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IN THIS ISSUE
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Major event to look forward to in May
Life lessons from Professor Tade
We picked the best events for you to see My AFRICA Introducing Ethiopia, the country of UNESCO World Heritage Sites Dr Wilna Vosloo is our Phenomenal Woman Flavours of the world: Find out what, where and how you should it The best of L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival Stars Are Talking: Morgan Freeman about “Born To Be Wild” doco while filming in Kenya Movies we recommend Multi Grammy Award Winners are in Australia Prizes to be won in May Quiz Page To keep your brain in shape anytime anywhere
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Africa’s Calling
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hen I was asked to become the editor of Afriqan Times national publication I felt privileged and delighted to lead a team of talented people who work tirelessly around Australia and overseas in search of inspirational stories, unique life adventures and entertainment that will ignite your heart, soul and imagination. With 52 African countries, about 100 ethnic groups and thousands of Afro-Aussies, we are sure to never run out of those stories. There is no doubt that if you are reading this issue you are after great entertainment, colourful African culture and food for thought which we are happy to deliver. Since the official launch in February 2011, with our major free bulk distribution going to Perth, we’ve expanded to Sydney and Melbourne in March and are now looking to include Adelaide and Brisbane in the next several months, because we believe everyone in Australia can do with a little bit of quality African entertainment. Thank you for telling us how much you enjoy and value the magazine. Afriqan Times will always be about telling real sto This month we’ve picked the best events for you to view, the most interesting things to do and life stories to celebrate. We added a couple of new features such as Hi-
Tech and Movie reviews, Stars are Talking and a Quiz page. Plus, we are giving away great prizes in our Subscribe and Win promotion. Whatever your reason to pick up this issue of Afriqan Times, I am sure you will find a piece of entertaining information you will want to share with your friends and family at dinner or over a cup of coffee, a piece of wise advice that will invigorate you to achieve more and challenge your boundaries... and if this magazine makes you feel this way, pass it on.
Letter of the Month Identity gives us purpose, it gives us self-worth and helps us learn what we should value; it defines our value system. Therefore I ask “what does it means to be African?” Some people associate being an African with simply residing or being born in the African continent. Can being an African be summarised simply by the landmarks of Africa? Can being an African be summed up by a place of residency or is there more? Does residing in Africa make one more African? The other day I attended an African show in Fremantle (WA) that was about celebrating our African heritage and so, like most African shows lately, there was a lot of drumming and traditional dancing. This made me wonder even more, has our identity as African people been summed up with loud drum beating and
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traditional dancing? What do we then make of us who don’t drum, let alone like the sound of drums, are we less African?
Lena Kozak-Fret well
I don’t believe identity can be defined by external elements, in fact I think they are pretty irrelevant! What makes you who you are is your value system. It is who you are on the inside that makes you African. Our values shape us. I can be in New York, Perth or Lagos and you can rest assured that who I am is not defined by my geographical location. What makes us African is our value/ belief system. Furthermore, perhaps the next part of this answer should address what our value system actually constitutes. I believe that this is worth pondering over. As custodians of our heritage, we have an obligation to make a coherent classification and definition of how we choose to be depicted in history. Masimba Mashumba Perth, WA.
Introducing AQT Team
Rumbidzai Chekeche is Perth based journalist of Afriqan Times, specialising in interviewing Phenomenal Women and telling their stories in the most insipring way.
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Samantha Ofole-Prince is an entertainment journalist and movie critic who covers industry-specific news that includes television and film. She serves as a U.S. correspondent for AQT.
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Moments In anticipation of the 3rd Annual Ball of African Professionals of Australia at the end of this month, we reflect on how the event went last year at Pan Pacific Hotel (former Sheraton Perth ). Special guest list included: Executive Director of CCI in WA- Mr James Pearson, Nigeria High Commissioner- His Excellency Professor Sunday Agbi, Kenya High Commissioner- His Excellency Mr. Stephen Kipkiyeny Tarus, Mali Consular & Officer of the Order of Mauritania in Perth- Mr. Max de Vietri, Executive Director of OMI- Maria Osman. To let us know about your event e-mail: info@ariqantimes.com
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Afriqan & Distinguished
Professor Moses Oludayo Tadé
Professor Moses Oludayo Tadé: Expanding minds and opportunities for African Australians By Emmanuel Solomon
Professor Moses Tadé is the Dean of Engineering at Curtin University in Perth. Born and raised in Nigeria, Professor Tadé completed his Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Canada, and has been a university professor in Australia for the past 25 years. In 2008, he was named one of the top 100 most influential engineers in Australia.
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orn and raised in Nigeria, Professor Moses Tadé completed his bachelor’s degree in Nigeria and then did a Master’s and Ph.D. at Queen’s University in Canada, after which he moved to Australia to work as a lecturer at the University of Queensland. Professor Tadé came to Curtin University in 1989 and has worked there ever since, rising to become the Dean of Engineering and Head of the School of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering. In 2008, he was named one of the top 100 most influential engineers in Australia. The story of Professor Moses Tadé can serve as an inspiring example to many
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other African Australians seeking to fulfil their potential and create the careers of their dreams. A Team Player, Leader and Mentor As the oldest of five siblings, Professor Tadé has an innate understanding of how to be a good team player, team leader and facilitator. He has built on these strengths throughout his academic career. Professor Tadé is perhaps most proud of his work as a mentor and guide to younger faculty. “Some people who I’ve hired at Curtin have gone on to become full professors and have successful academic careers,” he said. “Ultimately this is how I judge my success – not by my individual
achievements, but by how successful people become when I work with them.” Overcoming Challenges as Africans and as Migrants African Australians and migrants from Africa often face cultural adjustments and challenges in fitting in to Australian society. Professor Tadé acknowledges that these challenges exist, but he encourages people not to be discouraged or dissuaded by them. “My advice for migrants is that we shouldn’t dwell on problems,” he said. “In all honesty I can say that I haven’t seen blatant racism in my life in Australia or in Canada. I’ve probably experienced one incident – in 30 years – of outright racism. It’s
true that you hear some comments here and there, but mostly it’s a result of certain people’s ignorance – there are certain people who don’t know how to talk around migrants or are not sensitive to the perspectives of migrants.” Ultimately, Professor Tadé believes that African Australians and other migrants to Australia can best integrate themselves into society – and have the best success in life – by maintaining an attitude of openness, tolerance and goodwill. “As migrants, we need to be open minded,” said Professor Tadé. “We have to be willing to learn from the people around us. That attitude has helped me to overcome challenges in my own life. If we encounter people who are not very enlightened, we don’t have to make excuses for them, but we should try to understand their perspectives.”
