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    • TANZANIAN DESIGNER AND FASHION ENTREPRENEUR ANISSA MPUNGWE HAS DRESSED THE…
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      TANZANIAN DESIGNER AND FASHION ENTREPRENEUR ANISSA MPUNGWE HAS DRESSED THE…

      Mpungwe has been in South Africa since...
    • RIHANNA IS ON ‘TIME’S MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE 2018 LIST AND…
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      RIHANNA IS ON ‘TIME’S MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE 2018 LIST AND…

      According to TIME, its annual list of...
    • THE 30-YEAR-OLD ENTREPRENEUR CO-CREATED TONL AND CHANGED THE FACE OF…
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      THE 30-YEAR-OLD ENTREPRENEUR CO-CREATED TONL AND CHANGED THE FACE OF…

      Karen Okonkwo is a Nigerian-American and Seattle-based...
    • JOY REID IS CHANGING THE GAME FOR WOMEN ON TV
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      JOY REID IS CHANGING THE GAME FOR WOMEN ON TV

      Reid never thought she’d be the one...
    • TIFANNY HADDISH MAKES TIME 100 LIST OF MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE
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      TIFANNY HADDISH MAKES TIME 100 LIST OF MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE

      The list includes a number of notable...
    • MICHELLE WILLIAMS IS ENGAGED TO PASTOR AND SPORTS CHAPLAIN CHAD…
      FEEL GOOD STORIES

      MICHELLE WILLIAMS IS ENGAGED TO PASTOR AND SPORTS CHAPLAIN CHAD…

      Williams happily shared her engagement news, saying...
    • HOW SOUTH AFRICAN WOMAN, REABETSWE NGWANE MAKES TRENDY BAGS FROM…
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      HOW SOUTH AFRICAN WOMAN, REABETSWE NGWANE MAKES TRENDY BAGS FROM…

      The ambitious Ngwane, raised in Mogwase, a...
    • University Professor Anita Hill Delivers Heller MBA Distinguished Management Lecture
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      University Professor Anita Hill Delivers Heller MBA Distinguished Management Lecture

      She discussed the history of civil rights...
    • CHANGE MAKERS
      • UN Women’s Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka announced the new position…
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        UN Women’s Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka announced the new position…

        Mlambo-Ngcuka said when announcing the position: “We...
      • BLESSING IHUAKU DARU: “WOMEN NEED TO BE IN THE CORRIDORS…
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        BLESSING IHUAKU DARU: “WOMEN NEED TO BE IN THE CORRIDORS…

        With support from UN Women’s Fund for...
      • Profile: Alice Coachman – the first African American woman to…
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        Profile: Alice Coachman – the first African American woman to…

        Alice Coachman, the first black woman to...
      • Profile: The first black woman aviator “Brave Bessie”!
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        Profile: The first black woman aviator “Brave Bessie”!

        “NEGRESS AN AIR PILOT,” blared the headline...
      • Meet The 29-Year-Old Woman Runs A Black-Owned Airline In The…
        CAREER

        Meet The 29-Year-Old Woman Runs A Black-Owned Airline In The…

        Rolle serves as the VP of Operations...
      • Sandra Abd’Allah-Alvarez Ramirez, The Journalist who started ‘The Directory of…
        CHANGE MAKERS

        Sandra Abd’Allah-Alvarez Ramirez, The Journalist who started ‘The Directory of…

        The Directory of Afro-Cuban Women, which is...
      • Three Nigerian artists unite at UN to change perceptions of…
        Advocacy

        Three Nigerian artists unite at UN to change perceptions of…

        “Unity in Diversity: An Evening of Art...
      • Ethiopia: All-Female Crew Operate Ethiopian Airlines’ Inaugural Buenos Aires Flight
        CAREER

        Ethiopia: All-Female Crew Operate Ethiopian Airlines’ Inaugural Buenos Aires Flight

        March 8 is International Women’s Day, and...
    • Opinion
      • BLACK WOMEN MAKING AN IMPACT IN CORPORATE AMERICA
        Opinion

        BLACK WOMEN MAKING AN IMPACT IN CORPORATE AMERICA

        I love seeing people’s reactions when I...
      • #MeToo: Are Black Muslim Women Being Left Behind?
        Opinion

        #MeToo: Are Black Muslim Women Being Left Behind?

