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African-Aussie Dream

vs. Reality

An Exclusive with Fadzai (Founder of African Dream Benefit Fund) & Paul (Ugandan born Ruckman)

HANDS THAT KILLED HISTORY Afro-Aussies In Pictures

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9 Meet the Man who Owns Gatwick 18 Yes Iam African 19 Undeluded Truth 10 The Afro-Aussie Dream vs. Reality 23 Food and Wine

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Introducing the ‘Afro-Aussie’ THE new age of the Afro-Aussie has never been documented nor been

In recent times African migrants have typically hailed from a refugee

open for discussion until now. This is the AfriQan Times Australia.

background and to their credit, have achieved great success. But

Don’t be surprised to find the term ‘Afro-Aussie’ as the newest edition

Australia can now embrace the consummate professional to that list

to our dictionary and common vocabulary. Just as ‘Vuvuleza’ was

– the AFRO-AUSSIE – an ambitious, driven and inspiring individual,

included as an official English word, ‘Afro-Aussie’ is not far behind. So

unafraid to step out the box and make a significant difference within

who are the Afro-Aussies and are they truly part of Australian culture?

the community. It is now virtually impossible to disregard the

Well! You only have to saunter into the workplace, gaze into the sports

Afro-Aussie’s augmentation to the Australian way of life, in business

paddock and scan the film and television industries to realise their

and in our schools. Has this increased your appetite for the Afro-Aussie

contributions. Assimilation has been rapid and their recognition a

yet? Enjoy the read to come and visit www.afriQantimes.com, your

long-time coming.

platform for Afro-Aussie news.

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Afro Aussies in Picures

African Ball / Melbourne City

Photography by Tafadzwa Musuka

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DR Congo Independence Day Party / Perth City

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Afro Aussies in Picures

Sudanesse Comm. Rumbek Games / Perth

Photography by Simba Mashanyare

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All Kenyan Fellowship / Perth

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News

PHOTO: Jeremiah Wordsworth

Ugandan Born Wins WA Youth Award

By Habib Iddrisu

MIRRABOOKA resident 22-year-old Jeremiah Wordsworth has won the 2010 Youth of the Year Award for encouraging the integration of young refugees into the WA community through art and art therapy

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history there was a category acknowledging youth workers who had demonstrated passion and commitment to improving conditions for young people in their communities.

Youth Minister Donna Faragher was deeply moved by the achievements of the young winners.

“This year’s finalists are particularly impressive and the nominations we received indicate that WA has an abundance of talented young people making achievements every day,” she said.

“Young people who have overcome adversity, dedicated themselves to preserving the environment, educated their peers through art and inspired others to achieve their full potential were among the finalists for this year’s WA Youth Awards.”

There were eight award categories including sport and recreation, mentoring others in the arts, participating in and

building strong and vibrant communities and educating others by displaying excellent leadership skills.

Radio Afriq interviewed Jeremiah and he expressed his readiness to work more in community development for the integration of people, and he encouraged other young people to take youth work seriously.

“This year’s finalists are particularly impressive and the nominations we received indicate that WA has an abundance of talented young people making achievements every day,” Mrs Faragher said.

Ms Faragher congratulated the finalists and said the awards acknowledged young West Australians for their outstanding achievements and contributions to their local communities.

Zimbabwe | Gaddafi’s Son Detained

Africa’s Space Agency

Africa’s Women turn 50

Libyan president Muammar Gaddafi’s son, Lieutenant-

Africa is a step closer to setting up its own space agency,

Fifty years ago, 17 African countries threw off the brutal

Colonel Engineer Saadi Muammar al-Gaddafi and his

with the approval of a planned feasibility study by the 53

and degrading yoke of colonialism. The 50th anniversary of

entourage were on Thursday detained at Harare

member states of the African Union earlier this month.

African national liberation is an opportunity to critically

International Airport for two hours by immigration

The African Space Agency, as it would be known, would be

reflect on the past five decades in post-colonial Africa,

officials after jetting into the country without passports.

intended to help ensure the continent becomes an

which began with luminous hope but have been marred by

Tourism and Hospitality Minister Walter Mzembi who was

important player in the global space programme. The

a leitmotif of grinding disappointment and failure. No one

present at the airport waiting to welcome the 18 member

agreement was made at the close of the third African

has suffered more from the continent’s post-colonial

delegation quickly phoned Home Affairs Ministry who

Union Conference for Ministers in charge of

misfortunes and misadventures than its women.

then ordered the release of the delegation after almost two

Communications and Information Technologies meeting

hours of detention.

in Abuja last week (6 August).

he WA Youth Award is given to young people who have contributed in diverse ways to the development of their communities in WA and across Australia as a whole. Jeremiah said he was thrilled to receive the award and looked forward to making a difference within the community by supporting other young Africans.

