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Dear Friends Hello,Ghana celebrates its 52nd Independence Day cel-ebrations on the 6th of March with a new Head ofState H.E John Evans Attah Mills. Unfortunately,while this occasion will be taking place we will beat press to produce your most cherished month-ly magazine. We shall however bring you all the importantlandmarks of the celebrations in our April edition.However, I take this opportunity to invite you allto actively participate in Francophonie weekfrom March 16th.On page 23 of this edition, the Chairman of theAlliance Française of Accra, Mr. Nat NunoAmartefio, gave us a brief historic report of theorganization as well as Ghana’s position in theFrancophonie. The program line up and all theimportant events are available for you.In this edition we have a report on the FrenchMinister of State for Trade, Anne- Marie Idrac’svisit to Ghana.Have funEnjoy
Profile of Ghana’s Magician
NIIT Takoradi Holds Maiden Graduation
French Minister of State for Foreign Trade visits Ghana
6 March 2009
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On the February 5th 2009 Bolloré unveiledtheir corporate logo at Golden Tulip in Accra,Ghana.
All current local and international business part-ners were invited to this event with the MD forGhana, Jason Mannion, as your host and organiz-er. Director of Bolloré Africa - Phillipe Labonecame from France to assist this event.
In five years, Bolloré Africa Logistics has become
a major player in the port business, whether act-ing as a private operator or in the context of con-cession agreements with autonomous ports orStates, or on behalf of ships entrusted to it by itsship-owning customers.
Bolloré Africa Logistics has a portfolio of com-mercial brands ready to serve its customers,including ANTRAK: A brand recognised in inte-grated logistics for the mining sector and SDV: Ahistorically dominant commercial brand with aworldwide presence, which operates in all areas.
Jason Reynard, MD Bolloré Ghana
Chairman ANTRAK Mr. Alhaji Banda
Director Bolloré Africa - Mr. Phillipe Labonne
Bolloré unveil their corporate logo
7March 2009
Some company historyFounded in 1822 and with 50 years of loyalty to Africa, Bolloré Group is now one of the 500 leadingcompanies in the world. From its historic beginnings in thin papers, the group chose to diversify intoareas where it could occupy a leading position. The diversity of its activities enables it to spread its riskbetter. It now has a presence in plastic films for capacitors and packaging, electric batteries, thinpapers and logistics (freight forwarding, port handling, railways, etc.) in Africa and the rest of the world,as well as in fuel distribution, dedicated terminals and systems.
Mr. Puerta & Mr. Reynard pop the champagne
Zenith Bank (Ghana) Limited has recently launched three Visa cards (Visa Classic Prepaid Card; Visa
Classic Debit Card and Visa Classic Credit Card) to make business transactions easier and safer for
clients.
The Visa cards would enable customers to gain access to the Visa network operated in over 150 coun-
tries with a network of over 29 million outlets and a million automated teller machines (ATMs).
The Visa Classic Prepaid Card can be used by
all; one need not be a customer of the Bank.
The holder can load the amount of money
needed on the card and use it at all terminals
where Visa is accepted. The Visa Classic Debit
Cards are linked to the account of the card
holder at the Bank. Any amount spent on the
card is directly deducted from the card hold-
er’s account. The Visa Classic Credit Cards,
are linked to an account but with a credit
facility to the holder. The Debit and Credit
cards are exclusively for account holders of
the Bank.
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9March 2009
10 March 2009
On the official day of Love, Febuary
14th, Tigo united 50 youthful vibrant
and eager couples for a night of com-
plete fun and entertainment!
Tigo in collaboration with YFM selected
50 lucky couples, who prior to the event
opted to be part of a ‘blind date love
celebration’ and treated them to a can-
dle light diner and a cozy movie at the
Silver Birds Cinema.
‘Who would have thought I would have
so much fun and met such a great guy!
I totally enjoyed the entire night’ said
Rose who is still in tight contact with
her ‘blind date’...who knows where it
would lead.
3 lucky couples were further chosen out
of the lot to receive brand new Tigo
phones! Tigo gives you more and a
whole lot more! Keep expressing your-
self longer with Tigo!
w h o ’ s w h o Tigo Love Day
11March 2009
12 March 2009
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Anne-Marie IDRAC, French minister of State forTrade, visited Ghana from Friday February 27th toSaturday February 28th, with a delegation of 11French large, medium and small scale compa-nies.
On Friday, Mrs. IDRAC met with the PresidentAttah Mills, the Vice-president Mahama as well asother members of the government including Dr.Kwabena Duffuor and Mrs. Hannah Tetteh.In a press statement, The French minister reiterat-ed France’s commitment to support EconomicPartnership Agreements as a way to foster region-al integration in West Africa.
France has approved a concessionary loan of 45million Euros as official development assistancefor Ghana. Therefore ranking France as 3rdamong bilateral donors to Ghana. France is con-tributing through the French DevelopmentAgency (AFD).
On Saturday evening, the French ambassador(pic-ture below) held a cocktail at his resident in honorof the Minister and the Club d’ Affaire Franςais duGhana (CAF – Ghana). The objective of the club isto maintain and develop Franco-Ghanaian eco-nomic and trade relations and to promote Frenchbusinesses and interests in Ghana by the
exchange and dissemination of information, ideasand expertise.
The association is open to the following cate-gories of entities:• French companies registered locally or
legally operating in Ghana.• French citizens or individuals managing
French companies in Ghana.• French business partnerships in Ghana and
partners of businesses in France who maintain through their intermediaries regular and sustained economic relations with Ghana.
