Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (CMJAH) opened the doors to their new oncology pharmacy yesterday at their official launch hosted at the Hospital. The launch saw upgrades to the equipment and increased floor space, allowing the pharmacy to now treat more patients, more effectively. Cancer is one of the major causes of death in both the developed and undeveloped world, including South Africa. Adding to this, the rising incidence of cancer in South Africa means that more patients are in need of quality cancer care, which CMJAH can and does offer. The oncology pharmacy at CMJAH is incredibly important to... Continue Reading
By Dennis Kabatto – Out of three dozen major food and wine festivals in New York during the month of July, the Grace Jamaican Jerk Fest stands out as the most ethnic and culturally diverse. “We are excited to present the fourth staging of the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival, “New York’s Biggest Caribbean Food Festival,” said Anthony Turner, media marketer and event publicist in a statement. Because of the festival’s huge and vibrant musical component, many people tend to confuse the food festival for a musical concert. But event publicist Turner was quick to rectify the misconception saying “It is... Continue Reading
By Dennis Kabatto – Groovin’ in the Park (GITP) has seemingly become the largest Reggae, Rhythm and Blues concert in New York City. Following last year’s third successful event, promoters hope the return of GITP experience on Sunday, June 29 at Roy Wilkins Park in Jamaica, New York with a roster of performers that they describe as a “Galaxy of Superstars Concert” is bound to supersede all three previous shows. Headlining Sunday’s event is Beres Hammond, a romantic lover’s rock specialist and 40-year reggae veteran. Beres, as he is fondly called will be joined by a star-studded lineup including Australian... Continue Reading
By: Puseletso Modimogale – The Hope Factory – I am a firm believer in the Pay-it-Forward concept. It means doing something good for someone else without expecting a return for oneself. The concept was popularised a few years ago by the 2000 movie Pay It Forward, starring Kevin Spacey and Helen Hunt. In this movie, a young boy, played by Haley Joel Osment is given a school assignment that requires him to find some way to change the world. He develops the Pay-it-Forward concept, setting forth a chain reaction of good deeds. However, most businesses around the world want a... Continue Reading
By Dennis Kabatto – After two successful panel discussions on promoting economic growth in Africa and a second annual summit for mid-career professionals seeking employment in Africa, the Africa-America Institute will present its inaugural Conversations on Africa Series with a panel discussion on the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The discussion which takes place on Thursday, June 12 at Capitol Hill’s B340 Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC will centered on “AGOA 2015: Positioning Renewal to Ensure human Capacity Training.” “I am very excited about today’s launch of AAI’s Conversations on Africa (COA) Series. The renewal of the... Continue Reading
