms Industry

In the past six months, a team from ZAM and NAIRE, in seven African countries, including PREMIUM TIMES in Nigeria, investigated the Russian recruitment exercise–asking why so many young Africans take the chance to go, sometimes even after being warned. Late last year, the world was alerted to the disturbing news that Russia was recruiting…

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Standard Chartered, WomHub unveil third Women in Tech cohort

Standard Chartered, WomHub unveil third Women in Tech cohort

The third cohort of the Women in Tech Programme kicks off. Standard Chartered, in partnership with WomHub, announced the launch of the third cohort of the Women in Tech (WiT) programme. Standard Chartered South Africa has invested $50 000 to empower women‑founded tech enterprises. The WiT incubator programme aims to improve gender equality and innovation in science,…

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