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On August 26, 2010, Americans celebrated the 90th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment, which granted women the right to vote and led to their increased participation in our political system. In 1984, Geraldine Ferraro shattered the political glass ceiling by becoming the first woman nominated to a national ticket and ushered in a new era of political leadership for women.
Stock Market Development in Sub-Saharan Africa
August 11th, 2011 No Comments
Over the past few decades, the world stock markets have surged, and emerging markets haveaccounted for a large amount of this boom. In Africa, new stock markets have beenestablished in Ghana, Malawi, Swaziland, Uganda, and Zambia. Prior to 1989 there were justfive stock markets in sub-Saharan Africa and three in North Africa. Read the rest of this entry »
Africa Fashion Week Debuts in London
May 14th, 2011 No Comments
For the first time in history, the city of London will host an event that will showcase fashion which is inspired from Africa. The event is known as Africa Fashion Week London ;( AFWL) 2011. It will be held between 5th and 6th August 2011 at the Gibson Hall, 13 Bishopsgate London EC2N and will make history as the biggest platform ever dedicated to African inspired fashion in Europe. Africa Fashion Week London will showcase UK and non UK based fashion designers. Read the rest of this entry »
ALGERIA: Civil Society Demands End to State of Emergency
May 14th, 2011 No Comments
ALGIERS, Jan 27, 2011 (IPS) – The lifting of the state of emergency that has
been in force in Algeria for nearly 20 years has emerged as a rallying point for
groups united for democratic change. Read the rest of this entry »
Impact of Flextime Schedules on the Motivation of IT Employees
May 14th, 2011 No Comments
Flextime schedules or arrangements, having originated in Germany, have been adopted and included in many organizations’ policies in many firms worldwide. The schedules have been extended and modified over the years in diverse organizations to comply with the needs of the organization implementing the flextime schedules. Read the rest of this entry »
