By Own Correspondent –Retired United States Senator Fred C. Whiting, who is currently on visit to the Gambia, yesterday told members of the Gambian media fraternity that a free press in a democratic society ensures free and fair elections and good governance. The occasion was a lecture held at the Gambia Press Union, where Senator Fred spoke to local journalists on the “The Role Media Plays in US Elections”. Noting that journalists in the US are extremely important, as they contribute to democracy, he said: “The media is the fourth estate or branch of governments; they entertain, educate and inform... Continue Reading
For most women, one of life’s most treasured treats is a heart-to-heart with a close girlfriend over a delicious cup of coffee. During October, coffee loving bosom buddies who pop in to a Mugg & Bean coffee shop will be in for a ‘pink’ surprise. Throughout the month, Mugg & Bean stores nationwide will be serving ‘pink’ cappuccinos in support of breast cancer awareness and education. Known as the ‘Pink Mugg Shot’, the initiative is a partnership between Novartis Oncology and Mugg & Bean coffee shops. These organisations joined forces on the initiative in a bid to find a novel... Continue Reading
By Novell Zwange – HARARE – Anamaria Wills, award winning CEO of leading creativity and innovation business CIDA International, has been invited by the British Council in Zimbabwe to give a Public Lecture on Creativity and Innovation in Business later this month. The last time she gave a lecture for the British Council, in Lagos, Nigeria, the anticipated audience of 150 turned into 500 attendees! Anamaria will talk about the difference between creativity and innovation and how innovation is the essential life blood of companies in the 21st century. Drawing on examples ranging from the BBC to Chartered Accountancy, she... Continue Reading
By Own Correspondent – Gambian-born Anna Gardner (nee Grey-Johnson) has been nominated by the Law Society of Great Britain for the prestigious and highly coveted award of Solicitor of the Year. Ms Gardner, according to a statement from the Law Society in the UK, has been short-listed for the Law Society’s Excellence Awards in the category of “Solicitor of the Year 2010”. BBC Broadcaster Mishal Husain will present the awards at a prestigious black tie dinner and presentation ceremony which will take place on October 21st at Old Billingsgate, London. The awards reward the most outstanding practitioners in the legal... Continue Reading
By Sarah Nathan & Ben Todd – She is making a last-ditch attempt to stay in Britain by claiming she will face persecution in her homeland. But X Factor reject Gamu Nhengu is likely to be turned down – after it emerged that she has enjoyed holidays in Zimbabwe. The talented 18-year-old has tearfully claimed that she will face a ‘firing squad’ if she is forced to return to the country under Robert Mugabe’s regime. In search of a safe haven: X Factor reject Gamu Nhengu is fighting deportation to Zimbabwe – but she holidayed there ‘a couple of years... Continue Reading