        On February 10, students at Spelman College,...
      • Married Or Single, How To Thrive As A Female Entrepreneur…
        Opinion

        Married Or Single, How To Thrive As A Female Entrepreneur…

        Recent research suggests that married women are...
      • 30 Things Every 30+ Year Old Woman Can Relate To
        Opinion

        30 Things Every 30+ Year Old Woman Can Relate To

        There’s no denying that after turning 30,...
      • [Findings] Mother’s Genes Determine Child’s Intelligence
        Opinion

        [Findings] Mother’s Genes Determine Child’s Intelligence

        Scientists have discovered which parent a child...
      • Single And A Mother? No Worries. Stay On Top Of…
        Opinion

        Single And A Mother? No Worries. Stay On Top Of…

        Eunice Sibiya, Head of Consumer Education at...
      • [Opinion]: For Black Women, Self-Care Can be a Radical Act​
        Opinion

        [Opinion]: For Black Women, Self-Care Can be a Radical Act​

        Take these steps to ensure your emotional...
      • So… You Earn More Than Your Husband? What Are The…
        Opinion

        So… You Earn More Than Your Husband? What Are The…

        Earning more money than her boyfriend proved...
    • Inspiration
      • University Professor Anita Hill Delivers Heller MBA Distinguished Management Lecture
        Inspiration

        University Professor Anita Hill Delivers Heller MBA Distinguished Management Lecture

        She discussed the history of civil rights...
      • The first black woman to become an Ivy League Professor…
        CAREER

        The first black woman to become an Ivy League Professor…

        Dr. Harris was an Associate Professor of...
      • Profile: Alice Coachman – the first African American woman to…
        CHANGE MAKERS

        Profile: Alice Coachman – the first African American woman to…

        Alice Coachman, the first black woman to...
      • HBO & Serena Williams team up for documentary project.
        ICONS

        HBO & Serena Williams team up for documentary project.

        Williams says she puts so much pressure...
      • Alabama is producing a record number of black women candidates.
        Inspiration

        Alabama is producing a record number of black women candidates.

        Jameria Moore, a 49-year-old attorney, launched her...
      • Profile: The first black woman aviator “Brave Bessie”!
        CHANGE MAKERS

        Profile: The first black woman aviator “Brave Bessie”!

        “NEGRESS AN AIR PILOT,” blared the headline...
      • City wants statue of African-American woman to replace Stephen Foster…
        FEATURES

        City wants statue of African-American woman to replace Stephen Foster…

        No existing monuments in the city represent...
      • Gabrielle Union Found It Therapeutic Writing About Her Rape
        FEATURES

        Gabrielle Union Found It Therapeutic Writing About Her Rape

          “Writing my book was therapeutic. Whether...
    • Entrepreneur
      • TANZANIAN DESIGNER AND FASHION ENTREPRENEUR ANISSA MPUNGWE HAS DRESSED THE…
        Entrepreneur

        TANZANIAN DESIGNER AND FASHION ENTREPRENEUR ANISSA MPUNGWE HAS DRESSED THE…

        Mpungwe has been in South Africa since...
      • THE 30-YEAR-OLD ENTREPRENEUR CO-CREATED TONL AND CHANGED THE FACE OF…
        Entrepreneur

        THE 30-YEAR-OLD ENTREPRENEUR CO-CREATED TONL AND CHANGED THE FACE OF…

        Karen Okonkwo is a Nigerian-American and Seattle-based...
      • HOW SOUTH AFRICAN WOMAN, REABETSWE NGWANE MAKES TRENDY BAGS FROM…
        Entrepreneur

