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MONDAY | JANUARY13, 2014
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AN ICON OF FREEDOM
NELSON MANDELA
Nelson Mandela, the first black
President of South Africa and an
everlasting icon of freedom and
struggle against racial oppression,
died on 5th December 2013, saying goodbye to the world. A great
leader has passed away making
the entire world left in grief.
Mandela spent 27 years in jail
after being convicted of betrayal
by the white minority government,
only to create a diplomatic end to
white rule by pulling off with his
capturers after his discharge from
the prison in 1990. He headed the
African National Congress, long a
debarred liberation movement, to
an echoing electoral triumph in
1994, the first and the foremost
fully democratic election in the
history of South Africa.
“If you want to make peace
with your enemy you have to
work with your enemy. Then he
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Say Hello To
Namibia
pg 04
Keeping
Africa Green,
Clean And
Healthy
pg 08
GOODBYE
TO ALL!!
South African
Starlet
crowned Mrs.
India
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2. 02 Wassupafrica
Hero MotoCorp’s
Dawn goes to Kenya
Hero MotoCorp, with
engagement of wellknown
diversified
business
house
of
Kenya, RYCE East Africa,
has launched its first
modified bike for the
African market. The lowprofile yet most popular entry
level 100cc Dawn is brought to
the country under the alliance,
Sameer Group, a part of RYCE
East Africa. Also, Sameer Group
has been appointed as the
authorised distributor of Hero
MotoCorp range of two-wheelers.
Best investments
for doubling your
money
Better known as the ‘Powerhouse’
of the African Continent, South
Africa is budding as one of the most
subtle and promising markets of
the world. A Minister from South
Africa stated, “Those who invest in
South Africa never go wrong, they
double their investments. I give
people the example of the Tatas.”
Worth to mention, South Africa was
the spotlight country at the India
International Trade Fair 2013 and
was focused enormously for the
second time consecutively. H.E. Ms.
Elizabeth Thabethe, Deputy Minister
of Trade and Industry, South Africa
who visited Delhi to attend IIFT 2013
expressed, “Tatas are everywhere in
South Africa. They’re doing so well,
opening new outlets and growing their
footprint.” She added, “The Indian
companies doing business in South
Africa testify how easy it is to set up
and then do business. We provide a
variety of incentives to companies.”
To get mutually benefited, the Minister
encouraged
huge
investments
from India as well as South African
investments into India in order to
gain experience and learn from
each other’s expertise. She pointed
out, “Our Embassies are doing their
best to encourage investments in
South Africa, also so that there is
benefaction and value addition. With
our raw material resources it makes
more sense to do value addition
in South Africa and then export. If
you just take the raw materials, it
creates jobs in their country, not
in South Africa.” According to her,
the extensive support forwarded by
India for the anti-apartheid struggle in
South Africa and the visit of Mahatma
Gandhi that transformed the shape of
the country laid the foundation stone
of the bilateral relations between both
the countries. She conveyed, “We’re
just not countries that happen to
be together, there is a foundation.
India has persistently supported
our struggle against apartheid. The
Mahatma’s political career started
in South Africa. In all this there is a
foundation of a deep and abiding
relationship. Beginning with such a
base, our relations have developed
newer forms and linkages like IBSA
(India-Brazil-South Africa) and BRICS
(Brazil, Russia, India, China and
South Africa). We’re honored to be
the focus country for two successive
IIFTs. This emanates from a good
relationship.”
Mr. Pawan Munjal, MD &
CEO of Hero MotoCorp
said, “This is a strategic
market for us in our
overall plan for the
continent, which is why
we are also starting
our first Africa CKD
assembly operations here. Dawn
is the first modified bike from our
portfolio to be launched in Africa.
This is just the beginning...we are
working on several other models
for specific international markets.”
Dawn, known as HF Dawn, has
been modified according to the
needs of the Kenyan customers
where lower engine displacement
bikes are used as taxis and in other
commercial operations. Hero
MotoCorp along with Dawn is
providing immediate availability
of its other best selling Splendor
Pro, Hunk, Glamour and Karizma
for the Kenyan Customers. The
company is also commencing
its operations in Burkina Faso
and Ivory Coast after Kenya
and Central America.
Hero
MotoCorp’s other international
markets include Nepal, Sri Lanka,
Columbia and Bangladesh.
A new benchmark has been
witnessed in the growth rate of
chemical exports from India to
Nigeria of 5.6% from 2012 to
2013 along with an increase in
total items covered under the
knowledge of ChemExcil (Export
Promotion Council, set up by
Indian Government) to Nigeria
in the period stood at 90.3%
million. Executive Director of
ChemExcil, Mr. Suhas Bhardi said,
“The purpose of this exhibition is
to strengthen existing business,
promote India’s chemical exports
and to create a positive brand
image of Indian products. This
would also result into many more
joint ventures and technology
transfer.” Furthermore, President
of PMFAI, Mr. Pradip Dave
asserted that African region offers
most potential for improvement
in productivity of crops. He
noted that there is a good market
for agrochemicals in Nigeria,
with estimated private sector
agrochemical companies’ supply
of about 70% of the total CPP
demand of approximately $120
million. Mr. Dave told, “Most of
the African countries are now
Indian Chemical Exports
to Nigeria Blooming
Indian Industrialists all set
for Algeria
The industrialists from Indore are all set to dig possibilities of trade in the
North-African country- Algeria. Algeria could open new doors for regional
industry in Europe and Africa. The industry representatives at Association of
Industries Madhya Pradesh office at Polo Ground deliberated upon prospects
of bilateral trade relations with the nation. Mr. Vinay Kalani, Acting President
of AIMP signed MoU with the Algerian Ambassador for exploring possibilities
of bilateral trade between the two countries. The AIMP delegation would visit
Algeria for finding trade potential. According to the MoU seeks partnership in
sectors like textile, pharmaceutical, auto parts and engineering. Both countries
would assist each other in marketing of products and exchange of raw material
and technology. H.E. Mr. Echarif Mohammed - Hacene, Ambassador of Algeria
to India said, “Both the countries could forge alliances in sector like automotive
parts, mechanical tools, engines, agriculture, IT, energy, infrastructure
development etc.”
MONDAY| JANUARY13, 2014
Indian Banking Sector Eye
Mauritius
Africa being one of the most thriving and flourishing investment destinations,
Indian banks are looking forward to set up a strong foothold in Africa. At
the early level, many Indian banks are in preparation to open up branches in
Mauritius, well thought-out as the most prosperous nation in Africa. Mauritius
is also reckoned by many foreign entities as a channel to mark a position in
other nations of Africa. Chief Executive Mrs. Aisha C Timol, Mauritius Bankers
Association expressed that many Indian banks have shown keen interest in
setting up operations in Mauritius. State Bank of India and Bank of Baroda
have already commenced operations in Africa and State Bank of Mauritius has
three branches in India.
Mrs. Timol said, “We are positioning ourselves as a gateway to Africa and
banking sector is supporting this initiative.” She highlighted the tremendous
growth in banking sector of Mauritius as compared to other countries and also
conveyed that the country has a very stable regulatory environment.
ICCI GOES FOR THREE
GEOGRAPHIES
After the interim of three years in the repercussion of global financial crisis,
India’s largest private sector lender, the ICCI Bank is going to expand its
activities in the African continent, Mauritius and South Africa, along with
Australia. The bank has determined the plans to apply for branch licenses in
the country. With a region having significant large Indian population, the ICCI
bank thinks it is the right time for an overseas expansion since “domestic
credit is not picking up as expected, in those countries, there is potential and
the lender can tap opportunities.
The bank finds it the best time to open branches, though the subsidiary
route remains a viable option at a large stage. It is also a worthy opportunity
keeping in mind the increased inclination of Indian companies currently setting
up bases there.
concentrating on development
of irrigation projects and with
modern irrigation system by
optimising and conserving water
resources and also introducing
drought resistance varieties. The
drought resistance and high
yielding varieties will definitely
boost the agricultural production
in the African region which will
also help in boosting agriculture
exports from Africa.”

