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Priscilla Kolibea Mante is investigating the therapeutic properties of Cryptolepis Saguinolenta, known as Ghanaian quinine (Siddarth Machado, CC BY-NC 2.0)
GHANA

Q&A: ‘Unconscious bias’ clouds opportunities for women

Ghanaian pharmacist Priscilla Kolibea Mante says the biggest challenge for women in science is managing negative perceptions and overcoming gender stereotypes

  • Michael Kaloki
4 min read
Giwusa’s accusation against L’Oréal comes in the wake of the level-three reopening of the economy, which will send millions of workers back to work — increasing the chance of Covid-19 spreading in workplaces. (Graphic: John McCann/M&G)
BEHAVIOURAL CHANGE

L’Oréal workers demand a shutdown of local plant, citing Covid-19 exposure

The French cosmetics company’s Midrand plant has recorded 16 Covid-19 cases in two weeks

  • Sarah Smit
6 min read
Carla and Nicholas Sarkozy
FRANCE

Sarkozy ‘arrested over campaign financing’

The former president is being questioned in connection to former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi and the source of his funding for his 2007 campaign

  • Mehdi Cherifia
4 min read
Amena Khan became the first hijab-wearing model to star in a L’oreal campaign.
AGENCY

Hijab model pulls out of L’Oreal campaign over Israel tweets

It is not the first time a L’Oreal advertising campaign to promote diversity has foundered because of controversial social media comments by a model

  • Agency
1 min read
EFF members protest at the H&M store in the Mall of Africa
BEYONCE

H&M debacle: My enemy’s enemy is a fighter

The H&M child model, who is black and in an offensive hoodie, is just one example of racism and harassment.

  • Kwanele Sosibo
7 min read
By empowering more women and girls in STEM, we unlock potential, drive innovation, and build a more sustainable, equitable future for all. (Gallo)
L OREAL

Science award winners aim to compete in international arena

The two SA winners of the 2013 L’Oréal-Unesco regional fellowship have said they would use the prize money to compete internationally.

  • Sarah Wild
3 min read
Women need to be empowered through economic inclusion, workplace equality and social support. Photo: File
L OREAL

SA women shine again in science awards

South African scientists shone at the 2013 L’Oréal-Unesco regional fellowship for women in science in sub-Saharan Africa.

  • Sarah Wild
2 min read