grants to be ready to adapt to Australian society. “Any migrant needs to stay openminded and be prepared to integrate into society,” said Professor Tadé. “Don’t be friends only with other Africans – meet new people. It’s a big world. When you are in Australia, you don’t want to limit yourself just to the kinds of experiences that you had in Africa. I encourage migrants to make the best of what is here. Help other people as much as possible. Give of yourself and you will receive from others as well.”
Australia’s Multiculturalism is a Strength Professor Tadé has found Australia to be a place of great opportunity to have a rewarding career and make a positive influence on others. He sees Australia’s growing multicultural heritage as being a significant strength. “One of the beauties of Australia is that so many of us are migrants,” said Professor Tadé. “All of us as Australians need to keep learning about our differences and seeking to find positive common ground. It is not our skin colour or cultural background that is most important – it is the essence and substance and character of people that really counts.” Even while praising multiculturalism, Professor Tadé encourages younger mi-
Education is the Key to Success Professor Tadé encourages all youth to aspire to tertiary education of some kind. “Education gives you opportunity and it increases your options,” he said. “Especially for migrants, education is paramount. Australia is a wealthy country but as migrants we cannot rely on luck alone – we need education to open the doors of opportunity.” Professor Tadé is a firm believer that Africans can compete with anyone in academia and in Australian society. “As an African you have every opportunity to get to the level you want to achieve in Australian society,” Professor Tadé said. “Of course there are always politics involved, I’m not naïve! But in the long run, the colour of your skin does not prevent you
from achieving your goals. You just have to work hard, and at the end of the day you can get where you want to go.” Professor Moses Tadé is the Dean of Engineering at Curtin University in Perth. Born and raised in Nigeria, Professor Tadé completed his Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Canada, and has been a university professor in Australia for the past 25 years. In 2008, he was named one of the top 100 most in-
The story of Professor Moses Tadé can serve as an inspiring example to many other African Australians seeking to fulfil their potential and create the careers of their dreams. fluential engineers in Australia. The story of Professor Moses Tadé can serve as an inspiring example to many other African Australians seeking to fulfil their potential and create the careers of their dreams. Ultimately, Professor Tadé believes that African Australians and other migrants to Australia can best integrate themselves into society – and have the best success in life – by maintaining an attitude of openness, tolerance and goodwill. Professor Tadé is an example of how African Australians can achieve success through hard work, education and a willingness to learn.
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Around Africa
May Events & Festivals in Africa 1.International Labour Day
3. Friendship Fest
International Labour Day (or May Day) on the 1st of May is widely celebrated throughout Africa with most government offices closing down for the day. Some countries have parades and marches commemorating workers.
This fantastic event is structured to bring different cultures together and encourage brotherhood. Marrakech’s annual Friendship Festival features a variety of local and international talent, with performances ranging from traditional Moroccan music to American gospel rock.
Where: throughout Africa When: 1 May
When: May 2011 Where: Marrakech, Morocco
2. Bushfire - Swaziland Festival of the Arts Swaziland’s Bushfire Festival is an annual explosion of entertainment hosted in the internationally acclaimed House on Fire - one of the most eclectic performance venues in the world! Situated in Swaziland’s Ezulwini Valley (Valley of Heaven), Bushfire offers 4 stages of World-class entertainment for 3 full days and nights...A fantastic event for the entire family.
4. Pink Loerie Mardi Gras One of South Africa’s premier gay events is this 4 day festival held in Knysna a town in the beautiful Garden Route. Music, art exhibits, cabaret shows, good food and a grand parade mark the exuberant festivities. Where: Knysna, South Africa When: May 2011
5. Addo Elephant Marathon Where: Malkerns, Swaziland When: 27 May to 29 May 2011
Extreme marathon running is becoming quite popular, after all who wouldn’t want to run alongside (or away from) lions and elephants on a sunny day in May? This is the fourth Addo Elephant marathon, which is held in a beautiful national wildlife park near Port Elizabeth in South Africa. There are two runs, a 50 mile (appr.81km) and a 100 mile (appr.161km) run, both require extreme fitness since most of the running takes place on dirt trails through the African bush.
