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Zambian Vice-President Dr. Guy Scott has been named acting leader following the death of President Michael Sata. Presidential elections to choose a permanent successor will be held within 90 days.

Dr. Guy Scott, who is of Scottish ancestry, becomes Africa's first white head of state for many years. Michael Sata died in the UK aged 77 after getting treatment for an unrevealed sickness.

Dr. Guy Scott, who will serve for 90 days until a new election is held, said that his sudden promotion was "a bit of a shock to the system", but added: "I'm very proud to be entrusted with it."

Two opposition parties, the Movement for Multiparty Democracy, which governed for 20 years until 2011, and the United Party for National Development, will perhaps field candidates in the election.

Sata was being treated at London's King Edward VII hospital and the sad demise of the President comes just days after Zambia fêted the 50th

anniversary of independence from the UK.Sata, hardly seen in public since May, missed a speech at the

United Nations last month and the country’s 50-year independence celebrations very recently.

He is the second Zambian leader to die in office after Levy Mwanawasa in 2008.

Earlier this month intelligences in Zambia said that President Sata had gone abroad for a medical check-up amongst tenacious hearsay that he was extremely ill.

Sata came from a modest background and had a humble education. He swept railway stations in Britain before becoming a train driver, and later qualified as a pilot in Russia.

Gravelly-voiced as a consequence of years of chain-smoking,

Gabon: EnTICInG FoRIGn CoMPanIES

LESoTho:a KInGDoM In ThE SKY

STaRT a hEaLThY & WEaLThY PouLTRY buSInESS

nigerian President set to announce

re-election bid

MEET AFRICA’S FIRST WHITE DEMOCRATIC LEADER

Zambia’s ‘KING COBRA’ dies,

white Vice President takes presidency

President Compaoré Refused to Resign

Late Michael Sata

Dr. Guy Scott, Acting President of Zambia

Wassupafrica02Nigeria President set to announce re-election bid

Cameroon’s Big Question Mark is Over Jobs.....LESDEP Comes Up with a Solution!!

Abuja (AFP) - A source close to Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan said the

leader of Africa's most populous country has decided to run for re-election in February.

Jonathan met with top officials from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and thanked them for their unanimous endorsement as the party's presidential candidate, the source said.

"The president told them he has accepted the offer and assured them that he would pick

The jobless youth in Cameroon has concerns that something horrible might happen. The rising graph of unemployment is one of the major challenge. This big question mark is over jobs.

There are so many gaps which kills the youth even before he managed to stand up on his own ground. Here’s came Indocorp to address all these gaps and to assist the budding Cameroonian businessmen to achieve what they inspire to.

The Ministry of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, Social Economy and Handicrafts,

AfDB approves US $82.7-million grant to improve Batshamba-Tshikapa road in the DRC

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank on October 22 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, approved a grant of US $82.7 million (UA 55.56 million*) for the development of a 56-kilometre portion of the Batshamba-Tshikapa road in the Democratic Republic of Congo, between Lovua and Tshikapa on the country’s NR1. The grant supplements earlier Bank interventions on the same road.

The works include construction of a new bridge over the Kasaï River which crosses Tshikapa town.

It aims to improve the service level of the transport logistics chain on the Kinshasa-Tshikapa road as well as the living conditions of people in the area. The project is also expected to help open up the Bandundu and West Kasaï Provinces.

Some of the targeted economic benefits include lower vehicle operating expenses and shorter travel time and indirect benefits linked to various social and economic activities (job creation, higher agricultural production, development of marketing activities, and better access of the

population to basic services).In particular, the project is

expected to halt massive exodus of youths towards mining operations – prevalent in the project area in permanently insecure conditions – and keep them in their homelands to engage in profitable agricultural activities.

The project aims ensure the autonomy of local populations, and contribute to poverty reduction, mitigation of vulnerability to external shocks (diseases, rise in the prices of essential products, climate change and instability of seasons) and inclusive growth in the target area.

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the nomination form before the deadline expired next week," said the source.

Jonathan's formal re-election announcement will be made at a public event between November 7 and November 15, according to the presidential aide.

The news was widely expected, especially after PDP state governors gave Jonathan their backing in September.

Jonathan is a Christian from the southern oil-producing Niger Delta region, and had faced calls to

stand down in favour of a northern Muslim.

The PDP has an unwritten rule that calls for rotational power aimed at appeasing voters across the religiously divided country.

But Jonathan, 56, outmanoeuvred his rivals, publicly winning the backing of the northern PDP stalwarts thought to have opposed his nomination.

His job performance has been widely criticised, especially over his handling of the brutal Boko Haram uprising.

Analysts also say he has not done nearly enough to curb galloping corruption, including in Nigeria's oil sector, which is the largest in Africa.

Jonathan will face an emboldened opposition under the banner of a new party, the All Progressives Congress, a coalition which groups all of Nigeria's leading opposition groups.

But experts say the president's strongest asset on Election Day could be his status as the incumbent in a country where the ruling party has a track record of using vast public resources for political aims.

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Cameroon, no doubt, sees small and medium-sized enterprises as the engine of growth and decent jobs creation.

Recently in Cameroon, Indocorp, Afro Asian Consultants have signed a partnership agreement with the concerned Ministry of Cameroon in a colourful ceremony. Honourable Ministers from the Cameroonian Ministries like Minister of Economy, Minister of Higher Education, Minister of Employment, Minister of Communication, Secretary General of Vocational Training, Secretary General of SME, Directors of the Universities, General Manager of ECO Bank, General Manager-GMC amongst others graced the occasion with their presence.

The objective of this Partnership Agreement is to lay down the collaboration rules

for the implementation of the National Programme for

the Incubation and Competitiveness of

SME/SMI (PNIC-P M E / P M I ) ,

through an

Goodluck Jonathan, President of Nigeria

Laurent Serge ETOUNDI, SME Minister, Cameroon

enterprises incubation procedure intended to putting in place of effective generators of growth and average decent jobs from 2015;

The goal, indeed, is to significantly contribute to sustainably bring and maintain the trade deficit of Cameroon excluding oil, to an acceptable level and to generate several decent jobs in 10 years, within a context highlighted by competition between the global economies.

“We should adopt the processes of Indocorp to our Cameroonian needs. What they achieved in Ghana can be replicated in Cameroon, said Laurent Serge ETOUNDI, SME Minister.

“We went to Turkey, China, and Tunisia in line with the vision of our Head of State, H.E. Philemon Yang. Believe me, our best match is the Indian approach,” added the Minister at the ceremony.

Indocorp has done extensive feasibility study in the past one year to look upon opportunities available in Cameroon and now they are focused on setting up incubation centre under the banner of skills centers.

LESDEP under the banner of skill center sets up Incubation Centres, offers training programs for people aspiring for employment

in skilled industrial occupations.

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Rwanda has welcomed the successful conclusion of negotiations of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between Europe and the East African Community (EAC) reached on October 14, 2014.

Speaking during a press conference at the Ministry of East African Affairs, Emmanuel Hategeka, Rwanda’s Trade and Industry Permanent secretary said the agreement reached in Brussels last week, presents great trading opportunities for Rwandan exporters.