For more information please contact:[email protected] / caf.phpbb.com
L-R: H.E. Francis Hurtut, the French Ambassador, Mrs. Hannah Tetteh, Minister of Trade and Industry, Anne-Marie Idrac, Minister of State forTrade of France & Dr. Osei Boeh-Ocansey Director Gen. PEF
Mr. Jean Dolle, Economic & Commercial Counsellor, FrenchEmbassy, H.E. Mr. Hurtut and H.E. Georges Ouegnin GEO7
ANNE- MARIE IDRAC, French Minister of State for Foreign Trade visits Ghana
Dominique Melay President of CAF Ghana and wife
13March 2009
L-R: Mr. Mr. Alandou, Gecad, H.E Jimmy Aggrey-Orleans, Mr. TristanFonlladosa and H.E Agnes Aggrey- Orleans
L-R: Mrs. Joyce Boeh-Ocansey, MR. Gwet Lucky Gwet Company & Dr. OseiBoeh-Ocansey Director Gen. PEF
Mrs. Hannah Tetteh and Dogad Dogoui, President ofAfricagora R_L: Mr. Halabi, Veritas, Mr. Barten, Bivac
L-R: Michael Cheylan, CAP Afrique, Jean -Marc Moro.Ulis Int., Arnaud Dornon, French Embassy
Mr. Jean Dolle, Economic & Commercial Counsellor, French Embassy andAnne-Marie Idrac,Minister of State for Trade of France
continue on page 15
H.E. Georges OuegninOne of the most Internationally decoratedIvorian statesmen with over 41 years at thehead of state protocol in Cote d’Ivoire and
President of GEO7 together with Mr. Dominique Paravicini
Richard and Agnes Decombe
15March 2009
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The two Trade Ministers drinking to the Ghana-French co-operation
Mr. Piere Arnard, Cie Fruitiere expressing his appreciation on behalf of theFrench delegatiom
H.E James and Agnes Aggrey Orleans listening to the speech by the twoMinisters of State
Jason Reynard, MD Bolloré and wife
L-R: Philippe Manteu, David Hourdry, MoetChandon and Jean Drouhet, MD Novotel
Dogad Dogoui, President of Africagoraand Omar Camara, French Embassy
Mrs. Botte and Mr. Jean - Claude Gruner,Golden Exotic
16 March 2009
Alain Gbeasor, Enjoy magazine with Dogad Dogoui, president of Africagora
L-R: Dogad Dogoui, President of Africagora, Dr. Christian Kpodar, President SolomonInvestement, Marie Helen Hoba and Mr. Hoba
R-L: Mr. Alandou Gordon Executive Director Gecad, Mr. Jean Dolle, Economic & CommercialCounsellor, French Embassy and some guests.
L-R: Mr. Coulibaly, Gras Savoye, Dr.Kpodah, AIIA Int
Guests.
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Mrs. Boeh-Ocansey
Mr. Bordura-Linder, ORSAM, Mrs. Carole Paravicini and Mr. Belliissard, MD SG-SSB
MONDAY TUESDAY
Bulgaria National Day
Happy Hour
Heaven Bar , Osu
Hang out @Typhoon, Bomso, From:6:00 pm, Up until you lose your voice
Soiree Francophone
Aphrodisiac Nite Klub
Airport Residential
Free Entry
Happy Hour
Heaven Bar
Osu
Ireland - St Patrick's Day
Happy Hour , Chelsea Place and JazzTone
Venue: Labone , Accra, From: 6 pm
Happy Hour : Celsbridge Pub
Venue: Labone
Happy Hour
Sports Bar
Cheers entertainment center
Venue: Ahodjo – Kumasi
Francophone Night
Aphro Nite Klub
Airport Residential
West African Building & Construction2009 . Accra International ConferenceCenter
Happy Hour: Bull Dog Pub
Asokwa
Kumasi
From: 7pm
Casino!! Casino!!: Vienna City , Venue:Accra & Kumasi
Attraction: pool bar and entertain-ment, Live Band
Chester’s Bar and Pub
Venue: Osu
From: 12 pm
Happy Hour, Powers Pub
Ho Pleasure Gardens, Ho
La Bamba Pub, Comm. 11, Tema
Salsa, South American Dance andMusic
Classical Live band Music
Golden Tulip
Venue: Kumasi City Pool Side
From: 7:00 pm
Happy hour
Ryan’s Irish Pub
Venue: Osu
From: 6 pm
Happy hour: Ryan’s Irish Pub
Venue: Osu, From: 6 pm
Jackpot Nite Klub
Ex- Bus stop
Venue: Ring Road
Time: From 8:00 pm till you chill
Pakistan National Day
Happy Hour: La Bamba Pub,, Comm.11, Tema
Bouncers : Barbecue Joint. Venue:Behind Top in Town
Osu
Bouncers
Barbecue Joint
Venue: Behind Top in Town
Osu
Pool Bar, Lounge and Roulette
Vienna City Entertainment Complex
Ahodjo Kumasi
events calender - March 2009
2nd 3rd
Bouncers
Barbecue Joint
Venue: Behind Top in Town
Osu
Happy Hour : Bywell
Osu
30th
I take this oppor-tunity to wish allGhanaians aHappyIndependenceDay and see youwhen i see you.