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Where: Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa When: May 2011
6. Aboakyer Festival A popular game hunting festival in central Ghana, the Aboakyer Festival used to involve hunting for leopard but the death toll was too great, and the tribe members opted for hunting bushbuck (an antelope) instead. The festival includes traditional dancing, hunting, colourful processions, brass bands and more. Where: Central Region, Ghana When: May 2011
7. The Good Food and Wine Show - Cape Town The Good Food and Wine Show come to Cape Town once a year. In 2010 a host of celebrity chefs including Gordon Ramsey, Willie Harcourt-Cooze, and Anjum Anand will be working their magic at the state-of-the-art kitchens in Cape Town’s International Convention Centre. You can taste, watch and learn from the gourmet experts at hand. Where: Cape Town, South Africa When: May 2011
8. The Rose Festival, Morocco In the Dades Valley in Morocco a small oasis town Kelaa-desM’Gouna is home to Morocco’s largest rose water distillery plant. The entire town is fragrant and the spectacular harvest in May is celebrated with song and dance. Where: Kelaa-des-Mgouna, Morocco When: May 2011
9. The Royal Show An agricultural event that has been held for 150 years, the Royal Show is one of South Africa’s biggest annual events. Not only do you get to see over 1400 examples of Southern Africa’s best livestock but there are also traditional dances, music concerts and a motor bike extravaganza. Where: Pietermaritzburg, South Africa When: May 2011
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My Africa: ETHIOPIA
Holy Trinity Cathedral in Addis Ababa Known in Amharic as Kidist Selassie, it’s the highest ranking Orthodox cathedral in Addis Ababa. It was built to commemorate Ethiopia’s liberation from Italian occupation and is the second most important place of worship in Ethiopia. The cathedral bears the title ‘Pure Altar’. Emperor Haile Selassie I and his consort Empress Menen Asfaw are buried in the north transept of the cathedral. Other members of the Imperial Family are buried in the crypt below the church. Other facilities include a primary and a secondary school, a monastery and the Holy Trinity Theological College, a museum and monuments housing the remains of those massacred in Addis Ababa by the Italians in 1937 in response to an assassination attempt against the Fascist Viceroy of Italian East Africa.
Facts to Remember: Three major crops are believed to have originated in Ethiopia: coffee, grain sorghum, and castor bean Ethiopia is also one of the oldest sites of human existence known to scientists today It has the largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Africa
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The Church of St. George
Danakil Depression
Country: Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Capital: Addis Ababa Region: Horn of Africa Population: 90,873,739 est. 2011 Currency: Birr (ETB), 1 ETB = 0.056 AU$ Economy: the top coffee and honey-producing country in Africa, and home to the largest livestock population in Africa. Main export commodities include coffee, khat, gold, leather products, live animals, oilseeds; Official Language: Amharic Calling Code: +251 Tourist Attractions: The largest cave in Africa is located in Ethiopia at Sof Omar, and the country’s northernmost area at Dallol is one of the hottest places year-round anywhere on Earth. Independence Day: Ethiopia is the oldest independent nation in Africa
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Ethiopia
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Hi Tech
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Hi Tech
Whether five years old or fifty, boys will always need their toys. Here are Top 5 picks of hi-tech toys by Afriqan Times.
Hublot MP-02 Key of Time Watch
Another day, another insanely complex concept watch to drool over. The Hublot MP-02 Key of Time Watch is the second in the company’s Masterpiece Collection, and offers a titanium case with black DLC coating, the seconds displayed in a vertical tourbillon cage, and three time-measuring modulations: one that lets you slow down the speed of the watch hands by four, one that lets you view time at the normal rate of progression, and one that speeds up the watch hands by a multiple of four, making you sweaty, nervous, and twitchy. Just kidding — we think.
Nike Steve Alan Blazer Sneakers
It’s not often you find a pair of Nikes completely devoid of swooshes, but that’s exactly what we have here with these Nike Steve Alan Blazer Sneakers ($95). Given an upscale treatment of a lightweight black canvas upper with leather interior lining, these monotone white on black kicks also feature a side zipper for easier slip on, a herringbone-patterned outsole, and a little added rubber on the toe to avoid stubs.
Rado R5.5 XXL Chronograph Watch
Killspencer Weekender 2.0 Bag
For anyone who makes short-term trips around their home or across the country, a weekender bag is an essential — and you could do a lot worse than the Killspencer Weekender 2.0 Bag ($375). This versatile bag offers leather handles, water-resistant “aquazip” zippers, dual external pockets, an interior waterproof zip pocket, dual notebook pockets, and pocket compatibility with the iPad or MacBook Air.
If you’re a big fan of oversized watches, you should check out the Rado R5.5 XXL Chronograph Watch. Designed in collaboration with British legend Jasper Morrison, this timepiece boasts an oversized quartz chronograph movement, a killer matte finish in black or gray, and fine hands that contrast perfectly with the man-sized ceramic case.
Ralph Lauren RLX Solar Panel Backpack
If you asked us to name a company pushing a backpack capable of charging our iPhones, iPods, and other goodies using only the power of the sun, Ralph Lauren would have been near the end of the list. Yet, here we are, talking about the Ralph Lauren RLX Solar Panel Backpack ($800). While it’s not cheap — nor is that a surprise — it does offer a large solar panel that can charge a phone in two to three hours, plenty of pockets, water-resistant construction, and comfy shoulder straps that keep you from being constantly reminded about that solar panel on your back.
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Why you should get more on your 2011 Tax Returns continued... By: David Aylmore | WA
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ith the 31st of March 2011 fast approaching you need to be prepared to complete your annual Fringe Benefits Tax return. Here is our guide to Fringe Benefits Tax and its impact on employers and employees.
What is a Fringe Benefit?
A fringe benefit is a benefit provided to an employee, in respect to their employment that is not in the form of salary or wages. Benefits include rights, privileges or services. Common fringe benefits provided by employers include, the use of a work car for private purposes, gym memberships, entertainment, reimbursement of private expenses and certain benefits received under salary sacrifice arrangements. There are 13 Fringe Benefit categories provided by the ATO, listed below, which enable each benefit to be distinguished. Each category has its own rules and taxing requirements. 1. Car Fringe Benefit 2. Debt Waiver Fringe Benefit 3. Loan Fringe Benefit 4. Expense Payment Fringe Benefit 5. Housing Fringe Benefit 6. Living Away From Home Allowance Fringe Benefit 7. Airline Transport Fringe Benefit 8. Board Fringe Benefit 9. Entertainment Related Fringe Benefit 10. Tax-exempt Body Entertainment Fringe Benefit 11. Car Parking Fringe Benefit 12. Property Fringe Benefit 13. Residual Fringe Benefit
What Are Exempt Fringe Benefits?