3. Wassupafrica
mONDAY| JANUARY13, 2014
ONGC
Strengthens its
Base in Africa
In last few years, Oil and Natural Gas
Corporation (ONGC) has strongly
come up and delved with Africa in
true ways. After 2005, more than 20
percent of India’s oil and gas imports
are accounted from Africa. Recently,
state-run ONGC closed a deal acquiring
a 10 percent stake in an offshore gas
field of Anadarko Petroleum Corp in
Mozambique for $2.64 billion. Also,
in 2001, nearly 60 percent of exports
to India were encountered to be from
Southern Africa while approximately
16.5 percent were accounted for
West African countries. Also, India’s
purchase of oil and gas from a range
of African countries has increased
dramatically.
FROM PAGE 1
becomes your partner,” he wrote
these lines in his autobiography,
Long Walk to Freedom, which
was in print four years subsequent to his discharge from jail in
1990.
Mandela, who was 95, served
just one term as South Africa’s
President and was not been
caught in public from the time
when the nation hosted the soccer
World Cup in 2010. But his long
walk in prison and his persistence
on pardon over revenge made him
a strong symbol of struggle to end
this country’s cruelly codified sys-
Wealthy Discovery of
Oil in Kenya
The country is being seen as an
interesting prospect with the
indications of more oil. This oil
discovery can be considered as
the icing on the cake. Barely
a month after the British firm,
Tullow Oil declared about the
major oil discovery, the miners
have
beforehand
started
working on the third oilfield
in Lokichar Basin, Turkana
Country. Africa Oil Corporation,
a Canadian company, working
in partnership with Tullow
Oil asserted that it had begun
drilling operations on the
tem of racial dominance, and of
the control of calm declaration in
even the cruelest battles.
Years after he withdrew
from public life, his name even
came across as an allegory of his
endeavor to go beyond decades of
racial separation and craft what
South Africans named a Rainbow
Nation.
“His commitment to transfer
power and reconcile with those
who jailed him set an example
that all humanity should aspire to,”
President Obama said, recounting
Mandela as an “influential, courageous and profoundly good” man
who inspired millions — includ Pranab Mukherjee
and Sonia Gandhi
in South Africa
Ekales prospect located in Block
13T in the same basin. The
company stated, “The primary
objectives are the Auwerwer
and Lower Lokhone sandstones
already established to be highly
productive reservoirs at the
nearby Ngamia 1 and Twiga
discoveries.”
The Africa Oil Chief Executive
Officer Keith Hill noted, “The
Ekales prospect is probably one
of the lowest risk prospects in our
inventory.” The work on the well
started in the month of July and
is estimated to sink 2,500 metres
ing himself — to a spirit of reconciliation.
In the past year and a half, the
state has confronted conceivably
its most severe turbulence ever
since the end of apartheid, goaded by a sign of wildcat strikes by
angry miners, a deadly retort on
the part of the police, a messy
leadership struggle within the
A.N.C. and the deepening fissures
between South Africa’s rulers and
its impoverished masses.
Outrages over bribery linking
senior members of the party fed a
more liberal perception that Mandela’s near virtuous bequest from
the years of struggle has been battered by a more recent scuttle for
self-enrichment among a newer
elite.
Subsequent
to
spending
decades in penniless deport, many
political figures came back to find
themselves at the center of a
grasp for authority and currency.
Mandela served as President from
1994 to 1999, stepping aside to
allow his deputy, Thabo Mbeki, to
run and take the reins. Mandela
spent his early retirement years
paying attention to the charitable
Su-kam: Most Reliable Inverter Brand in Africa
Su-kam Power Systems Limited
was awarded as the “Most
Reliable Inverter brand in Africa”
for the year 2013. Institute of
Brand Management in Nigeria in
association with African Institute
for Brand Management and
International Brand Management
Association has presented the
award in a ceremony at Hotel
Four Points, Lagos. Su-kam has
witnessed a secure hike in growth
over the years and it has entrusted
the brand with a number of
awards including West Africa’s
best inverter brand Award for two
consecutive years 2009 and 2010.
The Su-kam range of innovative
products have strengthened the
faith among the Nigerian masses
with their inverters, online UPS,
SMF/Tubular deep discharge
batteries, automotive batteries
and Solar Solutions.
The company is rated as the
most preferred and most popular
brand for power back-up solutions
by dealers and corporate users. The
efficient ‘after sales services’ are
proving as the major reason behind
the success of the company. Mr.
Rao Srinivas, Head of Operations –
West Africa asserted that Su-kam
is addressing the power challenges
faced by the Nigerian economy
and other West African countries
by offering innovative power back
up solutions suiting the needs of
individual customers.
Further, he added, “We do not
compete on price but we offer
differentiated and innovative
products through value addition
suiting the needs of Nigerian
Consumers.”
Africa Goes 3G
Bharti Airtel along with SoftBank
Mobile Corp is all groomed to
provide cost-efficient 3G mobile
phone services in Africa. Both
the companies are controlling
a communications satellite as a
transmitter following a field trial
that took place in Kenya. Mr. Bayan
Monadjem, Chief Technical Officer
of Bharti Airtel Africa put forward,
“This technology is critically
important to the development of
mobilephone networks in rural
areas in Africa and other areas
where commercialization of such
operations is challenging. I would
like to extend my appreciation to
those companies who supported
us in this trial, and SoftBank, who
provided us with this technology.”
The network would cover
the areas having difficulty in
building facilities for fixed-line
telecommunications.
The
3G
services development of networks
are considering usage of satellite
transmission but expensive usage
fees have been the primary barrier.
Approval has been done with the
trial, regarding the availability of
communications services using a
communications satellite in rural
areas at a low cost. He also stated,
“This will enable 3G mobile phone
services in remote locations where
transmission lines cannot usually
reach while achieving drastic
reductions in transmission line
costs.”
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 A landscape view
in Kenya
worth of drilling equipment over
the next two months. Mr. Hill
also said, “The proximity and
similarity to the existing Ngamia
and Twiga discoveries gives us a
causes for children and afterward
speaking out about AIDS, which
has poured down lives of millions
of Africans, counting his son Makgatho as well, who died in 2005.
In 2009, the United Nations
General Assembly announced
Mandela’s birthday, 18 July,
as ‘Mandela Day’, branding his
involvement to the anti-apartheid
fight. It called on folks to contribute 67 minutes to doing something for others, memorializing
the 67 years that Mandela had
been an important character of
the movement.
With his physical condition
becoming more and more delicate,
Mandela was taken to the hospital for a repeating lung infection
since 2011. In June 2013, he was
admitted in a severe state. The
nation held its breath - but Mandela was sent home on 1 September, with President Zuma drawing
Mandela’s condition as “critical
and at times unstable”.
Gazillions gathered for the
state memorial ritual in Johannesburg, South Africa to memorize Mandela. A record number of
91 Heads of State flew in for this
occasion. H.E. Mr. Pranab Mukherjee, President of India and high
level delegation touched the land
of South Africa to be a part of Nelson Mandela’s funeral service. In
high degree of confidence that
we will find oil and continue to
build the discovered resources
necessary
for
commercial
volume threshold.”
a departure statement, the President of India said he was leaving
with sorrow for the memorial service to be held in Johannesburg.
The Indian delegation included
Congress President Smt. Sonia
Gandhi, Shri Anand Sharma, Commerce and Industry Minister,
leader of opposition in the Lok
Sabha Smt. Sushma Swaraj and
MPs Sitaram Yechury of the Communist Party of India (Marxist)
(CPM) and Shri Satish Chandra
Mishra of the Bahujan Samaj Party
(BSP) as well as senior government officials.
The President said involvement in the memorial service by
a delegation making up a crosssection of the political spectrum
“reflects the high degree of love
and respect which Mandela commanded in India”. President
Mukherjee asserted “He was a
household name and someone,
we saw as one of our own. His life
was a living example of human
strength and courage in the face of
brute force and gross injustice. He
was the last of the giants who led
the world’s struggles against the
colonialism and his struggle held
special significance for us as we
saw in him a reflection of our own
prolonged anti-colonial struggle
led by Mahatma Gandhi.”
May god rest his soul!!

4. 04 CountryoftheWeek
MONDAY| JANUARY13, 2014
SAY HELLO TO NAMIBIA
NAMIBIA AT A
GLANCE
Official Name
Republic of Namibia
Head of State
H.E Mr. Hifikepunye Pohamba
Capital
Windhoek
 A view of the
capital city
Area
8, 24, 268 sq. Km.
