Sheena Adams
Johannesburg, South Africa
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Shaping Africa’s Climate Future
An Urgent Call to Center African Voices in Climate Research on the Continent Story by: Christine Mungai, Martin Luther Oketch, and Lekan Otufodunrin Data visualizations by: Sheena Adams and Cal Mutua Audio story by: Judie Kaberia and Brenda Leonard Video by: Beatrice Gatwiri, Idriss Linge, and Phathiswa Magopeni Lead editor: Christine Mungai In Kenya’s far north, Lake Turkana stands out, with its turquoise waters contrasting against the arid background.
HackCorruption launches applications for Colombia
HackCorruption participants in Nepal in April HackCorruption participants in Nepal in April Accountability Lab Co-CEO and HackCorruption Project Lead, Cheri-Leigh Erasmus HackCorruption Colombia is in Bogotá from 18 – 20 August, hosting 50 changemakers from Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Paraguay, and the Dominican Republic.
Accountability Lab announces new co-leadership structure
Accountability Lab's three new Co-CEOS (L-R), Jean Scrimgeour, Blair Glencorse and Cheri-Leigh Erasmus Accountability Lab announces a leadership change - former ED Blair Glencorse has been joined by Jean Scrimgeour and Cheri-Leigh Erasmus as the three new Co-CEOs It’s an exciting new chapter for the Lab and a way for the organization to both live its values and continue to drive innovation in this space.” — AL’s Board Chairperson, Madeleine Goerg WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED...
HackCorruption Nepal announces its winners
The team behind Know Your Parliamentarian The HackCorruption team behind the Support My School idea HackCorruption is a hybrid Tech4Good event, supported by the U.S. Department of State, that aims to bring people together to co-create anti-corruption solutions Corruption is an intersectional problem, and we believe we can only develop tools that can truly be utilized if a representative group of people contributes to the conceptualization process.” — Cheri-Leigh Erasmus WASHINGTON D.C.,...
Deal with our 'culture wars' to combat democratic backsliding - President Obama
There were 1,680 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 298,941 in the last 365 days. Country Director at Accountability Lab Mali Doussouba Konaté, said that democracy “on the streets” had taken over from democracy through the ballot in the Sahel region.
HackCorruption announces 5 winning ideas to combat corruption through emerging technologies
HackCorruption is a hybrid Tech4Good event, supported by the U.S. Department of State, that aims to bring people together to co-create anti-corruption solutions Corruption is a complex problem and there is a great power in bringing together people with different skill sets and varying perspectives to identify new and innovative solutions.” — Richard Nephew WASHINGTON D.C., DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- HackCorruption, a people-powered hackathon to...
HackCorruption announces 5 winning ideas to combat corruption through emerging technologies
HackCorruption is a hybrid Tech4Good event, supported by the U.S. Department of State, that aims to bring people together to co-create anti-corruption solutions Corruption is a complex problem and there is a great power in bringing together people with different skill sets and varying perspectives to identify new and innovative solutions.” — Richard Nephew WASHINGTON D.C., DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- HackCorruption, a people-powered hackathon to...
Applications open for remote summer internship
NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT REMOTE INTERNSHIP SUMMER 2021 The Accountability Lab makes governance work for people. We are catalyzing a new generation of active citizens and responsible leaders around the world by supporting change-makers to develop and implement positive ideas for integrity in their communities. By enabling people to generate the knowledge, skills and networks needed for accountability, we unleash positive social and economic change.
Horse and heart | DESTINY Magazine
Atawodi-Edun was born in Nigeria and is West Africa’s first professional female polo-player. Now living between Lagos and Cape Town, she’s also Director of Investment and Mentor Relations at NPO Mest, The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology which works in Ghana, Nigeria and SA. She says she’s played a few exhibition matches to warm up again for the professional polo circuit and rebuild her “string” of six.
African women scientists innovating change
From investigating the structure of atomic nuclei to fighting against the devastating loss of bee colonies, the work of 14 tenacious women scientists recently honoured for their work makes for inspiring reading. The ninth ceremony of the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science regional programme took place in Nairobi and highlighted the many strides – and setbacks – of Africa’s leading female scientists.