An employer can provide a number of benefits to an employee which is specifically exempt from fringe benefits tax. A number of common FBT exemptions are as follows: • Minor benefits – provides an exemption to items with a GST inclusive value of less than $300 per employee • Taxi travel – Provided to an employee which begins or ends at the employees main place of work • Property benefit – this provides an exemption for property (i.e. food or drink) which is provided to a current employee on a working day at the employers business premises. Additional superannuation which is salary sacrificed by an employee into their nominated superannuation fund is also exempt from fringe benefits tax. Please note however that concessional contributions cap limits will be applicable. How does a Reportable Fringe Benefit Affect Employees Income Tax Returns? Employers are required to include any reportable fringe benefits the annual PAYG Payment Summary provided to employees. This amount is not taxable but is taken into account when applying some income test such as; - HELP Repayments - Child support/Centrelink Payments or benefits - Medicare levy surcharge
Car Fringe Benefits
Recent statistics published by the ATO indicate that cars are by far the most common benefit provided by employers, with around 47% of all FBT payers providing a car fringe benefit. A car fringe benefit arises where a car owned by an employer is made available for the private use of any employee at any time during a day in the FBT financial year. As a general rule, travel to and from work is considered private use of a motor vehicle. Fringe Benefits do not apply to vehicles designed to carry a load of 1 tonne or more. The taxable value of a car fringe benefit is determined by using either the statutory formula method or the operating cost method. Unless an election is made to use the operating cost method the statutory formula method applies. Once the taxable value of the car fringe benefit is calculated fringe benefits tax of 46.5% is payable by the employer.
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Fringe benefits tax is a broad topic and is complex in nature. We recommend you seek our professional advice before completing your fringe benefits tax obligations. For further information on any of the above or to arrange an appointment contact us at www.aylmore.com or (08) 9382 3355
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Phenomenal Woman: Dr. Wilna Vosloo
The Effervescent Doc Photography: Emily Dimozantos
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By Rumbidzai Chekeche
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magine a “white coat” that can make you laugh, a “white coat” that is beautiful, educated and humble - and ta-dah!... you have Doctor Wilna Vosloo. She is an internationally acclaimed and renowned foot and mouth disease (FMD) research scientist, and an African swine fever expert, who has been in the industry for over 20 years. She is definitely not your typical nerdy looking lab scientist and has a character that makes science even to the most uninterested and ignorant person seem like a lot of fun. South African (RSA) born and raised, Wilna has been a research scientist for CSIRO‘s Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) in Geelong Victoria since 2008. Wilna discovered her passion for science and undertook her studies, a Bachelor of Science (honors), a Masters of Science both in microbiology and a Doctorate of Philosophy. Her first job in 1987 was as a Veterinary Researcher at the Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute of Exotic diseases (OVIED) in Pretoria in FMD. From 1993-97 Wilna had a postdoctoral position at the University of Cape Town, and from 1996-99 she was appointed as Honorary Lecturer in the department of Medical Microbiology. Her last position in RSA was as the Program manager of the Transboundary Animal Disease Program (TADP) at Agriculture Research Council- Onderstepoort Veterniary Institute which she held for 11 years. The effervescent Doc has achieved many accomplishments including producing a book chapter, appointmented extraordinary professor at the Faculty of Veterinary Science –University of Pretoria aswell as reviewing papers for international journals and applications to science organizations. She is also called upon to attend and even head many international and national meetings on FMD including the World Organisation for Animal Health. In 2002 the ARC-OVIED Division, which she was head of received the NSTF (National Science and Technology Forum) Science, Engineering and Technology Award. The OVIED was recognised for its dedicated leadership of the South African effort to manage FMD and African swine fever.
AT : What fond memories do you have of Africa?
Dr Vosloo: I have books and books of fond memories. My favorite place is the Tsitsikamma National Park, a beautiful coastal reserve on the Garden Route in RSA, as while camping there my husband proposed to me. The rest surround my family as I miss them. AT: What is the most rewarding moment in your career?
Dr Casta: When Murdoch University won the Prime Ministers Employer of the Year Award for two consecutive years, and the Telstra Employer of the Year Award. AT : How did you get into the foot and mouth arena, did you grow up on a farm?
Dr Vosloo: You are talking to a city girl here my dear. Well I got into the industry by chance, but that doesn’t sound to good does it. When I qualified there where two jobs available, and the foot and mouth disease one sounded nice to me. I guess you could say it was love at first sight. FMD was the first virus ever detected that let us know that there are viruses so it is fascinating and unique making it a sort after position, so I am happy to be in that area. Just for your own information in Africa the buffalo is the natural host for FMD and for ASF it is the warthog. AT : What was the most rewarding moment in your career?
Dr Vosloo: Well because I didn’t have money I obtained my PhD later on in my life. I had to work even holidays, so achieving my PhD in 1998 was pretty monumental. I also received the prestigious Bronte Steward Research Award for the most meritorious thesis. To be a research scientist you have to purely love animals and enjoy protecting livestock as you can’t become rich, which may explain why less young males are in science today. I love that by helping livestock in effect I am also protecting someone’s lively hood and family, especially in Africa which made my job so rewarding.
“Ladies don’t limit yourselves to gender lines. Work hard, make the choice to be a career woman and go for it. Improve your qualifications and have the right attitude.” AT : Finally how does an Afro – Aussie woman get to be where you are today, and what words of advice and do you have ?
Her dazzling personality did not fade as every moment of the interview was exciting and entertaining. AT : Tell us a little bit about your background and upbringing.
Dr Vosloo: Well if we are going to start from when I was born we will be here for a very long time. I was born in Pretoria, South Africa, where I studied, worked and lived for most of my life. My father was of the generation that believed education is wasted on women. He just wanted me to get married and have children, but I insisted on studying. As I was writing my aptitude test after high school I saw microbiology. When I saw it I went, Ooh what’s microbiology and decided to study it. I always loved biology so it was the right choice for me. I then specialized in virology (animal diseases).
