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Poor, rural women bear brunt of Aids

Mail & Guardian Online: "Poor, rural women bear the brunt of South Africa's HIV pandemic as they face sexual abuse and discrimination, rights body Amnesty International said on Tuesday, urging government action.

A new report said rural women were disproportionately affected by poverty and unemployment and continued to suffer subjugation at the hands of men -- increasing their risk of contracting HIV/Aids."

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Kate Kainja passes away

Nyasa Times "Minister of Women and Child Development Kate Kainja-Kaluluma has passed away in United Kingdom. “Indeed Hon Kate Kainja Kaluluma has died,” confirmed family friends in London. The 57-year-old minister was admitted to a North England hospital – York Hospital. Diplomatic sources at Malawi High Commission in London have said arrangements are being made to send her remains to Malawi. Kainja who was Dedza South West Constituency parliamentarian flew to United Kingdom for medical attention after a long-illness. She is survived by a husband, Emanuel Kaluluma and three children."