African Australians are making tremendous contributions into the community, delivering a more productive and conducive place for positive community action, with several initiatives being implemented across the board.

This year’s WA Youth Award ceremony was one of the most memorable as the awards recognised and highlighted the achievements of young Australians in their communities.

For the first time in the award’s

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Meet The Man Who Owns Gatwick Airport

By Emmanuel Solomon

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ot only are they creating success for their companies and employees but they are also contributing to the prosperity of the countries they are based in. Meet Adebayo Ogunlesi, a Nigerian business tycoon and graduate of Harvard Law School, Harvard Business School and Oxford University.

He is the chairman and managing partner of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), an independent investment fund based in New York City in the US. Global Tycoon This globe-trotting dealmaker presides over a joint venture worth more than a US$5.64 billion (approximately AU$6.41 billion) that was formed by Credit Suisse and General Electric, and he recently added London’s Gatwick Airport to his list of acquisitions. Mr Ogunlesi said, “to make Gatwick a truly first class experience, the deal had to be sealed in the last quarter of last year at a good price”. GIP agreed to the £1.51bn (approximately AU$2 billion) deal with Gatwick’s current operator BAA and it

DON’T let anyone tell you that African business people cannot be big players on the world stage.

There are corporations and companies right across the globe that are thriving due to the drive, skills, acumen and clear-cut intelligence of African high flyers.

underscores Ogunlesi’s global influence.

Mr Ogunlesi has enjoyed a rapid rise to the ranks of the globally influential.

Prior to GIP he was the executive vice chairman and chief client officer of Credit Suisse’s Investment Banking Division, having first joined the financial services company in 1983. During his time at Credit Suisse he built their project-finance business into the world’s best, by adopting a number of shrewd strategies that encouraged corporations and government to borrow from public debt markets as well as commercial lenders. This allowed debtors to borrow for longer periods, and to cut their short-term costs.

Most Powerful Black Executive in the US. Inspiration Mr Ogunlesi is an inspiring example of what is possible and what true talent can achieve and he is by no means the only African to bestride the global business stage.

In successful African business leaders we find perfect role models and by studying their form, we can learn how best to create chances in life and seize opportunities.

PHOTO: Adebayo Ogunlesi

Talent Born in 1953, Mr Ogunlesi’s father was a medical professor who escaped a career in medicine and opted to study philosophy, politics and economics at Oxford before earning law and business degrees from Harvard. For a while he worked as an attorney before joining Credit Suisse.

For his success and talent he was placed on Time Magazine’s 2002 Global Influential list and Fortune ranked him as the Seventh

Snippets Zimbabwe | Deportation

Gabon | End of France – Afrique

Tuesday. “This does not mean that we are going to break

At least 20,000 failed Zimbabwean asylum seekers in the

Confirming his desire to distance himself from France,

[ties] with our old partners, [but] it is important that we

United Kingdom could be deported before the end of the

Gabonese president Ali Bongo looks determined to break

develop our country,” said the the Gabonese president

year as a result of the relative economic and political

away from his father’s legacy. After festivities marking the

while answering a question about a possible cooling of

stability in the southern African country following the

central African country’s fiftieth independence

relations with France.

formation of a unity government.Britain, Zimbabwe’s

anniversary, Omar Bongo’s son is quoted saying that the

GHANA | SOUTH KOREA

former colonial master this week sent a fact finding

“exclusive relations between Gabon and France belong to

Sceptism grows over STX houses - A feistier opposition in

mission from its Border Agency to Harare to assess

the past”. “France has its partners, African states also have

Parliament demands more scrutiny on Seoul’s multibillion-

claims that the country is still unsafe for the failed

their partners, they are not exclusive relationships. This

dollar housing deal. Members of Ghana’s opposition are

asylum seekers to return

does not exist anymore,” said Ali Bongo at the end of

demanding more due diligence on the government’s

Gabon’s fiftieth independence anniversary celebrations on

US$1.5 billion housing deal

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Feature PHOTO: Paul Mugambwa

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THE AFRO-AUSSIE DREAM VS.