City Guide: Accra, Ghana
Accra is a vibrant, bustling space and one of Africa’s fastest growing cities. Traffic takes forever (so ensure you add on extra time if moving around for meetings), but there are some great venues to meet and some superb business hotels to hold conferences and meetings. It’s no cliché to talk of Accra as a city of incredible contrasts. With its history of slavery, bewildering markets and sophisticated fabric shops, falling in love with this West African city is a breeze.
Empowerment the right way
Njokweni-Magida has a background in industrial psychology and neurolinguistic programming, which has ensured a methodical, but empathetic approach to her work. She took on Engen’s transformation portfolio in 2013 and the company’s successes in the past few years have been many. At least 46% of its service stations are black-owned, 10% are owned by women and – most impressively – procurement from black-owned businesses has grown from 4% to 44% since 2011.
Aesthetics doctor shares 3 popular beauty treatments
Chemical peels When it comes to facial treatments, trends are definitely moving towards enhancing and anti-ageing treatments. My advice to them is generally to start their regimen with a skin peel and then continue this programme at home with scientifically formulated products. I’m a big fan of the Obaji Clenziderm range, a three-step acne treatment that’s had amazing results. It’s especially good if you don’t want to go the route of Roaccutane and antibiotics.
'I worked as a research nurse to fund the degree I really wanted'
“My older brothers were both in university when I passed matric and there wasn’t enough money for me to study. I managed to get a bursary for the first year of a BA Communications degree, but was then forced to drop out. I took up nursing instead and during my four-year degree, I saved up to enrol for the degree I really wanted.
Powerhouse: Fatima Ouanssaidi
She shares the journey of her agency, which consistently punches above its weight You were born in the UK to a Moroccan family. How did you originally find yourself in Jo’burg? I was born two years after my parents moved to London. When I finished school, I did a law degree at Bristol University. After obtaining my LLB, I did a Legal Practice Course in order to become a solicitor, but never actually worked as a lawyer.
Kefilwe & Chef Nti: Birds of a feather
The skinder in the make-up room was electric. Some of it went back nine or 10 years, so it seemed juicy and serious. And when the two women sat down to be interviewed, Ramaboa assumed the role of elder sister and articulated her friend’s social media journey with sensitivity that at first seemed out of place. The two may have divergent careers now, but they started out together – on the ’gram, in fact. They shre a Soweto home base, many friends and a palpable love of luxury.
Femme power for the jazz fest
A history-making female conductor and several jazz greats are part of the line-up for next week’s Standard Bank Joy of Jazz in Jozi Joy of Jazz comes of age this year and turns 21 and to celebrate, organisers have created a memorable line-up of legends. Some 30 musicians will fly the flag for regions across the globe – Africa, the Middle East, Japan, Europe and the USA.
Canary in the colemine
There seems to be a new Simphiwe in town, judging by your social media posts. Have you found a new groove? The new me started off with my hair. When I cut it after having dreadlocks for nine years, it gave me a lot of freedom. It was revolutionary to discover that short hair really suits me, especially as we women are always so scared of changing our hair.
[Watch] Buli Nazo shares PR and branding advice
[Watch] Buli Nazo shares PR and branding advice Nazo’s road to the top wasn’t easy. She gave up studying and left university twice due to a lack of funds. Broke, but determined to find something, she slept on friends’ couches while job-hunting. Now the MD of Stamp Communications, she imparts advice about branding and tells us about her five PR rules for emerging brands. Watch below: VIDEO
Issa's incoming... | DESTINY Magazine
Cult American actress and producer Issa Rae is headlining a women's empowerment fest in Jozi later this month It’s been conceived as a women’s empowerment summit with a difference. The high-wattage speakers will be engaging with the audience in the guise of a masterclass with US actress, writer and producer Issa Rae headlining a list of experts in their fields.
