Women lead protests in Zimbabwe
(July 26th, 2007)
With inflation out of control and their country on the brink of economic collapse, women are taking to the streets of Zimbabwe to protest President Mugabe’s policies. Gretchen Wilson reports.
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A playful way to bring water closer
(July 24th, 2007)
More than a billion people worldwide don’t have access to clean water. But one South African village has found a way for communities to access fresh drinking water and have fun at the same time. Gretchen Wilson reports.
Africa trade deal helps Chinese firms
(July 18th, 2007)
U.S. and African trade officials are reviewing a deal intended to improve markets for goods made in sub-Saharan Africa. Its unintended effect? Creating opportunity for Chinese firms. Gretchen Wilson reports.
Character-based Loans Grow in Kenya
(May 16th, 2007)
Microlending is having a major impact in Kenya, sparking as many as 40,000 small businesses as its poorest residents take advantage of the new opportunity. And with reputations on the line, the payback rate is outstanding, Gretchen Wilson reports.
African Female Scholars Share Virtual Lifeline
(December 21st, 2006)
Female faculty are rare at African universities, but the Internet helps university women exchange ideas and moral support. It provides what some participants call a “virtual feminist university.”
