Cuteness Alert: The Royal couple Williams and Kate celebrate Princess Charlotte's second birthday with this heart melting photo

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge has released an adorable photo of Princess Charlotte to mark her second birthday on Tuesday, May 2.

You've gotta love these guys!

Cos we do over here! 💓💓👏 The Voice SA

South Africa's Cosatu labor group cancels May Day speeches after Zuma booed

South Africa's Cosatu labor federation abruptly canceled speeches at a May Day rally on Monday including an expected address by President Jacob Zuma after the crowd became rowdy and some members booed Zuma.

Zuma and his entourage could be seen on live TV hastily leaving the podium and being whisked away in a large motorcade from the event in the central city of Bloemfontein.

Cosatu, a key political ally of the ruling African National Congress (ANC), last month called on Zuma to step down after his change of finance ministers triggered a credit rating downgrade to "junk".

Photos: Looks from the daytime Emmy Awards 2017 Red Carpet

Jobs: Recruitment of an international consultant for the quality assurance of the review of public and institutional expenditure on climate in Benin

Location : Cotonou, BENIN Application Deadline : 10-May-17 (Midnight New York, USA) Time left : 9d 15h 30m Type of Contract : Individual Contract Post Level : International Consultant Languages Required : English   French   Duration of Initial Contract : 3 Month

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Happy New Month of May!

Happy new Month friends. May it be filled with happiness and joy!

Bonang shares beautiful photos

....final look courtesy of @warrickgautier. Styled by @kgosilesego. 👌🏽🇳🇦👑🐝📸 @inophotography35 #NAMA2017 #Namibia #Host by @bonang_m

HR Assistant Needed In Botswana

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About The Position

A well-known established International firm is seeking an HR Implementation Assistant for a 1 Year Contract period.

Are you offering strong knowledge and experience in Sage HR software and Sage Payroll software now called Sage People 300)? If your answer to this is YES then please do get in touch with email below for more information.

Sad News: Popular 40 Years Old Mountain Climber Ueli Steck dies during training at Everest

Just this Sunday, 30^th of  April, popular mountain climber, Ueli Steck was killed  in an accident near Mount Everest.

The 40-year-old died when he slipped from a slope and fell into a crevasse at around 6,600 meters on Mount Nuptse. 

Sad News: Miss Yewand Baruwa Former Miss Charismatic Nigeria dies at 22

Beautiful Former Miss Charismatic Nigeria 2013 and top model, Yewande Baruwa, has died. She died in he late hours of Friday April 29th after suffering internal bleeding. She was a graduate and was 22. Rest in peace.

News SA: Zuma To Address The May Day Rally

Despite opposition from some Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) affiliates, President Jacob Zuma is expected to address the labour federation's main May Day rally in Bloemfontein on Monday.

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair promises to re-enter politics

Tony Blair has vowed to re-enter politics, even if he gets a 'bucket of wotsit' thrown over him, and insists derailing Brexit is not 'defying the will of the people'. The former prime minister said he would not return to Parliament but Brexit had influenced him to rejoin the political scene, although he admitted he finds it hard to be hated by some people.

British-Nigerian Boxer, Anthony Joshua shares secrets of his Success: Pounded Yam, Egusi Soup

The British-Nigerian Heavy Weight Champion has shared the secrets of his success in a trending video clip from his interview with Nigerian International Sports Journalist, Oma Akatugba. He revealed that he likes Nigerian dishes and speaks a little Yoruba.  The British boxer of Nigerian Ancestry (pictured with his mother) says dishes like Pounded yam, Eba and Egusi soup are the secrets to his success. :-) Congratulations to him again!

Jobs: Sales Support (Commercial Distribution).Sales & Distribution at Old Mutual SA in Sandton

 

Job Description

Brief Description

This role provides immediate response to administrative requirements in a sales environment, in accordance with SLA parameters. The incumbent is individually accountable for achieving results through own efforts.