        HOW SOUTH AFRICAN WOMAN, REABETSWE NGWANE MAKES TRENDY BAGS FROM…

        The ambitious Ngwane, raised in Mogwase, a...
      • TOLA, TAYO AND TUNDE ALAKIJA ARE IN THE FASHION BUSINESS…
        Entrepreneur

        TOLA, TAYO AND TUNDE ALAKIJA ARE IN THE FASHION BUSINESS…

        The three had flirted with the idea...
      • FOUNDERS OF DANSHIKI PRIDE
        Entrepreneur

        FOUNDERS OF DANSHIKI PRIDE

        These three siblings were born and raised...
      • ISABEL DOS SANTOS AFRICA RICHEST WOMAN
        Entrepreneur

        ISABEL DOS SANTOS AFRICA RICHEST WOMAN

        According to research by Forbes, her net...
      • Brooklyn Entrepreneur, Farai Simoyi, Opened A Boutique That Showcases African…
        Entrepreneur

        Brooklyn Entrepreneur, Farai Simoyi, Opened A Boutique That Showcases African…

        Farai Simoyi is a fashion designer and...
      • Nompumelelo Mqwebu’s Cookbook ‘Through The Eyes Of An African Chef’…
        Entrepreneur

        Nompumelelo Mqwebu’s Cookbook ‘Through The Eyes Of An African Chef’…

        Nompumelelo Mqwebu‘s cookbook, Through The Eyes Of...
    • INTERVIEW
      • JOY REID IS CHANGING THE GAME FOR WOMEN ON TV
        INTERVIEW

        JOY REID IS CHANGING THE GAME FOR WOMEN ON TV

        Reid never thought she’d be the one...
      • ”THERE ARE SO MANY OBSTACLES AS A DESINGNER/STYLIST OF COLOR”…
        INTERVIEW

        ”THERE ARE SO MANY OBSTACLES AS A DESINGNER/STYLIST OF COLOR”…

        The designer took some time to chat...
      • BETTY IRABOR ON FORBES WOMAN AFRICA AGAINST THE ODDS WITH…
        INTERVIEW

        BETTY IRABOR ON FORBES WOMAN AFRICA AGAINST THE ODDS WITH…

        Betty Irabor has been a leader in...
      • MO ABUDU TALKS ON CNN ABOUT HER PARTNERSHIP WITH SONY…
        FEATURES

        MO ABUDU TALKS ON CNN ABOUT HER PARTNERSHIP WITH SONY…

        She is on the list of “Africa’s...
      • Spotlighting Yvonne Orji: Nigerian-American Actress Of ‘Insecure’ TV Series Fame
        DIASPORA

        Spotlighting Yvonne Orji: Nigerian-American Actress Of ‘Insecure’ TV Series Fame

        As Issa’s best friend Molly on “Insecure,”...
      • Kemi Adetiba Talks ‘The Wedding Party’ With CNN
        ENTERTAINMENT

        Kemi Adetiba Talks ‘The Wedding Party’ With CNN

        Though she has always been active in...
      • Hijab-Wearing Model Halima Aden Just Landed Her First Vogue Editorial
        CHANGE MAKERS

        Hijab-Wearing Model Halima Aden Just Landed Her First Vogue Editorial

        You may not see her on every...
      • Ghana’s Peace Hyde Featured On Huffington Post
        INTERVIEW

        Ghana’s Peace Hyde Featured On Huffington Post

        Breaking boundaries and making an impact is...
    • LIFESTYLE
      • Tiffany Haddish Wore Her Favorite Alexander McQueen Dress to Present…
        ENTERTAINMENT

        Tiffany Haddish Wore Her Favorite Alexander McQueen Dress to Present…

        Tiffany Haddish – Rave of the moment,...
      • ‘Black Girls Rock’ creator Beverly Bond features Black magic in…
        CHANGE MAKERS

        ‘Black Girls Rock’ creator Beverly Bond features Black magic in…

        Beverly Bond has authored what will be...
      • Tyra Banks Has A Message For The Fashion Industry: ‘Race…
        DIASPORA

