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HERE’S WHAT YOU SHOULD BE READING IN 2021 AND BEYOND
When was the last time you read a good book? In our highly technological world, reading on the go has been made super easy with all kinds of devices and downloads, except for those of us who still really prefer flipping through the pages or the smell of a book, I kid. Reading for fun is perhaps the most valuable hobby. As leaders and professionals, it’s high time we embrace reading as a personal and or leadership tool that has the potential to change the dynamics of one’s life positively forever. There has been a saying for decades on how knowledge is power and how utilizing good knowledge can set…
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MY UNFORTUNATE ENCOUNTERS WITH EMOTIONALLY UNAVAILABLE MEN
A true-life story, the author prefers to remain anonymous.
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‘HEEL THE WORLD’ – FRED DEEGBE LEADS THE MOVEMENT FOR AFRICAN ENTREPRENEURS
When Fred Deegbe walked out of a store in Ghana with a pair of shoes , I doubted he knew how important that day was in the course of altering his destiny and influencing the world of entrepreneurship. That pair of high-end Pierre Cardin shoes triggered curiosity in him. As he admired his new pair of shoes he wondered why craftsmen in Ghana could not have made them. This was the first question he asked a cobbler that he stumbled upon, to his shock and dismay; the shoe shine guy replied that it was “impossible”, that was not the reply that he was expecting – especially since Ghana’s craftsmen are…
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THE ART OF BEING HAPPILY SINGLE- TIYANI TELLS ALL
My name is Tiyani Majoko. A part of my dream is to create large scale legal solutions that will make the delivery of legal services worldwide faster, excellent and more accessible. I created The Legal Werk, my startup that focuses on legal professionals, which I aim to launch in North America over the next few months. My parents were both lawyers and ran a law firm with branches in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and Francistown in Botswana. My mother passed away when I was 13 years old and I decided to pursue a career in law so I could carry on in my mother’s legacy. Now, I am a lawyer and I…
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Ibrahim Yusuf Bangura is known to many as ‘Beloz’. He is an outstanding young lawyer who wears many hats. Dabbling in politics when required or showcasing his artistic talents on the worldwide stage whether it is acting, comedy or MCing. Quite an odd combination for many, but you may be intrigued by the finesse with which he conveys his passions. When he is not traveling, swimming and making people laugh, Ibrahim dreams of being in a position to influence the lives of many and put Sierra Leone on the map in a very positive way. We have a feeling that it would either be through politics or entertainment. When…
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A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies, the man who never reads only lives once – George R. R. Martin Growing up with a love for books, Nompumelelo Afrika Gcaba has lived many lives through the stories she read. Nowadays she fully embodies the above quote as her mantra for life . She leads a colourful life, wearing many hats as a writer, activist and feminist. Nompumelelo is a passionate speaker who has addressed thousands of audiences in different parts of Africa and has appeared on numerous programs including Television programs such as The BBC Africa News. She is an avid activist for women and girls…
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