Dr Vosloo: Oh Dearest me, I guess I have always felt that I am having fun, that my work is fun and challenging , that is what motivates me. When you are passionate about something you enjoy it. My husband also supports me 110% which is very helpful. Ladies don’t limit yourselves to gender lines. Work hard, make the choice to be a career woman and go for it. Improve your qualifications and have the right attitude.
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FLAVOURS of the WORLD Injera
Cuisine: Ethiopian and Eritrean The best way to enjoy: injera with wat or tsebhi (type of stew) or salads. Eat it right! Using your right hand, tear small pieces of injera and use them to grasp the stews and salads.
The injera under these stews soaks up the juices and flavours of the foods and, after the stews and salads are gone, eat this bread. Injera is thus simultaneously food, eating utensil, and plate. When the entire “tablecloth” of injera is gone, the meal is over. Injera (not to be confused with Collins Injera, Kenyan rugby player) is a yeast-risen flatbread with a unique, slightly spongy texture. Traditionally made out of teff flour, it is a national dish in Ethiopia and Eritrea In making injera, teff flour is mixed with water and allowed to ferment for several days. As a result of this, injera has a mildly sour taste. The injera is then ready to bake into large flat pancakes, done either on a specialized electric stove or, more commonly, on a clay plate placed over a fire. Unusual for a yeast bread, the dough has sufficient liquidity to be poured onto the baking surface, rather than rolled out. Injera is unique in its taste and texture. The bottom surface of it has a relatively smooth texture, while the top becomes porous. This porous structure allows the injera to be a good bread to scoop up sauces and dishes. The most valued grain used to make injera is from the tiny, iron-rich teff. However, its production is limited to certain middle elevations and regions with adequate rainfall, so it is relatively expensive for the average household. Because of that, grain, wheat, barley, corn or rice flour are common substitutes for teff. Injera is eaten daily in virtually every household, and preparing it requires considerable time and resources.
In terms of shape, injera compares to the French crêpe and the South Indian dosai as a flatbread cooked in a circle and used as a base for other foods. The taste and texture, however, are quite unique and unlike the crepe and dosai. Popular in: Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia (where it is called “canjeero” or “lahooh”) , Yemen (where it is known as “lahoh”), Israel
Ugali
Cuisine: Kenyan, East African The best way to enjoy: with roast meat (the Kenyan national food) or with stewed meat and collard greens. Eat it right! Roll a lump into a ball with the right hand, and then dip it into a sauce or stew of vegetables or meat. Ugali’s texture allows it to be used to scoop, and to wrap around pieces of meat to pick them up in the same way that flat bread is used in other cultures. Ugali is an East African dish (also sometimes called sima, sembe,
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or posho) of maize flour (cornmeal) cooked with water to a porridge- or dough-like consistency. It is the most common staple starch of much of Eastern and Southern Africa. When Ugali is made from another starch, it is usually given a specific regional name. This food is considered of relatively low nutritional value. Ugali is relatively inexpensive. It is usually combined with a vegetable stew (sukuma ) or meat stews and makes a filling meal. Ugali is easy to make and the flour can last for considerable time in average conditions. Maize from which the flour is obtained is hardy and will grow reliably in dry seasons. For these reasons, ugali is an important part of the diet of millions of people of Sub Saharan Africa. In Kenya, it is also known as kimyet in Kalenjin, ngima in Kikuyu, kuon in Luo, Obusuma in the Nyole dialect of the Luhya tribe, and obokima in the Kisii language (Ekegusii).
People of the Kalenjin tribe say “if you haven’t eaten ugali, you haven’t eaten at all”. It’s like rice for the Asian nations. Most foreigners don’t like ugali, but it grows on you. Popular in: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
Afang Soup
Cuisine: Nigerian, Cameroon The best way to enjoy: with fufu, gari, or pounded yam, it is a truly delicious authentic African food. Eat it right! It is a must in all ceremonies like child’s birth,
weddings, and even funerals.
Afang soup is a delicacy of the Ibibios and the Efiks in Akwa Ibom and Cross River State of Nigeria. It is prepared from shredded afang leaves, “water leaf”, and an assorted selection of smoked fish, stock fish, meat and crayfish. The appearance of afang soup might be a little threatening to new comers, but it is a very delicious soup. In the past, the afang leaves were only collected from the forest although nowadays a lot of households grow it in their backyards The other leaf used in the afang soup is the water leaf (Talinum triangulare) or fame flower which is found in many countries in West and Central Africa, some southern parts of USA but mostly cultivated in Cameroon and Nigeria. The soup, like all other African food, is highly nutritious, since it contains a copious blend of vegetables, fish and meat, along with needed lipids, minerals and vitamins. The Afang leaf itself serves as a dietary fiber which helps in proper digestion and gives a bulk feeling, vital for a good weight control diet. It also contains Vitamin A, fat, oil, and iron.
Waterleaf (Talinum triangulare) is used in the manner of spinach throughout the world’s tropics. It is called bologi in Africa, cariru in Brazil, and is also known as purslane. Popular in: Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon
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Afrillionaires
Running Up the Value Chain By Evans Adebayo
A
liko Dangote is the richest man in Africa and 51st on the Forbes list of the world’s wealthiest people, with a net worth of US$13.8 billion. A native and resident of Nigeria, Mr. Dangote is the President and CEO of the Dangote Group, one of Africa’s largest conglomerates. The Dangote Group is focused on selling local value-added products that meet the basic needs of the Nigerian population, such as sugar, salt, flour, pasta, noodles, oil and petrol, textiles, transport and banking services. Dangote Cement, one of the largest subsidiaries of the Dangote Group, is the largest cement manufacturer in Africa, with operations in Nigeria, Ghana, Benin, Zambia, South Africa, Senegal, Tanzania, Congo, Ethiopia, Cameroun, Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, and Liberia. The company is looking to expand into the Middle East and Asia, and Mr. Dangote ultimately has aspirations for his firm to become the world’s largest cement company. Dangote’s business career started modestly in 1977 when he got started as a commodities trader, using a loan from his uncle to establish his first company. Today, he is the world’s richest person of African descent. Africa’s economic expansion and construction boom have helped boost the fortunes of Dangote Cement, with Mr. Dangote’s net worth soaring from $2.1 billion in 2010 to $13.8 billion in 2011.