“The EPA was negotiated largely on EAC terms and the result of those efforts is an agreement that will benefit Rwanda and the region at large, because we negotiated as a bloc,” said Hategeka who has been Rwanda’s team leader representing senior government officials on the EAC negotiation team.

The EAC-EU EPA is a trade and development agreement that

Michael Sata rose to political reputation in the 1980s. He swiftly earned a repute as the hardest-working governor while in charge of Lusaka and as a populist man of action. But he was also known for his authoritarian tendencies, a rough manner and a sharp tongue - and his critics say his nickname of "King Cobra" was well-earned.

He has had a mixed rapport with Chinese investors in Zambian mines and other infrastructure, condemning them as manipulative but toning down his bombast after taking office.

Some critics say Sata became progressively fanatical in the presidency. An opposition leader, Frank Bwalya, was acquitted this year of slander charges after he compared Sata to a local potato whose name is slang for someone who doesn't listen.

His supporters saw him more as a no-nonsense man of action.

Until his death, the acting president of Zambia was Edga Lungu, the Defence Minister.

Lungu, the Defense Minister, is understood as front-runner to be the Patriotic Front’s presidential candidate, with other probable rivals including Finance Minister Alexander Chikwanda and former Justice Minister Wynter Kabimba, sacked by Sata in August.

President Compaoré Refused to Resign

Rwanda welcomes new trade deal with Europe

is concluded between the five EAC partner states and EU member countries.

The main purpose of the agreement is to provide a contractual framework that will guide the cooperation between the two parties in the areas of trade and development.

With the EPAs in place, Rwandan exports (including those from other partner states) will access the European market without being

taxed.EAC negotiators have been

engaging Europe since 2007 and with the conclusion of negotiations; the next step will be the final ratification of the agreement by member states, a process which is expected to be completed in the next six months.

Rwanda’s trade with Europe amounted to $570.4million in 2013 but the trade is imbalanced with Rwandan exports to Europe only returning $168.6million last year.

Speaking at the same conference this morning, Gerald Mukubu, the Acting CEO of the Private sector Federation (PSF) said with the EPA, will see Rwanda’s exports increase.

“That’s because of a clause in the EPA which will see Europe helping to develop the competitiveness and capacity of EAC private sector,” said Mukubu.

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"I am the acting president at the moment. It has just been passed by cabinet," he said. This made him Africa's first white president of a democratic government ever "except maybe the Venetians in the days when they ran the world," he added.

Sata had appointed Defense Minister Edgar Lungu as acting president before departing for medical treatment in Britain. Sata’s Patriotic Front, allegedly in confusion, has been knocking over the question of succession while the president was put on the back burner by poor health.

The constitution also says a president must be born of Zambian parents. Scott was born in the southern city of Livingstone when the country was still Northern Rhodesia, the son of a Scotsman, Alec Scott, who entered politics and opposed colonial rule, and an Englishwoman.

Scott, also famous in Zambia, is a Cambridge University economics graduate who went on to study robotics at Oxford University. He served as a minister in several governments, including as agricultural minister during a severe drought in 1991-92.

Scott is the first white leader of an African nation since F.W. de Klerk, the last President of apartheid, South African system of white racist rule that ended in 1994.

President Blaise Compaoré has governed Burkina Faso since 1987, and has functioned

more efficiently for women's rights, poverty reduction and good governance. But something for sure, is wrong enough.

A strategy to eliminate presidential term limits by modifying the constitution - which would permit Compaoré to possibly function additional terms as president - was publicized in October 2014 which has evidenced to cause the most severe challenge to his 27-year rule.

Anti-government activists in Burkina Faso have set parliament blazing in a flood of fierceness that forced the government to at least provisionally scrap a vote on constitutional amendments.

Hundreds of people broke through a full security cordon and overmastered the National Assembly building in the capital Ouagadougou, raiding offices and setting fire to cars, before attacking the national television headquarters.

At the presidential palace, armed forces fired live rounds and used tear gas to repel crowds seeking to storm the building, witnesses said. Several people were killed by gunfire, news reports said.

But Burkina Faso's longtime leader refused to resign, saying instead he will lead a transitional government after parliament was

BURKINA FASO SMELLED A RAT

dissolved. On the other hand, opposition

leaders have stressed they want Compaoré to step down. Elsewhere in the city, opposition leaders commanded the resignation of President Compaoré, a former soldier who detained power in a coup and then won several elections, the most recent in November 2010.

Zéphirin Diabré, the leader of the opposition, told Radio Omega: "The state of emergency is unacceptable. We are calling on the people to show that they are against it. The resignation of President Blaise Compaoré is the only thing that can bring peace to the country."

However, it is still uncertain whether the army would allow Compaoré, often Africa's peacemaker for several political negotiations, to stick to power.

Though neighbouring nations such as Mali and Guinea are astounded by political instability and crisis Burkina Faso, a former French colony, has continued comparatively steady all through his years at the helm.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appealed for peace in Burkina Faso. The UN Chief's spokesperson said in a statement: "He calls on all parties to end the use of violence, exercise calm and restraint, and use dialogue to resolve all outstanding issues. The Secretary-General is saddened over the loss of life resulting from recent events."

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A Prosperous SME SectorThe number of SME in Gabon

has increased by 22.3% between 2010 and 2011. The IT and commercial sectors have shown the largest increases: 23.5% rise in the number of IT related SMEs and 21.3% in specialty retail and wholesale trade and import. The Government of Gabon is enhancing the bonds between local SMEs and foreign partners. H.E. Mr. Ali Bongo has made it clear that he does not want the economy to rely solely on the oil and mining sectors which accounts for close to 50% of GDP, 60% of the tax revenue and 80% of the exports. Gabon is inviting foreign investors to invest in this prosperous sector.

A country investing for its future12 billion USD for public

investment over the next six years to support economic development:» Development of competitive

countryoftheWeek04One of the most naturally

exquisite and most prosperous countries in

Sub-Saharan Africa, Gabon is truly a paradise on earth. Gabon is the talk of the town when it comes to eco-tourism, thanks to the government designating 10 percent of the country's land to national parks. Gabon's economy is dominated by oil. Oil revenues comprise roughly 46% of the government’s budget, 43% of gross domestic product (GDP), and 81% of exports. The chief products of Gabon's industrial sector include refined petroleum, chemicals, food and beverages, textiles, and wood products. Despite this economic activity, the majority of Gabonese workers are engaged in subsistence farming, with sugarcane, cassava, plantains, and taro the chief crops. H.E. Mr. Ali Bongo Ondimba, President of Gabon has made efforts to increase transparency and is taking steps to make Gabon a more attractive investment destination to diversify the economy. He has attempted to boost growth by increasing government investment in human resources and infrastructure. GDP

grew more than 6% per year over the 2010-12 period.

Emerging GabonGabon’s government has

launched an ambitious public investment and reform program to transform the central African country into a diversified emerging market economy by 2025. Gabon’s Special Economic Zones (SEZ’s) play a key role in Emerging Gabon’s industrial overhaul.

The creation of Special Economic Zones offers a number of fiscal benefits to investors:» Nkok Special Economic Zone:

1,100 hectares near the capital, Libreville.