Alain
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4th
9th 10th 11th
16th 17th 18th
23rd 24th 25th
Wild, Wicked & Wet Wednesdays
Monte Carlo Grand Café
Labone
Mid week Special: Café Masarati
Asokwa, Kumasi
31st
WEDNESDAY
18 March 2009
19March 2009
SUNDAYLive Karaoke accompaniedby Piano Music @ Bar
Venue: Golden Tulip KumasiCity. Time: From 8:00 pm
Buffet @ Rhapsody
Accra Mall
Tetteh Quarshie
13th International TradeFair Enters 2nd week
Happy Hour, The ViewPub & Restaurant, Venue:Silver Star Towers From: 6pm
Guest List : Cinderella’sBehind PoliceHeadquarters, From:10pm
CINEMA: Sylver BirdCinema, Venue: AccraMall, From : 6 pm
Happy Hour
Rhapsody’s
Venue: Accra Mall
From: 10 pm
Aphro Sundays,Aphrodisiac Nite KlubAirport Residential, Accra
Time with DJ Mensah andFriends
Klymax Bay
La Beach
Ladies Nite, Genesis NiteKlub, Amakom
Kumasi
Pool Bar, Lounge andRoulette
Vienna CityEntertainment Complex
Ahodjo
Kumasi
Flaunt yourtaste Tour atCinderella’s
Valentine Flavors
Aphrodisiac Nite Klub
Airport Residential
Accra
Singles Nyte, Pool BarNite Klub, Spintex Road
From: 10 pm
Bless the Mic with PY
Base Lounge , Osu
Dancehall Nyte
Aphro Nite Klub, AirportResidential Accra.
Tunisia Anniversary ofthe Independence of theRepublic of Tunisia
Happy Hour: DuplexLounge & Bar, Osu
Big Timers Nyte Out
Kiravi Nite Klub
Venue: Ahodjo
events calender
19th
Namibia IndependenceDay
Super Sat’s, ChampsSports Bar, Paloma Hotel,Ring Road. All you candrink for GHC 10
Old School Nite:Aphrodisiac Nite club,Airport, From: 10pm tillyour mama calls
21st
14th13th12th
5th
1st
7th 8th
20th
Old School Nite, AphroNite Klub, AirportResidential, Accra
Pool Bar and Nite Klub
Spintex Road
Accra
Ghana vs. Benin worldCup Qualifiers
Live Karaoke accompa-nied by Piano Music @ Bar
Venue: Golden TulipKumasi City
Time: From 8:00 pm
29th28th
Special Love Edition
Aphro Sundays,Aphrodisiac Nite Klub
Airport Residential, Accra
Valentine Love Climax
Klymax Bay, Labadi Beach
Accra
15th
BangladeshIndependence Day
Happy Hour :Typhoon
Bomso , Kumasi
Dance Hall: AphrodisiacNite Klub
Airport Residential
Accra
26th27th
Ministry Of Sounds
Basement Lounge, EveryLast Friday, Osu
Flaunt yourtaste Tour atTantra
Adventure Ghana 2009begins
Silverbird Cinema, 1st Floor,Accra Mall
Aphro Sundays:Aphrodisiac Nite Klub
Airport Residential
Accra
22nd
THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Ghana 52ndIndependenceDay Celebrations
6th
20 March 2009
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IMEXCO Ghana, importers of theHennessy Cognac brand, intends tomake their cognac the number onedrink-mixer choice for all patrons inGhana.
In view of that on the 20th ofFebruary 2009 they launched the 1stedition of the Hennessy “Flauntyour taste”, at Rhema’s in Osu.The tour, in all, will be heldacross the length and breadthof the country to sensitizeregulars on the new ways ofenjoying their Cognac.
Hennessy is a prominentFrench winery founded in1765 and co-leader of theprestigious luxury goods com-pany LVMH. Hennessy special-izes in the manufacture ofCognac and with a rich historyserved many a prominent figures.
The producers, Jas Hennessy & Co.,sells about 40 percent of the world’sCognac.
“The Flaunt your tour” event is anavenue for patrons to learn newways of drinking the Cognac, like
mixing with energy drinks, carbon-ated drinks or doing a French cof-
fee with cream.The event was well attendedand the Cognac did not ceasepouring in and guest had thetreat of a life time.
We thank IMEXCO Ghana forsuch a memorable night andcan’t wait for the remainingeditions.
The IMEXCO and HENNESSY “FLAUNT YOUR TASTE” @ RHEMAS
Flaunt Your taste Tour:Saturday 14th March 2009 atCinderella’sFriday 27th March 2009 atTantra
21March 2009
23March 2009
1. What is the « Organisation Internationale de laFrancophonie » (OIF) ?
The Francophonie formerly known as the «Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie »(OIF), created in 1970, is an international organizationof governments for political action and cooperation.It comprises 56 member states and governments, 3associate members and 14 observers for a total pop-ulation of 870 million people.
The Francophonie has evolved into a global organiza-tion whose numerous branches cooperate with itsmember states in the fields of culture, language, sci-ence, economy, justice, and peace. The OIF can there-fore be compared to the Commonwealth of Nations.
2. What are the missions of the « OIF » ?
For the next decade, the action of the organizationwill concentrate on :
• The promotion of French language, cultural and linguistic diversity
• The promotion of peace, democracy and Human Rights
• The support to education, training, higher education and research
• The development of cooperation for sustainable development and solidarity
The OIF has moreover an observer status at theUnited Nations General Assembly. On a yearly basis,March 20th is commemorated in all the governmentsand member states as the International Day of theFrancophonie (Journée Internationale de laFrancophonie).
3. Ghana and the OIF
Since September 2006, at the BucharestFrancophonie Summit, Ghana has become an associ-ate member to the OIF - the Ghanaian politicalauthorities having declared the learning of Frenchlanguage a priority for Ghanaian citizens in particularin terms of regional integration.
Dear Readers,Today it is acommon placenotion thatthrough themedium ofinstant com-m u n i c a t i o nand easy trans-portation, theworld hasshrunk to the
size of a village. In our global village ourenhanced proximity to one anotherrequires unusual sensibility to sharedinterests and divergent expectations. It isthe goal of the Alliance francaise to nour-ish this community of shared interestsand promote peace and friendshipthrough harnessing our different expec-tations and talents.