KRA's

• Executes routine administration procedures to ensure immediate operational excellence in response to immediate requirements, in a multi-skilled administration environment.
• Delivers on production standards and adheres to service and quality standards, incorporating four functions: code, verify, quality assure and authorize.
• Provides direct or indirect service to customers and intermediaries.

Beyonce Celebrates 1 year anniversary of her Lemonade album with new initiative

The "Formation" singer has announced a new initiative to celebrate the one-year anniversary of her ground breaking visual album, Lemonade. This initiative involves offering scholarships to young women. 

This initiative has been called Formation Scholars in honor of Lemonade's lead single will award four scholarships for the 2017-2018 academic year to "young women who are unafraid to think outside the box and are bold, creative, conscious and confident." 

Jennifer Hudson has been engaged for 9 years and she explains why

The Singer got engaged to reality star turned professional wrestler David Otunga in 2008. 9 years after, they are still engaged. She was recently a guest on on Ellen Degeneres talk show and explains why she hasn't tied the knot. 

She said “I'm not in a hurry. He's not going anywhere."

;-)

Jobs: Processing Manager required in Cape Town

So we will be featuring jobs on this blog. Look out for them if you are ready to make the next big shift. In that light, if you fit the position below, hurry and apply then.

Woolworth is seeking a competent and qualified individual to fill the open processing manager position.

Manager Processing & Fulfillment

To maximize the delivery of processing and fulfillment services to internal and external customers, by managing the people, operational activities and technology in line with the customer services strategy. Ensure that FICA compliance requirements are met in line with legislation.

Update on United Airline: Airline to offer passengers up to $10,000 to surrender seats

Today, the United United Airlines said it would offer passengers who volunteer to forfeit their seats on overbooked flights up to $10,000 as part of the carrier's efforts to repair the damage from the rough removal of a passenger.

This offer came after rival airline Delta outlined plans to offer up to $9,950 in such cases. United Airline also said it would take actions to reduce overbooking flights and improve customer satisfaction.

A statement from them states: 

"Our goal is to reduce incidents of involuntary denial of boarding to as close to zero as possible and become a more customer-focused airline," the carrier said in the statement.

Second Westminister Terror Attack, Police Tackles Suspected Terrorist

Armed policemen in Westminister today have tackled a suspected terrorist 'with a rucksack full of knives' near Parliament Square. This is coming five weeks after the Westminster terror attack that killed five people.

It has been reported that a bundle of gruesome-looking knives were seen on the floor next to the man, as the roads surrounding Whitehall were sealed off this afternoon. From pictures taken the suspected terrorist was pinned to the floor, before he was held against the wall of the Treasury. He was later taken away in a police van just over half an hour after the incident unfolded.

Rosettenville on edge as residents torch alleged drug dealers homes

On Saturday in Rosettenville,South Africa, 10 homes were set alight as residents claimed they were being used as brothels and as hideouts for drug lords (allegedly Nigerians). South Africa's home affairs minister Malusi Gigaba’s visited Rosettenville today. However, Rosettenville residents are not impressed and they felt that Gigaba's visit meant nothing.

Meet the world's youngest minister 22 year old Shamma Al Mazrui

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vice President and Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum appointed Shamma Al Mazrui as the country’s youth minister. This officially makes 22-year-old Mazrui the world’s youngest minister.

Africans whats up? 

Revealed: Nigeria Presidency reveals contents of Buhari-Trump phone conversation

At the request of the American Presidency, Nigeria's President Buhari this afternoon spoke to US President Donald Trump on telephone from London where he is currently on extended medical leave from his country. According to a statement released by the Senior Special Assistant to Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the conversation was cordial and Pres. Buhari congratulated Trump on his election as President of the United States.

Photos: Glam looks from your fav stars at the grammy's

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Ciara and her baby bump looks good in skin tight mini dress

Pregnancy looks good on 31 years old Ciara as she and her baby bump steps out in a skintight mini dress and sky high stilettos with her hubby on Friday night. 

Conference Supervisor Needed

Conference Supervisor needed at Premier Hotels & Resorts - Gauteng

LOCATION: Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa.