» Mandji Tax-Free Zone: 1,500 hectares near Gabon’s business capital, Port-Gentil.The current and future Special

Economic Zones will make it promising to build branched out clusters, “New, specialist cities”, with a noteworthy latent for making direct and indirect jobs. In this way, Emerging Gabon will allow diversified investment and foster the development of enterprises that are champions in their domain, with weight at regional and international level, which in turn will boost the activity of the entire SME sector. Tomorrow’s emerging Gabon will be integrated into global economic networks, no longer only through its oil and mineral resources, but also through its enterprises and the influence of its citizens.

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GABON AT A GLANCE

Country Official Name: Gabonese RepublicHead of State: H.E. Ali Bongo ONDIMBA, President of the Republic Head of Government: Daniel ONA ONDOCapital: Libreville Main Cities: Port Gentil, Franceville, Oyem, Lambarene, Mouila, Tchibanga, Makokou, KoulamoutouOfficial Language: FrenchNational Day: 17 AugustPopulation Growth: 1,5m Inhabitant (BEAC, 2012)Life Expectancy: 65 years Religions: Christianity, AnimismGDP: $22.54 billion (2010 est.)Inflation: 1.3% (2010 est.) Main Industries: Petroleum extraction and refining; manganese, gold; chemicals, ship repair, food and beverages, textiles, lumbering and plywood, cement. Exports: $6.803 billion (2010 est.)Export Goods: crude oil 70%, timber

,manganese,uranium lmports: $2.433billion (2010 est.)lmport Goods: machinery and equipment ,foodstuffs ,chemicals ,construction materials

and integrated transport infrastructure

Roads:» Tarring of over 3,600 km of

roads carrying 80% of traffic» Development of main north-

south and east-west national roads

Ports:» Modernisation and expansion

of two main ports» Construction of a new deep-

water port in southwest Gabon

Waterways:» Construction of river ports» Development of a part of the

3,300km of inland waterways» Improvement of electricity

generation capacity to reach 2,000 MW by 2020:

» Construction of three hydroelectric dams

» Construction of a natural gas fired power plant

» High-speed internet connection from 2012 to the underwater ACE fibre-optic cable

A country open to investors» Quality public administration

service for investors» The Private Investment

Promotion Agency for company registration

» The Chamber of Commerce and Industry for business and

economic information» The creation of special

economic zones offering a number of fiscal benefits to investors:

» Nkok Special Economic Zone: 1,100 hectares near the capital, Libreville

» Mandji Tax-Free Zone: 1,500 hectares near Gabon’s business capital, Port-Gentil

All in all this fascinating country is one of the continent’s most stable countries. Gabon is an upper-middle income country with per capita income four times the sub-Saharan African average.

GabonThe Gabonese Republic is one of West Africa’s most stable countries and boasts one of the highest

incomes per capita thanks to its oil wealth. Abundant natural resources and foreign private investment have combined to make Gabon as favoured investment destination. It is a mineral rich country which is

set to become one of the world’s leading producers of manganese.

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MONDAY | NOVEMBER 03, 2014

BusinessBuzz 05Vodafone grabs two awards @ CIMG awards

Samsung Donates 3,000 Smartphones for Ebola Fight

MTN cautions public against con men

Airtel doubles commission for agents

Airtel partners with UNESCO for IT youth training in Gabon

Airtel has launched a promo where airtel money agents will get double commission for any transactions made. The campaign dubbed ‘The best things in life are free’ will benefit the firm’s over 4,000 airtel money agents across the country.

“An agent will get twice as much commission compared to what

Samsung Electronics Company Ltd has announced that the company - through its global headquarters in Seoul, Korea - will donate 3,000 smartphones, worth about $1 million to support the ongoing fight against Ebola.

The smartphones, to be donated through the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Human Affairs (OCHA), will be used in the Humanitarian Connectivity Project, the UN's IT project that utilises mobile devices to provide humanitarian support in disaster areas.

The donated Galaxy S3 Neo smartphones will be used in 60 Ebola medical clinics in the three worst-hit African countries, Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone.

By installing the UN's Smart Health Pro mobile application, medical staff can utilise the smartphones to treat patients and collect medical data, while

unmatched customer experiences, as well as its unique strategic marketing insights.

For the third year in a row, Vodafone’s Healthline initiative has won the CIMG TV Programme of the Year award for its exemplary CSR focus on health for all Ghanaians

This was at the 25th Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana (CIMG) Awards held in Accra.

Vodafone outshined its competitors to emerge Telecommunications Company of the Year, for its excellent customer service, continuous innovation and

The public should beware of con men who take advantage of promotions by telecom firms to cheat unsuspecting customers.

Annie Tabura, the MTN sales and distribution general manager, said unscrupulous people usually use promotions to con customers of money or other valuables.

“Watch out for impostors who pretend to represent MTN and ask you to first send them money to give you the prize. We don’t ask winners to pay any money to get their prizes.”

Tabura was speaking during the hand over of the first ‘Sharama’ promotion car prize in Kirehe District.

they would ordinarily get from any one transaction,” Teddy Bhullar, the Airtel Rwanda managing director, explained during the launch at the firm’s headquarters in Remera, Kigali. About 70 per cent of the telecom’s over 1.1 million subscribers have airtel money accounts, according to

Bhullar.The campaign has been seen by

sector experts as yet another move by the telecom firm to woo more businesspeople to start retailing its products, as well as attract new subscribers. Competition among local telecom players has been growing, and firms are using

new techniques to attract subscribers or retailers.

Phillip Onzoma, the head of mobile commerce and enterprise business at Airtel Rwanda, explained that the offer would, not only benefit agents, but customers as well who will continue to conduct transactions on the platform at no cost.

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Libreville, Gabon, October 21st, 2014: Bharti Airtel, a telecommunications services provider with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa, has unveiled a new training programme targeting to impart new technological skills to thousands of youth in Gabon in partnership with UNESCO.

The three-year initiative - dubbed ‘’Train My Generation: Gabon 5,000’’ - is the first of its kind that UNESCO has partnered with a private organisation in Sub-Saharan Africa. It aims at offering a scientific and entrepreneurial training to 5,000 of people (aged 18- 35 years) and high-school teachers in Gabon - through ICT.

Initially, cyber centres equipped with laptops and servers will be created in schools in Libreville, Port Gentil, Oyem, Franceville, Bitam and Lambaréné. During the signing ceremony, the Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, welcomed the company’s Airtel’s gesture and highlighted the importance of private firms emulating the example in forging more partnerships to empower young people in the region.

"The African private sector is extremely dynamic and I am very proud today to sign the first UNESCO partnership with a company based in Africa," said Bokova.

Mr. Hervé Olivier Njapoum, the CEO of Airtel Gabon, on his part reiterated Airtel’s commitment in the development of African youth, stating that the company recognises them as a critical part of

and for endeavouring to close the doctor-patient gap in Ghana. HealthLine has also contributed to demystifying supposed tabooed diseases and empowering Ghanaians to freely talk about their health. The Vodafone Healthline initiative enjoys massive viewership nationwide as it educates Ghanaians on important health issues and sponsors medical treatment for patients who need urgent medical attention but cannot afford the cost.

Commenting on the awards, Harris Broumidis, Chief Executive Officer of Vodafone Ghana, expressed his appreciation to Vodafone employees and all consumers. He said “It’s certainly great news that we have been recognized for delivering on our brand promise, empowering our customers and giving them real value.