In Ghana, we find ourselves immersed ina region of fellow Africans who alreadyshare a common Gallic heritage. We havehappily joined their community of theFrancophonie so that with them we cancreate a better future for our children. TheAlliance francaise institutes in Ghana,contribute to this process by bringingyoung Africans to study together and tolearn to appreciate each other’s differ-ences.
The week of the Francophonie is a cele-bration of our cultural diversities andcommon interests. We are proud to par-ticipate in it as a full member of theFrancophonie family.
Nat Nuno-AmarteifioChairman of the Board of AllianceFrançaise of Accra.
Organisation Internationale de
la Francophonie
25March 2009
Business process outsourcing(BPO) is a form of outsourcingwhich entails contracting opera-tions and responsibilities of specif-ic business functions (or processes)to a third-party service provider. Inthe early days, BPO usually consist-ed of outsourcing processes suchas payroll functions.
Now it is common for organizationsto outsource financial and adminis-tration (F&A) processes, humanresources (HR) functions, call centerand customer service activities andaccounting and payroll.
Most services provided by BPO vendors are offered on a fee-for-service basis. This helps a companybecome more flexible by transforming fixed into variable costs. Outsourcing may provide a firm withincreased flexibility in its resource management and reduce response times to major environmentalchanges.
A company is also able to focus on its core competencies, without being burdened by the demands ofa bureaucratic structure. Key employees are thus released from performing non-core or administrativeprocesses and can invest more time and energy in building the firm’s core businesses and thereby help-ing the company create a competitive edge.
Finally, BPO can be a major foreign exchange earner for a country’s economy. India currently receivesrevenues of about $10.9 billion annually from BPO. In Africa, Morocco, Egypt and South Africa haveemerged as the African powers of BPO.
To increase Ghana’s competiveness, IPMC College of Technology is collaborating with international BPOfirms to set up offices in Accra, Ghana’s capital. Prior to that IPMC would be training individuals whowish to work in the BPO industry. Already, IPMC College of Technology has incorporated BPO courses atits two major branches – Graphic Road & Tesano. These courses shall be extended to other IPMC Collegeof Technology branches very soon.
t e c h n o l o g y
Brought to you by IPMCBusiness process outsourcing (BPO)
26 March 2009
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Norquest Limited owned by Nigel
Rapp importer of fine wines and spirits
to Ghana led a wine tasting event at
the Golden Tulip Kumasi City.
During a presentation, some selected
waiters and supervisors were taken
through the process grapes pass
through to become wine. It was also
explained to them what to look out for
in a good wine and also how to serve
wine. This was indeed an enlightening
experience for the waiters as they tasted
the various types of red, white and the
rose wines.
Later in the evening, clients of the hotel
and other invited guests were treated to
the Laurent Perrier Champagne and
French wines from Gabriel Meffre. Also
present at the event were James and
Christine Marr who had travelled with
their own vehicle from North England
through to Madrid and then to Morocco
further down to Mauritania and then to
Senegal, Gambia and Mali through to
Burkina Faso and finally to Kumasi.
Andreas Tscherning (General Manager)
Jackie Senoo (Sales Manager) Ms
Beatrice Mensah, Branch Manager
(Zenith Bank, Kumasi) and Mr. Nigel
Rapp were in attendance as well.
Some of the invited guests
Mr. Jean Paul Figaly, MD IMEXCO Ghana and some guests
Mr. Andreas Tscherning GM, Golden Tulip Kumasi and Madam BeatriceMensah, Manager, Zenith Bank Kumasi
Mr. Samuel Addo, Regional Manager MTN, Mr. Koduah Howard and Mr.yaw Afrifa of Golden Tulip Kumasi City
Wine tasting event atthe Golden Tulip
Kumasi City.
Hair talk with Clu-chey
Now its time to shampoo! As you are aware, shampoo is apurifier/cleanser for your hair. Shampoos work well when mixed withwater and massaged in. The primary purpose of a shampoo is toremove sebum (oil), dead cells, sweat and product build up. In addi-tion, it also stimulates your scalp and helps to make your hair shinyand healthy (when done correctly).
How to shampooFirst completely wet your hair all over. This is necessary because it helps remove dust and other materials from the surface of the hair. Saturating hair first will also helps the molecules in the shampoo to get rid of dirt easier.
Massage sufficient shampoo between your palms before spreading it onto your hair and scalp with your fingertips. (Never pour shampoo directly from the bottle onto the hair). Massage firmly but gently. Remember, using force will not make removal of dirt any easier. The ideal shampoo to have is “Dark and Lovely Moisture Seal 3-N-1 Conditioning Shampoo”. This shampoo, cleanses gently, conditions, detangles and locks in moisture during the shampooingprocess.
Rinse it well with clean warm water until all shampoo is out. Though rinsing your hair may seem simple enough, the fact still remains that, most people do not rinse well enough. Work your fingertips through your hair while rinsing. Poor rinsing will result in dull hair, flaky and itchy scalp. If youhave thick/coarse hair, or your hair is very dirty then shampoo again.
After a thorough rinse with warm water – at least 30 second – gently pat your hair with a towel and lightly squeeze down the hair to the endor wrap a towel around your head and leave it on for about 5 minutes. Never rub your hair strongly, unless you want dreadlocks.
Shampooing tips:• Brush/comb your hair before shampooing. This will remove dirt/dead
skin cells from the scalp, free hair from all tangles and possibly pinsused in styling.
• Never use water that is too hot or cold. Always use clean warm water.• Never rinse your hair with used bath water.• Remember, any time you shampoo you loose some hair, so, don’t panic
this is normal.
