I Choose to Live – a song written and performed by South African singer, presenter actor Tshepo “Howza” Mosese became the official anthem for World Diabetes Day 2010. In continuing the fight against Diabetes, global healthcare company Novo Nordisk are taking the song further, by hosting the “Changing Diabetes Concert” on 05 November at Mary Fitzgerald Square in Johannesburg from 12h00 to 16h00. Taking to the stage, Howza will be supported by other South African greats, DannyK, Kabelo, Madoda, and hip hop group Teargas. This concert is another innovative outreach by the global diabetes company and forms part of their... Continue Reading
By Kenneth Matimaire – ZIMBABWE – Recent statistics from the ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) indicates that the Zimbabwean government is making tremendous strides in its quest to transform the country into an ICT based economy. ICT minister Mr Nelson Chamisa stresses a point Though the young ministry was formed in 2009 following the formulation of the inclusive government amongst Zimbabwe’s three main political parties, Zanu PF and the two MDC formations, ICT has grown to become the second best contributing sector towards the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Current statics indicate that in terms of contribution to... Continue Reading
By Shout-Africa Cameroon correspondent – The 29 security agents of the Port Authority of Douala (PAD), who were last June instructed on maritime and port security, were yesterday awarded end-of-course attestations. The Port Authority of Douala, PAD, has taken another step forward in its security improvement process engaged by port authorities. In its quest to improve performance, PAD lays special emphasis on the security of the port, as well as its facilities, port users and freight. The last seven years witness significant strides in this area. Port authorities say it has attained Standards of the International Code for the Security of Ships and Port Facilities... Continue Reading
By Peterking Quaye , Accra, Ghana – Vodafone Ghana is an operating company of Vodafone Group Plc., the number one telecoms brand in the world and one of the most valuable global brands with a significant presence in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and the United States. Vodafone Ghana Foundation has donated relief items to the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) to support them in the provision of relief to the people affected by the recent floods in Accra. Following the recent devastation of their office and retail shop at Circle, the telecommunication company took time out to... Continue Reading
President Yahya Jammeh has said that The Gambia will never be an enemy to the United States of America because, as he put it, many Gambians including army officers have benefited from one or another program of the government of the United States of America at the expense of US taxpayers’ monies. Jammeh, who was speaking last Thursday during celebrations marking the 50th anniversary and 45th years of existence of the US Peace Corps in The Gambia held at Kanilai village, said the presence of Peace Corps in Africa have helped The US to understand the cultural diversity of Africa.... Continue Reading
