At the age of 21 years old, Phetogo Molawa became 2nd Lieutenant in the South African Air Force and the first African woman to attain her helicopter licence. Now at the age of 32, Lieutenant Colonel Molawa has made history as the first African woman to be made the Officer Commanding based at the Air Force Station Port Elizabeth.
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Africans rising When the poor sponsor the rich: Rwanda and Arsenal FC
Political ethics and sports don’t match well. The recent deal between Rwanda and Arsenal is potentially a case in point.
Africans rising Dr Richard Munang’s new book, Making Africa Work through Power of Innovative Volunteerism, is published
Dr Richard Munang is a climate change and development policy expert. Here he talks about his latest book.
Africans rising Angolan whistleblower and activist Rafael Marques named ‘World Press Freedom Hero’
Rafael Marques has been honoured with the International Press Institute’s World Press Freedom Hero Award, which recognises journalists who have made significant contributions to the promotion of press freedom, particularly at great personal risk.
Africans rising Namibia to open first robotics school in June for 6 to 13 year olds
Various countries on the continent are encouraging young boys and girls to learn robotics. Namibia’s first robotics school, ROBOTSCHOOL, will be launched, in June this year by Bjorn and Kirstin Wiedow.
Africans rising Christian Aid appoints its first ever African CEO: Amanda Mukwashi
Christian Aid, the official relief and development agency of 41 British and Irish churches, has appointed Amanda Mukwashi, a woman of Zambian descent, as its new chief executive.
Africans rising Rhodes University honours Dikgang Moseneke and Yvonne Chaka-Chaka
A special event was hosted by Rhodes University in Johannesburg in honour of singer Yvonne Chaka-Chaka and Justice Dikgang Moseneke at the university’s 114th graduation ceremony.
Africans rising Why merely owning land isn’t enough to empower Africa’s women farmers
We found that even when women own land, their husbands are still perceived as household heads.
Africans rising Kerbino Wol: From South Sudan child soldier to accomplished entrepreneur
It’s not everyday we hear of a success story of a child soldier who ends up being an accomplished international entrepreneur with a thriving enterprise. Kerbino Wol’s story is an inspiration. Wol is a South Sudanese philanthropist and entrepreneur committed to building a peaceful society in his home country.