REALITY

By Eshmael Mpabanga (Editor)

The Imperial journey to Afro-Aussie stardom has hit our shores with the rise of two elite elements showing that it is possible to make a significant impact within our African community.

Rising football star Paul Mugambwa (Uganda) and established entrepreneur Fadzai Matambanadzo (Zimbabwe) have shown that it is possible to reach the pinnacle of their respective professions.

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ore than 80 per cent of Afro-Aussies have indentified their niche industries and made the step towards national recognition through their persistent and visionary focus to be the best.

It has not always been clear cut to break the mould for these two iconic and radiant African migrants, who now call Australia their home.

Numerous hurdles have presented themselves along the way, but it’s a true testament to their resilience and drive to become leaders within the African community that has provided them with success.

Coated with 80kgs of lean muscles and deft defying speed, Mr Mugambwa has proved to be one the elite sportspersons in WA with an intellectual brain to match.

His talents have gained him recognition through multiple sporting codes and his rise through he Australian football ranks has been highlighted.

He now plays in the West Australian Football League for the South Fremantle Bulldogs.

Mr Mugambwa admits it has not always been easy to fit in but his effervescent personality and strong will to succeed made

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him stand out among most athletes throughout his primary and high school career.

“My first season was with the Bull Creek Leeming Bombers and my first game was interesting. I learnt a lot of rules that I had no idea existed,” he said.

“I was always pretty fast and athletic so I picked it up fairly easily, but I didn’t really know how to handpass and had no real idea how to kick straight.”

Sport is not only thing that has this African sporting sensation causing a stir.

After completing a university degree, Mr Mugambwa was recruited by the Western Australia Football Commission as their Multicultural Coordinator and Development Officer.

His role involves encouraging people with different ethnic backgrounds to get involved in the biggest game in Australia.

“For me, it is a dream job. I get to apply the skills I learnt at university and through other employment positions into the sport that I love,” he said.

With a fair shake of the sauce bottle, African Dream Benefit

director Fadzai Matambanadzo is an Afro-Aussie woman oozing class and sophistication as she leads the march to uplift Africans, not only in Australia, but across the world.

Crowned Miss Africa Perth in 2008, Ms Matambandzo was inspired to make a difference in and beyond the boarders of Australia.

Her charitable organisation, The African Dream Benefit, was formed to empower African children and give them the opportunity to further their dreams through a scholarship fund and other relevant educational projects.

Ms Matambanadzo said she valued education as key to economic growth in Africa and believed every child had the right to accomplish their dreams despite their socio-economic standing.

“It takes more than just feeding a population,” she said.

“The reasons for poverty in Africa are underlying and much more deeply rooted.”

Based in Perth, the African Dream Benefit equips children with an education, giving them the best possible chance to participate in a democratic society – preparing them to be the

It has not always been clear cut to break the mould for these two iconic and radiant African migrants, who now call Australia their home.

future leaders in Africa.

The African Dream Benefit has received tremendous support since its inception two yeas ago and Australia’s African community now has an opportunity to support a cause driven by classic Australian values.

For more on the interview with Paul Mugambwa visit www. afriQantimes.com and information on how to get involved with the African Dream Benefit visit www.theafricandream.org.au.

It is possible to make a difference. This is your time to shine, make a difference and stand up and be counted in your community. Be part of this dream, be part of The Australian African Dream.

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PHOTO: Fadzai Matambanadzo

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Editors Pick

Hands that Killed History and Stopped 23 Million Hearts

By Samuel Osei-Tutu

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or the first time in history an African country looked set to make it to the semi finals of the prestigious World Cup competition. However, another footballing superpower had other ideas!

In the dying seconds of extra time, with the score deadlocked at 1-1, a powerful goal-bound header by Ghanaian footballer Adiyiah was cruelly deflected away by a pair of hands belonging to Luis Suarez.

Twenty three million Ghanaian hearts temporarily stopped beating when the Uruguayan striker prevented history from being made, and denied Ghana what would have proved to be the extra time winner. The ball looked set to hit the back of the net as Adiyiah’s header was spot on target.

Ghanaian hopes were restored as the referee pointed to the penalty spot, only to be dashed again when Asamoah Gyan, the Black Stars’ expert penalty taker, fluffed it.

