By Nicholas Wright Based on the book by Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela Directed by Jonathan Munby Designed by Paul Wills Lighting by Tim Mitchell and Sound by Christopher Shutt 10 May – 15 June Casting Update ‘I was a veteran fighter. That’s how I saw myself. But at the end of the day, Pumla, all that I really am is a veteran of lost ideologies. Once you realise that, you lose your innocence.’ Noma Dumezweni plays Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela and Matthew Marsh plays Eugene de Kock in Nicholas Wright’s new play. 1997, Pretoria Central Prison, South Africa. Psychologist Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela prepares to sit... Continue Reading
Victoria Falls, May 28 2013: The United States believes Zimbabwe and Zambia should use the forthcoming United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN-WTO) General Assembly as a springboard for economic growth, good governance, and sustainable wildlife conservation. The U.S. Ambassadors to Zimbabwe and Zambia expressed this view during a cross-border bicycle ride to promote tourism and environmental conservation in the Victoria Falls-Livingstone area May 21-23rd. “We wanted to shine the light on both sides of the Zambezi River in advance of the UN-WTO Assembly to both encourage Americans to come and explore this part of the world and to emphasize the connection... Continue Reading
Thursday 15 May 2013, Westcliff Hotel, South Africa applauded and awarded innovator and entrepreneur, Innocent Sibeko, as the Regional Pitch & Polish winner from workshops held in April in Secunda and Sasolburg. Pitch & Polish is a workshop-come-competition which tests the contestants’ ability to pitch their idea convincingly to investors. Contestants are coached on the art of pitching while the audience role-play as investors and bank managers. The free, day-long business training programme gives each entrepreneur valuable knowledge and insights into business which has a ripple effect in the communities where it’s held, encouraging more people to explore their ‘inner... Continue Reading
Christ the King College Alumni Association of North America (COBA-NA) will be hosting a fundraising event on Saturday June 8 2013 from 5pm to 1am at the Ukranian Hall, 4250 Harewood Road NE, Washington DC. Ticket prices are $100.00 and $50.00. Key note speaker is Dr. Austin Demby and Master of Ceremonies is Mr. Gerald Foday. Several Alumni from other international branches will be in attendance to support the fundraising efforts of COBA-NA, including Mr. Charles Hubbard of the COBA-UK branch. COBA-NA President, Andrew Jawa Thomas, states that the organization needs to raise $45,000.00 to fund its flagship project of... Continue Reading
Robert Gordon University (RGU) will host a series of alumni events in Nigeria this week to strengthen links with former students and increase awareness of the institution around the country. The university has more than 1,300 alumni based in Nigeria and several representatives have travelled from Aberdeen to host receptions in two of the country’s most populous cities. Alumni relations officer Tracy Ewing and regional manager Jamie Hastings will attend the events which will provide guests with the opportunity to network with other RGU alumni and international staff. Guests will also be asked to consider becoming alumni volunteers to help organise... Continue Reading