NATURE OF CONTRACT: Permanent  

BENEFITS: Provident Fund and Funeral Fund 

Gangs flees cops and motorist gets shot dead in botched hijacking in Johannesburg

 

Today Saturday, Police spokesperson Captain Kay Makhubela said police were alerted to a hijacking of a minibus in Johannesburg at about 11:00.

Captain Kay reported that "The hijacked vehicle was spotted and the officers followed it. The men noticed that police were chasing them and jumped out of the vehicle in Nasrec Road," The gang then went ahead and  tried to hijack another car in the vicinity. 

"When they attempted to hijack a Toyota Fortuner, the vehicle owner was shot. They then left that vehicle and hijacked a Nissan bakkie, in which they attempted to escape." The motorist was taken to a nearby hospital where he was declared dead.

Technical Admin Assistant Needed

A reputable company in Bahrain is looking for a Technical Admin Assistant.

Job Description

*Organize and schedule meetings and appointments.

*Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports.

*Develop and maintain a filing system.

*Submit and reconcile expense reports.

Car seat safety for newborns

I've just read this important safety tip and feel its worth sharing. 

Scientists have advised that parents should not put their babies in car seats for more than 30mins to avoid the risk of suffocation. Doctors warn that very young babies whose neck muscles are not strong enough to stop their heads flopping forward could stop breathing. Manufactures say babies should not be left in the seats for more than two hours...

However, doctors are calling for that information to be updated to reflect expert medical findings with regards to very young babies.

HR Business Partner needed in the UAE

Do you want to help build a world-class institution, experience the thrill of being part of a high-growth technology company, and improve people’s lives? Then you may find the opening at Careem useful.

Job description

There is only one way to build an awesome institution: to attract exceptionally talented people who are aligned with the mission of the organization and make them partners in success. At Careem, our mission is to simplify the lives of people, initially through solutions that make transportation reliable, and over time, through disruptions in payments and logistics. In the process, we want to build an organization that inspires and become a world-class institution.

Marc Anthony and Shannon De Lima (his third wife), split after two years of marriage

Singer, Marc Anthony, 48 and his third wife, model, Shannon De Lima, 28,  have separated after two years of marriage. According to E! News, three sources confirmed that the couple recently split. The couple got married in a private ceremony in the Dominican Republic in 2014. Anthony and De Lima started dating in early 2012, about five months after he and ex-wife Jennifer Lopez announced their separation.

Caster Semenya is on the cover of SA Elle's magazine

South Africa's Olympic gold medalist, Caster Semenya was recently featured on the cover of the new issue of South Africa’s ELLE fashion magazine. She shared the photo on her Instagram account.

Michelle Obama's designer has refused to dress Melania Trump

Sophie Theallet a New York-based French fashion designer, who is also Michelle Obama's designer  has refused to to dress future first lady Melania Trump because of the political views of her husband, President-elect Donald Trump.

Theallet wrote:

"As one who celebrates and strives for diversity, individual freedom and respect for all lifestyles, I will not participate in dressing or associating in any way with the next first lady," she wrote in an open letter published Thursday.

"The rhetoric of racism, sexism and xenophobia unleashed by her husband's presidential campaign are incompatible with the shared values ​​we live by."

"I am well aware it is not wise to get involved in politics," Theallet added. "That said, as a family-owned company, our bottom line is not just about money."

UNAIDS has confirmed rapid increase of HIV/AIDs infections in Uganda

UNAIDS country director Ms Amakobe Sunde, recently confirmed the rapid increase of HIV/AIDs infections in Uganda. According Uganda's parliament's site, she said that Uganda is losing the fight against HIV/AIDS after the latest report of 227 new infections among adolescents, 570 new infections among girls between the ages of 15-24 years and 83, 000 new cases annually.

Michelle Obama pulls off the mannequin challenge with Lebron James in the White house

America's outgoing First lady will be missed. She took part in the internet Mannequin challenge craze on Thursday while the Cleveland Cavaliers were being honoured at The White House for winning the NBA title in June.