Population
2.3 million approx
Governement
Multy-party constitutional democracy
Time Zone
GMT + 0200 hr
Country Dialling Code
+264
Currency
Namibia Dollar (N$) = 100 cents
Major Exports
Uranium, zinc, copper, fish
Major Import
Crude oil
Climate
Dessert, hot, dry; rainfall sparse and
erratic
Official Language
English
Natural Resources
uranium, copper, zinc, lead, gold,
diamonds, tin, lithium, cadmium, salt,
hydro-power, fish
Independence Day
March 21, 1990
»» Namibia is the first country
in the world to incorporate
environmental protection
into its Constitution.
Skeleton
Coast Park
attractions
 Sand dunes and
Acacia Tree
70-80% of gross agricultural
income.
Generally, it can be stated
that Namibian economy rests on
four pillars: Mining, Agriculture,
Fishery and Tourism. H.E. Mr.
Hifikepunye Pohamba, President
of Republic of Namibia has taken
significant steps to increase
transparency and to attract
investors to variegate the economy.
Bountiful Opportunities
On Hand
Namibia remains a country with
noteworthy spirited reward as an
investment location with a range
of economic sectors perched
for improved performance and
contribution to the GDP through
effective investment. The thriving
Namibian economy has a fresh
market sector, which brings about
most of the country’s affluence, and
a conventional subsistence sector.
Even though the preponderance
of the population engrosses
in subsistence agriculture and
herding, Namibia has more than
200,000 skilled workers, as well as
a small, well-trained professional
and managerial class.
Namibian Government is
»» Etosha National Park is
one of the many places
in Namibia to cradle the
endangered Black Rhino,
which is actually more of a
greyish-white colour.
»» Namibia has the world’s
highest cheetah population
roughly estimated between
2,500 to 3,000 cats.
freedom from nationalization,
freedom remit capital and profits,
currency convertibility and a
process for settling disputes
equitably.
Key benefits under Foreign
Investment Act include:
• qual treatment of local and
E
foreign investors;
• epatriation of profits;
R
• ull protection of investment;
F
calling Indian business persons to
invest in the country, and explore
joint venture partnerships in
mining, agriculture, infrastructure
development and manufacturing
along with other fields. Namibia
is truly a country of opportunities
providing many more sources in
diverse areas including cutting
and polishing of precious, semiprecious stones, marble and
granite; leather and glass products;
down-stream
processing
of
gas; cement, steel, textiles and
garments manufacturing, and
many more.
The Namibian Government
has adhered liberal Foreign
Investment Act of 1993 bestowing
•
Granting of Certificate of Status
Investment (CSI).
Capturing The Beauty
Of Namibia
There are motleys of words
used by tourists to mark out
the wonderful country like vast,
endless, dramatic, unique and
so on. Nature has not been miser
with Namibia, thus it’s not just a
country it is a wonderland with a
gift of astonishment and a range
of experiences for every type of
tourist. Very few know that 80% of
the country is made up of dessert.
With the highest sand dune in
the world in its kitty, Namibia also
bags the credit of experiencing
and preserving the largest
single piece of meteor on Earth,
weighing 66 tonnes. Namibia is a
den of majestic sceneries always
equipped to enthral travellers
with its spell bounding beauty,
nature and adventure.
Nothing is more soothing,
mesmerizing and as beautiful as
the sunset at Sossus Vlei. Also,
Namibia’s extensive coastline
called The Skeleton Coast is a
prime location with landscape in
the park ranging from windswept
dunes to rugged canyons with
walls of richly coloured volcanic
rock and extensive mountain
ranges. It is a home to great variety
of species with its borders: big cats,
dessert-adapted elephants, black
rhino and many more.
All in all Namibia is a spell
bounding country with its
bountiful tourism destinations
and
excellent
investment
opportunities.
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The country is usually dubbed
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It is a land of natural treasures of
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the Namibian economy. Mining
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of foreign exchange earnings.
The major products of Namibian
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tin, silver, tungsten, gold, marble,
copper, granite, diamonds as
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5. BusinessBuzz
mONDAY| JANUARY13, 2014
Microsoft
4Afrika
Initiative
Microsoft, fated as ‘Software
Giant” is a multinational company
commonly known for its expertise
in computer technology that
develops, manufactures, licenses
and supports a diverse range of
software products are looking
forward to boost its ventures
partnership programme in Africa.
A programme was launched
in June with an endeavor to
offer tools, resources, expertise
through partnerships around
the world. Ventures partnership
programme, an integrated
global effort for expansion in
Africa is one element of the
Microsoft 4Afrika Initiative
which was launched recently to
initiate services in key sectors
viz. agriculture, education and
healthcare. Mr. Amrote Abdella,
Director, 4Afrika Venture Capital
and Startup programs articulated,
“Through the 4Afrika initiative, we
are deeply committed to fostering
African innovation and to fueling
Africa’s economic growth and
competitiveness and we are very
proud to see Microsoft Ventures
extend its reach into the African
continent”. He added, “We
strongly believe that with the
right support, African startups
hold tremendous potential to
impact both their local economies
and the world’s perception
of African-led innovation and
entrepreneurship”.
To begin with, 88mph, a
private seed fund with active
work places in Nairobi and
Cape Town was the first African
accelerator to enter in partnership
with Microsoft Ventures. The
institution key intent is to offer
initially set up web or mobile
companies with a funding up
to $100K through a 3-month
startup accelerator programme.
Microsoft in collaboration with
88mph is expected to present
startups with mentorship,
technology guidance, seed
funding, joint selling opportunities
and many more to explore. Mr.
Nikolai Barnwell, Director, 88mph,
Nairobi appreciated Microsoft
in a statement, “Microsoft is a
company that deeply understands
the value of the ecosystem,
and we believe that by working
together, 88mph and Microsoft
can offer a world class launch
pad to African startups looking to
achieve true scale”
 Students
getting their
hands on
the latest
technology
Tech
Mahindra
Catching
African
Market
Tech Mahindra, a renowned
global IT systems integration
provider is in full swing to mark
Airtel: Africa’s
most loved Indian
Brand
Indian company, Airtel has
labelled its firm existence in the
promising and capable continent
of the world; Africa. According
to the survey report of African
Business Awards, Airtel has
been placed in the top ten most
admired global brands. It is the
only Asian brand to score its place
at ninth on the list. It defeated
Japanese car manufacturer Honda
having the tenth position on the
list of African Business Awards
launched by African Business
magazine. The African Business
Awards were held at the Mandarin
Oriental, New York coinciding
with the African Leadership
Forum and the UN Global
Compact Leaders Summit, where
global CEOs meet to discuss best
practice and sustainable business
responsibility. It was the sixth
edition of the awards launched
to draw attention to the changing
business landscape in Africa and
highlight the personalities pushing
the change. They are also focussed
on promoting good governance
and best business practices as well
05
 Airtel in Africa
as to encourage innovative culture
throughout the continent.
Bharti Airtel Ltd. is one of
the world’s leading providers of
telecommunication services with
presence in 19 countries including
India, South Asia and Africa. Being
one of the most beloved brands
in Africa, Airtel is on the path of
fulfilling its vision for Africa i.e. ‘By
2015, Airtel will be the most loved
brand in the daily lives of African
people.’ Airtel grew its brand
value year-by-year by 30% among
Samsung by 121% increase which
was better than any others in the
top ten. The estimated proportion
of revenue that the parent
company attributes to the brand
estimates the brand valuation on
the African continent. Airtel is
India’s largest telecom company
with 192.22 million subscribers
as of August-end and market
capitalisation of 1.28 lakh crores
as on October 1.
Samsung is ready
to thrill Ghana with
GALAXY Note 3
Samsung has launched its new GALAXY Note product line, the GALAXY Note 3
in Ghana at an exclusive media event at the plush Accra Polo Courts at Airport
which saw the participation of over 2000 individuals from over 30 African
countries converge in Cape Town, South Africa to celebrate another technological
advancement from Samsung.
Mr. Jaspreet Singh, Business Leader for Handheld Products at Samsung Ghana
said – “It is going to be a night full of excitement coupled with apt display of
innovative technology. Samsung is ready to thrill the nation with our new device,
the GALAXY Note 3.” Further he added, “Exciting new features and services like
the Smart Value and ADH Premium which are all part of Samsung’s Smart Eco
System will be unveiled for the first time unto the Ghanaian Market”.