Aliko Dangote is known for his hard work, his relentless drive to seek efficiencies and process improvements, and his willingness to move “up the value chain.” For example, in the early years of his cement business, Dangote’s company merely imported cement from overseas – but today, Dangote Cement actually makes the cement on-site in Africa at African cement terminals with African labour. This makes him the biggest privatesector employer in Nigeria. Mr. Dangote is known for his financial support of Nigerian politicians and his ties to the Nigerian government. He has been quoted as saying that it is important for him as a businessman to be close to the people in government, because “If we don’t have the right people there then [all the] money I have is useless. If the country turns into another Zimbabwe, for example, then I will become a poor person.” Aliko Dangote lives in Lagos, Nigeria and is married. He and his wife have three children.
Net Worth: US$13.8 billion Aged: 54 Education: Business Studies at Al-Azhar University in Cairo (Egypt) Business Career: from 1977 Dangote Group Established: in 1981 Trade: basic foods, petroleum, transport, banking, cement manufacture Home Country: Nigeria Home Town: Kano Children: three
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The Best of
L’Oreal Fashion Festival L
’Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF) is considered the world’s largest consumer event. It is recognised for its role in launching the autumn/winter collections of Australia’s leading designers and brands. This Fashion festival is also an important contributor to Australia’s international business arena, bringing together influential and respected authorities from around the world. A major event in Victoria, L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival has taken on national and international significance. This Festival is both a premium fashion event and also a year round source of information and expertise relating to fashion and associated industries. Teurai Chanakira was Afriqan Times eyes at the Festival. Enjoy the best of the show.
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Alannah Hill
Farage Bettina Lian
Joveeba
Three Over One
Maurie Eve
Talulah
Wayne Cooper
White Suede
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Mens Fashion
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Vanishing Elephant
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name: Yvonne Aoll meaning of name: Yvonne is originally a French name which means a Yew Tree country of origin: Kenya ethnicity: African state of residence: Victoria profession: Bachelor of Arts student 3 words to describe Africa: Vast. Diverse. Multilingual. 3 words to describe Australia: Urban. Multicultural. Unique.
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This Month in History May 1, 1915- African-American Olympic athlete Archie Williams was born in Oakland, California. Williams, along with Jesse Owens, defeated German athletes at the 1936 Berlin Olympics and helped debunk Adolf Hitler’s theory of Aryan racial superiority. Williams won a gold medal in the 400-meter race. He later became an airplane pilot. May 1, 1930 - The dwarf planet Pluto was officially named. May 3, 1933 - James Joseph Brown, an American singer and songwriter was born. Eventually referred to as “The Godfather of Soul”, he started singing in gospel groups and worked his way on up. He has been recognized as one of the most iconic figures in the 20th century popular music and was renowned for his vocals and feverish dancing.
May 13, 1943 - During World War II in North Africa, over 250,000 Germans and Italians surrendered in the last few days of the Tunis campaign. The victory re-opened Allied shipping lanes in the Mediterranean
May 20, 1952 – Roger Milla, Cameroonian footballer was born. He was one of the first African players to be a major star on the international stage. He played in three World Cups for the Cameroon national team.
May 14, 1987 – François Steyn, South African rugby union player was born May 15, 1915 – Hilda Bernstein, South African author was born in London. May 17, 1805 – Muhammad Ali becomes Wali of Egypt. He is regarded as the founder of modern Egypt because of the dramatic reforms in the military, economic and cultural spheres that he instituted.
May 21, 1990 – Democratic Republic of Yemen and North Yemen agree to merge into the Republic of Yemen. May 21, 1991 – Mengistu Haile Mariam, president of the People’s Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, flees Ethiopia, effectively bringing the Ethiopian Civil War to an end. May 21, 1884 – Manuel Pérez y Curis, Uruguayan poet was born
May 10, 1994 - Former political prisoner Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as president of South Africa. Mandela had won the first free election in South Africa.
May 17, 1954 - In Brown v. Board of Education, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that segregation of public schools “solely on the basis of race” denies black children “equal educational opportunity” even though “physical facilities and other ‘tangible’ factors may have been equal. Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal.” Thurgood Marshall had argued the case before the Court. He went to become the first African American appointed to the Supreme Court.
May 24, 1844 - Telegraph inventor Samuel Morse sent the first official telegraph message, “What hath God wrought?” from the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., to Baltimore.
Independence Days in May: Eritrea May 24 Independence from Ethiopia in 1993.
May 17, 1994 – Malawi holds its first multi-party elections. May 20, 1924 – Zelmar Michelini, Uruguayan reporter and politician was born. APRIL 2011 • AFRIQAN TIMES MAGAZINE 29
Entertainment
Stars Are Talking:
Morgan Freeman Morgan Freeman: Actor, Narrator & Environmentalist By Samantha Ofole-Prince
magine a world without wildlife. Life in its simplest form gone, due to human consumption — that’s the world Morgan Freeman wants you to picture. “We are not aware that as people, we are eliminating habitats and killing off other creatures in other for us to have more room, to grow more food, for more of us,” says Freeman. “If we continue the way we are going — eliminating habitat and other forms of life, we are going to be eliminating ourselves.” The Oscar®-winning actor, who lends his familiar baritone to the nature documentary ‘Born to be Wild,’ which was filmed in Kenya, is extremely passionate about preserving the planet. For Freeman, who lent his voice to the Oscar®-winning documentary ‘March of the “I get lots of calls to do narrations and once in a while, a project comes along that
Penguins,’ the idea of getting involved in an extremely worthwhile project struck a
resonates and when that happens, you go with it,” he says.
chord.