Making scents | DESTINY MAN
Ebrahim Adam, Brand Experience Specialist for Prestige Cosmetics, gives us the low-down on fragrances and style What does your job entail? We build luxury fragrance, skincare and cosmetic brands within Africa. My job entails making brands come to life, be it visual, experiential or digital. What brands are you in charge of? Is there a hierarchy in fragrances? I wouldn’t say so. However, there are different refining classifications.
Lerato Kganyago's 'haute' new gig
Lerato Kganyago, better known to her millions of fans as "LKG", will be taking the reins as the sassy but sensitive host of Project Runway SA The creative challenge of stepping into the shoes of the series’ original producer and host, Heidi Klum, is one which Kganyago is firmly capable of meeting. She was announced as the host at a cocktail event on Wednesday evening in Rosebank, Johannesburg, telling the assembled guests how much she’s enjoying set life so far.
Celebrity soccer fans gearing up
Soccer fans around the world, including no less than Snoog Dogg and Jennifer Lopez, are gearing up for the FC Barcelona and Real Madrid El Clasico match on Sunday Night in Barcelona The Barcelona and Real Madrid players taking part in Sunday’s LaLiga Clasico at Camp Nou are household names all over the world – and many of the potential audience of half a billion cheering on their team are global stars themselves.
El Clasico weekend
Barcelona's Camp Nou will stage a soccer spectacular on Sunday with FC Barcelona and Real Madrid vying for La Liga's premium Clasico title Leading their men out to the pitch, team captains and Spain teammates, Andres Iniesta and Sergio Ramos, have some wet weather predictions to look forward to on Sunday night. Although the 100 000-seater stadium’s legendary fan atmosphere is likely to take any damp conditions in its stride.
Chance of a lifetime
Chance the Rapper descended on Johannesburg earlier this week as part of a Castle Lite brand experience that had tens of thousands of music fans hoarse with excitement Glitter boots, Beyonce body stockings and world class hip hop and rap acts – the #CasteLiteUnlocks experience headlined by Chicago-born star Chance the Rapper earlier this week was one for the books.
Artisan spoils | DESTINY Magazine
Woolworths' premium Trenery brand is elevating the work of bespoke South African creatives and artisans as part of customer activations across the country until July As consumer expectations become more sophisticated – and spending patterns continue to evolve – brands are putting their best foot forward when it comes to customer spoils. Specialist research firm Urban Studies named Loyalty and Customer Experience among its top five retail trends earlier this year.
Lux goes back to its campaign roots
The Lux brand is bringing back some favourite faces from previous campaigns - with a liberal sprinkling of influencers A flurry of social media activity by some of SA’s most-loved stars has let the cat out of the proverbial bag – Unilever’s Lux brand is working on a campaign that’s brought some very famous faces together.
Pretty powerful: Wisdom from our cover stars
In celebration of the tenacity and success that today's International Women's Day represents, feast on these memorable quotes from some of our most powerful cover stars Sonja de Bruyn Sebotsa combines an impossibly elegant exterior with a tough-as-nails business reputation. Co-founder of prominent investment firm Identity Partners, she says that her high-energy level is one of her greatest assets. “My high-energy levels translate into hard work.
Late night Cabinet reshuffle a "mixed bag"
President Cyril Ramaphosa reshuffled his Cabinet late on Monday night, appointing Nhlanhla Nene as finance minister again and bringing in Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and Bathabile Dlamini as Ministers in the Presidency Monday’s cabinet reshuffle saw Ramaphosa add new faces and remove some ministers allied to Zuma, who was ordered by the African National Congress party to step down two weeks ago.
Sindi Mabaso-Koyana: The comeback queen
Over the past few years, the experienced Sindi Mabaso-Koyana extricated herself from a rail corruption scandal, left the public sector and became a mining services entrepreneur. But her timing was off, leading to business rescue and hundreds of millions in debt Mabaso-Koyana has the kind of career with which many of us can identify. It includes being a single mum with fierce ambitions for her daughter, excellent academics, good job opportunities and ultimate financial success.
