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Black Excellence Edition Editorials
Governance and Leadership
Dr Edna Adan Ismail commands so much global respect and adulation for her selflessness and incredible fortitude. The octogenarian has single-handedly built a hospital in her hometown ravaged by civil strife which severely scarred the country. Not only is she the vocal critic of the female genital mutilation (FGM) practice but she has also become its face as she galvanises the world against it.
Business & Economics
She has grit, perseverance, patience and determination and this is none other than billionaire businesswoman and philanthropist Folorunsho Alakija. The Nigerian super lady is one of the few women who have bravely entered the maledominated business area of oil and gas industry. She is the richest woman, not only in Nigeria but in the whole African continent with a net worth of over $1billion.
Travel & Destination
Staying, playing and working in the same place has been the normal abnormal since the global break of the COVID 19 pandemic over a year ago. With the country’s economy reopening again and everybody looking for a getaway whether near or far, look no further but Gauteng’s popular waterfall city.
Entertainment
No one ever gave them a chance. We are here about the success journey of the Qwabe twins, born in Nonoti, KwaZuluNatal (KZN) province, South Africa in 1997.The two young ladies have turned the tables- from singing in a church in rural KZN to claiming their deserved space. They are rated among the best female musicians in South Africa.
Health & Wellness
From when she was growing up, Nigeria’s Dr Moji Abiola knew she wanted to become a doctor. Nothing of the possible careers appealed to her. Her name Tehinloju means: “It is the end that matters”.
Fashion & Cuisine
Breaking into the highly competitive world of the South African fashion design and become an established brand is no mean feat. It requires extra-ordinary talent, creativity, passion and an entrepreneurial spirit. And it is fair to say that Sandisiwe Mazibuko, the founder and creator of the internationally acclaimed Fabrosanz, ticks all these boxes and even more.
Inspiration & Lifestyle
It takes an incredible willpower and strong mental vigour to overcome a traumatic experience such as rape. Some rape victims never recover fully from it while others manage to heal but the emotional still remain etched in their minds.
Education
Teaching school kids and learners has never been a walk in the park, more so when one is head of an entire high school where the majority of kids are vulnerable learners from disadvantaged backgrounds and communities.The irony of the Sandown High School is that while it is situated in Sandton Johannesburg not far from Sandton City, known as “Africa’s Richest Square Mile”, over 60% of its learners hail from outlying areas such as Tembisa, Soweto and nearby Alexandra Township. This is the story of 47-year-old Edith Mamosebo, the first Black female principal at the Section 21 schools which is characterised by many challenges.
WHEN WE READ WE ARE ABLE TO TRAVEL TO MANY PLACES, MEET MANY PEOPLE AND UNDERSTAND THE WORLD: NELSON MANDELA