With this new launch, Ghana will experience a technology breakthrough
with the world’s first Smart watch. The Galaxy Gear Smart watch comes with
the features a 1.63-inch (4.14 cm) OLED display and it is capable of making
calls, capturing photos and videos as well as showing notifications like messages,
social media updates, and health data etc; it also has a 1.9-megapixel camera. The
GALAXY Note 3 represents the next evolution of the GALAXY Note experience.
She Will Connect: An Initiative by Intel
On the occasion of second
‘International Day of the Girl’ in
October, Intel Kenya collaborated
with Akirachix and turned its
research into action with its “She
Will Connect” initiative. The
program is result of findings
in the innovative “Women and
the Web” report especially
initiated to reduce the gender
and technology gap around the
world specifically in developing
countries
concerning
digital
literacy. The initiative focuses
to reach five million women in
Africa with the help of local and
global governments and NGOs.
It will ensure that more Kenyan
girls start to develop technology
applications with the 2-day free
training
sessions
organized
annually for the ones interested
in coding. According to Intel,
“Typically, in developing countries
you learn technology in a shared
environment (such as an internet
cafe). When women connect to
its presence in African continent. To
quote its progress, the company has
already penetrated in Botswana and
other nine African countries which
have also lead to employment. Sriran
Veeravalli Sevellimedu, senior vice
president said, “For the Mahindra
group, Africa is an important continent
and we want to build and share the
growth of African nations by providing
technology and also create jobs”.
other women, they find social
support and resources.”
“She Will Connect” initiative
would be testing a new model
that integrates digital literacy
with gender and development
programming targeting women
and girls such as Online Gaming
Platform i.e. a podium to innovate
the delivery of digital literacy
content through an interactive,
engaging approach and Peer
Network in which Intel and
World Pulse will be working
together to integrate World
Pulse’s digital empowerment
training into existing digital
literacy programs and connect
women to a safe and supportive
peer network. In addition, Linda
Kamau of Akirachix asserted, “In
a continent where women form
a majority of the population and
half of the workforce, it is an
anormaly that the percentage of
women working in technology is
less than 15%. Technology is one
Africa, being a booming investment
destination is attracting many Indian
investors and one of them is Tech
Mahindra which eye expansion in
the telecommunications, banking,
oil and gas sectors. After opening
a shop in 2006, Tech Mahindra
has its footprints in South Africa,
Nigeria, Zambia, Ghana, CongoBrazaville, Democratic Republic of
Congo, Malawi, Kenya and the Gabon.
of the key factors driving Africa’s
projected economic rise. As such,
we welcome Intel’s partnership
as we believe there is enormous
potential for maximising the
growth of technology through
increasing the number and quality
of women in technology within
programs that collaborate with
like-minded organizations.” Intel
has announced its collaboration
with Akirachix to launch a country
initiative that will help see more
girls embrace technology.
Sevellimedu appreciated Airtel for
giving an opportunity to the company
to commence shops in seven
countries by taking over all their call
centres during their first step in Africa.
Girish Nair, Tech Mahindra’s
Nigeria Head recognizing ITC’s
potential expressed that it can
reduce country’s unemployment
rate if managed properly and the
government pay more attention to
this. He added, “Tech Mahindra
has brought into industry the
best practices based on global
experience cutting all industries
worldwide and the company’s
services support the growth of
industry in Nigeria”. The company
has started recruiting graduates for
training in India as there is a need
for continuous training of staff to
get better results.
 A digital expansion
programme for young
women launched by Intel

6. The Complete Makeover
of the African Continent
06 FRANKLY SPEAKING
Incredible Steps Forward...
By kirit sobti,
editor, iat
Africa’s time
has come
and it can
without
doubt attain
it’s Vision
within 50
years, or
even less?
The world in which we are living at the moment is
one described by a major makeover or we can say as
transformation. The previous approach controlling
the method that countries turn out and trade are being
substituted. There is no deficiency of success stories
on Africa. Let me say to you that Africa is rising, Africa
is modernizing, Africa is the next consumer market,
and Africa’s influence is mounting. In corporate
boardrooms and global-investment seminars, business
leaders are talking about the African continent. What
makes me experience so boldly that Africa’s time has
come is that it can without doubt attain its vision
within 50 years, or even less?
I have been moving around in Africa in the last
10 years. However what is impressive about the
deliberate on Africa today is the modification in the
perceptual experience. Africa has gradually shifted
from the land of pessimism to the land of opportunity.
Africa is all over again being envisioned as a continent
of limitless opportunities - the last rising investment
frontier. I witness this confidence in the increasing
number and assortment of businesses and countries
clumping to commit their expertise in the continent.
It is the cheerfulness grounded on firm economic
developments which even the global financial crises
was only capable to overturn in brief. More and
more, this development is being utilized to branch
out economies and commit in the foundation of the
victorious clubs - education, health and infrastructure.
Over the last decade, the universal drift across
African authority is optimistic. We have experienced
a noticeable fall in conflicts, continued economic
development, and noteworthy hits in Human
Development. The continent is now more calm,
affluent, vigorous and well-educated than at the turn
of the millennium. The expenses of opening a business
have come down by more than two-thirds, while hold
up for starting a business have been fractioned. The
percentage of the population living below the poverty
line has fallen from 51% in 2005 to 39% in 2012.
Africa’s collective Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per
capita reached $953 last year, while the number of
middle income countries on the continent rose to 26,
out of a total of 54.
Quite a few factors have chipped in to Africa’s
bounce back in escalation. These embrace elevated
investment and savings, firmer export growth mainly
ensuing from the higher commodity prices, an
enhanced legal, regulatory atmosphere and largely
macroeconomic stability. Consumer demand by its
mounting middle class too is an engine for growth.
According to a recent World Bank report, consumer
spending accounted for more than 60 per cent of subSaharan Africa’s recent economic growth, which it
forecast to accelerate to more than 5 per cent over the
next three years, outpacing the global average.
Africa has also made incredible steps forward in
the area of political stability and governance, all of
which are essential in enabling growth. But if I had to
bring up one particular element, I would declare it is
‘trust’.
Africans these days are more positive and confident
about the outlook than ever before. This is moreover
the great makeover that I have noticed in the approach
of Africans.
In this decade of shifts in the global economy,
Africa has withstood with the skeptics, speeding up
its economic rhythm and discovering noteworthy
meliorations. However these constructive evolutions
have been moderated by unsuitable situations in jobs,
youth unemployment and rising inequality. These are
at the moment challenges. Development must carry
jobs and prospects for all. That will occur if growth
is constant and heads to the structural and economic
transformation that will allow the continent to join
global value chains. It will do this by concluding
the infrastructure gap, accelerating the economic
amalgamation, addressing conflicts old and new, and
building human capital.
The true test for Africa lies in supporting the
growth course, allowing it to arrive at its full latent
and guaranteeing the growth is complete. Widespread
and sustained poverty reduction — which is in effect
the ultimate aim of growth and development — is only
MONDAY| JANUARY13, 2014
Beginning of
Stronger Ties
With the trail of time, India and Africa
have demonstrated their relationship
and have enormously broadened
its energy procurement to African
countries. With a time when Africa’s
share in import of any oil to India
was nil, within eight years, more
than 20 percent of India’s oil and
gas imports are now from Africa.
The growing dependency on Africa
is being considered a key dynamic
shaping trade and investment on
both sides. Recently, Oil and Natural
Gas Corporation (ONGC) acquired a
10 percent stake in an offshore gas
field of Anadarko Petroleum Corp in
Mozambique for $2.64 billion. The
icing on the cake is the wonder of the
wonderful continent in the emerging
tourism sector with fully booked direct
flights between India and African
hubs like Nairobi, Addis Ababa and
Johannesburg on most days.
Also, hike in purchase of oil and
gas has been encountered from a range
of African countries. The increase in
economic relationship is estimated
to be the result of African countries
coming forward to find more buyers
to get the best price for their products.
In 2001, import from Southern Africa
bagged nearly 60 percent of exports to
India while West Africa had just above
16 percent in its kitty. Now, apart from
Iran, India is considering doing special
arrangements with oil-producing
countries of Africa. Furthermore, the
biggest sellers of petroleum products
to India from the continent are Nigeria,
South Africa, Angola, Egypt, Algeria
and Morocco. According to a report,
“Morocco and South Africa are the
next largest investors in India with
investments worth US$137 million and
US$112 million, respectively.
possible if the domestic policies are in place
to ensure that the deliverables from this
success story translate into real impact on
the ground.
