The VWV Group, South Africa’s leading brand experience agency, has announced Koo Govender’s appointment as the first female CEO in its thirty-year history. Govender who is currently the M-Net director: corporate marketing and communications, will take over the reins in September. Founder and chairman of the Group, Mark Steinhobel says: “Koo’s combination of business and marketing acumen coupled with her experience with high profile events and stakeholder relationship management is unrivalled. She has all the right credentials to lead a strong organization like VWV, and brings a unique perspective at a time when we are expanding into new markets and... Continue Reading
Middle Island Resources Limited (MDI) and the Australian Government have constructed a school building comprising three (3) class rooms, a library, teacher’s lounge, storeroom, Principal’s office and modern toilet as an annex to the Gborho Jr. High School in Zai Town, and also renovated the Toe Memorial Institute in Toe Town, both in Grand Gedeh County. Middle Island Resources Limited (MDI), an ASX-listed company, listed on 16 December 2010, has gold exploration assets in Liberia. The Company has a stated policy commitment to contribute up to 5% of its exploration budget each year to social development initiatives within the communities... Continue Reading
As Madiba’ spirit of selflessly giving takes a hold on all South Africans of all races, ages and gender, Transnet, through its Employee Volunteer Programme (EVP) run by the group’ specialist division, Transnet Foundation, also geared its massive team of volunteers in preparation for a national blitz across the country. Transnet, a Company with a long history of corporate philanthropy and community involvement, has continued to express its commitment and responsibility beyond business to the broader society by directing financial and human resources to tackling a myriad of social causes that stimulates engagement and promotes national cohesion. It is against... Continue Reading
….. on TI’s 2013 Global Corruption Barometer – By Dennis Kabatto: The recent Transparency International (TI) public opinion survey, which found corruption has worsened worldwide over the last two years is causing a stir in Sierra Leone. Evidence of its annual Global Corruption Barometer that shows Sierra Leone is the most corrupt country where 84 percent of people questioned say they had paid a bribe to access public services and institutions doesn’t bode well for the current President Ernest Koroma’s administration and its citizens. The unfavorable rating has forced the government to issue its disagreement of the report through its... Continue Reading
Bulawayo, July, 2013: 40 Zimbabwean students drawn from economically disadvantaged backgrounds used the belated Day of the African Child commemorations last Saturday to showcase their accomplishments through the U.S. Embassy sponsored English Access Microscholarship program being piloted in two centers in Bulawayo. The English Access Microscholarship program is being implemented by the Hope for a Child in Christ (HOCIC) in Bulawayo and has two cohorts based in Nkulumane & Entumbane townships. The kids took turns to recite African and American poetry laced with marimba and acapella music drawing cheers from the audience that comprised students and teachers from three schools... Continue Reading
