….. Uprising Heroes in New York – By Dennis Kabatto – June 16, known as the Soweto Uprising is notorious in the annals of South African history as key to ending apartheid. The protest on June 16, 1976 by thousands of South African students in Soweto township for better education and against the enforcement of a law mandating Afrikaans as the language of school instruction was supposed to be peaceful. However, it escalated to the most brutal and violent riots that took place against the apartheid administration after police opened fire killing at least 23 students. June 16, is now... Continue Reading
Johannesburg, 4 June 2013 – Today The Hope Factory showcased the way it is contributing to entrepreneurial development at its annual Stakeholder Appreciation Day. The Hope Factory is an established Enterprise Development organisation associated with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). It mentors and trains potential black entrepreneurs to develop life and business skills in order to create new businesses (Socio Economic Development) and equips black entrepreneurs with skills to grow their existing businesses (Enterprise Development).The event, held in Johannesburg for the first time this year, was an opportunity for funders to experience specifically how their Enterprise Development (ED) contributions... Continue Reading
By Dennis Kabatto – Come Monday, June 10, Apollo Theater will induct legendary R&B and Funk super star Chaka Khan into the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame at its 8th annual Spring Gala Benefit Concert and Awards Ceremony in Harlem, New York. Apollo announced in a media alert last week that Emmy Award-winning entertainer Wayne Brady will host the Gala. The program will also feature Special tribute performances by Patti Labelle, Jennifer Holliday, Alexandra Burke and Mary J. Blige. Grammy award-winning artist, Erykah Badu will present Ms Khan with the Apollo’s highest honor in celebration of her 40th anniversary in... Continue Reading
As part of measures towards a hitch-free event this year, the Oyo Mega Trade Fair 2013 has entered into partnership with GMN Discount Card, a company that specialises in digital trade promotion and marketing. Announcing this in Ibadan during the weekend, the president of Oyo Mega Trade Fair, Mr. Delight Owoyemi, said the involvement of GMN in the trade fair would impact positively on the overall success of the 10-day event which kicks off on August 9. He told the Central Working Committee of the Oyo Mega Trade Fair 2013 that no stone would be left unturned in ensuring a... Continue Reading
By Dennis Kabatto – Team Ghana, the reigning champions of African Advisory Council of Bronx (AACB) 2013 African Nations Cup of New York held a courtesy meeting Monday with Belgium national football team the Red Devils. The unique meeting arranged by Brussels airlines, a major AACB sponsor took place at Rutgers University’s multi-purpose, state-of-the art Soccer/Lacrosse Stadium at Yurcak Field in Piscataway, New Jersey. Team Ghana’s Coach Baffour Acheampong said the fifty-six man delegation led by AACB 2013 Chair Famod Konneh, discussed world cup qualifiers, European soccer, past club and national team games, and team transfer of players. Team Ghana... Continue Reading