He said the awards are a manifestation of the hard work put in by Vodafone employees in satisfying customers, given how competitive the Ghanaian telecom industry has become over the past few years.

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Jerome Hitayezu, an agronomist, was the first customer to win one of the 12 Suzuku Alto 800 cars valued at Rwf12 million that are up for grabs.

“We contact winners using the phone number 078400000 only to give them details on how to redeem the prizes. So, don’t be duped by con men. If anyone calls you asking for money, alert the Police and MTN,” she advised.

Meanwhile, Hitayezu said the vehicle will ease his work.

“It has been difficult to move from one farm to another, this will now be history,” Hitayesu said.

He said he sent over 100 text messages daily, and spent about Rwf170,000 on airtime. Claudine Uwimana, a student, was one of the subscribers who won T-shirts, mobile phones and airtime.

To participate, a customer sends the word “Tsinda” to 4100. Besides cars and T-shirts, there are cash prizes worth Rwf45 million and airtime to be won.

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the continent’s growth agenda, if well trained."Through this partnership, Airtel is keen to help

build knowledge, taking advantage of the expertise of one of the most important bodies of the United Nations: UNESCO. In promoting technology-based innovation and knowledge through programmes, this investment is expected to enhance the Digital Gabon Plan - which aims at countrywide digital infrastructure by 2016 - and reinforce the government’s development agenda of a wide range of e-services, potentially unlocking of SMEs growth." The Gabonese Ambassador, Gisele Marie-Hortense Ossakedjombo Ngoua Memiaghe, welcomed the partnership, citing studies that "have shown a causal link between telecommunications development and economic development."

The 5,000 young people targeted in the programme will receive basic training in ICT during the first phase of the project, which will also provide online training to one hundred science teachers in secondary school. Teachers will use their skills to provide online assistance to 15,000 high school students preparing for their final year examination. But in view of the access to the platform used to support this educational facility, the academic support should reach a far greater number of students.

Small groups of students will learn how to develop mobile applications, manage cyber cafes and implement cooperative service centres throughout the project Train My Generation: Gabon 5000.

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Vodafone ghana was adjudged the telecommunications Company of the Year 2013, while its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, HealthLine, picked the tV programme of the Year 2013 award.

quarantined patients can contact their families using the devices.

All donated smartphones will be destroyed once the virus outbreak has subsided.

Samsung is also supporting various efforts to defeat Ebola in Africa, including providing financial support for the purchase of hazmat suits in Ghana and distribution of hand sanitizers in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as well as launching an Ebola SMS text service in South Africa.

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Richard Acheampong General Manager, Marketing Services and Ms. Efua Falconer Corporate Services receiving the award

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By kirit soBti, editor, iateditor@indoafricatimes.com

For over the last few years since the end of apartheid in South Africa in 1994, the involvement of Agriculture sector to the national

economy of South Africa has documented a drastic decrease passing from 9.1% over to 2.2% by the end of 2013, but this negative trend from farmers' standpoint is seen by decision makers as optimistic signals that the country's economy is touching maturity as the tertiary sector become more significant.

Most recent statistics show that the country with 1.2-million square kilometers of land, around three times less small than the size of India, only 13% of its whole land can be used for crop production, while water accessibility is labelled as single most imperative factor limiting agricultural production.

While South Africa is without doubt food secure as a country, experts say that agriculture's percentage share in South Africa's economy is comparatively small and is continuously dropping as the latter enlarges and expands. According to the South African department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, foremost domestic crops grown in the country are mainly avocados, mangoes, bananas, litchis, guavas, pawpaws, granadillas, macadamia and pecan nuts, while the most important plant export products are gladioli, proteas, bulbs, chrysanthemum cuttings and roses.

South Africa is also a major producer of vegetables such as potatoes, tomatoes, onions, cabbages and carrots, it said

However, predictors argue the prevailing national efforts oriented toward making agriculture a vivacious sector as envisioned in the National Development Plan, are facing a number of challenges. This is because with the projected growth in terms of a million jobs creation in this sector by the year 2050, the competing demand between agriculture and mining for water resources still remains a challenge to improve profitability and competitiveness in the agriculture sector, experts said.

For the country being the ninth wine producer in the world with over 110 000ha of land are under cultivation, with over 300-million vines, this sector employs today around 60 000 people, and this trend has resulted in exporting a quantity of 314-million litres between 2007 and 2008, outshining domestic sales for the first time ever, according to the national department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

A recent study released this year by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), indicates within this reform by shifting manpower from Agriculture to the Service sector, South Africa was ranked among the few African countries that have prospered in structurally altering their economies.

However, it is said that in general when allied to other countries across the continent, this structural transformation has been delayed as labour is not shifting from agriculture to other more productive industrial or services sectors fast enough, while the share of agriculture in GDP is also declining too fast.

With the newly initiative of massive infrastructure development programme that was approved by the South African government in 2012, with an investment of around $ 827 billion USD in building new and upgrading existing infrastructure, while enlightening investment in agricultural and rural infrastructure in a move to create significant numbers of new jobs, and reinforce the delivery of basic services.

Currently farm land is described as the biggest asset for farmers, but South African government is

SHIFTINg LABOUR FORCES FROM AgRICULTURE TO TERTIARy SECTOR

A number of significant leaders from the trade, business and academic fraternity having turned up and partaken in the mutual discussions, we are looking forward to fulfil our agenda to create lucrative business and investment opportunities with India.

Dr. PIETEr MUlDEr Deputy Minister of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries, South Africa

Mr. SENzENI zOkwANASouth Africa's Agriculture Minister

One of its turnkey stakeholder relationships in the sector is with the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF-SA). By associating in numerous creativities to spread agricultural operations across the country Nedbank has extended insight into on-the-ground challenges to solutions for the formation of operative, sustainable farming practices with commercial deliberations in mind.

According to John Hudson, Nedbank Business Banking divisional Manager of Agriculture for the Coastal and Inland Region "As a bank for businesses whose business values are entrenched in sustainability, our interest in deepening the relationship with agricultural communities takes heed of the environmental challenges that influence their future success," says.

The bank's R8.3m investment in the WWF-SA's Sustainable Agriculture Programme has also assisted nurture corporations with bulging role-players to safeguard the advancement of this energetic industry in the South African economy. In almost 25 years Nedbank, through the Nedbank Green Affinity Programme, has donated over R150m to The WWF Nedbank Green Trust towards nature conservation.

Sponsorship of regional agricultural shows, conferences and discussion events such as the Eston Show has enhanced the consciousness and sympathetic of farming communities, emphasizing both their challenges and occasions. This has helped Nedbank in furnishing custom-made offerings that present solutions, rather than annoying headaches in a farmer's budgetary planning.

"Agrifinancing is not a paint-by-numbers game, as each farming business requires a different focus for its specific lending, investment, transactional banking and value-add requirements. We therefore focus not only on the operation's own banking business, but also on its relationship with suppliers and destination markets locally, on the continent and abroad," he explains.

"The global financial crisis six years ago deepened our involvement in local agriculture, commodities and fixed-asset classes such as land and infrastructure. In support of our agrifocus in South Africa we have dedicated teams engaging with commercial farmers and agribusinesses across the country," says Hudson.

