How to end poverty and save the world's poorest childreen from hunger

Eventhough our world has improved substantial over the last two decades in lifting about 600 million people out of poverty, increasing child survival rates and helping about 56 million more children to go to school; it is evedent more work still needs to be done to ensure a sustainable future for the world's poorest children.

Save the childreen has released a report illustrating a new development system which could potentially end extreme poverty in the next 20 years Click here to read the report.

Could private equity be the right answer in injecting capital into Africa..?

I stumbled on this article this morning written by Bill Hinchberger from the African Leadership Academy; and thought it was very informative but controversial at the same time - especially with the mention of Carlyle Group which is owned by two of most controversial families in US and middle East history. Adding to that are the shortcomings of Private Equity funding used as a strategy to alleviate the poor banking system of Africa. Here is what Bill Hinchberger had to say in her article. What is your take in this; is private equity really the way forward especially when the majority of firms in Africa are SMEs or small scale entrepreneurs who all compete in an informal market? Who are the private equity helping? mostly it is all subsidiaries of global companies in Africa. 

According to Bill Hinchberger, Africa is growing, and African companies need cash to expand. Investors want in on the action, especially given low returns in many other parts of the world these days. But with few stocks and bonds, and scant liquidity for those out there, how do investors get a foothold? And how do African firms access much-needed cash?

Actress Yvonne Okoro laughs all the way to the bank...

Actress Yvonne Okoro is laughing all the way to the bank as her first produced movie, The Contract, directed by Shirley Frimpong Manso, was reported to be a success; a huge crowd turned out for the premiere on December 28th.

MISS South Africa 2012 winner PICS

The Sun City Super bowl was the place to be last Sunday for the Miss South Africa 2012 crowing.  Marilyn Ramos was crowned Miss South Africa at a glitzy ceremony held at the Sun City Super Bowl on Sunday night.

The 21-year-old beat off competition for the prestigious title from Stacey Webb and Pearl Nxele, who finished as first and second princesses respectively. Click through to see more gallery.......

The journey of a woman in helping to bring Literacy to Tanzanian Children

Holmer with Amina, a young community member from Mungere Village (Red Sweater Project)

Here is an interesting story of Ashley Holmer whos trip to East Africa changed her purpose in life completely. As per Sophia Gebrehiwot reports, Ashley Holmer is the founder and executive director of the Red Sweater Project – named for the most important garment of the school children supported by the effort. The organization strives to create educational opportunities for children in rural parts of Tanzania, by helping communities to build schools, train teachers and develop curricula. 

The project began in 2005 when Holmer moved to the East African country to work as an English teacher as well as a soccer coach in a Masai village, Monduli juu. The Village Chairman from a nearby community offered her 20 acres of land, upon which she built the community’s first secondary school, which today educates over 140 students.

61 killed and more than 200 injured in Ivory Coast

After leaving a New Year's fireworks show early Tuesday in Ivory Coast's main city, a crowd was stampeded, killing 61 people — many of them children and teenagers — and injuring more than 200, rescue workers said.

Thousands had gathered at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan's Plateau district to see the fireworks. It was only the second New Year's Eve fireworks display since peace returned to this West African nation after a bloody upheaval over presidential elections put the nation on the brink of civil war and turned this city into a battle zone.

Eagles striker Obafemi Martins Visited Orphanage Homes and Hospital On Christmas Day

Super Eagles striker, Obafemi Martins spend his Christmas celebration with some orphanage homes and hospitals in Lagos. Obafemi Martins who is currently on a break from his Spainish football club activities, visited the Maternity Island Hospital, the SOS Village in Isolo and some hospitals in Lagos. 

Obagoal, as often called, showed his humanitarian side by embarking on a gesture on behalf of his foundation which gave gifts items and cash donations to the visited hospitals and orphanages. Sources close to Obagoal told Nigeriafilms.com that over N10million was splashed on hospital bills of babies born on Christmas day in Lagos which also included cash donations to their mothers. More pictures after cut......

Pastor T.B. Joshua delivers Prophecies for 2013 - about great, famous, popular rich men and politicians becoming helpless..

It is no doubt that the deluge of prophesies by popular pastors always make headlines of newspapers and tabloids especially when the incidences occur as postulated and as such, they are non-stop referenced to all through the year. So let us watch the space for what these new prophecies will amount to this new year.

The pastor of one of the fastest growing pentecostal churches in Nigeria, SCOAN – The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations, Pastor T.B Joshua ushered in the New Year with a special service at the church’s headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria. In his Prophecies for 2013, T.B Joshua said the following:

“2013 is a year of surprises. I am seeing many great, famous, popular and rich men and politicians will become helpless and in need of help in matters of sickness, disease, finances, death, etc,” he said in the service broadcast live on the popular Christian station Emmanuel TV. “One of the causes, they have failed to reward those who helped them to succeed. This is the year of judgement especially for politicians who use youth to support their political ambitions without reward after winning power.”

Happy New Year 2013!

Thank you all so much for making, supporting and maintaining this blog! Your time taken in liking, commenting and sharing is much appreciated! The best shall be done to continue keeping you uptodate  during the calender year.

Here's to the New Year and may everyone find good health and joy! 

God bless and Happy New Year 2013!

Minister's Sons faces Charges in connection of a bloody fight.

Following a riot which left at least 20 people injured at a local nightclub, the sons of a government minister and a top businessman have been charged by police

The Liberia National Police (LNP) have arrested, charged and subsequently presented two persons to the Monrovia City Court in connection with the bloody fighting at the Dejavu Night Club on Christmas Eve-December 24, 2012. The Dejavu Night Club is one of Liberia's popular night clubs located at Airfield Shortcut in Monrovia.