Sam Clu-Chey Adika Technical Manager Softsheen-Carson
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f e a t u r e
magician is an individual performing art thatentertains an audience by creating illusions of
seemingly impossible or supernatural feats, usingpurely natural means. These feats are called magictricks, effects or illusions. In some years past inGhana, troops of magician passed through thetowns and villages in Ghana performing such actsas cutting someone into pieces burying them andeventually resurrecting them after 3 days.One Ghanaian, who is still involved in this practicecurrently and renowned the world over isCHRISTOPHER VONCUJOVI. Known as the blacksuperman, he was born on the 4th of July 1960into the family of Traditional Chief Makers of theVolta Region, in whose hands mysticism and realmagic was an everyday affair. He grew up aroundtraditional magicians admiring their feats anddreamt of becoming one himself when he grewup.
After his first Career as a teacher he went to Indiato study Oriental Philosophy and became a Hindurelated Sanyansi (Monk). He was made RegionalPriest of Bangkok Region covering Vietnam, Laosand Cambodia including Thailand, but finally leftthe Monk hood after four years and decided to goback to his childhood fascination of becoming agreat MAGICIAN.
Combining African, Indian and Western Styles ofMagic, Christopher has originated what he calls:“AFRICO HINDU MAGIC” which includes the Fakirstyles of magic, Fire eating acts, magic with ani-mals, playing cards, silks, dancing on broken bot-tles, lifting things with his eyeballs, mind reading,illusions and many other Stunts with which hetraveled the world performing at Night Clubs,Hotels, Resort Hotels, Amusement Parks etc. Hehas performed on Trains, Cruise Boats and othersocial gatherings around the World. He has per-formed to audiences which include African leadersat the A.U summit, lifted the Ghana flag high at theJapan Cup and the launch of M.T.N, night of 1002laughs among others. At all these performancesthe audience is held spell bound by his style andthe professionalism he brings to the act.
PROFILE OF GHANA’s magicianA
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s p o r t s
Egyptian football emerged the dominant force atthe Glo-CAF Awards 2008 Gala held on Tuesday inLagos, Nigeria. The North African country scoopedfive awards at the awards gala, but missed out onthe ultimate, Glo-CAF Player of the Year won byTogolese Emmanuel Adebayor.
Al-Ahly midfielder Mohamed Aboutreika lost out onthe history making feat of becoming the first local-based player to win the annual honour since itsinception by CAF in 1992.
The forward however took solace in the Inter-ClubsPlayer of the Year, which he piped his club-mateFlavio Amado and Enyimba hitman, Stephen Worguto the prize. Ahly was also voted the best club whiletheir fans were rewarded with the Best SupportersClub (Club Division).
The Egyptian national team, Pharaohs, claimed theNational team of the Year whilst tactician HassanShehata picked the Coach of the Year prize.
The ceremony which had in attendance CAFPresident, Issa Hayatou; FIFA President, JosephBlatter, Lagos State Governors, Babatunde Fashola(San), Nigeria Minister of Sports, Engineer SaniNdanusa was characterized by series of acrobaticand musical display pieced together by the SouthAfrica based True Colour Events.
Award winnersGlo-CAF Player of the YearEmmanuel Adebayor (Arsenal and Togo)
Inter-Club Player of the YearMohamed Aboutreika (Al-Ahly and Egypt)
National Team of the YearEgypt
Club of the YearAl-Ahly (Egypt)
Young Player of the YearSalomon Kalou (Chelsea and Cote d’Ivoire)
Women’s Footballer of the YearAlice Mattlou (South Africa)
Coach of the YearHassan Shehata (Egypt national team)
Order of Merit AchievementRoger Ouegnin, President of ASEC Mimosas FootballClubFarah AddoOrok Oyo
Fair Play AwardCote d’Ivoire
Best Supporters Club (Club division)Al-Ahly (Egypt)
Best Supporters Club (National Teams Division)Nigeria Supporters Club
African Football LegendChristian Chukwu (Nigeria)
Platinum AwardUmar Musa Yar’Adua, President of the Republic of Nigeria
CAF Best XIGoalkeeper – Carlos Idriss Kameni (Espanyol andCameroon)Defenders – Wael Gomaa (Al-Ahly and Egypt), Ismail TayeTaiwo (Olympique Marseille and Nigeria), Joseph Yobo(Everton and Nigeria), John Mensah (Olympique Lyonand Ghana)
Midfielders – Mohamed Aboutreika (Al-Ahly and Egypt),Michael Essien (Chelsea and Ghana), Yaya Toure(Barcelona and Cote d’Ivoire), Sulley Muntari (Inter Milanand Ghana)
Attackers – Samuel Eto’o (Barcelona and Spain),Emmanuel Adebayor (Arsenal and Togo)Sourced:www.cafonline.com
Glo CAF Awards 2008
Glo-CAF Player of the YearEmmanuel Adebayor (Arsenal &
Togo)
Inter-Club Player of the YearMohamed Aboutreika (Al-Ahly
and Egypt)
Young Player of the YearSalomon Kalou (Chelsea and Cote
d’Ivoire)
Coach of the YearHassan Shehata (Egypt national
team)
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He is an active member of The InternationalBrotherhood of Magicians based in the U.S.A. andother Magical Societies around the world
Christopher is also a Poet, Song writer and a Yogi.He has now graduated from a Grand Master of AFAas in Ewe or IFA as known in Yoruba to be a Psychicand Herbal Healer.
Ifa is the method used by the Yoruba and the Ewesof West Africa to divine nature and live in harmonywith it.