Trade is one of the schemes that can
be tapped to strengthen and augment the
growth scenario. Africa considers itself
turning to a wealthy and affluent continent
with elevated growth that makes more
employment chances for all, particularly
women and youth. Better policies and
better base will impel Africa’s revolution by
ameliorating the circumstances for private
sector expansion and by encouraging
investments, entrepreneurship and micro,
small and medium enterprises.
It is in this regard that I perceive Africa
as a promise to the world. Africa has got
a lot of assurance to the world. And in my
observation, Africa might just be the world’s
key to get out of the present international
economic crises. Africa’s talents, its
natural resources, youthful age formation,
increasing population, and rising middle
class and consumers are most important
assets for the world.
There is a new economic growth story
emerging from Africa. Africa possesses
all the prerequisites to become a major
growth pole of the world. India will work
with Africa to realize its vast potential.
It is in this spirit that I wish to outline
some initiatives for the consideration of
our African partners
We have awakened. We will not sleep anymore.
Today, from now on, there is a new African in the
world! That new African is ready to fight his own
battles and show that after all, the black man is
capable of managing his own affairs. We are going
to demonstrate to the world, to the other nations,
that we are prepared to lay our own foundation.
Our own African identity.
Dr. Manmohan singh
Prime Minister of India
H.E Mr. Jacob Zuma
President of South Africa

7. TRAVEL&tourism
mONDAY| JANUARY13, 2014
07
Interesting facts
VICTORIA FALLS
The Smoke that Thunders
Victoria Falls showcase a spectacular
sight of extravagant and stirring beauty
and is acknowledged as one of the most
spectacular cataracts in the world, forming
the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
It was discovered by the Kololo tribe living
in the area in the 1800’s as ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ –
‘The Smoke that Thunders’. In more modern
terms Victoria Falls is known as the greatest
curtain of falling water in the world.
Activities
Major
It is created by the Zambezi River
that suddenly plummets into a narrow,
100-meters deep chasm. Victoria is the
only waterfall in the world that is over
one kilometer wide and over one hundred
meters deep. Its roar can be heard from
40 kilometers away, while the spray and
mist from the falling water rises up to 400
meters and is visible from the distance of 50
kilometers. Even the rainbows are incredible
»» hite water Rafting
W
»» The 111 meter high bungee
jump
»» cenic Helicopter flights
S
»» uad and mountain biking
Q
»» Devil’s pool
here and are of “moon” kind, produced by
the light reflected off the surface of the moon.
Victoria Falls Bridge links the two
countries Zambia and Zimbabwe providing a
magnificent look out for walking expeditions.
The surrounding areas of the fall offer many
unique experiences and places to explore.
The Falls are also surrounded by national
parks with the nearby Mosi oa Tunya
National Park declared as a world heritage
Zambia and Zimbabwe
created history at UNWTO
General Assembly
For the first time in the United Nations World
Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) history,
their General Assembly (GA) was co-hosted
by two countries – Zambia and Zimbabwe.
The UNWTO jointly assembled its GA in
both Livingstone on the Zambia side and in
Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwe side of the
famous falls.
The World Tourism Organization
(UNWTO) is the United Nations agency
accountable for the encouragement of
responsible, sustainable and universally
accessible tourism. UNWTO’s membership
includes 156 countries, 6 Associate Members
and over 400 Affiliate Members representing
the private sector, educational institutions,
tourism associations and local tourism
authorities.
He event was affirmed as the best
attended in the history of the organization
during the Aug. 24-29 event with a record of
900 delegates from the media alliance, 121
full delegates from the member states, 140
delegates from all over the world, 49 foreign
ministers and 750 other delegates attending
the event.
H.E. Mr. Michael Chilufya Sata, President
of Zambia felicitated the two co-host
countries for their endeavors in organizing
for the event and expressing that the co-hosting
was an apparent evidence of the two countries
dedication of tapping regional tourism.
Matters such as visa facilitation, the need
to make airports more visitor friendly, taxation,
open skies and the impact of low cost airlines
were among the issues in debate.
UNWTO has defined connectivity as one of
its policy priorities alongside visa facilitation
and fair taxation and is working with the
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
on advancing these issues as well as those related
to addressing climate change, the modernization
of aviation regulations and the development of
convergent rules for traveler and enterprise
protection.
The event has branded a noticeable turning
point in the tourism destinies of the two
countries, the Southern African Development
Community (SADC) region and the African
continent. Zimbabwe’s Tourism Minister, H.E.
Walter Mzembi said Victoria Falls, one of the
world’s seven wonders would never be the same
again as preparations were underway to market
and promote the tourist resort more.
Without a doubt, a permanent mark and a
heritage will linger in the memories of people
living in two countries and the rest of the
continent.
»» River boarding
»» River surfing
»» Fly fishing
»» Zip wires
»» Jet boats
»» Victoria Falls is one of the Seven
Natural Wonders of the World.
»» Victoria Falls is the world’s largest
curtain of falling water. The
1,700m wide water cataract drops
through 110 m only to escape
through a series of zigzagging
gorges a mere 100m wide and
122m deep.
site.
One of the peculiar ways of entertainment
at Victoria Falls is a natural pool about
ten meters wide, located right next to the
cliff, next to the Livingstone’s island, this
wonderful place is called “Devil’s Pool”.
After getting into this pool the swimmer can
feel how tons and tons of swirling water
plummet nearby. This pool is closed during
the high-water season, as the swimmers can
be dragged by the current into the precipice,
so the tours to this pool only start in autumn.
One special tourist point is across the
Knife Edge Bridge, where one can have the
finest view of the Eastern Cataract and the
main falls as well as the Boiling Pot. Here
the river turns and heads down the Batoka
Gorge. Other eye-catching visiting points
include the Falls Bridge and the Lookout
Tree which commands a panoramic view
across the main falls.

8. 08 TALKINGTECHNOLOGY
it work in connection with
the government in ensuring
that sanitary objectives are
well prioritized. As a result of
its partnership, Zoomlion has
become by far the most preferred
waste management firm in the
country by creating opportunities
for several Ghanaians locally and
abroad.

The situation of environmental
sanitation in African countries
over the years has not been a
healthy one. Waste Management,
a
major
component
of
Environmental Sanitation, has,
over the years to date, been a
major headache of successive
central government and local
authorities. African nations are
struggling hard to deal with filth
and its outcomes on the health
of the people on the continent as
well as its economic implications.
The
problems
relating
to
mounting solid waste are fast
acquiring gigantic proportions
in the developing countries of
Africa. The dumping of toxic
waste materials poses a heavy
environmental threat to African
people, many of whom are not
aware of the dangers and are not
equipped to handle the ensuing
consequences. Enforcement of
waste disposal remains a big
problem in many of the African
countries.
What makes Zoomlion one
of the most enviable waste
management firms has everything
to do with the unbeatable services
it offer. It is the fastest growing
waste management company on
the environmental landscape of
Ghana. The company is better
resourced and better equipped
in terms of technical knowhow,
man power, equipment and
structures. In addition to all these,
the company has been involved
in this industry for several years,
and translates this experience
into its work and products. It
was formed in 2006 as Zoomlion
Ghana Limited and now has grown
over the past four years with
eight (8) subsidiaries. Zoomlion
also operates in other African
countries such as Togo, Angola
and Guinea while negotiations are
far advanced for the company to
start operations in other African
countries such as Nigeria, Sierra
Leone and Liberia.
Zoomlion does not disappoint,
KEEPING AFRICA
GREEN, CLEAN AND
HEALTHY
MONDAY| JANUARY13, 2014
A successful operation of tricycle concept
Moving towards ZERO waste……..
Sound management of waste is therefore becoming a requirement to avoid substantive adverse effects
on human’s health and environment that are associated with poor waste management. The typology
of wastes generated in Africa from point and non-point sources encompass industrial, agricultural,
sewage, municipal and other wastes including wastes from the medical, nuclear, electrical and
electronic industry. These wastes can be classified either as non-hazardous or hazardous. Because
of health and environmental hazards, waste from the chemical and allied industries and the medical
and nuclear sectors requires special attention. There are many ways to manage and clean up the
generated waste.
Waste management in Africa suffers from limited technological and economic resources as well as
poor funding which collectively result in the prevalent low standards of waste management. Progress
is being made in Africa to develop and implement policies and regulations concerning the collection
and management, including recycling, recovery and environmentally sound disposal, of various waste
streams.
