Tag Archives: South Africa

The Zimbabwean Economy By Deputy Prime Minister of Zimbabwe, Prof Arthur Mutambara

arthur mutambaraSome say, “… as Africa goes, so goes Harlem.” This article was written by Deputy Prime Minister of Zimbabwe, Prof. Arthur Mutambara was submitted for publication by HW reader Martin Ganda:

There is need to rethink the imperatives & meaning of a successful Zimbabwean economy. It is critical to understanding the nature of Zimbabwe’s investment opportunities. Continue reading

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HW Pick: Hugh Masekela at The Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts

HUGH MASEKELARolling Stone calls Hugh Masekela, “one of the most thrilling live performers around.” Masekela is a pioneer in the world music and jazz scene.  Continue reading

Yolande’s Yard: 56 Up, On the Up and Up with Michael Apted (video)

By Yolande Brener

The Up Series started in 1964 with a documentary examining the state of England’s class system as experienced by fourteen 7-year-olds.  Continue reading

Albino models setting the trend for Africa?

Other models and designers from across the continent dash from one end of the tent to the other – there seems to be an unofficial competition to see who can make the most noise. Continue reading

Khaya Mthethwa, First Black South African Idol Winner (video)

 

South African Khaya Mthethwa wins South African Idol award title for 2012, and just so happens to be the first black winner in their 8 year history. Continue reading

Give Back Freedom Tour Music Video In Harlem

The National Give Back for Kids Campaign, Inc., launched a nationwide screening tour for the music video of its theme song “GIVE BACK,” performed by rising vocalist Xavier Lewis, on Monday, July 2, 2012 in Philadelphia. Continue reading

Alicia Keys Black Ball ’12: Keep A Child Alive Event

Harlem’s Alicia Keys continues to do great work for the children of the world in her organization Keep A Child Alive cause.

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HW Pick: Then and Now, in Boston, MA

Heading to Boston before June? If so, check out Medicine Wheel Productions show Then and Now, in their Spoke Gallery with a three person exhibition curated by artist and artivist Kathleen Bitetti. Continue reading

Shared Interest to Host 18th Annual Awards Dinner Honoring South Africa ’s Finance Minister

Shared Interest, a New York-based nonprofit social investment fund, will honor Pravin Jamnadas Gordhan, South African Minister of Finance, for advancing South Africa ’s economic development at its 18th Anniversary Awards Dinner on April 23 at Gotham Hall in New York City

Merck (known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada) will receive the Corporate Award for its commitment to building healthy communities in Africa . Karen and Phillip Berry, longtime supporters of Shared Interest, will be recognized for forging partnerships to expand opportunity in South Africa. Continue reading

South Africa: Michelle Obama Pays Tribute To Soweto

Mrs Obama said that people in both South Africa and the United States of America had fought for freedoms the current generation were enjoying … Continue reading