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Strika Communications: Using Comics To Teach And Entertain
Strika Communications: Using Comics to Teach and Entertain - The 2010 World Cup is upon us. In less than a week Africa will host its first ever world cup, an event that signifies the main global arena where nations of the world can engage in spirited competition; where 11 soccer players carry the hopes, dreams and honor of their nations on their shoulders; and where exhibition of skill, determination and fair play matters more than status. Strika Communications is a South African based media firm that embodies all...know more
The African Medicine Man – Stephen Saad
The African Medicine Man – Stephen Saad - One phrase sure to light a fire under any natural-born innovator is ‘It can’t be done’. This is exactly what the South African pharmaceutical industry told Stephen Saad when he decided to establish Aspen Pharmacare as a globally competitive pharmaceutical manufacturing company in1997. At the time, trade tariffs on South African pharmaceutical products had been repealed giving the multinational pharmaceutical companies operating in South Africa the option of working with a wider range of drug manufacturers. Given that the...know more
Heritage Link Brands, Selena Cuffe - Connecting U.S. Palates to African Wines
Heritage Link Brands, Connecting U.S. Palates to African Wines - Heritage Link Brands embodies the spirit and drive of African vintners. By helping to educate U.S. consumers about wine in Africa and sharing intriguing stories behind the wines, Heritage Link Brands has solidified its commitment to generating capital and opportunities with people whose origins come from the great continent. In 2007, the company officially launched in 26 states. Today, the company not only imports and distributes African wine in 41 states, but its expanded portfolio also showcases wine...know more
Africa.com re-launches, headed by Teresa Clarke – Changing the way the world views Africa
Africa.com re-launches, headed by Teresa Clarke – Changing the way the world views Africa - March 1, 2010 By J. Skyler Fernandes & Edward Chidothe | SACCAWhat is Africa.com? It is all things African, covering all 53 countries on the continent and taking a holistic approach to the world’s understanding of Africa. Africa.com’s mission is ambitious, yet simply put, to change the way the world sees Africa. Often times the world’s view of Africa is quite unsophisticated, and goes as far as referencing Africa as...know more
Peter Kellner and Neil Goldman: Social entrepreneurs pioneering new business models for a new generation
Peter Kellner (right) SACCA EXCO and Board member and Neil Goldman (center) a friend of SACCA, are profiled in Barons regarding Uhuru Capital. Named after Africa’s highest peak, Uhuru has a unique way of making sure investors do good in both principle as well as in investment directly into the development sector. These leaders are focused on making a positive impact on the world. Uhuru has the involvement of development stalwarts Bill Drayton and former SACCA Gala key-note speaker and former World Bank President, Jim Wolfensohn. SACCA is proud...know more
Lance C. Buhl Releases Book, "Renewing Struggles for Social Justice" at Africa Platform II
Renewing Struggles for Social Justice: A Primer for Transformative Leaders is the product of the Binational Civil Society Forum, a conversation of five years among 68 leaders in the not-for-profit sectors in both South Africa and the United States. Download Book: Click here Watch Video: Lance C. Buhl Discussing Transformative Leaders Cast as an extended letter to each reader, this book pursues a...know more