        Tyra Banks Has A Message For The Fashion Industry: ‘Race…

        During a Q&A with AOL’s Build Series,...
      • Spotlighting Chagraoui Jihane – Moroccan Fashion Icon
        LIFESTYLE

        Spotlighting Chagraoui Jihane – Moroccan Fashion Icon

        Having learn all there is to know...
      • Video: Nena Ubani – How To Cope With The Unexpected
        LIFESTYLE

        Video: Nena Ubani – How To Cope With The Unexpected

        No matter how much or how well...
      • Introducing Nena Ubani: Wellness Coach and Mental Health Advocate 
        FEATURES

        Introducing Nena Ubani: Wellness Coach and Mental Health Advocate 

        Hello, my name is Nena Ubani. I...
      • Music Sunday: South Africa’s Melo B. Jones – ‘The Start…
        FEATURES

        Music Sunday: South Africa’s Melo B. Jones – ‘The Start…

        Boitumelo Mpye, also known as Melo B...
      • Top 5 Countries That Represent Africa’s Success Story
        LIFESTYLE

        Top 5 Countries That Represent Africa’s Success Story

        For a long time, Africa has been...
    • CAREER
      • UN WOMEN DEPUTY REGIONAL DIRECTOR FOR WEST AND CENTRAL AFRICA…
        CAREER

        UN WOMEN DEPUTY REGIONAL DIRECTOR FOR WEST AND CENTRAL AFRICA…

        Sarr was raised in Senegal but studied...
      • EJINDU, PRINCESS FIFI EKANEM , FIRST BLACK AFRICAN WOMAN TO…
        CAREER

        EJINDU, PRINCESS FIFI EKANEM , FIRST BLACK AFRICAN WOMAN TO…

        Princess Fifi, Educated at the prestigious Massachusetts...
      • SINGLE MOM OF 5 LESHIA N. CHAMPS, GRADUATE WITH HONORS…
        CAREER

        SINGLE MOM OF 5 LESHIA N. CHAMPS, GRADUATE WITH HONORS…

        Happy mum by the name Leshia N....
      • DR. AMY JADESIMI, WINS YOUNG AFRICAN CEO AWARDS 2018
        CAREER

        DR. AMY JADESIMI, WINS YOUNG AFRICAN CEO AWARDS 2018

        Amy Jadesimi has been the Managing Director...
      • 30 YEAR OLD BOGOLO J KENEWENDO, BOTSWANA YOUNGEST MINISTER.
        CAREER

        30 YEAR OLD BOGOLO J KENEWENDO, BOTSWANA YOUNGEST MINISTER.

        Bogolo Joy Kenewendo is from Motopi village...
      • DR. PRECIOUS MOLOI-MOTESEPE IS A WOMAN WHO DARED TO TAKE…
        CAREER

        DR. PRECIOUS MOLOI-MOTESEPE IS A WOMAN WHO DARED TO TAKE…

        Dr. Precious is a Johannesburg based woman,...
      • The first black woman to become an Ivy League Professor…
        CAREER

        The first black woman to become an Ivy League Professor…

        Dr. Harris was an Associate Professor of...
      • Angélique Kidjo’s New Album and The Inspiration from the Classic…
        CAREER

        Angélique Kidjo’s New Album and The Inspiration from the Classic…

        The singer recently had a chat with Rolling...
    • CULTURE
      • Sandra Abd’Allah-Alvarez Ramirez, The Journalist who started ‘The Directory of…
        CHANGE MAKERS

        Sandra Abd’Allah-Alvarez Ramirez, The Journalist who started ‘The Directory of…

        The Directory of Afro-Cuban Women, which is...
      • Three Nigerian artists unite at UN to change perceptions of…
        Advocacy

        Three Nigerian artists unite at UN to change perceptions of…

        “Unity in Diversity: An Evening of Art...
      • Sheryland Neal, First Foreigner And African American Competes To Become…
        CULTURE

        Sheryland Neal, First Foreigner And African American Competes To Become…

        Sheryland Neal wanted to be a Deusa...
      • Photos: Ndidi Emefiele Explores Ideas Of Culture, Family, Tradition, And…
        CULTURE

        Photos: Ndidi Emefiele Explores Ideas Of Culture, Family, Tradition, And…

        From Northern Nigeria, Ndidikanma “Ndidi” Emefiele is a multimedia...
      • What Does Gender Equality Even Mean?
        CULTURE

        What Does Gender Equality Even Mean?