A visually immersive documentary about two women from different continents united
“I think everything about this film is outstanding,” says Freeman. “It brings to light, the
by one mission, ‘Born to be Wild’ transports moviegoers through the rainforests of
necessity of preservation of other forms of life and their habitat. We are turning eve-
Borneo and across the rugged Kenyan Savannah. Stunningly captured in IMAX®
rything on the planet into food for humans. In the long run, it’s going to be detrimental
3D, by cinematographer David Douglas, it follows primatologist Dr. Biruté Mary
to us and we have to realize that.”
Galdikas and Dr. Dame Daphne M. Sheldrick, as they rescue, rehabilitate and return elephants and orangutans back to the wild.
The Memphis-born actor, who began his career on the stages of New York in the
Their mission is simply saving endangered species, one life at a time.
early 1960s, following a stint as a mechanic in the Air Force, is a huge environmentalist. He’s even swapped the city life for country living in Mississippi.
Directed by David Lickley, written and produced by Drew Fellman, the idea for the film began germinating 17 years ago when Fellman took a backpacking trip through
“I got the hell out of the city and moved back to the country and plant trees,” affirms
Southeast Asia. He visited the Tanjung Puting National Park in central Borneo, where
Freeman. “That’s my part in preserving the planet. I have planted hundreds of trees
Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas had been raising orphaned orangutans. Fellman was later
and I am planning on buying a forest and would like to do what David Rockefeller did
showed a piece from the investigative television program ‘60 Minutes’ about another
with the Virgin Islands.”
inspiring woman, Dame Daphne M. Sheldrick, and the orphaned wild elephants her foundation raises in Kenya.
Freeman, who has been honored with three additional Oscar® nominations, the first for his chilling performance in the 1987 drama ‘Street Smart,’ earned his second
With his authoritative voice, Freeman, who won an Academy Award® for Best Sup-
Oscar® nomination for ‘Driving Miss Daisy,’ and gained his third Oscar® nod for his
porting Actor for his role in Clint Eastwood’s ‘Million Dollar Baby,’ was the perfect
performance in the drama ‘The Shawshank Redemption.’
choice for Fellman and Lickley to narrate the film. With a long list of film credits that includes ‘Batman Begins,’ ‘The Dark Knight’ and
“We asked him if he could do it,” affirms Fellman. “He cares very deeply about environmental issues and wanted to get involved once we asked.”
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Steven Spielberg’s ‘Amistad,’ he will next star in the family adventure ‘Dolphin Tale,’ which is based on a true story.
Movie Reviews
Entertainment
By Samantha Ofole-Prince
RIO
Hop
The First Grader
A 3-D family friendly flick from the creators of the Ice
“We don’t care about Easter in England,” snorts the
Movies based on the extraordinary accomplishments
Age series, ‘Rio’ is a comedy which follows the adven-
affable British actor Russell Brand as he settles in for
of actual people usually elicit empathy, and ‘The First
tures of a macaw, who escapes from his small-town
our interview to promote his latest movie ‘Hop’, in
Grader’ is no exception.
Minnesota cage to the exotic city of Rio de Janeiro. It
which he lends his voice to an Easter bunny called
marks Jamie Foxx’s first voice over character.
E.B. “There’s none of that Easter egg hunt or any of
of an illiterate 84-year-old Kenyan farmer who fights to
(20th Century Fox)
(BBC Films)
A dramatic piece, which tells the true story
that other stuff. We just have some chocolates and
go to school when his country introduces universal
says the Academy-Award winning actor, comedian
that’s it!”
education, it is both tearful and touching.
and singer, who also lends his musical talents to the
soundtrack.
tion Entertainment whose previous offering ‘Despica-
Kenyan village, hundreds of children are jostling for a
“I play Nico, a fun loving and flighty bird,”
(Illumination Entertainment)
Produced by Chris Meledandri’s Illumina-
In a small, remote primary school in a
Directed by the Brazilian-born director
ble Me’ grossed over $540 million worldwide, ‘Hop’ is
chance for the free education newly promised by the
Carolos Saldanha, this animated adventure centers on
a family flick, which blends computer graphics anima-
Kenyan government. One new applicant causes as-
Blu (the voice of Jesse Eisenberg from ‘The Social
tion with live action and tells the story of a 17-year-old
tonishment when he knocks on the door of the school.
Network’), the last of the male Blue Macaws who has
Easter Bunny, who heads to Hollywood to pursue his
His name is Maruge and he is an old Mau Mau veteran
never learned to fly.
dream.
in his eighties, who is desperate to learn to read.
Colorful and cute, there’s scene where Blu
With an imaginative environment set in a
Through Maruge’s journey, audiences are
and Jewel hang glide around the giant Christ the Re-
fantastical world, which will delight audiences of all
taken back to the shocking untold story of British colo-
deemer statue overlooking Rio, which is done with
ages, ‘Hop,’ despite the popularity and success of
nial rule 50 years earlier, where Maruge fought for the
dazzling 3-D visuals.
three dimensional movies, which are the rage these
freedom of his country, eventually ending up in the
days, was not shot in 3-D.
extreme and harsh conditions of the British detention
about the experience of making the movie. “The movie
camps.
will blow you away. A lot of times you go to see ani-
and a moral message, ‘Hop’ is guaranteed to be a
mated films and it’s dumbed down for the kids and this
smash hit with audiences of all age.