The 2010 football World Cup kicked off on June 11 in South Africa, the first time on African soil.

Thirty two nations began the battle for supremacy in a tournament that has

since been dubbed one of the best World Cup competitions ever staged.

The keen observer could not have missed the tinge of African rhythm and colour that accompanied the Mexican wave which could now be renamed MexiFrican wave – a suggestion not likely to go down well with the Mexicans.

Africa had six nations representing it; Ghana, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Nigeria, Algeria and of course the hosts South Africa.

After the group stage, the mantle of carrying Africa beyond the quarter finals, a feat never before achieved, rested on the shoulders of Ghana’s Black Stars who had the youngest side in the tournament.

Ghana faced Uruguay in the quarter finals, a country that had won the World Cup on two previous occasions, in 1930 and 1950.

As the underdogs, the Black Stars displayed courage, resilience and sheer finesse.

But Ghanaian and African dreams were disintegrated in the penalty shoot out after extra time. The final score was Uruguay 4 Ghana 2.

North Africa | Low Cost Airline

Awards as the best airline group in the low-cost category in the

Amharic - Ethiopia’s official language. Information

Air Arabia, the UAE carrier, has for the past seven years

Middle East. The prestigious award indeed strengthens the

Technology (IT) experts from EICTDA, the AAU and

continued to gain more wind beneath its wings in the

carrier’s position as a pioneer of low-cost travel in the region.

Microsoft have been working on the project for over year

As the underdogs, the Black Stars displayed courage, resilience and sheer finesse.

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now and expect to finish the translation work in the

Middle Eastern, North African and European skies. A

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low-cost pioneer in the Middle East, Air Arabia has carried

Ethiopia | Microsoft software in Amharic

coming month. According to Minasse Zewdu, citizenship

more than 11 million passengers since its inception, and

Ethiopia Information and Communication Technology

manager at Microsoft East Africa Limited, Ethiopia Branch

has two hubs in Africa: Casablanca and Alexandria.

Development Agency (EICTDA); the federal government

Office, the translated software will be available to the

Air Arabia’s decision to establish a low cost route between

arm in charge of Information and communication

public for free.

the Middle East and North Africa via Europe came in 2003.

technology (ICT) development at the Addis Ababa

Again this year, and for the third consecutive year, its

University (AAU), and Microsoft are currently translating

performance has been acclaimed by the World Travel

terminologies used in the software from English to

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PHOTO: Teddy Ruge

Blogger Business Bio: An interview with PROJECT DIASPORA co-founder KENYAN Teddy Ruge by blog editor Mukuka Mayuka.

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VERY month The Afriqan Times Australia takes a quick trip around the web looking for businesses that are utilising unique social marketing tools such as blogs, Twitter or Facebook to promote themselves and their passions. This month we caught up with Project Diaspora’s co-founder, Teddy Ruge.

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: What is Project Diaspora?

TR: Project Diaspora is a platform that we plan to build really big things on over the next few years. We are primarily a US-based non-profit organisation that mobilises, engages and motivates members of the African Diaspora to take active control in Africa’s development.

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: You have said that Project Diaspora is “on a mission to recruit, inspire and motivate the African Diaspora to actively engage in the economic and social development of Africa: How do people get involved, and is it only for those in the African Diaspora?

TR: Well, the first thing we’ve done is engage in conversation through conferences, social media channels and in-person conversations, both on the ground as well as with the topics we write about. We have exciting programs going on that will be launching later this year. We also collaborate with members in the Diaspora about our own incubated projects.

For example, we have a few members collaborating with us on key projects in Uganda. We have a Somalian who is an intern in Uganda on our Women of Kireka project and a Ugandan entrepreneur in the UK.

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: I have noticed that you and Tracy (co-founder) are bloggers, is that how Project Diaspora was born, or did blogging come later?

TR: Blogging came as a necessity to meaningful engagement. What better way to engage people than to write about issues that everyone can discuss? Topics that will bend your ear, and cock your head in thought about the future of our continent.

It is critical that Africa stays at the forefront of our thoughts. So blogging helps us do just that.

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: How helpful do you feel social networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook and blogs are to your cause, and what are the pros and cons to using these tools when promoting the economic and social development of Africa?

TR: By extension of blogging, social media engagement is critical for a well-rounded presence. The conversation happens everywhere it has to. It is very critical that it does. The benefit is that we get a wider audience of people to engage with. You can’t just use the Twitter channel alone because not everyone is using the same tool. Just like society, the digital tools we huddle around cater to our personalities.