        Ladies and gentlemen, class is in session....
      • African Festivals Happening In August
        CULTURE

        African Festivals Happening In August

        From being the land of the ancient...
    • EVENTS
      • Self-described ‘broker for change,’ Brandi Williams, launches ASAT Awards in…
        Advocacy

        Self-described ‘broker for change,’ Brandi Williams, launches ASAT Awards in…

        On Sunday, March 18, Brandi Williams, a...
      • African women mark Women’s Day with Big Sister Movement
        Advocacy

        African women mark Women’s Day with Big Sister Movement

        African women take the lead to end...
      • Spotlighting Timipre Wolo – Woman Of The Year Nigeria
        ENTERTAINMENT

        Spotlighting Timipre Wolo – Woman Of The Year Nigeria

        The maiden edition of the Her Network...
      • An Exhibit Celebrating Black Women Exclusively Arrives In Washington D.C.…
        DIASPORA

        An Exhibit Celebrating Black Women Exclusively Arrives In Washington D.C.…

        An exhibit dedicated entirely to celebrating Black...
      • The Future Of Women Award Is Taking Nominations For ‘Rising…
        EVENTS

        The Future Of Women Award Is Taking Nominations For ‘Rising…

        The 2017 The Future Of Women Award...
      • Photos: Entrepreneur Of The Year – Rihanna Launched ‘Fenty Beauty’…
        DIASPORA

        Photos: Entrepreneur Of The Year – Rihanna Launched ‘Fenty Beauty’…

        We don’t have words. Rihanna did that!...
      • Photos: African International Festival Of The Arts, Chicago 2017
        DIASPORA

        Photos: African International Festival Of The Arts, Chicago 2017

        Its been 28 years since Chicago had...
      • Special Highlight: Amazing Giant Murals Of Extraordinary Black Women Take…
        DIASPORA

        Special Highlight: Amazing Giant Murals Of Extraordinary Black Women Take…

        When a man loves a woman! Dreph is...
  • NETWORK
    • 12-Year-Old Girl Who Created An App Honored With 16 Merit…
      NIGERIA

      12-Year-Old Girl Who Created An App Honored With 16 Merit…

      The 12-year-old created an app called My...
    • In Nigeria, Blessing Okagbare Breaks Mary Onyali’s 200m African Record
      News

      In Nigeria, Blessing Okagbare Breaks Mary Onyali’s 200m African Record

      Okagbare-Ighoteghonor who spent most of last season...
    • LUVVIE AJAYI, IS STILL SHARING HER MONEY LESSONS
      CAREER

      LUVVIE AJAYI, IS STILL SHARING HER MONEY LESSONS

      Her straightforward and sassy voice attracted Oprah...
    • Meet Central Bank of Nigeria’s New Deputy Governor, Aishah Ahmad
      NIGERIA

      Meet Central Bank of Nigeria’s New Deputy Governor, Aishah Ahmad

      Born October 26, 1977, Ahmad was until...
    • South African University Appoints New Vice Chancellor
      SOUTH AFRICA

      South African University Appoints New Vice Chancellor

      The Deputy President, David Mabuza has, in...
    • China Cultural Centre Fetes African Women
      Events

      China Cultural Centre Fetes African Women

      The vibrant gathering to showcase fashion, culture,...
    • In Ghana, the Govt Approves U.S.$8 Million for Women AFCOM
      GHANA

      In Ghana, the Govt Approves U.S.$8 Million for Women AFCOM

      Addressing the press at the Ministry of...
    • Everest beckons for black women climbers
      SOUTH AFRICA

