By Dennis Kabatto – Reigning Miss Sierra Leone USA 2013, Ruby B. Johnson leaves the United States of America Thursday to take part in Saturday’s independence ceremony. While in Sierra Leone she will visit school girls at all levels in order to promote her platform SHERO (Service, Health, Education, Rights, Opportunities) and will meet with Government dignitaries in Freetown. Ms Johnson, 23, currently studying Mining and Minerals Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Virginia, USA said her goal for Sierra Leone Homecoming Trip is to visit schools and universities and “speak with students, especially girls/women. I would... Continue Reading
By: Augustine N. Myers – A Member of the 53rd National Legislature of the Republic of Liberia has blamed the Liberian government for its failure to provide basic social services, including safe water and sanitation to the people. Grand Bassa County Representative, Gabriel Buchanan Smith says government’s inability to at least provide safe drinking water as part of its social obligation, means the government has failed the people. “Since 2006 our government came to power, I must admit that we have failed to deliver on the social contract we signed with the people as a government”, Rep. Smith asserted. Rep.... Continue Reading
High praise has been given to the South African Achievers Awards committee for pulling off their first awards evening and Gala dinner on 13th April 2013 in London, UK. Guests arrived at the luxurious Cumberland hotel in Mayfair to a champagne reception, red carpet and a fashion show by Chelline, who was showcasing her 15 piece African inspired collection. The sold out evening then officially commenced with the national anthem, led exceptionally well by SA baritone Njabulo Madlala. Among the nominees who were awarded for their outstanding achievement in their respective field, Struggle Stalwarts were honoured on the night for... Continue Reading
We all know that not all state actors have the potential of achieving great things especially in the discharge of their respective functions. Therefore, if a government is to succeed, it needs to have the right people in the right place. It needs to have people with adequate skills and knowledge, with sound attributes to be able to deliver expected results. People with such qualities are in many ways successful in governance. They make things happen and don’t sit back waiting for others to do something before they get started. Simply put, they grab the bull by the horns. However,... Continue Reading
For the first time, KLMRoyal Dutch Airlines will be sponsoring the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) in the UK, which are taking place in London on 20th April, 2013. The awards will be held at Millenium Gloucester Hotel, Kensington, London, and recognise Zimbabweans who have made an outstanding contribution for their country in the past year. KLM opened the new Harare route last July with three weekly flights from Heathrow via Amsterdam Schiphol, from as little as £580. KLM and sister company Air France are committed to their network in Africa. Both airlines with their partners link Europe to Africa, serving... Continue Reading