Managing Agricultural Risk with Holistic Approach

It is important for the government to create new agricultural opportunities in South Africa and for this close cooperation between farmers and business sectors, the government and foreign investors are needed. It is also important that the government creates the right climate.

It is anticipated that this agriculture revolution would create more jobs to join the tertiary sector.

desperately trying to create many more jobs in the service sector as the issue of resolve the issue of conflicts between former and new land owners because of insecurity that goes with the current situation on unemployment in remote rural areas

This is because, ownership in a market economy, together with security of tenure, are defined by the South African government as a decisive aspect for investor confidence and basically for entrepreneurs to be confident about what they are doing, to boot agricultural productivity using modern methods.

According to current National Strategic plan in agriculture sector, the South African government is also looking to implement a number of pogrammes to support the transition of agrarian reform beneficiaries from subsistence to smallholder farmers as a move to ensure food security and sustainable livelihoods in rural areas.

In the meanwhile, with additional strategy to accepting crop of genetically modified (GM) crops, debate is currently raging over the South African government’s policy to promote a new bio-economy strategy, after a total area of 2.9 million hectares; of GM crops were grown in South Africa by both small-scale and commercial farmers.

It is anticipated that this agriculture revolution would also nurture the incomes of small-holding farmers and create more jobs to join the tertiary sector.

According to the South African department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, there main focus will be on priority sectors that would decode into an enhanced agricultural structure that would include, among others, advanced research and industrialization.

Presently, Maize is the largest locally produced field crop, and the most important source of carbohydrates in the southern African region. South Africa is the chief maize producer in the Southern African Development Community (SADC).

According to official statistics, more than 9 000 commercial maize producers are responsible for the major part of the South African crop, while the rest is produced by thousands of small-scale producers.

Apart from these efforts, the South African government also underlines to executing the Market Identification Strategy to safeguard that products produced by smallholder farmers have a market domestically and to assimilate viable smallholders with established commercial producers’ export networks.

Official figures show that South Africa is the world's 13th largest sugar producer, while an estimated 2.5 millions of tones are produced each season with some 50% of the whole quantity being exported to Africa, the Middle East, North America and Asia.

Latest government approximations show that South Africa's unemployment rate is alarming where by at least 80 percent of unemployed youths have never worked, or had been employed for only longer than a year.

According to labor force survey conducted by the government in 2012, approximately 3.2 million youths were jobless among the total number of 9 million young people in the country which accounts a general population of 50.1 million people. Lacking of education has been labelled the main driver behind the high youth unemployment rate.

The South African government is presently accentuating to permit this category of population to build future careers by joining tertiary sector, it said.

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A KINGDOM IN THE SKY

Tourist Attractions in Lesotho

Lesotho, surrounded by the Republic of South Africa gives it

a distinctive character, is a self-ruled,

independent and liberated country. The Kingdom of Lesotho is among the domains in Africa. The land area of the country is approximately

30, 555 km2. Frequently mentioned as the "Switzerland of Africa", it is blessed with a striking, often a snow-capped range of mountains, the Maluti.

The kingdom's central position in the heart of Africa's most developed economy of South Africa, is well served by air, rail and road links to all its major commercial centers. It takes one hour to go to Lesotho by air and four hours by road from Johannesburg, South Africa. Maseru is the capital of Lesotho and also the largest city.

Visiting San rock art, dinosaur footprints and cultural villages where the ironic local culture of the Basotho people can be

experienced will give you a deep knowledge of Lesotho's history.

Accommodation is very easily available in Lesotho ranging from

Hotels, Lodges and Guest Houses to enjoy the unique culture or hospitality.

The cuisine of Lesotho is directly influenced by both African and British. As surrounded by South Africa it do share its culinary practices with it. Potato, seafood, rice and vegetables persist in Lesotho’s food culture. Mealie pap, a maize porridge are the dishes which are Corn based. There are also simmers prepared from peanuts. Desserts influenced from British can be found.

Lesotho’s cuisine inclines to have sauces, but comparatively less spicy than other African countries. Beetroot salad is a common side dish.

Lesotho, a place of divine beauty, sharp territory, interesting local culture and traditions and is definitely a place for gallant explorers. As its land lies at heights of more than 1500m above sea-level, the country is a land of elevations and limits. It has magnificent mountain panoramas and adventure activities like skiing, pony tracking, hiking and abseiling for the fearless tourist. Lesotho is for those who are desiring a soothing and energizing break comprising bird watching, boating and fishing.

It is the national park which is epitome for hiking, bird-watching and also comprehends uncommon

rock formations and mountainous flora. The park is in south eastern park of Lesotho which can

be worth viewing by vehicles. It is the first designated National Park in Lesotho. The

park has a unique constructions in the area, enormous rock extensions, small

lakes, rock sculpture, rock curvatures and unique ecosystem of plants,

birds and animals. Dams and rivers are a fisherman’s paradise

which clearly elucidates the park’s presence.

Liphofung Nature Reserve, "place of the eland" is a historical place which should be visited. This

is the smallest reserves of only 4 hectares. It is a large overhang which make it a typical

feature of the Lesotho lowlands region. A small visitor's center integrating a

presentation of Basotho culture and San rock art has been established,

along with ablution facilities and a small shop. The site is proving

to be a popular destination with school groups and

tourists en route to Oxbow.

It is positioned deep in the front range of the Maluti Mountains, with headquarters at the foot of the

Holomo Pass. 5600 hectares of tremendously rocky highland landscape is endangered within

this park, which is very unique feature in Lesotho. The park is located peripherally

and is unrecognized as it is untapped. Plants are very unique which

enhances the woodland feature.

The Royal Archives was recognized by the Royal family and was validly itemized

in 2008. The Royal Palace is located nearby homestead and dinosaur

footprints and the center delivers guided tours to carcasses to

Paramount Chief Letsie I’s settlement.

Snow skiing is done on the slopes of Mahlasela Pass, New Oxbow Lodge nearby and Afri Ski rents skis and

boots. Apart from three slopes and snow skiing is done many

other activities are also done in summer.

Sehlabathebe National Park

Liphofung Nature Reserve

Tse'hlanyane National Park

Royal Archives, Museum and Information Centre

Lesotho Highlands

Other places which make lesotho a tourist place are:-• KatseDamandBotanical

Gardens• SaniPassandtheHighestpubin

Africa• Maletsunyane/SemonkongFalls• Thaba-Bosiu• KomeCaveDwellings• DinosaurFootprints• RockArt• MajorBell’sTowerandfort

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Introducing the ‘Do-It-Yourself’ Backyard Poultry (BYP) - Sahyadri Industries Ltd. takes

a novel, giant and revolutionary step forward to make the women in the house become Self-reliant by earning a good sum every month, from the revenue earned from poultry. At the same time,it provides better health to the chickens and hygiene for the family and environment.

your house with a portable housing that works better for you, chickens and the environment around your house. Moreover it comes to you in a ‘Do-It-Yourself’ kit that is easy to install with the help of couple of family members.