Today, he resides in Accra the Capital of Ghana andhis home country with his wife Chieko and theirchildren. The children Mawuli, Sena, Pele and Tarawho are now Junior Magicians are doing variety ofTV and event shows in Ghana. The children some-times appear alongside their father in performanc-es.
Christopher also teaches Entertainment Magic anddeveloping the Natural Talents in young people asa hobby. Mr.Voncujovi admonishes the youth toaspire to discipline and honesty. He calls onGhanaians to remain faithful to their identity andsee magic as a form of entertainment and not areligion; this way con artists will not take them forgranted. His show time range from 10 minutes toan hour depending on the client’s demand.Illusions, Magic, Cremation, Sword and CutterStunts, Hypnosis, Jokes and Comedy are part of hisrepertoire
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MethodIngredients
Soft Pesto Breadsticks
1. Mix flour, baking powder and salt.
2. Stir in skim milk and mix until doughforms a ball.
3. Roll or pat dough out into a 10" by 6"rectangle and cut it into 12 strips.
4. Paint each stick with butter and placeon cookie sheet. Paint on or sprinkle withyour choice of topping.
5. Bake at 450F for 14 minutes.
1 1/4 cup flour1 1/2 tsp baking powder1 tsp salt1/2 cup skim milk2 tbsp butter, melted
Your choice of topping (Pesto,Parmesan, Cheddar, Sesame Seeds etc).
41March 2009
The body gains a lot of weight as you reach your middle years: self-confidence, wisdom, con-
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accident of evolution, your scale and age creeps at the same time as you reach your thirties,
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The art of weaving canes andbaskets is as old as the historyof mankind. Traces of basketshave been found in theEgyptian pyramids, andwoven basket liners have lefttheir impressions inside thefragments of ancient pottery.Usually the traditions andexpertise is transferred downfrom generation to generationof adept craftsmen.
As you take a stroll throughthe streets of Cantonmentsyou discover with awe the rich diversity of products created by some of these expert craftsmen. Newtimes require new technologies, Kwaku hails from the Jomoro district of the Western Region, tells methey now had to learn carpentry and electrical in order to meet the design needs of their mostlyexpatriate clientele.
Kwaku sits using cane strips, weaves what appeared to be a standing basket, his eyes were fixedintently on the work, hands moving expertly. The basket intricately done with artificial designs wasthe product of a skilled and professional cane weaver. A closer inspection of the finished workreveals a most beautiful Television stand with six completed light shades and electrical wiring to pro-
vide lighting.
I could not but be held in aweat the beauty before me, inthis open air workshop onecould find hand woven beds,book shelves, dining tablessets, sitting room chairs andtables as well as other fashion-able decorations ideal for giv-ing your house or even officethe perfect décor.
“How long have you beendoing this?” I asked him andthe answer was forth comingwith hint of pride “for the pasttwelve years.” Kwaku had
been weaving on off since his childhood and decided to work full time in 1997. It was a trade he hadlearnt well and has gained considerable experience in.Kwaku and his colleagues, who number about ten, work as a team on projects so as to finish fasterand their location in Cantonments is ideal for their target market.
Cont. on page 47
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Enjoy The HumourYou should learn to bemore politeOne day, Bill and Tom went to a restaurant fordinner. As soon as the waiter took out two steaks,Bill quickly picked out the bigger steak for him-self.
Tom wasn't happy about that: "When are yougoing to learn to be polite?"
Bill: "If you had the chance to pick first, whichone would you pick?"
Tom: "The smaller piece, of course."
Bill: "What are you whining about then? Thesmaller piece is what you want, right?"
Trouble sleepingThe woman seated herself in the psychiatristsoffice. "What seems to be the problem?" the doc-tor asked.
"Well, I, uh," she stammered. "I think I, uh, mightbe a nymphomaniac."
"I see," he said. "I can help you, but I must adviseyou that my fee is $80 an hour."
"That's not bad," she replied. "How much for allnight?"
Better relationshipA man walked into a therapist's office lookingvery depressed. "Doc, you've got to help me. Ican't go on like this."
"What's the problem?" the doctor inquired.
"Well, I'm 35 years old and I still have no luck withthe ladies. No matter how hard I try, I just seem toscare them away."
"My friend, this is not a serious problem. You justneed to work on your self-esteem. Each morning,I want you to get up and run to the bathroommirror. Tell yourself that you are a good person, afun person, and an attractive person. But say itwith real conviction. Within a week you'll havewomen buzzing all around you."
The man seemed content with this advice andwalked out of the office a bit excited. Threeweeks later he returned with the same down-trodden expression on his face.
"Did my advice not work?" asked the doctor.
"It worked alright. For the past several weeks I'veenjoyed some of the best moments in my lifewith the most fabulous looking women."
"So, what's your problem?"
"I don't have a problem," the man replied. "Mywife does."
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46 March 2009
aries 21/3 to 20/04 libra 24/9 to 23/10
capricorn 22/12 to 20/01
gemini 22/5 to 21/6
Venus, your ruler, turns retrograde this month, signaling a peri-od of reflection. You are likely to pull back a little, as you take thetime to revise and perhaps question your plans. Matters fromthe past creep up and demand your attention. This is a goodmonth in which to solve old problems and finally lay them torest. Nevertheless, your public or professional life is quite busy,particularly in the first week of March. Friends are supportive.Despite your inclination towards retreat and rest, your socialagenda is hectic. There is bound to be some drama in yourromantic life, particularly around the 10th. A lover (and in somecases, a child) needs some attention, and it's time to sort thatout. A surprise surrounding a friend or family member is likelyon the 12-13.