      Everest beckons for black women climbers

      There are unlikely to be any black...
    • CENTRAL AFRICA
      • Congolese Author Sandra Uwiringiyimana Writes To Keep The African Spirit…
        CENTRAL AFRICA

        Congolese Author Sandra Uwiringiyimana Writes To Keep The African Spirit…

        Sandra Uwiringiyimana is a 22-year-old author, activist...
      • Lami Phillips: “Are You Taking Care of Yourself Dear Woman?”
        CENTRAL AFRICA

        Lami Phillips: “Are You Taking Care of Yourself Dear Woman?”

        Lami Phillips, a Nigerian singer and songwriter,...
    • EASTERN AFRICA
      • Ugandan Jennifer Makumbi wins prestigious award for her debut novel
        CAREER

        Ugandan Jennifer Makumbi wins prestigious award for her debut novel

        Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi was once rejected by...
      • Ethiopia: All-Female Crew Operate Ethiopian Airlines’ Inaugural Buenos Aires Flight
        CAREER

        Ethiopia: All-Female Crew Operate Ethiopian Airlines’ Inaugural Buenos Aires Flight

        March 8 is International Women’s Day, and...
      • Told Not To Drum, Tanzania’s Kasiva Mutua Is Breaking A…
        Inspiration

        Told Not To Drum, Tanzania’s Kasiva Mutua Is Breaking A…

        Arusha, Tanzania — Kasiva Mutua carefully unpacks...
      • Pregnant Young Women In Tanzania Are Enemies Of The State
        In The News

        Pregnant Young Women In Tanzania Are Enemies Of The State

        Tazania’s president has condemned teenage girls who...
      • ICYMI: Kenyan-Born Vanessa Kingori Appointed British Vogue Publisher
        DIASPORA

        ICYMI: Kenyan-Born Vanessa Kingori Appointed British Vogue Publisher

        Vanessa Kingori, a British citizen of Kenyan...
      • Professor Magdalene Odundo Appointed Chancellor Of The University For The…
        KENYA

        Professor Magdalene Odundo Appointed Chancellor Of The University For The…

        The University for the Creative Arts (UCA)...
      • #IkoKaziKe Is A Movement In Kenya That Helps People Find…
        KENYA

        #IkoKaziKe Is A Movement In Kenya That Helps People Find…

        Graduating from university usually comes with hopes...
      • Spotlighting Grace Nanyonga: Chicken Girl’s Thriving Business
        EASTERN AFRICA

        Spotlighting Grace Nanyonga: Chicken Girl’s Thriving Business

        At school in Uganda she was called...
    • NORTHERN AFRICA
      • Women’s Rights Figures in Africa: 10 Factoids to Make You…
        News

        Women’s Rights Figures in Africa: 10 Factoids to Make You…

        The snail’s-pace at which gender equality and...
    • SOUTHERN AFRICA
      • South African University Appoints New Vice Chancellor
        SOUTH AFRICA

        South African University Appoints New Vice Chancellor

        The Deputy President, David Mabuza has, in...
      • Everest beckons for black women climbers
        SOUTH AFRICA

        Everest beckons for black women climbers

        There are unlikely to be any black...
      • Guthrie’s showing of Danai Gurira’s ‘Familiar’ gives black women authentic…
        ENTERTAINMENT

        Guthrie’s showing of Danai Gurira’s ‘Familiar’ gives black women authentic…

        Preview performances started this past weekend for...
      • Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Recovering After Being Admitted To Hospital
        In The News

        Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Recovering After Being Admitted To Hospital

        Winnie Madikizela-Mandela was admitted to hospital in...
      • Shalima Mkongi: Stories Of Depression Of Black Youth Are Worth…
        Advocacy

        Shalima Mkongi: Stories Of Depression Of Black Youth Are Worth…

        When she’s not entertaining viewers on the...
      • South Africa’s Singer And Media Personality, Unathi Msengana Is Going…
        FEATURES