Boleyn Girl’), ‘The First Grader’ stars Oliver Litondo
“It was challenging and cool,” shares Foxx
A charming flick with enduring characters
film is really a wow factor. I had a great time doing it.”
Directed by Justin Chadwick (‘The Other
and Naomie Harris (‘28 Days Later’) as the head teacher, Jane Obinchu, who fights the authorities to keep Maruge in her classroom.
COMING TO CINEMAS in MAY……
THE HANGOVER 2
HOODWINKED TOO: HODD vs EVIL
Phil, Stu, and Alan travel to Bangkok for Stu’s wedding only to find themselves in another post-blackout misadventure.
Red Riding Hood is training in the group of Sister Hoods, when she and the Wolf are called to examine the sudden mysterious disappearance of Hansel and Gretel.
Director: Todd Phillips Writers: Craig Mazin, Scot Armstrong Stars: Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms Australian Release: May 26.
Director: Mike Disa Writers: Cory Edwards, Todd Edwards Stars: Hayden Panettiere, Glenn Close Australian Release: May 5
An incredible, triumphant testimony to the
transforming force of education in Kenya, ‘The First Grader’ is an inspirational story of one man’s fight for the right to learn. Emotionally taxing yet dutifully rewarding, it’s an important and carefully crafted film, which is well worth seeing.
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Entertainment
MULTI GRAMMY AWARD WINNERS ARE BACK!
By G. Money
H
eralded as the most exciting group to emerge in World Music in recent years, two-time Grammy Award winning Soweto Gospel Choir returns to Australia this May with a brand new concert “African Grace”. The tour commences in Alice Springs and will conclude on 14 of July before departing for New Zealand. The Choir will visit 29 cities in Australia, including all state capitals. Through vibrant rhythm movement and its renowned vocal harmonies, Soweto Gospel Choir’s inimitable performance style has become a worldwide phenomenon. Since its foundation in 2002, the Choir has performed to sell-out crowds at the greatest concert halls across the globe and alongside superstars including Bono, Queen, Celine Dion, John Legend, Peter Gabriel, Josh Groban, Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder. With the fourth Grammy nomination for Soweto Gospel Choir announced earlier this month for its 5th album ‘African Grace’ being nominated in the Best Traditional World Music Album category, the Choir’s 26 singers, dancers and musicians will deliver a flawless performance of traditional and contemporary songs infused with irrepressible spirit on their Australian tour. “We are thrilled to be bringing Soweto Gospel Choir back to Australia”, Andrew Kay, presenter of the tour said. “This is an extraordinary group of performers who touch people’s hearts wherever they go, what this group has achieved is staggering, not just in critical claim and audience size, but the impact they make on people all around the world.” Formed in November 2002, by Andrew Kay, David Vigo and the late Clifford Hocking in association with Executive Producer/Director Beverly Bryer and Musical Director the late David Mulovhedzi, Soweto Gospel Choir won instant plaudits internationally including winning the 2003 Helpmann Award, Australia’s prestigious Performing Arts Award for “Best Contemporary Music Concert”. Its first CD “Voices from Heaven” also garnered rave reviews, reaching the Number 1 spot
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on Billboard’s World Music Chart, within three weeks of its US release, debuting at Number 3. Its second CD “Blessed” won its first Grammy Award for Best Traditional World Music. Since then, the Choir has released “Live at the Nelson Mandela Theatre” (2008) (Grammy Award Nomination), its second Grammy awardwinning CD, “African Spirit” (2008) and Grammy Award Nominated “African Grace” (2010). Wherever Soweto Gospel Choir has performed, be it Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Canada the UK or the USA it has wowed audiences. Since 2005 the choir has completed an annual 3 month tour of the United States, with majority of concerts sold out. As Ambassadors for the Nelson Mandela Foundation 46664, inaugural performance for Nelson Mandela concert in Capetown 2003, London’s Hyde Park 2000, 46664 and Radio City Music Hall 2009. It has performed for Oprah Winfrey for her New Year’s Eve party and was the support act for the Red Hot Chilli Peppers in Germany. In 2010, it opened World Expo in Shanghai, and appeared for ESPN for Pepsi for World Club opening with U2. But no amount of glittering international recognition and praise has diverted Soweto Gospel Choir from the mission it holds close at heart. In 2003 the choir founded its own aids orphanage foundation, Nkosi’s Haven Vukani. With the plight of South Africa’s sick and impoverished top of mind, their foundation supports families and organisations that receive little or no government support. These destitute families and children rely on Soweto Gospel Choir to sing all over the world for very much more than its supper. To date, the choir has collected AU$ 1.5 million for their foundation, as well as supporting Nkosi’s Haven Vukani. Soweto Gospel Choir’s 2011 Australian tour will be supporting World Vision.
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QUIZ PAGE Q: Five athletes were returning from a cross-country race. Athlete C placed third, and athlete E placed second. From the following information, can you tell how athletes A, B, and D placed in the race? Athlete A was not last. Athlete A came in after E. Athlete D was not first.
Q: There are twelve socks in a drawer : six red socks and six blue socks. The room is completely dark, you can not see. How many socks must you take from the drawer before ABSOLUTELY having either a pair of red socks or a pair of blue socks in hand?
Q: Train A and train B are crossing the country, from coast to coast, over 3,000 miles of railroad track. Train A is going from east to west at 80 miles per hour, and Train B is going from west to east at 90 miles per hour. Which train will be closer to the west coast when they meet? (Hint: You don’t have to do any math to get the answer. Just use your head!)
A: When the trains meet, they will be at exactly the same point. Therefore, they will each be the same distance from the west coast
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Answers
The floor appears to bulge out, though this image consists of only squares.
A: Since C was third and E was second, A could only be first or fourth. Since A was behind E, A could not be first; therefore A must be fourth. D could not be first, second, third, or fourth, so D must be fifth. If D is fifth, A fourth, C third, and E second, then B must be first.
“A bulge”
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