taurus 21/4 to 21/05
March is a strong month for reassessing your finances andmaking a budget, dear Pisces, but it's not a favorable time formaking important purchases. If you do make a big outlay, youare likely to regret it next month, so hold off if you can for thetime being. It's better to hold on to your money now. From the8th forward, you're getting a lot of attention. A partner hasyour wants and needs in mind, and work matters are favored.Your responsibilities to a special someone are hard to ignorearound the Full Moon on the 10th.
pisces 20/02 to 20/03
cancer 22/6 to 23/7
leo 24/7 to 23/08
scorpio 24/10 to 22/11
The month begins with a strong focus on your health and workroutines, dear Virgo. You could be digging up interesting informa-tion now, and there is likely to be quite a fuss over it in the firstweek of the month. The focus turns to a close partnership orfriendship towards mid-month, when a special someone could beputting his/her cards on the table. While it's not a time to sweepmatters under the rug, some care should be taken in all love mat-ters this month, particularly those surrounding shared financesand intimacy. It's a good month for redesigning your budget, butit's not strong for making big purchases. You could easily regretyour purchases next month, so take the time to think about itbefore you leap forward. The 10th brings a surprising revelation.
virgo 24/8 to 23/9
The first week of March continues the busy theme of last month for
you dear Sagittarius, after which life settles down a tad. While there
are bound to be some surprises on the home front, particularly on
the 12-13 and 21-23, your focus is on settling in and keeping the
peace. The 10th brings the culmination of an important work proj-
ect or a scurry of activity on the job. Events occur that highlight your
responsibilities in your professional life. From the 6th and until mid-
April, a lover may be distant or in a phase of rethinking matters. You
might also take this time to re-assess your goals on a romantic level.
sagittarius 23/11 to 21/12
The first week of March is very busy for you, dear Aquarius. Youare getting a lot of attention, and others are turning to you foradvice. Money matters become a big focus from the 8th for-ward, and unanticipated events surrounding your personalfinances are likely, particularly on the 12-13 and 21-23.Responsibilities to others, particularly on a financial level,become hard to ignore around the 10th. The 12-13 is also astrong period for enhancing or attracting a close partnership.Creative projects could bring financial reward this month.
aquarius 21/01 to 19/02
March Horoscope
Venus entered your sign in February, augmenting your overallcharm and perhaps bringing gifts, money, and favors your way. Thismonth, Venus moves "backwards", and it's time for introspection.This is particularly true after the 15th, when Mars enters Pisces, thesign just behind yours. It's time to revise your plans and put off newinitiatives until you have more confidence in them. Others may notbe getting you--perhaps misunderstanding your intentions--for thetime being. A partner may be distant. A New Moon on the 26thbrings new discoveries and a feeling of newness to your life. Still,take your time before moving forward. The Full Moon on the 10thbrings some chaos on the job front, but nothing you can't handle.The first week of March is strong for business income, friendships,and group associations. It's an unusual month in which you areinclined to retreat yet others are vying for your attention. Use Marchfor budgeting rather than buying, resting if you can, and revisingplans.
Some complications surrounding friends and lovers are quitepossible this month, and you're likely to find these people in yourlife dredging up old issues. Give others space. There's a lot ofactivity on the career front in March. While you begin the monthin an adventurous mood, you quickly realize that there are a lotof responsibilities to take care of. Family matters grab your atten-tion as well, around the 10th, and then on the 12-13, surprisingevents and communications occur through your work. The 1-2brings excitement surrounding a travel opportunity. Strong daysof opportunity occur on the 2-5 and then the 10. Watch for pres-sure build-up on the 18.
There are some wonderful and perhaps surprising opportu-nities that have to do with legal affairs, travel, or educationthis month, particularly around the 12-13 and 21-23.Nevertheless, complications and setbacks are likely, but areonly temporary. Career matters could be causing you someconcern, but try not to fret over details. Instead, come upwith a better game plan. April will bring opportunities tobegin anew. A relationship is reaching new depths of intima-cy in March, and there's quite a bit of talk and activity thatstimulate changes in how you approach each other, particu-larly in the first week of the month.
Your close personal relationships continue to take center stage inyour life this month, dear Leo. A close partner could seem a littlemysterious or even elusive, but this only serves to intrigue youmore. It's a good month for deepening a connection, but do pre-pare yourself for some communication snafus. Travel, legal, oreducational plans may not be moving forward at the speed you'dlike them to be. The 10th brings some financial matters to light,demanding your attention. Likely, money shared, borrowed, orloaned will be big topics on the table now. In fact, some surpris-ing events surrounding shared possessions and funds, as well asintimate matters, are likely around the 12-13 and 21-23. The 12-13also brings an exciting connection with a lover.
You're moving towards a more playful and fun frame of mind inMarch, dear Scorpio. Romantic surprises are likely around the 12-13and 21-23. There could also be surprising turns of events surround-ing creative projects, children, and family matters during these peri-ods. Invitations to go out and have some fun should be grabbed.While love matters do pick up pace, some care is necessary when itcomes to a close partnership. You might find that a partner is a littledistant or hard to reach this month. These matters will clear up mid-April, and simply require you to be patient and understanding. The10th brings your obligations to friends or groups to light. Going overpast errors or problems is likely on the job.
The month begins with continued attention to your personalfinances, dear Capricorn. You have big ideas about how to increaseyour income. While you will continue to brainstorm about money-making endeavors in March, your attention also turns to learning,communicating, and networking. A surprise communication is like-ly on the 12-13, and work brings unanticipated events on the 21-23.If a lover seems distant or a love affair appears to stall this month, itjust means that it's time to reassess matters. You could also find thatyou experience creative blocks this month, which will clear up mid-April.