Twitter works for me, Facebook not as much. As an organisation, you have to have a presence on all those platforms, and therein lies the downside. You need to be dedicated to keep up with all that information.

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who have taken up citizenship in other countries are hindered and cannot engage with the social, economic and cultural progress or lack of in their home countries?

Could allowing dual citizenship encourage Africans to return home more frequently and invest their time, money, knowledge and skills in the community?

TR: As someone who vowed not to take up foreign citizenship at the age of 12, I can’t speak from that perspective. But I can say that dual citizenship is critical to our engagement. From a financial input perspective, I think it is disturbing that we don’t have that rule in place across the African continent as recognition of Diaspora’s role propping up some of our economies.

When we are pumping $40 billion in remittances, we need a little incentive to continue to drive those investment inflows.

It robs you of your dignity when you arrive at the airport and you have to pay to get a visa to the country of your birth. From every angle, that is flat-out wrong! We need to roll out the carpet for our Diaspora to come home. Break down the stigmas, the walls and the bureaucracy. Acknowledge them as a major force for development.

One billion dollars in remittances into Kenya’s economy is nothing to sneeze at.

Would you rather collect $50 in visas per visit or $1billion? Think about it!

For detailed interview visit www.afriqantimes.com and follow Teddy via: www.twitter.com/tmsruge or www. projectdiaspora.org. For comments, suggestions and all other enquiries email mukuka.mayuka@

: Many African countries do not allow dual citizenship. Do you feel Africans

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African Profess

By Eshmael Mpabanga (Editor)

Photography By Simba Mashanyare Art Direction by NQA Creative Team

Afro Aussies in Picures

PHOTO (L to R): Emmanuel Shayllon, Chanda Sakulanda , Andrew Kaniki, Gabriel Adesanya

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ssionals Allure AFRICAN Australian’s are being offered an opportunity to enter into the workforce after completing their tertiary education through a pioneering program driven by existing professionals.

The African Professionals Association Australia (APAAU) runs the mentor program that is geared to address the distressing plight faced by young professionals who are unable to make head way into their professions of choice.

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he work placement and mentorship program helps African students get quality work experience while still at university, which would subsequently lead to getting a professional job upon graduation.

Mentorship and Work Placement program coordinator Gabriel Sikazwe said the increased interest at a community level had allowed professional jobs that seemed far-fetched to become a reality for African professional in Australia. .

“It has become a serious issue for young African professionals to get jobs and the problem needed to be addressed,” he said.

“The mentorship and work placement program has gain tremendous momentum since its inception last month.

“It is unheard of for existing professionals to mentor students within the African community.”

To-date more than 10 people have shown interest and benefited from the program, with four students already paired up with a mentor in their profession and actively involved in work placement.

Edith Cowan University student and Zambian native Chanda Sakulanda was

involved with KeyStart Home Loans as a new loans assessment official for four weeks.

Mr Sakulanda said he felt welcomed and realised that large organisations with a professional etiquette would be right up his ally of expertise.

“I felt welcomed and inspired during this period and even more fired-up to complete my studies,” he said.

The program operates in a two phases - a mentorship program that sets career goals and gives career guidance to African students and a work placement program, be it paid or unpaid networking tool and avenue to fulltime employment.

Companies in real estate, mortgage finance, the oil and gas industry and the WA Chamber of Commerce have been approached to provide the relevant work placement and opportunities.

Although the Australian Professionals Association Australia does not conduct interviews, they provide young African Professionals with an avenue to

success and assist in negotiating the best deal to skills ratio.

Mr Sikazwe said African professionals make a significant impact to business and industry within Australia and

“African professionals make a significant impact to business and industry within Australia...” getting them quality experience to match their skills was paramount to their success.

He said the benefits of the program were endless.

“If I had the opportunity to have been involved in a mentorship program, I would not have struggled to land my first job.”

The program philosophy could be summarised as knowledge without power is useless and practice without knowledge is dangerous.

For more information visit www. apaau.org and download the mentorship and work placement manual provided.

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Undeluded Truth continued

By Ravi Zacharias

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he world does not understand what the absoluteness of the moral law is all about. Some get caught, some don’t get caught Yet which of us would like our heart exposed on the front

Is There a Supreme Being called God?

page of the newspaper today? Have there not

been days and hours when like Paul, you‚ Love struggled within yourself, and said, I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do‚ what a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death?