        South Africa’s Singer And Media Personality, Unathi Msengana Is Going…

        With just a few days to go...
      • Nompumelelo Mqwebu’s Cookbook ‘Through The Eyes Of An African Chef’…
        Entrepreneur

        Nompumelelo Mqwebu’s Cookbook ‘Through The Eyes Of An African Chef’…

        Nompumelelo Mqwebu‘s cookbook, Through The Eyes Of...
      • [Black Goals] Nkuli Mlangeni Is Weaving Her Way To Success
        SOUTH AFRICA

        [Black Goals] Nkuli Mlangeni Is Weaving Her Way To Success

        Nkuli Mlangeni captured the world’s attention with...
    • WESTERN AFRICA
      • 12-Year-Old Girl Who Created An App Honored With 16 Merit…
        NIGERIA

        12-Year-Old Girl Who Created An App Honored With 16 Merit…

        The 12-year-old created an app called My...
      • In Nigeria, Blessing Okagbare Breaks Mary Onyali’s 200m African Record
        News

        In Nigeria, Blessing Okagbare Breaks Mary Onyali’s 200m African Record

        Okagbare-Ighoteghonor who spent most of last season...
      • LUVVIE AJAYI, IS STILL SHARING HER MONEY LESSONS
        CAREER

        LUVVIE AJAYI, IS STILL SHARING HER MONEY LESSONS

        Her straightforward and sassy voice attracted Oprah...
      • Meet Central Bank of Nigeria’s New Deputy Governor, Aishah Ahmad
        NIGERIA

        Meet Central Bank of Nigeria’s New Deputy Governor, Aishah Ahmad

        Born October 26, 1977, Ahmad was until...
      • China Cultural Centre Fetes African Women
        Events

        China Cultural Centre Fetes African Women

        The vibrant gathering to showcase fashion, culture,...
      • In Ghana, the Govt Approves U.S.$8 Million for Women AFCOM
        GHANA

        In Ghana, the Govt Approves U.S.$8 Million for Women AFCOM

        Addressing the press at the Ministry of...
      • Three Nigerian artists unite at UN to change perceptions of…
        Advocacy

        Three Nigerian artists unite at UN to change perceptions of…

        “Unity in Diversity: An Evening of Art...
      • African Athletes Break Barriers at 2018 Winter Olympics
        FEATURES

        African Athletes Break Barriers at 2018 Winter Olympics

        These athletes had won the games, even...
    • DIASPORA
      • Nigerian Actor Sope Aluko On How She Landed a Coveted…
        DIASPORA

        Nigerian Actor Sope Aluko On How She Landed a Coveted…

        Marvel’s Black Panther is already on the...
      • Women’s March 2018 Was Empowering, Watch Actress Viola Davis Captivate…
        DIASPORA

        Women’s March 2018 Was Empowering, Watch Actress Viola Davis Captivate…

        Actress Viola Davis, on the day when...
      • NASA Pulled Black Astronaut From Her First Mission To Space…
        CHANGE MAKERS

        NASA Pulled Black Astronaut From Her First Mission To Space…

        Jeanette Epps is a NASA astronaut that was...
      • Christen Smith On How Trauma From Police Violence Is Killing…
        Advocacy

        Christen Smith On How Trauma From Police Violence Is Killing…

        “The fallout of police violence is killing...
      • Unprecedented: American Journalist, April Ryan Asks US President If He…
        DIASPORA

        Unprecedented: American Journalist, April Ryan Asks US President If He…

        US President, Donald Trump on Friday ignored...
      • [Black Voices] Mia Love, Haitian-American US Representative Demands Apology From…
        DIASPORA

        [Black Voices] Mia Love, Haitian-American US Representative Demands Apology From…

        US Republican congresswoman is demanding that President Donald...
      • Tyra Banks Has A Message For The Fashion Industry: ‘Race…
        DIASPORA

        Tyra Banks Has A Message For The Fashion Industry: ‘Race…

        During a Q&A with AOL’s Build Series,...
      • British-Nigerian Talk Show Host Wants To Give Black Women In…
        DIASPORA

