Zahra Baitie-Boateng, Managing Director – Africa, Africa’s Business Heroes Initiative Partner content: Africa’s Business Heroes By Zahra Baitie-Boateng, Managing Director – Africa, Africa’s Business Heroes Initiative A Ghanaian Adinkra symbol, “Sankofa” depicts a bird facing backwards with an egg on its back, symbolising the importance of learning from the past to create a better future. As Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) enters its sixth year, with our most recent call for applications just ended, we have been reflecting on five key learnings to guide our next five years. 1. The African entrepreneurship landscape is growing more robust and diverse: Agriculture holds…
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Boity Celebrates Women’s Day With A Heartwarming & Radiant Post. Boity Thulo has once again captured the hearts of her fans with a heartfelt Women’s Day tribute. The multi-talented star took to social media to celebrate the strength, resilience, and beauty of women, posting a message that resonated deeply with her followers. Boity Celebrates Women’s Day With A Heartwarming & Radiant Post In her post, Boity shared a heartfelt message about the importance of recognizing and honouring the women in her life, including her late grandmother. Featuring a beautiful video clip, the famed rapper celebrated the vibrant women who inspire…
Today is the worst day. They bombed another school. The kids are not dead. They are burned — alive. Dying. Babies. Sorry, this is graphic. I don’t think that people really, truly understand how bad things are. What I saw there was so indescribable. I realized I needed to take pictures and document and little videos because nobody would believe it unless I did. The primary thing that I did there was triaging and mass casualty. This is not advanced I.C.U. care. We often never got there. The longer I stayed there, I realized that my role wasn’t being a…
So what’s wrong for the Braves (60-54), who are a half-game behind the New York Mets in the wild-card race entering play Friday? Injuries have rocked Atlanta this season. In mid-April, stellar right-hander Spencer Strider had surgery to repair his UCL, ending his season. Near the end of May, star right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. suffered a torn ACL, ending his season.But the major share of the blame for the Braves’ subpar season lies with the offense.In 2023, Braves led the majors in batting (.276) and on-base percentage (.344). This year, they rank 19th in average (.239) and 24th in…
Investing in the stock market can be an exciting and lucrative way to grow your wealth over time. However, as a beginner, it can also be overwhelming and confusing. Many beginners make common mistakes that can lead to costly consequences and hinder their progress towards their investment goals. To help you avoid these pitfalls, in this article we will discuss the top 5 mistakes that beginners make in the stock market. By being aware of these mistakes and learning how to avoid them, you can set yourself up for success in your investment journey. So, whether you are just starting…
As the war enters its 897th day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Fighting A Russian missile struck a supermarket in the Ukrainian town of Kostiantynivka in the front-line Donetsk region, killing at least 14 people and injuring 43 others, Ukrainian officials said. “Russian terrorists hit an ordinary supermarket and a post office. There are people under the rubble,” President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on X. Russia has moved extra tanks, artillery and rocket systems to its southern Kursk region and imposed “anti-terrorism measures” in border areas as it battled a shock incursion by…
Breaking is making its Olympics debut at the Paris Olympics in 2024. It has quickly become one of the most talked about sports at the Paris Olympics. Breaking’s roots can be traced to the Bronx where it emerged in the 70s from Black and brown youth and has since expanded to a multi-billion dollar global industry. This dance form is known for its athleticism and is closely tied to hip-hop culture, characterized by a combination of athletic moves (think spins and flips). The dance spread across the world and international competitions began in the 1990s. In Paris, Japan’s b-girl Ami…
WASHINGTON, USA – The 3rd Regional Meeting of Women Leaders of Diasporas in Latin America and the Caribbean “Dialogue of women leaders of the diasporas in Latin America and the Caribbean” will bring together 33 women leaders from various diasporas from 12 countries in the region from August 14 to 16 in Cartagena, Colombia, to strengthen their skills on leadership, socioeconomic integration, intersectionality, gender perspective and advocacy, based on their own experiences. The event, organized by the office of the special envoy for the response to Venezuela of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the Department of Social Inclusion of…
We are grateful to premiere two brand new songs on Sean Paul’s Dutty Rock Productions “Brimstone Riddim”. The first songs on the riddim were released on February 23, featuring songs by Busy SIgnal, Ras Ajai, Farenizzi, Aiesha, Marcus Im, the title song from Quan Dajai, and the song “Tender Tender”, Sean Paul’s collaboration with Beres Hammond. The two new songs added to the riddim come from two giants in the business; The undisputed King Of Fire, Capleton’s “Jah Guide My Step” and Bushman’s “Show I The Way”. Two grand voices that fit like a glove on the rootsy Brimstone Riddim.…
SpiceMas is in the air, and the people are ready to revel in it. Grenada has always been a powerhouse for some great music, and when it comes to Carnival, they do not disappoint. Enter Temptress, the 2023 Grenada Road March winner and the Queen of Jab Jab, and she’s ready to take on the road with the video for the single, “Crocus Bag“. Directed by Man Of Viizion and shot in La Fillette, St. Andrew, one of the hotspots for Grenadian Jab Jab culture, Temptress and her crew are blacked out, horned up, and are ready to put everything…