Swastik Kukdookoo brings an opportunity to make women financially Self-reliant; an additional income for the family and at the same time healthy &

hygienic self- consumption.Plus points with Swastik Kukdookoo BYP» Reliable income-generation

alternative» Steady source of income» Reasonable Investment, Better

Returns» Feeds available from nearby

locations» All weather-resistant

structure» House can be used as a Storage

unit» Durable and Long Lasting for

Years

Benefits with Swastik Kukdokoo BYP» Healthy self consumption» High nutritional value» Safety from predators» Droppings can be easily

collected from the shed for

manure /fertilizer use» Increased Protein Intake –

Deficiency is the common phenomenon in the diet of rural people as

» their diets are predominantly based on cereals containing high energy but low protein

About Sahyadri Industries Ltd.

Sahyadri Industries Ltd. - a group that commenced 60 years back, now boasts of infrastructural capacities that can meet a colossal demand of supply across the globe at any given time. An ISO 9001- 2008 certified and BSE registered Company, Sahyadri is consistently reaching newer markets and dynamically growing in size and

strength. In a six decade journey, the company has brought to the fore, a plethora of products across different verticals: Roofing

- Swastik, Flat Sheets for all weathers and mezzanine floor applications - Cemply, Interior and Exterior Building products - Ecopro, Security enabled Main Doors - Entasafe, Pre- Engineered / Hybrid building solutions and Production for non-conventional energy.

SAHYADRI INDUSTRIES LTD.Registered Office:Swastik House, 39/D, Gultekdi, J.N. Marg, Pune - 411037, Maharashtra, INDIA.Tel: +91 20 2644 4625/26/27 Fax: +91 20 2644 4624, 2645 8888Email: info@silworld.in Website: www.silworld.in CIN No.: L26956PN1994PLC078941

Sizes Particulars range – No. of Birds can be accommodated

4'x 4' G+1 & G+2G+1 = approx 30-40 chicks

G + 2 = Approx 60-70 chicks

6' x 4' G+1 & G+2G+1 = approx 60-70 chicks

G + 2 = Approx 80-90 chicks

8' x 4' G+1 & G+2G+1 = approx 80-90 chicks

G + 2 = Approx 120-130chicks

Start a Healthy & Wealthy Poultry Business

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ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package dried black-eyed peas

1/2lbleanham,piecesor1meatyhambone

3 cups water

1 medium onion, chopped

6 -8 green onions, chopped

1 cup chopped fresh parsley

1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

2 -3 garlic cloves, minced

1-11/2teaspoonsalt

1/2teaspooncayennepepper

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon cajun seasoning

1/4teaspoonhotpeppersauce

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

1/2teaspoondriedoregano

UPCOMING

One's virtue is more praiseworthy when he got the enough energy of being wicked

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International Conference On Technical Textile And Non-WovenIt is organized by the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. The conference will cover areas like Development Of Technical Textiles Industry Is Only Possible In An Environment That Supports Interdisciplinary Networks Between Researchers, Engineers, Technicians And Industries.Date: 06-08 Nov 2014 Venue: Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, India

International Conference on Condensed Matter PhysicsIt is organized by the himachal Pradesh University. The conference will cover areas like the main aim of the ICCMP is to provide a platform to the researchers, scientists from R & D wings of industry and research laboratories working in the field of condensed matter physics all over the globe to interact with each other and share their ideas. Date: 04-06 Nov 2014 Venue: Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, India

The International Chemical Downstream ConferenceIt is organized by the Tecnon OrbiChem Ltd. The conference will cover areas like Consumer Resource, Coupled with High Levels of Technical Ability and Literacy Presents an Opportunity for Business Growth That Cannot Be Ignored.Date: 04-05 Nov 2014 Venue: Hotel The Lalit, Mumbai, India

National Systems ConferenceIt is organized by the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad, JNTUH. The conference will cover areas like Non-Linear Systems / Adaptive Systems, - Intelligence Systems / Soft Computing, Techniques / Evolutionary Algorithms, - Advances in Communication Systems, - Biological System.Date: 05-07 Nov 2014 Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad, Hyderabad, India

Conference on Shale Gas: Critical Technologies for Successful ProjectsIt is organized by the Infraline Energy Research. The conference will cover areas like various issues and topics related to shale development industry and many more related topics and issues.Date: 05 Nov 2014 Venue: Hotel The Royal Plaza, New Delhi, India

World Ayurveda Congress and Arogya ExpoIt is organized by the World Ayurveda Foundation. The conference will cover areas like Pharmaceuticals, Fundamentals, Medicinal Plants, Pre-Clinical, Others.Date: 06-09 Nov 2014 Venue: Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India

The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan meeting the Health Minister of South Africa, Mr. Aaron Motsoaledi, at Barcelona, in Spain on October 28, 2014.

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1/2teaspoondriedthyme

1 lb smoked sausage, sliced (andouille is best) hot cooked rice

green onion, fans (to garnish) (optional)

prepration Method1. Sort and wash peas. Place in a large pan, cover with

warm water and allow to soak overnight. Drain the peas and place in large 4 quart crock pot.

2. Add ham or ham bone to peas along with 3 cups of water. Stir in rest of ingredients except the cooked rice and green onion fans. Turn crock pot to low and allow to cook for 6 to 8 hours. Stir after 5 to 6 hours and check to see if additional water may be needed. If peas are too thick, add warm water to crock pot until desired consistency.

3. Serve over cooked rice and garnished with green onion fans.

The Natural Food Diet plan is a diet many devised that facilitates weight loss, promotes general well-being and also helps your skin glow. Here’s what you should do:

• Start your day with a big glass oflemon juice with 2 teaspoon honey or plain lemon juice and step out for a 30 minute morning walk. Once you return, have a fruit or 200ml vegetable juice. This will help accelerate your metabolism.

• For breakfast have a bowl of freshseasonal fruits with dried fig and currant soaked in water overnight.

• For lunch you could have salad,sprouts and green chutney at noon

• Ataround3pmhaveabout200mlof fruit or vegetable juice

• Haveanotherfruitat5pm

• Try andhavedinnerby8pm.Yourdinner should include salads, 100gm almonds, cashew, walnuts, coconut and peanuts soaked in water.

• Don’taddsalt

• Cutdownoncereals

• Avoid Cereals & Pulses to liveHealthy

If you have hunger pangs between meals you can have a banana or some sprouts or some other veggies.

Q1. What three-dimensional shape has exactly two surfaces? The answer is not a piece of paper (a piece of paper actually has 6 surfaces as the edges are technically surfaces as well).

Q2. Youareaparticipantinarace.Youpassthepersoninsecond place. What position are you in?

Q3. Three fishermen are out fishing together and they each bring their own bucket. The buckets are identical, the only difference is the label on the bucket. The buckets

are labeled "Salmon", "Trout", and "Salmon and Trout" and correspond to the fishing preference of each fisherman. Shortly after coming ashore, one of the fishermen realizes that they each put their fish in the wrong bucket when they were fishing meaning all three buckets were now labeled incorrectly! Naturally, the lids of the buckets are all closed now. How many bucket lids need to be opened and how many fish need to be taken out at random in order to properly label the buckets?

Creole Black-Eyes & Rice for the Crock Pot

China’s direct investment in Africa exceeds $50 billion.

DIET

Traditional dish with a twist of taste

PLAN FOR

1. A cone or a hemisphere 2. Second Place

Weight Loss Q4. Sierra is standing behind Giselle and Giselle is standing behind Sierra. This doesn't seem possible but it is. How?