There is therefore an urgent need to support the transfer and dissemination of knowledge and
technology and foster investments in best practices for environmentally sound management of various
waste streams within the African continent. Indian companies are stepping in as middle-men to provide
much needed services to help African countries.
Tricycle Concept in Public
Cleansing and Pre-Collection
Services
Solid Waste Collection (doorto-door, communal container,
and heap evacuation) Services
Liquid Waste Services
Public Cleansing (street/
pavement sweeping and drain
cleansing) Services
Motorised Road Sweeping and
Washing Services
Operation and Maintenance
(OM) of Landfill/Final Dump
Site
Vector Control Services such
as The Nationwide Mosquito
Control Programme
Local Assembly and Sale
of
Waste
Management
Equipment (Tricycles and
Waste Containers) Services
Range of Services
The tricycle Waste Collector
concept ensures an effective
and efficient collection of waste
from communities, especially
in high density but low income
communities where the large and
heavy waste collection trucks
cannot even access. The technology
is simple and operates on manual
power which is cheaper when
compared to motorized ones.
The Tricycle Concept
Benefits of the tricycle
concept
Creation
of
employment
opportunities for youth and
therefore reducing poverty
Very low operation and
maintenance cost
Regular
and
maximum
evacuation of waste
Minimization of indiscriminate
disposal of waste in drains and
open spaces
Reducing the incidence of flies
and mosquito breeding thus
ultimately resulting in less
disease-causing conditions in
the low income communities
in particular.
Zoomlion is very focused in
its special operations, to clean
up cities and towns, improve the
environmental quality and with
its hopes to assist the government,
local organizations or even
emerging waste management
companies
into
becoming
instruments of change that Africa
can identify with. In short Zoomlion
Ghana Limited is in the business
of promoting a green, clean and
healthy Africa and beyond.

9. TRYSOMETHINGNEW
mONDAY| JANUARY13, 2014
African Cuisine
(Egyptian Style)
The wealth of a rich man can be stolen or burnt, but
the happiness and wisdom of the wise remain.
Fried Cauliflower
Ingredients
1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to
a rolling boil; add 2 teaspoons cumin to boiling water.
Cook cauliflower florets, working in batches, in the
boiling water until cooked but still crisp, 1 to 2 minutes.
Remove with a slotted spoon and cool on a plate.
2. Blend flour, egg, garlic, 1 teaspoon cumin, tomato paste,
and salt in a blender or food processor until smooth;
thin with milk as needed.
3. Heat oil in a deep skillet to about 350 degrees F (175
degrees C).
4. Dip cauliflower florets in the batter; fry battered
cauliflower in the hot oil, working in batches, until
cauliflower is golden and crispy, 6 to 8 minutes.
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper
towel-lined plate.
Directions
(Serves 4)
»» 2 teaspoons ground
cumin
»» 1 head cauliflower, cut
into florets
»» 1 cup all-purpose flour
»» 1 egg
»» 2 cloves garlic
»» salt to taste
»» 1 tablespoon tomato
paste
»» 2 cups vegetable oil,
or as needed
»» 1/4 cup milk, or as
needed
Voice of Youth
Journalism is my area of interest,
as it inspires me to advance my
knowledge through professional
practice that will be beneficial to
my people. In the next 5 years, I
want to hold a master’s degree
in film and TV production and
wish to own a studio.
Studies show that eating
a proper breakfast is
one of the most positive
things you can do if you
are trying to lose weight.
Breakfast skippers tend to
gain weight. A balanced
breakfast includes fresh fruit
juice, a high-fibre breakfast
cereal, low-fat milk or
yoghurt, whole-wheat toast
and a boiled egg.
 updates
New High Commissioners
and Ambassadors of
India
Shri Ravi Bangar (IFS: 1982)
currently Additional Secretary in
Ministry of External Affairs has
been appointed as the next High
Commissioner of India to the
Republic of Cyprus.
Shri Ajjampur Rangaiah
Ghanashyam (IFS: 1982) currently
KUMBA
MBOGE
The Gambia
Being a lawyer has always
been my career goal. In future, I
want to see myself becoming a
lawyer so I can help needy lives
and make sure that justice is
served to all. And, India is the
best option to fulfill my dreams.
Additional Secretary in the
Ministry of External Affairs, has
been appointed as the next High
Commissioner of India to the Federal
Republic of Nigeria.
Shri K. Jeeva Sagar (IFS: 1991),
presently High Commissioner of
India to Ghana has been concurrently
accredited as the Ambassador of
India to the Republic of Togo, with
residence in Accra.
Shri Pavan Kapoor (IFS: 1990)
currently Joint Secretary in the
Ministry of External Affairs, has
been appointed as the next High
Commissioner of India to the
Republic of Mozambique.
Dr. A.V.S. Ramesh Chandra (IFS:
1989) currently Deputy Chief of
Mission, Embassy of India, Ankara
has been appointed as the next High
Commissioner of India to Uganda.
Find the below African countries
in the puzzle
Shri Gaddam Dharmendra (IFS:
1990) currently Consul General of
India, Hong Kong has been appointed
as the next High Commissioner of
India to the Republic of Zambia.
Change of Embassy
Address
Kenya High Commission
D-1/27 Vasant Vihar, New Delhi- 110057
upcoming
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
The 12th Edition of (PBD)
Convention which is the flagship
upshot of the Ministry of
Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA)
is scheduled to be held in New
Delhi on 7-9 January 2014. The
Ministry of Youth Affairs and
Sports will be the Partner Ministry
for the event.
Date: 7-9 January 2014
Country: India
Venue: Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
Asia-Africa AgriBusiness
Forum
Federation of Indian Chambers
of Commerce and Industry
(FICCI) is organizing this forum
in partnership with Government
of India which will prove to be a
great platform for entrepreneurs
of both the continents to have an
open discussion and enhance
their agribusiness linkages.
Date: 04-06, 2014
Country: India
Venue: Hotel Kempinski Ambience,
New Delhi
Industrial India Trade
Fair
The African Youth is definitely full of energy, ideas, vitality, great imagination, potential and
capacities for action. Students from Sharda University told us how they want to become
independent, professional and accountable citizens.
ISATOU J.K.
SANYANG
The Gambia
09
HALIMATOU
BAH
The Gambia
I want to pursue bachelors
and master’s degree in Civil
Engineering to help improve
infrastructure and development
of my country. As a saying goes,
“Man proposes, God disposes”
I pray to God to accept my
proposal.
new High
Commissioners/
Ambassadors of African
Countries to India
High Commissioner of Namibia to
India - H.E. Mr. Pius Dunaiski
High Commissioner of Rwanda to
India - H.E. Mr. Ernest Rwamucyo
High Commissioner of Uganda to
India - H.E. Mrs. Elizabeth Paula
Navpewok
High Commissioner of Kenya to India Mrs. Florence Imisa Weche
High Commissioner of South Africa
to India- H.E. Mr. France Kosinyane
Morule
High Commissioner of Zambia to India
- Brig. Gen. Patrick Romedyo Tembo
(Rtd)
High Commissioner of the Kingdom
of Lesotho to India - H.E. Mr. Bothata
Tsikoane
High Commissioner of Malawi to India
- H.E. Dr. Perks M. Ligoya
Africa was joined to the other
continent called Pangaea.
Over millions of years this
huge continent broke apart
shaping the world landscape
as we know it today.
Industrial India Trade Fair is one
of the largest exhibition of its
kind in Eastern North eastern
India. Industrial India Trade Fair
focuses the Industrial progress
of the region and other states
encompassing various sectors.
The exhibition is being organized
by Bengal National Chamber Of
Commerce Industry.
Date: 27 December - 05 January 2014
Country: India
Venue: Milan Mela Complex, Kolkata,
India
Sparkle International
Sparkle International 2014 is
a four day event making the
attendees get to see latest
designer range coming straight
from the house of the best
designers of India. Event is
organized by the Southern
Gujarat Chamber Of Commerce
Industry.
Date: 03 - 06 January 2014
Country: India
Venue: Surat International Exhibition
Convention Centre, Surat, India
Education Excellence
Forum (EEF) Puducherry
Industry HR Outreach to
Institutes (IHROI)
Education Excellence Forum has
initiated Industry HR Outreach
to Institutes for serving the
institutional community through
workshop that forge new and
stronger relationships between
industry HR professionals from
corporations and academe.