Hollywood in your lounge
Video-streaming service Netflix is working on market innovations in Africa that are expected to bring its blockbuster content to new clients In a historical office block in the centre of Berlin, rooms had been set up eerily to mimic the sets of some of Netflix’s biggest shows. In one, snaking papers with climbing roots drawn over them snaked up the wall, a la Stranger Things.
'President' Ramaphosa and the new top six
Meet the ruling party's new top six winning candidates Ramaphosa became deputy president after his election to the position in the ANC in 2012. At the time, he was wooed by President Jacob Zuma’s camp to give the slate “credibility”. Before that, he was the chair of the national planning commission that produced the National Development Plan, the country’s blueprint for growth towards 2030.
Ramaphosa named new ANC president
Cyril Ramaphosa is the new president of the ANC. This after voting results were finally announced at the ANC’s National Conference at Nasrec, Johannesburg, held over the past three days. Bontle Mpakanyane, from elections facilitator The Elexions Agency, made the announcement shortly before 7pm. Ramaphosa received 2440 votes, 179 votes more than presidential hopeful Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. Mpumalanga Premier, David Mabuza, won the position of Deputy President, with a final vote tally of 2538.
Baleka Mbete endorses Cyril Ramaphosa for ANC president
Outgoing ANC national chairperson Baleka Mbete says she will officially back Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa for the party's top job Mbete told journalists in Nasrec late on Saturday evening that her team will officially back Ramaphosa’s candidacy as the best long-term prospect for the party and country. “It’s no big deal really. It’s the continuation of finalising the process on leadership.
Spots and lines - a new defence
We test a new professional skincare range that targets an unlikely combination of problems - acne and age - with surprising results It’s a nasty combination of skin problems – ageing skin around the eyes and mouth, plus angry patches of acne that take you back to a stuffy high school classroom and sad attempts at trying to shield inflamed and pimply cheeks with swathes of hair that made the situation far worse! Adult acne combined with early stages of loosening skin – as one approaches 40 –...
The most failproof success traits
Modern day seer, author and journalist Malcolm Gladwell shared the top traits for successful innovators or entrepreneurs at the BCX Disrupt Summit in Johannesburg on Friday What exactly does it take to be successful in a fast-changing world? This is the question that author and innovator Malcom Gladwell tackled in the first session of his sought-after masterclass session at the BCX Disrupt Summit in Kyalami, Johannesburg, on Friday.
The racism of machines
The Liberty Group’s two-day Vuka Knowledge Summit kicked off today in Johannesburg with prophetic odes to curiosity and learning Veteran journalist and author Nechama Brodie inspired deep reflection on “racist” systems of knowledge, pleading with the audience to constantly check and re-check information with which they may be dealing. She unpacked how problematic it was that science had been dominated by white men for centuries.
Russell Simmons' 10 spiritual lessons
Legendary American entrepreneur, producer and author Russell Simmons had hundreds of people spellbound at the Liberty Vuka Knowledge Summit, with a detailed blueprint of his personal search for happiness Simmons took his Adidas sneakers off and crossed his legs on the white leather coach. Instead of proselytising about religion or branding, he shared his personal journey from being a hard-partying music industry celebrity to becoming a deeply conscious spiritual warrior.
The racism in knowledge systems
The Liberty Group’s two-day Vuka Knowledge Summit kicked off today in Johannesburg with prophetic odes to curiosity and learning Veteran journalist and author Nechama Brodie inspired deep reflection on “racist” systems of knowledge, pleading with the audience to constantly check and re-check information with which they may be dealing. She unpacked how problematic it was that science had been dominated by white men for centuries.
A heady, hearty match
American celebrity stylist and creative director June Ambrose was lured to Cape Town for a fashion summit by long-time fan, businesswoman Carol Bouwer We caught up with the creative duo to talk about self-growth and retaining relevance. The scene is the walk-in closet of the One&Only Hotel’s Table Mountain Suite, recently spruced up after a visit from Justin Bieber that left things markedly askew.
