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Nora Bannerman, 3 other African female business leaders list among 20 in IFC Publication

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Ghana’s Nora Bannerman turned a lifelong passion—fashion design—into a thriving enterprise. Bannerman now employs 120 workers to produce high-end garments for international retailers.
Kenya’s Wambui Mbesa grew up in a children’s home but made education a priority and now is the CEO of INTRASOFT International East Africa.
South Africa’s Soula Proxenos fought against racial injustice and gender bias from an early age—today she is a professional board director, guiding companies toward more equitable practices.
Uganda’s Anne Kabagambe credits her family for helping her overcome personal challenges; now she works as Executive Director of the World Bank Group, representing the interests of 22 African nations.

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Cuddling, not love-making, makes a relationship stronger – Study

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“Cuddling, which is a non-sexual intimacy, allows a couple to enjoy a feeling of emotional security. One of the biggest advantages of non-sexual intimacies, like cuddling or a peck on the cheek, is that it allows a person to put down his guard and be more emotionally open

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3rd edition of GIPC Young Entrepreneurs Forum slated for July 30 to 31

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The two-day forum is expected to bring together over 500 participants and 50 exhibitors from the Agric and Agro-processing, Technology, Energy, Manufacturing, Banking and Non-banking as well as Fashion and Lifestyle sectors who will exhibit their products and services.

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Selecting MPs: Voters prefer infrastructural dev’t to financial support – Study Shows.

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The research also shows that candidates who offer to attend or financially support social events (eg. funerals, religious events, and traditional festivals), or help deal with government bureaucracy or secure state employment are more likely to be voted for than those who do not.

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Full list of Nominees for Golden Movie Awards 2019 announced

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Speaking to the media at the launch of this year’s Golden Movie Awards, Mimi Andani Michaels who is the brain behind the awards scheme revealed Nadia Buari, Van Vicker, Roger Quartey, Jackie Appiah, and Abdul Salam Mumuni will be the first batch of legends to be celebrated on the walk of fame.

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Amidu lashes out at Yaw Boaben Asamoa

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Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu, has strung together some strongly-worded paragraphs in his latest epistle in a bid to put Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Yaw Boaben Asamoa, in his place. According to Mr Amidu, Mr Boaben Asamoa has on many instances created the impression in the public mind that he has authority […]

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UBA unveils marketing platform for entrepreneurs

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Our entrepreneurs are hungry to effect change. We know we are only scratching the surface, we see the depth of entrepreneurial talent, and that all of us – government, business indeed African society, must harness to transform our economies and livelihoods. We must rally together to empower them and accelerate the change we want on the continent” TEF Founder, Tony O Elumelu said.

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