Date: Jan 07, 2014
Country: India
Venue: Confederation of Indian
Industry (CII), Conference Hall,
Puducherry State Office, No.1, 1st
Floor, Zamindar Garden, S V Patel
Road, Puducherry, India
Premier Schools
Exhibition - New Delhi
It exhibits the best services and
information that will support the
learners and their respective
guardians about the updates
and latest happenings in the
educational field.
Date: 04 - 05 January 2014
Country: India
Venue: The Grand Hotel New Delhi

10. 10 THEFASHIONISTAS
MONDAY| JANUARY13, 2014
 Top three
contestants
Nollywood now in
South Africa
Nollywood, a film industry of Nigeria is the second in featuring movies apart
from India. The industry is growing in excellence and hoping to increase its
reach. iROKOtv, a website for movies and a DVD distributor has now entered
the South African market to achieve new interest, customers and build a
strong African foothold for its films outside of Nigeria. The company has its
offices in Lagos, London and New York but has now twisted its optimism
to South Africa. “In general, we want to grow everywhere, The continent is
definitely our growth strategy, like where we would like to make an imprint,
and then have people come to know our name. And also come to know our
products…. So South Africa is one of the first places outside of Nigeria that
we would like to grow that base,” said Genevieve Dumorne, the Director of
the new Johannesburg office for iROKO. The company iROKO, launched its
offices in Johannesburg in January and began a DVD circulation process in
June. Nollywood releases more than 1,000 movies per year and that South
Africa’s market is not new to its movies. The company is offering DVDs of
movies to entice South African customers to become Nollywood fans.
IIFT awarded with
Quality Educational
Leadership 2013
South African Starlet
Reshica Naicker crowned
Mrs. India
International Institute of Fashion Technology recently has been awarded
Quality Initiative Mission Educational Leadership Award 2013. IIFT has
truly marked its metal in the field of Fashion Technology Education. The
award was presented during the seminar based on ‘Emerging Trends
Impacting Higher Education Research: Managing Quality, Competition
Expectations’ organised by Knowledge Resource Development Welfare
Group (KRDWG). The seminar was conducted at India International Centre
Annexe, New Delhi. The seminar had esteemed presence of CEOs, Chairmen,
Directors, Managers and Senior Managers of various education fields along
with Mr. Ratnadeep Lal, founder Chairman IIFT Group being felicitated. The
seminar had India’s leading technologist Ratnadeep Lal established IIFT in
1990 bestowing education in Fashion Designing, Interior designing, Apparel
Merchandising, Garment Manufacturing, Fashion Design, Textile Design,
Jewellery Design and many more training over 80,000 students through 70
worldwide centres.
Capital of India; Delhi witness a glamorous evening
hosted by Bharat Bhramar, Vadi and Amit Goel,
Directors of Shri Sai Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. alongside
Mr. Kushal Rathi, MD ECNON. The evening had the
esteemed presence of guests and panel members of
Mrs. India Worldwide including former Mrs. World
Actress Aditi Govitrikar, actress Amita Nangia and
Eva Grover, P. Mohanti, Ramandeep Singh, designer
Shibani Rastogi, designer Rabani and Rakha, fitness
trainer Vesna Jacob along with Blossom Kocchar.
The event solely aimed to reach out to stunning
and endowed married women across India and
bring into play Mrs. India platform as a door to
enter the glamorous world of respect, fame and
money. The preliminary rounds were held at Chennai,
Chandigarh, New Delhi, South Africa, and many more.
The eligibility criteria for the Crown constituted of
Kenya Fashion Week:
Path for Global
Brands
With the trail of time, African fashion is truly creating a strong path in global
market with its visionary trends with unique prints. Africa’s most anticipated
and beloved Trendz Kenya Fashion Week 2013, brain child of Sonu Sharma
was an opportunity for designers from all over the world to exhibit their
creativeness. The event in its 4th year was sponsored by Brand Vaseline
Co-Sponsored by Samsung Electronics and Jameson Select organised
with a desire to expose Kenya as the established fashion and urban lifestyle
capital of Africa. During the event designer Suzana Heinz quoted, “I think
there is a wealth of fashion in Africa and I think we are making Africa fashion
as we go along, so I think it changes through the seasons over time.” The
world-class designers graced the event with their dynamic collections.
Kenya Fashion Week (KFW) was hosted at Villa Rosa Kempinski, Nairobi,
Kenya featuring fine designers from Africa and around the world showcasing
exquisite collections, world class entertainment, exhibiting lifestyle and
luxury products and services, KFW after party.
The event held its audience on the edge of their seats with its exclusive,
new and enthralling collections. Some of the handpicked line up of designers
included Dev R Nil (India), Suzaan Heyns (South Africa), Ruald Rheeder
(South Africa), Kushweet Bharij (Kenya), Shahida Zia (Pakistan) and many
more. Pakistani designer Shahida Zia also expressed her views on having
market in Africa, “We are trying to target the locals more than Pakistani
because we want to introduce our fashion to Africans more than anything
else.”
Mercedes-Benz Fashion
Week at Mexico
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Creative
collection of
designers
varied terms and conditions such as the applicant
should be Indian born or residing between 23 to 40
years and should be married, should not be under
any commercial contract with any modelling agency
at the time of participation in auditions.
In addition to this, Mr. Bharat Bhramar, Founder
Chairman of Shri Sai entertainments Pvt. Ltd.
said, “Mrs. India Worldwide gives an opportunity to
stunning and endowed females from India, to use this
platform as a door to enter the glamorous world of
fame, attracting a lot of fanfare.”
The celebratory night ended when Mrs. South
Africa Reshica Naicker triumphed and was crowned
by Aditi Govitrikar as the winner of ECNON Haut
Monde Mrs. India World Wide followed by Alka
Jawla as the first runner-up and Bhavya Gehlot as the
second runner up.
Models walking on
the ramp
Mexico, famous for inventions, tourist destinations has many more
attractions in its kitty, like Mexican designer. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
Mexico, a creative blend of new and seasoned innovation presented their
creations. The event hosted by Mexico witnessed eclectic creations of an
array of innovative designers during fourteenth edition of the fashion week.
Twenty new and established fashion designers participated in the fashion
week leaving the audience jaw-dropped. Fashion label Pink Magnolia
featured girly yet stylish range at the soiree abounding with stripes. The
label line showcased dresses, skirts, peplums, jumpsuits and sweaters with
cotton candy motifs. Trista, the designer brand also presented a 12-piece
line titled ‘Dear Fina’ said to be inspired from the real life love story of
Mexican soldier and politician Porfirio Diaz and his first wife Delfina
Ortega with neutral coloured wool, silk and washed denim made apparels
decorated with metal embellishments and hand embroidery.
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11. South Africa triumphs as
the Cosafa U20 Champs
SPORTS2WATCH
mONDAY| JANUARY13, 2014
And the African Footballer of the year is ……………..Yaya Toure. Although
Super Eagles and Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel was looked forward to
achieve the title for this year, but Yaya Toute was also seen as a worthy player
after being recognised as one of the finest midfielders of his generation and
a supreme powerhouse commanding respect from every quarter. Mickel is
said to earn a place in final shortlist of three subsequent to compatriot victor
Moses being dropped in the second last round. But now Mickel trult hopes
for success next time as he endeavours to be the second Nigerian following
Jay Jay Okocha to win the prominent award.
 CAF President (left), Yaya Toure (Center), Globacom
Human Resource Executive Director (Right)
but fired his short over the bar,
before forward Siyanda Ngubo
had the double advantage on 69
minutes as he splintered over the
on-rushing Kenya goalkeeper Peter
Odhiamo.
Moreover, Amajita finished as
deserved top dog in the final match
Algeria to perform in
FIFA World Cup 2014
Algerian players and fans are all enthusiastic for the upcoming FIFA World
Cup 2014 after the team witnessed World Cup draw on December 6, 2013.
According to the rules regarding draw, the team will now take on South Korea,
Belgium and Russia in Group H in the first round of World Cup finals. The
world cup draw took place in the Brazilian state of Bahia accommodating a
contented group for the Algerian team which allowed them not to face the
“big foots” like Brazil, Italy and Argentina. The World Cup Algeria match would
be starting from June 17, 2014 in the city of Belo Horizonte at Mineirao
Stadium followed by a match with South Korea, at Beira Rio Stadium in
the city of Porto Alegre, five days later. It is been said that the Greens will
be playing the last match of the first stage against Russia in the Arena de
Baixada Stadium located in the city of Curitiba.