Q5. What is the fewest number of pitches that a pitcher can pitch in a non-rain-shortened game without any balks and still be credited with a complete game? Note that a complete game is awarded to a pitcher when he or she has pitched every inning played and faced every batter in the game without the benefit of a relief pitcher.

6. Poor people have it. Rich people need it. If you eat it you die. What is it?

7. The more you take away from me, The bigger I get. What am I?

8. It belongs to you. But others use it more than you do. What is it?

3. One 4. Standing back to back

5. 256. Nothing

7. A hole8.Yourname

Answers

interesting Riddles

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Eddie Coffie Is New President of Actors guild

Encourage Ghanaian Film Producers -FIPAG Boss

Top FM Launches Top Talent Hunt

TV3 Rewards Beauty Queens

Veteran Ghanaian actor Rev Eddie Coffie has been elected new president of Ghana Actors Guild, (GAG), and the umbrella body for Ghanaian actors.

He takes over from Nii Odoi Mensah who had been the guild's president for several years.

Top FM has launched a novelty reality show, aimed at unearthing talents for the radio industry.

The show dubbed 'Top Star 2014 Reality Talent Show' seeks to develop the hidden talent in young aspiring presenters who want to embark on the journey to stardom with their unique presentations ranging from sports, musical show, talk show, news and preaching.

The reality show is hosted by a couple of the station's prolific presenters; and airs every Saturday at 2:00pm.

The final three contestants to

Days after the grand finale of the 'Ghana's Most Beautiful' pageant at the Accra International Conference Centre

(AICC), TV3 has presented the four finalists with their prizes.

Other sponsors, ORS and Opanka, presented hampers to each contestant.

During the durbar, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed the four contestants on to their year project in their respective regions.

Field projects of the four contestants centred on environmental protection,

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improvement of girl-child education and promotion of locally produced rice.

The Head of Brands at TV3, Felix Dontoh, was happy the station has fulfilled its promises to the contestants in record time.

He explained that all contestants in the Ghana's Most Beautiful (GMB) pageant are made to sign on to three types of contracts or agreements which protect their common interests.

Mr Felix Dontoh mentioned the contracts as a qualification to be a contestant, entry into

the Beauty Home/House and qualificationinto the finals.

The CEO of TV3 Network, Augustus Dickson, said TV3 lives by its niche to be the 'first and best in news coverage.'

He added that GMB, whose catch phrase is 'Redefining Beauty to Promote National Development', is a realty show set to introduce the youth to important Ghanaian traditional values and practices as well as offer them a platform to unearth their talents and rebrand themselves for the future.

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Rev Coffie used to be the vice president of the Guild during the tenure of Odoi Mensah.

Veteran actress Vivian Achor, a popular face in the movie industry, was also elected the vice president of the Guild.

During Nii Odoi's tenure of

Steve Asare Hackman, President of the Film Producers Association of Ghana (FIPAG), has asked stakeholders in the film industry to encourage upcoming producers to churn out high quality movies rather than criticising them.

In recent times, film critics have been expressing worry about how some films produced in Ghana have low standards and are affecting patronage.

office, one of his major problems was getting current hot face actors to be involved in the activities of the Guild. He has complained several times that majority of such actors are not members in good standing. Not every one of them is a member. The few who are members too don't pay their dues.

NEWS-ONE is yet to confirm the number of the current big name actors in the industry who were at the congress.

There is however no doubt that the new president's major task will be uniting Ghanaian actors into a strong voice in Ghana's creative industry.

Modern Ghana

Abigail Baciara Bentie, aka Baci, the winner of the competition, received GH¢10, 000, a brand new Hyundai Accent Saloon car, wardrobe worth GH¢6,000, supply of fabric from GTP, make-up products from Zaron Cosmetics and grooming services from 2 nd Image, each lasting one year.

Solace Ekpedzor Ewoenam, aka Ewoe, was first runner-up and received a cash prize of GH¢7,000, supply of fabric from GTP and supply of make-up products from Zaron Cosmetics over the next six months.

Nana Ama Odame Okyere, aka Ama, was second runner-up and received an amount of GH¢6,000, fabric from GTP and supply of make-up products from Zaron Cosmetics for three months.

Carla Bongkoyire Cornelius, aka lamine, was the fourth finalist and received GH¢5,000, a month's supply of fabric from GTP and make-up products from Zaron Cosmetics.

Speaking to NEWS-ONE about that situation, Mr Hackman stated that the issue of falling standards in the film industry has been of great concern to the association.

Mr Hackman disclosed that FIPAG was currently in talks with the National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI) and other training institutions to design curricular that will encourage these producers to enrol and upgrade themselves. 'When we had our stakeholders' conference in Kumasi, one of the things that came up for discussion was the scripting. We all concluded that for a film to be good, the initial thing is the story. We also spent a lot of time to find out how we would train some of our members. If a producer, who is already a member of FIPAG, has his money and interest in film and he has started, what do we do? Do we

stop them? No we can't. What we are doing now is to talk to NAFTI and other training institutions and see how best we can come out with a curriculum which will suit that requisite requirement to enter these schools. FIPAG is working tirelessly on this,' he said.

However Mr Hackman was quick to add that rating a film as high or low standard was mostly discretionary.

'Not all Ghanaian films that are produced are low standard. Rating a movie as low standard is mostly discretionary because there are so many things one will have to use—like the storyline, acting, editing and directing among others—before arriving at such a conclusion. What you term as a good film might be termed as a bad film by another,' he noted.

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Abigail Baciara Bentie, aka Baci

Steve Asare Hackman

emerge after weeks of grilling and eviction by a panel of judges and listeners' votes would be offered a contract of employment by the station in addition to other mouth-watering prizes.

Evicted participants of the show would also be treated to an eviction party at a notable night club in Accra.

Speaking in an interview, Managing Partner in-charge of Programmes and Content at Top Media Group (Top FM and Top TV ), Ekourba Gyasi, said, 'This is just the beginning of better things to

come as the station plans to turn events into a life experience as we touch base with our cherished listeners out there.'

He encouraged listeners to make a date with the contestants every Saturday from 2:00pm as they refresh them with pleasant and unique presentations on radio.

Ekourba Gyasi also took the opportunity to encourage the numerous fans of the show to vote for their favourite contestants as that is the only way to retain them in the competition.

Modern Ghana

Rev Eddie Coffie

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sPorts2WatCh 11Kiptoo leads Kenyan cleansweep in Frankfurt

Ferwacy boss optimistic ahead of Tour du Rwanda GFA impressed with Jimenez for Stars job

South Africa's Lee-Anne Pace wins at China LPGAMark Kiptoo put behind

him his second placed finish in 2013 by winning

Sunday's Frankfurt Marathon and leading a Kenyan cleansweep of the podium places in the men's race.

The 38-year-old, who won 5000m bronze at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, crossed the line in an official time of two hours, six minutes and 49 seconds in an exciting race whose outcome was decided only in the final kilometre.

Mike Kigen was a close second in 2:06:59 with Gilbert Yegon third in 2:07:08 after defending champion Vincent Kipruto, also of Kenya, lost contact with the lead group after around the 30

Rwanda Cycling Federation Chairman, Aimable Bayingana is in a buoyant mood ahead of the 2014 Tour du Rwanda slated for November 16-23.

