Shurugwi, March 29, 2012: United States Ambassador Charles Ray on Wednesday paid tribute to grandmothers in Shurugwi for setting a good example for the younger generation by running income generation projects, which enabled them to pay school fees for their children and grandchildren. “I would like to congratulate you on what I have seen here today. I am really happy to be here to celebrate women, especially mothers and grandmothers, who have worked so hard to build this…you have every right to be proud because you have built so much with so very little,” said the U.S. Ambassador. The U.S.... Continue Reading
… As Liberia, SIERRA LEONE Prepare for Global Conference – BY: WASH R&E Network-Liberia – A 2-day High Level Inter-Ministerial Meeting on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Monrovia with delegates from Liberia and Sierra Leone committing their respective Governments and peoples to three main areas that could address the problems of WASH in both Countries. The delegates committed their Countries to ensuring WASH Sector Financing, Institutional Reforms and quality service provision for the wellbeing of their peoples. According to a dispatch from WASH Reporters & Editors Network of Liberia, the delegates made the commitment Thursday, at the close of the two... Continue Reading
Richard Taylor, father of slain London youngster, Damilola, confirmed as guest of honour NONI Zondi, the UK-based South African rapper/singer has been confirmed as headline performer for the Afro TV launch party at the weekend (Saturday 31 March 2012) at the Hilton Hotel Paddington in London. The sizzling hot artist who doubles as a glamour model and is famed for her bawdy dance routines, is currently making waves in Hip Hop circles and has drawn comparisons to Nicki Minaj following the release of her hit single “Come and Get It”.Currently on tour under the tutelage of Nigerian rap impresario, JJC’s Big Boyz... Continue Reading
March 22 Gala event tremendous success for non-profit making NYC debut NEW YORK, NY – FACE Africa, the clean water and women’s empowerment non-profit held it’s 3rd Annual Gala at the St. Regis New York on Thursday, March 22nd. The event was a tremendous success serving as FACE Africa’s largest fund-raiser thus far, raising close to $150,000 for clean water projects in Liberia. “We were delighted and honored to have had fantastic support this year from our amazing sponsors and attendees,” says Saran Kaba Jones, FACE Africa’s Founder and Executive Director. The Gala got of to an auspicious start with... Continue Reading
There is a critical shortage of the technical skills needed to support the fast pace of telecommunications growth sweeping across SA and the African continent. This is one of the main findings of the 2012 Telecommunications Survey, carried out by Landelahni Business Leaders, a member of the global Amrop executive search group. “Information and communications technology is a pre-condition for socio-economic development and national competitiveness. However, a shortage of key skills is a huge constraint,” says Landelahni Amrop CEO Sandra Burmeister. “Opportunities abound throughout Africa, despite the challenges of poor infrastructure, disparate regulatory environments and ferocious competition. Spending on ICT... Continue Reading