Surprisingly, the confidence of the fans is been judged from the
statements provided in which they expect them to qualify to the second
stage of the tournament. According to Mohamed Ben Salem, “We have a
young team that lacks experience but I am confident it will bring honor to
Algeria, the Arab Maghreb and the entire Arab Region, thanks to the will
that its players possess”. Soon after the draw the Algerian team’s coach,
Vahid Halilhodzic asserted that there were strong teams, the Greens were not
going to Brazil as tourists and would try their best to snatch one of the two
qualifying tickets to the second stage. The president of the Algerian Football
Association, Mohamed Raouraoua quoted, “Things could have been more
difficult, we are with the best 32 teams in the world. We must prepare as
required in order to bring honour to Algeria and to the Arab world in the Brazil
event.” Not to mention, Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire and Algeria
are the African countries participating in the World Cup Brazil 2014.
 Mr.
Mohamed Raouraoua,
President of the Algerian
Football Association
Gabon Super Cup won
by Mounana
The winner of the Coupe du
Gabon, CF Mounana has had
the last laugh winning the
Gabon Super Cup defeating
its rival team US Bitam by 1-0.
The tournament took place in
Libreville. The opening gun to
the new season highlighting
the champion of the Gabonese
African Footballer of the
Year: Yaya Toure
League against the Coupe de
Gabon champions was decided
by Togolese-import Abdoulaye
Ibrahim’s 75th minute goal. The
Super Cup finale was graced by
the esteemed presence of the
President, H.E. Mr. Ali Bongo
Ondimba and presented the
trophy to the triumphant side.
Amajita lift their fifth Cosafa Youth
Championships title
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Council of Southern Africa
Football Associations (Cosafa)
was established by the Supreme
Council of Sports in Africa- Zone
6 comprising of all Ministers from
13 member countries of Zone 6
with sports responsibilities. Cosafa
organized ‘Cosafa U20 Youth
Championship 2013’ with South
Africa having the last laugh sealing
the title after a 2-0 success over
Kenya in the final match in Maseru.
The Amajita side held in Group C
claimed their foremost regional
title since 2008 and their fifth
on the whole. The coach Shakes
Mashaba dedicated the victory
to former South Africa President
Nelson Mandela who left for the
heavenly abode on December 5 this
year at the age of 95.
The Amajita dominated the
match at the early stages with
skipper
Ayabulela
Mgqwaka
heading home a corner to give
them the lead on 33 minutes.
Also, a great chance was held by
Nhlankanipho Ntuli to make it 2-0
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and pointing to a proud defensive
record that witnessed them go
through the entire tournament
without conceding a goal in any
of their five matches. In addition,
Angola secured the bronze medal
when they defeated Zimbabwe by
2-0 in the third place play off.
YES Bank to promote South
Africa at Hockey India League
YES Bank, India’s fourth largest
private sector bank is ready and
steady to endorse South Africa
and other countries at the Hockey
India League (HIL). Bank has
revealed the multi-year deal with
the HIL beginning with the 2014
season. It would be the associate
sponsor to the event. The inaugural
season would witness 70 top
domestic players comprising of
the Indian national side together
with 50 international players who
are component of the national
squads of New Zealand, Australia,
Netherlands,
South
Africa,
Malaysia, Argentina, Germany and
Spain played for five franchise
teams. Managing Director and
CEO to Yes Bank, Mr. Rana Kapoor
stated, “Through our dedicated
Sports Banking proposition, we
are committed to provide a
robust financial infrastructure to
support sports through customised
banking solutions for various
hockey associations, teams and
players.” It is being said that six
franchise teams would be featuring
in the second season of the Hero
Hockey India League. The second
season will be held from January 25
to February 23, 2014. 144 leading
players would get an opportunity
to exhibit their talent and skills in
34 matches at six distinct venues.
The Eritrean National Cycling team
has proved its mettle winning the
African Championship in the ninth
continental competition that took
place in Sharm Al-Sheikh, Egypt
constituting the country’s fourth
feat in a row for 2010 and 2012.
The African Cycling Championship
2013 was held from November 29,
2013 to December 5, 2013. The
national team coach, Mr. Musie
Asihiel pointed out that the national
team had been making in intensive
training as of November 11and that
Daniel Teklehaimanot and Meron
Rusom would compete with senior
teams.
Both teams of men and women
marked their victory ranking
first at the Championship time
race. Moreover, it was the first
time women’s National team
participated and got the attention
of spectators for dominance over
the game and grabbing the gold
medals. The second and third rank
was achieved by Egypt and Nigeria
respectively.
The Cycling
Champion
 For the fourth consecutive
year, Eritrea’s cycling team
wins the African Continental
Cycling Championship

12. 12 ENCOUNTER WITH EDITOR
MONDAY| JANUARY13, 2014
Need partnership in
production of mineral
and gas
H.E. Dr. Hassan E. El. Talib,
Ambassador of the Republic of
Sudan to India
Sudan and India are linked by strong
bonds of common heritage and unique
similarities. How in your opinion the
relations between Sudan and India
can further be strengthened?
Both the countries are of varieties
and demographic wealth. Relations
between the two countries have always
been warm and cordial. These relations
have long history of contact since the
days of Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru, when he
used to be the first Indian Prime Minister
to share their struggle for independence
with Sudanese.
India is among Sudan’s important
trading partners and I think by
encouraging more people to people
contact, we can fortify this relation.
Sudan looks forward to see Indian role in
the new globalization.
How would you comment on the
relations of Sudan with South Sudan?
Sudan and South Sudan have been
one country for long time. We have
many years of history as living together
with diversity. In 2011, as South Sudan
Sudan is an Afro-Arab country of multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-lingual society. It delights
an outstanding strategic location in the center of the African continent that marks a melding point
between Arabs and sub-Saharan peoples. Commenting on the existing relations between Sudan and
India, H.E. Dr. Hassan E. El. Talib said that India and Sudan have a rich history of cooperation. He
also apprised about the major sectors of cooperation between the two countries.
become an independent state, we
agreed that we can live as two countries
with different Government but also as
neighbors and old brothers. We have
oil agreement with South Sudan, people
can freely move and also the trade and
merchandise can easily take place.
Companies are already gearing up for
production in oil rich countries. How
would you attract investors to this oil
rich nation-Sudan?
Extensive oil exploration first began
in the mid-1970s and genuine production
started in 1999 last century. The primary
importers of Sudanese oil are Japan,
China, South Korea, Indonesia, and India.
We have good experience in installation
in India with ONGC. Last year, our
President H.E. Mr. Omar al-Bashir opened
the country’s first gold refinery and it is
supposed to be one of the largest such
constructions in Africa.
We invite all Indian companies to
invest in Sudan. We have a very good law
for investment where we can give up to
10 years of exemptions from taxes. With
its plentiful wealth and enormous latent,
investors in the Sudan are guaranteed of
great perks and thriving partnerships.
Private education provides a fourth
means of cost-effective expanding
access to education. Your comments?
It is impossible to ignore the
presence of African students in Indian
Universities. The area of education
is one of the sectors which Sudan
and India have already entered into.
Transfer of technology is imperative
for our economy. Sudan has about 70
universities, both private and public
owned but we strongly encourage Indian
private universities to find branches in
Sudan.
Being an Islamic country we are the
first to introduce Islamic economics as
course in Universities.
We robustly support private
education sectors in India and all the
universities in India are invited to make
partnership.
What kind of partnerships are you
currently looking at from the end of
Indian part other than education?
There is an open end partnership in
all sectors but if it comes to priorities,
first of all we need partnership in
production of mineral and gas. We want
to maximize the base of our agriculture
and technology in Sudan. Other areas
are Information and Technology and
health care sector where we seek India’s
interference.
I would take this opportunity to
thank the Indian Government for the
incessant support extended to us.
Please throw some more light on how
you seek to have India’s assistance in
IT as India has very well developed
Information and Communication
structure?
To upgrade the level of technology,
the Government of Sudan is working
hard. We have universities and technical
institutes which are providing requisite
knowledge.
With the help of Indian counterparts,
this is one of the areas where we look to
exchange views.
We are looking forward for Indian
technology in Sudan.
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