Hackers wide scaled cyber attack criples US internet

Many of the world's most popular websites were inaccessible across several parts of the United States on Friday. This was as a result of the wave of hackers attack on a company that acts as a switchboard for the internet.

Access to websites such as Paypal, Spotify, Twitter and other customers of the infrastructure company in New Hampshire called Dyn, which processes large volumes of internet traffic were affected. 

Other websites that were attacked and affected included top names like CNN, New York Times, AirBnB, Reddit, HBO and many more sites.

Scores die in Cameroon after overcrowded passenger train derailed off its tracks and overturned

Up to 55 people were killed and nearly 600 injured when an overloaded passenger train travelling between Cameroon's two largest cities derailed and overturned. Cameroon's Transport Minister Edgar Alain Mebe Ngo'o gave an update on the confirmed death toll from Friday's accident to be 55people. He said the accident took place near the central town of Eseka - 120km west of the capital Yaounde - as the train travelled to the economic hub of Douala. 

"The cause of the accident is not yet clear," said the minister, via state broadcaster CRTV. He added that several of the injured were in very serious condition. The Minister gave as also said a further 575 were injured in the incident - several in very serious condition.

See more photos from the accident. Warning disturbing photos after the cut. Viewers discretion is advised...

South Africa leaves the International Criminal Court (ICC)

Yesterday Friday the 21st of October 2016, South Africa announced that it will withdraw from the International Criminal Court, this has sent a troubling wind to the institution set up to the world’s worst crimes.

The decision was a result of a dispute that started last year when Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir visited South Africa for an African Union summit despite facing an ICC arrest warrant over alleged war crimes. South Africa refused to arrest him, saying he had immunity as a head of state.

Olympic sprinter Tyson Gay's 15-year-old daughter has been shot dead

The sad news of the demise of Tyson's Gays 15 year old daughter has ripped the internet. A gunfire was exchanged between two vehicles which results to Trinity Gay being shot in the neck at Cook Out restaurant in Lexington, Kentucky. She died shortly after 5.00am Sunday morning. 

The Behemoth Vessel a.k.a Sailing Yatch A takes a sail

The yatch above also known as the Sailing Yatch A is supposed to be the largest sailing vessel to ever take to the seas after it underwent its first official sailing test. It's worth £330million and belongs to a Russian billionaire. 

It was seen sailing for the first time in Strande, nearby Kiel, northern Germany, its so massive and you can tell by comparing it to other nearby sailing boats. At eight-decks and with masts that are nearly 330ft tall, it eclipses the height of London's Elizabeth Tower, which houses the Great Bell known as Big Ben, and has its own underwater lounge surrounded by thick glass.

Happy Birthday to DJ Jimmy Jatt

He is one of the very hard working fellows in Nigeria's music industry. Happy Birthday DJ Jimmy Jatt. May your new age be blessed.

Russian troops are in Egypt for first ever bilateral military drill in Africa

Egypt for the first time will play host to Russian troops. Both countries will participate in a joint participate in a joint military drill. The drill has been codenamed “Defenders of Friendship 2016”. This drill kicked off yesterday and will last till October 26.

The aim is for both nations to practice joint anti-terrorist actions and representatives of 30 countries will monitor the war games. According to the Russian Defense Ministry: “International [military] exercises of the Russian and Egyptian Airborne forces on the African continent are being conducted for the first time.

Strong words from Godwin Emefiele as shared on Facebook

This post was trending on Facebook. It's been alleged that the Nigerian CBN governor wrote this
post on his Facebook page. It's a long one but makes absolute sense. Please read to the end if you can...


“It is either I do not understand economics and how exchange rates work or a vast majority of us

Nigerians still don’t get how we have wrecked our country with our own curious choices.
Just this morning, I was listening to the radio and the lady on air went on and on about how
she thought CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele was incompetent and should be sacked because
the Naira was now exchanging at 309 or so to the USD. “That view pretty much echoes
the sentiments expressed by many people I know and it amazes me that there are Nigerians
who actually think there is some magic POLICY that can make the Naira strong in the near term. 

