By: WASH R&E “Media” Network – Few months back at the close of 2013 up to early January this year, Liberia’s largest municipality Paynesville, situated in Montserrado County, one of the fifteen sub-political divisions of the country, was on the daily basis sinking deeply into dirt as the stockpiles of huge garbage were seen in every corner of the City, especially in the Commercial District of Red Light. As the day passes by, there were all sorts of names given to Paynesville by the residents themselves, petty traders and other individuals who passed through the City, mainly in the Commercial... Continue Reading
President Dr Ernest Bai Koroma on Thursday 30th January visited the All People’s Congress Headquarters and signed the book of condolence honouring the late Hon. Abdul Franklin Serry Kamal. Shortly before signing the book of condolence, President Koroma praised Hon. Serry Kamal for his loyalty and commitment to the APC. He said the late man didn’t join the party for the benefits that accompanied such membership. “I will equate the role Serry Kamal played to the role of the founding fathers of the party,” the president asserted. “His stubbornness in 1996 was what brought the APC back to power,” he... Continue Reading
Adcock Ingram, Scania, SWHAP and Shell One Stop Join Forces to Promote Road Safety and HIV Awareness Amongst Truck Drivers – January 2014: During the month of December 2013, two of South Africa’s key challenges – road safety and HIV awareness – united under a single initiative to improve the health of those tasked with driving long hours on the road and who typically have limited access to healthcare facilities and treatment. A road safety and wellness campaign – designed to help truck drivers improve their health – was initiated by a partnership between pharmaceutical manufacturer Adcock Ingram, Swedish truck manufacturer... Continue Reading
Transnet Foundation was formed to help build a healthy, safe and educated nation, with a focus on providing a consistent and ongoing helping hand to the less fortunate communities across South Africa. Through their various corporate social investment projects, Transnet Foundation has been reaching out and empowering rural communities – through better healthcare, sport, education, grants and employee volunteer programs. A key investment for Transnet Foundation is assisting communities, particularly areas like Khuma, Stilfontein, where Transnet has significant operations. Through Transnet Freight Rail and the Foundation’s Container Assistance Programme, a project was launched at the end of May 2013 to... Continue Reading
By Dennis Kabatto – New York based South African singer, songwriter and guitarist Tuelo & Her Cousins – a Brooklyn, New York seven-piece band are on a roll, amidst a series of success. After 3 sold out performances at Smoke and Mirrors Collaborative Presents South Africa Onstage at Lincoln Center in New York City a couple of weeks ago, Tuelo & Her Cousins will release their debut self-titled album at a special event on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at the SubCulture, a subterranean music and arts venue located beneath the streets of New York. Images of the Lincoln Center’s awe-inspiring... Continue Reading