        British-Nigerian Talk Show Host Wants To Give Black Women In…

        British-Nigerian media personality, Jo (Ibijoke) Maxwell is...
  • Advocacy
    • ENTER BAHIYAH ROBINSON WORKING ON CONNECTING UNDERREPRESENTED STARTUP FOUNDERS TO…
      GREATER GOOD

      ENTER BAHIYAH ROBINSON WORKING ON CONNECTING UNDERREPRESENTED STARTUP FOUNDERS TO…

      Sourcing for investment for one’s startup is...
    • Erykah Badu Reveals Why She Became a Doula
      GREATER GOOD

      Erykah Badu Reveals Why She Became a Doula

      “I’ve always been into holistic health,” the...
    • TARANA BURKE INSISTS MEN DONT NEED TO BE AFRAID AS…
      Advocacy

      TARANA BURKE INSISTS MEN DONT NEED TO BE AFRAID AS…

      Even though Tarana Burke started #MeToo in 2006,...
    • ATLANTA’S NEW MAYOR KEISHA LANCE BOTTOMS JUST LAUNCHED A NEW…
      GREATER GOOD

      ATLANTA’S NEW MAYOR KEISHA LANCE BOTTOMS JUST LAUNCHED A NEW…

      According to CBS46, the program is called...
    • ALICE LESEPEN, WORKS WITH WOMEN AT THE GRASSROOTS LEVEL, WITH…
      Advocacy

      ALICE LESEPEN, WORKS WITH WOMEN AT THE GRASSROOTS LEVEL, WITH…

      A strong advocate for girls’ education and...
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    Mining has a reputation for being rough, remote and dangerous, as well as being one of the most male-dominated industries in the world. South Africa is no exception. We are spotlighting Lebogang Mphaka who has continued to record a successful career in the South Africa mining industry.
    Lebogang is a Senior Community Relations Practitioner at De Beers South Africa, Kimberley Region. She holds a BA in Corporate Communications and a Wits Enterprise Certification in Community Relations Practice. Lebogang belongs to professional organizations such as PRISA and the South Africa Business Women Association.
    On family and support from work
    In a recent move to Kimberley, Lebogang said she has had the support of her family in the career that she has chosen for herself.
    She shared that her parents played a crucial role in making sure that as a mother to her young daughter, she doesn’t have to worry about constant travels and working late hours at the office.

    Communication is very important in balancing a demanding career and family,

    “I communicate a lot with my family about everything and anything. This way my family is able to provide the help that I need when I need it. I don’t have to ask my parents for anything, they are so in tune with my needs that they are able to pick up in the way that I engage.”
    She says that she does not waste her time assuming that people will do what they will do. She makes sure that she talks to both her co-workers and family to make sure everyone is on the same page. This helps reduce stress.

    ‘I’m also flexible in my approach to doing things, I understand that things will not always go according to plan. Instead of letting it upset me and becoming anxious, I deal with it and save the day.

    On work-life balance

    Lebogang says that the culture at any company she works for is very important, even more so when it comes to having a healthy work-life balance. An understanding of your individual personality is profoundly important in maximizing your own happiness and productivity at work.
    “Work feeds into many aspects of our lives. It influences our self-identity, self esteem and opportunities for personal growth.
    “If work was just about making money, it would not matter so much where one works, however she says that for most of us, its about far more than that.

    “Company culture helps a lot when it comes to driving and achieving Company goals.”

    On sacrifice

    ‘This move impacted on a lot of aspects of my life. It meant that I had to move away from my family and live alone in a small town with my daughter, a town I was not familiar with.” She admits that there was a time when she was not quite sure of what would come out of this upheaval, however it all turned out well in the end.

    Her advice for women looking for sustainable career in mining 

    Women must adjust their thinking style by having a positive view when it comes to problem solving. Being optimistic at all times goes a long way in any industry. “Being yourself  – a real super, in-control version of you also helps a lot.

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