If my economics and my understanding of the way the world works are right, then that is as far
from the truth as Jesus Christ is black. “The simple fact of the matter is that apart from oil
that accounts for over 90% of our revenues, we really don’t have much of an economy. We
hardly produce anything, we import even toothpicks, so exactly what policy is going
to be implemented that will turn Nigeria into a top exporting economy in the near term? 

Where are our Apples, IBMs, Disneys, GMs, General Electrics, Coca Colas, Empire State
buildings, Statues of Liberties, Lockheeds, Citibanks, JP Morgans, ExxonMobils, NBAs,
Super Bowls etc? Let me bring that closer home. “There was a time long ago when Nigeria had
a truly strong economy and the naira was one to the dollar – even exchanged for higher than
the USD, but that Nigeria is not this Nigeria. Sadly that Nigeria was laid by the British, and
this Nigeria (if you don’t believe in the nonsensical imperialist conspiracies like me) – fueled by
the DAMAGING Indigenization Decree, has been the creation of us Nigerians. Back then we had
a booming economy. 

Use of Hydrofluorocarbons to be limited as a result of the global climate deal

Hydrofluorocarbons also known as HFCs are the world’s fastest-growing climate pollutant and are used in air conditioners and refrigerators. Recently, a worldwide deal has been reached to limit the use of greenhouse gases in a major effort to fight climate change.

HFCs were introduced in the 1980s as a substitute for ozone-depleting gases. But their danger has grown as air conditioner and refrigerator sales have soared in emerging economies such as China and India. HFCs are also found in inhalers and insulating foams.

Sundayspiration: Don't loose faith miracles still happen

When your faith gets tested, never give up believing. Watch this powerful testimony from the Get back up healing video about Pastor Duane from Texas.  When you stop having faith, you start loosing life battles.

Never give up, have faith.

New York blast, Mayor says no evidence on terror connection at this point

On Saturday the 17th of September, 2016 eve of the UN assembly meeting, West 23rd street in Chelsea section of Manhattan, New York city was hit with an explosion at about 8.30pm. At least 29 people have been reported to have suffered minor injuries. 

Kelly Rowland Slays

 She is one lady that exudes class. Read more for other pictures...

Rio 2016 Paralympics: Nigeria's brilliant show with 8 gold medals

After the poor performance of Nigeria's team at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Nigeria's Paralympic team on the other hand has so far had a brilliant show at the 2016 Rio Paralympics. So far, team Nigeria sits at the 12th position on the medals table with 8 gold medals, 2 silver medals and 2 bronze medals.

Nigeria's 8th gold medal came on Wednesday the 14th of September, 2016 from the power-lifter Josephine Orji, when she broke the world record of the women’s -+86kg power-lifting event at the ongoing 2016 Paralympics Games in Rio, Brazil. She had a lift of 154kg to win the gold medal.

Flora Ugwunwa also won the women’s javelin throw – F53/54 event with a throw of 20.25m, she also set a new world record beating Tunisia’s Hania Aidi and South Africa’s Ntombizanele Situ to second and third places respectively. Read more to see medal table...

Popular street styles from 2016 New York Fashion Week

This year's New York Fashion Week is on and the street style is buzzing with big bold fashion statements.
Here are some popular street styles from 2016 New York Fashion Week...

US authorities warn airline passengers not to switch on, use or charge the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones onboard airplanes

Since the massive global recall of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones due to reports that dozens caught fire while charging them. The US authorities have warned airline passengers not to switch on or charge their Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones on board airplanes. Flyers have also been warned not to pack the Samsung galaxy note 7 phone in any checked-in luggage.

South Africa Takes The Lead, Opens Africa's First Solar Powered Airport

South Africa has taken the lead by opening Africa's first solar powered airport in the Western Cape of South Africa. The George Airport now receives 41% of its electricity from a brand new 200 square meter solar power plant built on the airports grounds.