Power trifecta | DESTINY Magazine
Together they own three booming nail and beauty salons in Johannesburg and Pretoria, along with a cult brand of make-up. We unpack the entrepreneurship goals of Miss Salon London owners Ego Ewegbu-Daley, Azania Mosaka and Linda Jangulo Ego, you were the first of the trio to open a salon in London back in 1999, eventually growing your businesses to a collective annual turnover £640 000. How did your beauty journey begin?
Double take | DESTINY Magazine
Basetsana Kumalo and Johanna Mukoki have a strong and irreverent sisterhood built on trust, integrity and business acumen that’s virtually unmatched among their peers They’re the best of friends, laughing uproariously on shoot and finishing each other’s sentences. But in the boardroom, it’s all business. Passionate debates and healthy disagreements have been behind some of the finest deals that Bassie and Johanna have struck as shareholders in travel management company Travel With Flair (TWF).
Joburg positioned as hub for entrepreneurs
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa and Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba laid out significant plans for local entrepreneurs at the opening of the Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Sandton today Mashaba focused his speech on the inner city, saying its bylaws were under review in a bid to make the work of Johannesburg’s entrepreneurs easier. This included an expansion of small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) hubs from seven to 12 by the end of the year.
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela in high spirits after hospitalisation
Struggle stalwart Winnie Madikizela-Mandela is doing well in hospital, said spokesperson Victor Dlamini on Friday Madikizela-Mandela’s spokesman, Victor Dlamini, said she was in high spirits and simply under observation for now. “She’s in great spirits. I visited her last night at Milpark Hospital. She was chatting animatedly with family and enjoying her supper,” Dlamini said.
Nigerian innovator with heart
A software engineer from Abuja has been honoured for a project born out of devastating personal experience At the age of 11, Oscar Ekponimo (30) watched his father suffer a stroke and subsequently lose his ability to work. “Those years were very challenging. There were times when I went to school without food and I came back without food, so that entire phase really impacted my life,” he says. “If we had one small meal at the end of the day, it was a good day.
Nigerian innovator with heart
A software engineer from Abuja has been honoured for a project born out of devastating personal experience At the age of 11, Oscar Ekponimo (30) watched his father suffer a stroke and subsequently lose his ability to work. “Those years were very challenging. There were times when I went to school without food and I came back without food, so that entire phase really impacted my life,” he says. “If we had one small meal at the end of the day, it was a good day.
Powerhouse: Jane Wurwand
Jane Wurwand shares the lessons picked up along her unorthodox business journey A Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship in the USA for the acumen built up as the founder of Dermalogica – the leading professional skincare brand in the world – Jane Wurwand shares the lessons picked up along her unorthodox business journey. A BUSY TEENAGER “I started working at a local salon in Dorset in the UK, at 13, doing the laundry and other tasks.
A sweet set | DESTINY Magazine
Connie and Shona Ferguson have hit the perfect stride with Ferguson Films, the production company they co-own With a new hit series underway for 2017 and several other projects in the pipeline, SA’s power couple seem unstoppable. Driving up in matching turquoise Beemers, Connie in a gleaming X6 and Shona in the brand-new i8, the Fergusons’ success announces itself even before they’ve said a word.
Powerhouse: Faith Khanyile
Khanyile, CEO of WDB Investment Holdings, has been with the organisation since its inception and now runs its R3 billion fund, admittedly with an iron fist. She shares some highlights of the fund’s 25-year history Tell us about the birth of the Women’s Development Bank. We started in 1991 and were completely donor-dependent. We were also fortunate to get a donation of R20 000 from a gentleman who believed in our dream and we used that amount for the first loan we ever advanced.
Nandi Madida is on the up
It’s tempting to describe Madida as a slashie dabbling in music, TV and entrepreneurship, but the truth is that her career follows a strategic blueprint, helped along by a brilliant coterie of girlfriends and a husband with a keen interest in building her business acumen Madida (28) started earning “proper” cheques at around age 15, when she began racking up beauty pageant wins and success as a TV presenter. She promptly blew all the money. “I really can’t tell you where it went.
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