March brings a more serious tone than February, dear Libra,although the first week is likely still about "fun and games". Workmatters become increasingly into focus, and you are feeling moreintrospective. It's not that you lack confidence, but you tend to rec-ognize the need to look within for answers. Questioning your plansis likely, and in fact quite necessary. A close partner may be distantor hard to read this month as well. Some disconnects in the lovedepartment are likely. These will clear up mid-April. For now, try notto push matters (or others). Give them space, and give yourselfspace as well. Surprises on the job or regarding health are likely onthe 12-13 and 21-23. The 11-12 also brings some fabulous news andhighly motivating conversations.
47March 2009
f e a t u r eIn days gone by basket caneweaving was mostly for makingbaskets for the transport andstorage of everything imaginablefrom food, clothing, seeds andeven babies. Cane weaving hasevolved so much so that almostany conceivable idea with woodcan be created by these menhungry to make your day, ofcourse at a small fee.
History has it that the art wastransferred across the continentsthrough the explorers. As theexplorers arrived in new lands,they traded goods. The goodswere shipped in baskets- thus, asthe recipient of the goods lookedover the basket, he/she thenapplied that weaving techniqueto the materials of their own land.This explains how so many Asiantechniques- like hexagonalweaves- are found in Europeanbaskets, and how European tech-niques were then carried over tothe Americas.
Thus, the basic types of basketweave patterns can be applied tograsses, trees and other naturalfibers worldwide
Kwaku and his colleagues howev-er are appealing to the govern-ment for a permanent place witha structure to do their work.According to them all work ceas-es when it starts raining.
Cane weaving can be a richsource of employment for ourunemployed youth and oncetheir group is well organized thenthey can then contribute taxes toraise the revenue of the state.
I just got myself a nice laundrybasket with my name inscribedon it, go get yours at the caneweaving shop near you.
Alain Gbeasor.
48 March 2009
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58 March 2009
EMBASSIESAlgeria 021-776-719Australia 021-701-2961Austria 021-783-368Belgium 021-776-561Benin 021-774-860Brazil 021-774-908Bulgaria 021-772-404Burkina Faso 021-221-988Canada 021-773-791China 021-777-073Côte d’Ivoire 021-774-611Denmark 021-226-972Ethiopia 021-765-682Finland 021-777-500France 021-214-550Gambia 021-315-840Germany 021-221-311Guinea 021-777-921Hungary 020-400-770India 021-775-601Iran 021-760-521Ireland 021-518-112Italy 021-775-621Korea 021-776-157Japan 021-765-060Lebanon 021-776-727Liberia 021-775-641Mali 021-663-276Morocco 021-775-669Netherlands 021-785-487Niger 021-224-962Nigeria 021-776-158Norway 021-220-101Philippines 021-516-442Poland 021-502-829Portugal c/o embassy of Spain.
Russia 021-775-611Rwanda 021-251-894Czech Rep. 021-223-540Senegal 021-770-285Togo 021-777-950Congo 021-245-977Turkey 021-768-567U.K. 021-221-665US Embassy 021-775-347Switzerland 021-228-125
Emirate Airlines 021 230 319Ghana Int. 021 213 555Kenya Airways 021 241 560KLM 021 241 560Lufthansa 021 243 893Middle East 021 230 867 North American 021 911 087 Royal Air Maroc 021 766 333Royal Dutch 021 776 509 Slock Air int. 021 766 740 South Africa Air 021 783 676UNMIL 021 773 890Virgin Nigeria 021 911 721
24 HR EMERGENCY CENTRETrust Hospital 021 776 787Nyaho Clinic 021 775 341
BANKSAfrica Women Bank 021 767 328Agricultural Dev.Bank 021 662 640Bank of Ghana 021 666 902Barclays Bank 021 784 049Cal Bank Ltd 021 680 061CDH Securities Ltd 021 667 425Credit References 021 782 581Databank Group 021 669 421Ecobank 021 681 147NIB 021 661 701SG-SSB 021 202 020
FIRE SERVICEHeadquarters 021 772 446Cantonments 021 666 576Central (Makola) 021 779 635Industrial Area 021 223 168Dansoman 021 310 903Madina 021 501 744Aviation 021 773 285Trade Fare 021 773 949
HOSPITALSAkai House Clinic 021 784 772 Akai House (Osu) 021 763 821 37 Military Hospital 021 776 111Korle-Bu 021 665 401Nyaho Clinic 021 775 341Princess Marie Louise 021 664 137West African Rescue 021 781 258
POLICEEmergency 191Regional Headquarters 021 664 611Mobile force 021 760 273Accra Central 021 663 625Achimota 021 401 999Adabraka 021 221 368Airport 021 777 592
AIRLINESAero Contractor 21681978/9Aerogem Aviation 21769298American Airlines 21688804Air Crystal 21763395Air Ghana 21774007Air Ivoire 21242056Air Senegal Int. 21780567Antrack Air 21765377Belview Airlines 21230329British Airways 214996 Cathay Pacific 208138270City Link Air Ltd 770445/233905Delta Airlines 765262/777756Egypt Air 773528
INT. DIALING CODESAngola 244Australia 61Austria 43Belgium 32Benin 229Botswana 267Brazil 55Burkina Faso 226Burundi 257Cameroon 237Canada 1Cape Verde 238Cntrl African Rep 236Chad 235Czech Republic 420Denmark 45Egypt 20Equatorial Guinea 240France 33Gabon 241Gambia 220Guinea 224Italy 39Japan 81Korea North 850Korea South 82Liberia 231Libya 218Mali 223Mauritania 222Mauritius 230Morocco 212Namibia 264Rwanda 250Senegal 221Sierra Leone 232South Africa 27Togo 228Uganda 256USA 1DRC 243Zambia 260Zimbabwe 263
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