This year’s edition will cost an estimated Rwf400 million. Like in previous years, Rwanda will field three teams-including Team Akagera, Team Karisimbi and Team Muhabura. Each team comprises of five riders.

“In terms of preparations, I think we are ready for the tournament, and we want to challenge for the top position this year because we have been improving every year. I am sure this time we will see many surprises,” Bayingana said.

Sources within the Ghana Football Association (GFA) have revealed that Spanish coach Juan Ignacio Jimenez was impressive with his total presentation and had feasible plans for the senior national team during his interview for the vacant Black Stars job.

It’s reported the Spaniard came top with former Switzerland assistant coach Michel Pont coming close followed by former Chelsea coach Avram Grant in that order.

But the former Chelsea boss was reported to demand a whopping amount of $150,000 as salary per month and moreover questions have been raised on his possession of an Israeli

Lee-Anne Pace of South Africa won the rain-hit Blue Bay Championship in China on Monday, wrapping up her first LPGA Tour victory with a birdie on the final hole.

The 33-year-old finished on 200 with a five-under 67 in the third and final round, leaving her three strokes ahead of Germany's Caroline Masson overall.

Pace fired five birdies in her bogey-free round, while Masson ripped through four birdies in her final six holes.

Americans Michelle Wie and JessicaKordafinishedinthirdon205.

The pair both made two bogeys in the final round as they lost touch with the lead.

The Jian Lake club was hit by heavy rains during the tournament,

kilometre mark.The African domination

continued in the women's race as Ethiopia's Aberu Kebede comfortably took the 2014 title in

2:21:21 ahead of Kenya's Sharon Chebet 2:23:44 with another Ethiopian Ashetu Bekere third in 2:24:59.

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with organisers being forced to reduce the $2 million event from four rounds to three and extend it to Monday.

Pace claimed her ninth Ladies European Tour victory at the South African Women's Open last week.

She is the second South African-born player to win on the LPGA Tour after 15-time champion Sally Little.

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Meanwhile, Jimenez during the interview promised the panel to bring the best video analyst in Spain who aided the Spanish team to win the World Cup in 2010 and promised to hold courses for junior national team coaches in the country with a $ 50,000 salary per month.

Again the interview panel has forwarded a report to the Executive Committee for a decision to be taken on who

deserves to handle the Black Stars.

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Ferwacy is planning to organise more local races to improve the fitness levels of the cyclists ahead of the elite tournament that is classified as a 2:2 race by the International Cycling Union (UC1).

Riders will compete in seven stages including new routes of Kigali- Ngoma District (94 kilometres) and the gruelling Rubavu to Nyanza (173km). The tour will cover a total distance of 911.6 kilometres. Last year’s edition was won by South African Dylan Girdlestone, while Rwanda’s Valens Ndayisenga won the most promising rider accolade following his 11th place finish. The event was first held in 1988.

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passport which could prevent him from travelling to Arab speaking countries such as Morocco and Egypt.

Mark Kiptoo

Lee Anne

Juan Ignacio Jimenez

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Owner / Publisher / Editor: Mr. Kirit Sobti from 3rd Floor, Plot No. 3, Block PSP-IV, Service Centre Opp. Sector-11 (Extn.), Rohini, Delhi-85Printed at LIPEE SCAN PVT. LTD. 89 DSIDC SHED Okhala Phase 1, New Delhi

Undoubtedly, the esteemed bank has proved its mettle in Ghana by furnishing a wide range of products & services to the people. What are your future plans and how are you planning to establish its branches in other African countries?

GLOBAL ACCESS is one of the biggest success stories in the micro-finances company. GASL started business as Global Access Services in 1998 and was only into money transfer (Western Union and MoneyGram). Ten years down the lane “3rd June 2009” GASL was granted the license to operate a savings and loans. Global Access is now a one

–stop shop providing financial services to Ghanaian and foreigners in Ghana. It is a short term plan by 2018 Global Access will have branches in part of West Africa

Ghana has emerged as a shining star in the banking sector owing to its continuous developments. What’s your take on this?

Yes Ghana has really become a shining star in the banking sector, when you go around Ghana now we have banks like UBA, ACCESS BANK, ZENITH BANK etc… which all emerged

from Nigeria. This shows that there are opportunities for banks in Ghana. As it Is now there are 28 traditional banks, 137 Rural & Community banks and 24 Savings & Loans, the number keeps growing this is a clearly sign of the opportunities available for banks in Ghana.

Briefly describe the amalgamations with money transferring brands like Western Union and how will they prove to be beneficial to the citizens of the country?

Money transfer brands like Western Union, MoneyGram, and Vigo etc… are brands which are here to stay and to help make banking easy in Africa. The world has become a global village and technology has made life simple. Money transfers has made sending money to any party of the world very convenes, reliable and simple. Apart from making money transfer easy and quick they also provide Corporate Social Responsibility.

Please outline the voyage of the bank from its commencement till date when it has concluded a tenancy of five years?

Global Access Savings and Loans Company Limited (GASL) formerly Global Access Services Limited is a wholly owned Ghanaian registered Company established in 1998 and started operations in 2000. It is owned by PVI Group Inc.

GASL has thrived over the years on high service quality delivery which makes it outstanding both locally and internationally within the Money Transfer family.

In the early part of 2008, GASL applied for a Non-Bank Financial Institution License from Bank of Ghana to operate as a Savings and Loans Company. The Central Bank granted the license on 3rd June, 2009. It commenced full operations as a Savings and Loans Company on 6th December 2010.

The company is now a one-stop shop providing financial services such as Western Union, Moneygram, Vigo and Sika Ye Mogya savings & loans. The remittances business has now become a delivery vehicle for the savings and loans business since Management sees it as a huge opportunity and potential for turning the money transfer business customers into instant customers of the savings and loans business.

GASL now have 18 branches allover

Ghana with Best products and services such as: • Loan Products• Deposit products• Susu Savings• Fixed Deposit• International Money transfer• Domestic Money transfer• E-banking services like: Ezwich,

Mobile Money and SMS Alert

What is your opinion on Kpone Independent Power Plant? What is your stand when several banks are investing into this project?

Kpone Independent Power Plant is a wonderful project which when completed will give a little boost to our energy crises. So to me we need to give all the support we can to help finish the project and bring it to live.

I am 100% in support of banks investing in to the Kpone power plant projects. One key reason why I am in support is the banks corporate responsibility to provide for the communities and the country as a whole. It is another way of Job creations for citizen of the country. It will also boost industries and support local homes in generating energy.

Banking sector of Ghana has added new shine in the crown of the country. The booming sector has experienced extreme transformation in recent years and is a significant strength for the development of the Ghanaian economy. In an exclusive interview to Indo Africa Times, Mr. Kwafu Osafo, Chairman, Global Access Savings & Loans painted the journey of the bank from scratch to stature. He also spotted light on bank’s amalgamations with various money transferring brands that will award advantage to the citizens of the country.

GhAnA : A shininG stAr in the bAnkinG sector

Mr. kwafu osafo Chairman, Global Access Savings & Loans

MONDAY | NOVEMBER 03, 2014