(Romans 7:15, 24). Each of us knows this tension and conflict within if we are honest with ourselves.

Therefore, as Christians, we ought to take time to reflect

By Gabriel Gomado

seriously upon the question, Has God truly wrought a miracle

Does God exist? If He does, what does He look like? Was this world brought into being by an intelligent designer?

intervention of God? ‚ In the West we go through these seasons

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his has been the most contentious topic of discussion since the 18th century. There are increasing number of skeptics and unbelievers when it comes to the existence of God. You would have to first believe that there is God to then argue against the evidence of His non existence.

Australia’s Prime Minister Julia Gillard declared that she did not believe in God. The number of people who do not believe in God has increased and will continue to do so if you take interest in history. There are people who will only believe in a God they can see, touch and smell. You can even exchange your God with a new one.

Some God’s are even sold in a supermarket.

We all have a choice in a supreme being to believe in For someone not to believe in God’s existence merely because they cannot see or touch Him is absurd. Lets take a look at some of these findings.;

in my life? Is my own heart proof of the supernatural of new-fangled theologies. The whole question of lordship‚ plagued our debates for some time as we asked, is there such a thing as a minimalist view of conversion?‚ We said the prayer and that‚ it.‚ Yet how can there be a minimalist view of conversion when conversion itself is a maximal work of God‚ grace?‚ Old things are passed away; behold, all things are

1. Don’t you think the universe is so well arranged that it just did not happen that way? Surely, things, whether living or non living, did not come about because of some big bang explosion. Even if it did, something may have caused it to happen.

become new.

If you were proposing marriage to someone, what would the one receiving the proposal say if you said, I want you to know this proposal changes nothing about my allegiances, my behavior, and my daily life; however, I do want you to know that should you accept my proposal, we shall theoretically be considered married. There will be no other changes in me on your behalf‚ In a strange way we have minimized every sacred

2. Humans and animals behave with such order that no one can comprehend. It doesn’t matter which part of the world you go to, all humans possess divinity which breeds morality. Take the Rule of Law for instance; humans know the consequences for their actions which lead to a form of punishment.

Something may have been inscribed it into our DNA which leads to the moral law inside us. There cannot be a moral law without a moral law giver.

commitment and made it the lowest common denominator.

What does my new birth mean to me? That is a question we seldom ask. Who was I before God, has he worked in me, and who am I now?

The first entailment of coming to know Jesus Christ is the new hungers and new pursuits that are planted within the human will. I well recall that dramatic change in my own way of thinking. There were new longings, new hopes, new dreams, new fulfillments, but most noticeably a new will to do what was God‚ His will. Thomas Chalmers characterized this change that Christ brings as the expulsive power of a new affection. This new affection of heart‚ the love of God wrought in us through the Holy Spirit expels all other old seductions and attractions.

The one who knows Christ begins to see that his or her own

Believing in God doesn’t mean one has become less intelligent, quite the opposite. Although you may no be able to see or feel God, it does not mean He doesn’t exist.

misguided heart is impoverished and in need of constant submission to the will of the Lord‚ spiritual surrender. Yes, we are all gifted with different personalities, but humility of spirit and the hallmark of conversion is to see ones own spiritual poverty. Arrogance and conceit ought to be inimical to the life of the believer. A deep awareness of ones own new hungers and longings is a convincing witness to God’s grace within.

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Goal Setting IV Keys to Success

By John Kirshner

If setting goals is part of the preparation then having the required resources to accomplish these goals is critical. Resources can be broken down into three key areas - Time, Equipment and Support.

TIME This is one of the most important resources, for without the time to allocate to your fitness goals then the likely outcome is often failure. You will often have to make the time by putting a higher priority on your fitness goals and sacrificing other less important uses of your time. The time you invest is crucial but the benefit you receive from your commitment can be enhanced (or diminished) by the other factors such as equipment and support.

results as your body adapts, getting you ready for the next level.

ITS ‘GO’ TIME Now is the time for action. I hope you got some ideas you can use from this goal setting series.

In the next issue I will discuss tips on exercise intensity and how to structure a fat burning program, until then stay on track and I wish you all the best on your journey to wellness. - John Kirschner

EQUIPMENT Good equipment choice will lay the path for how things turn out. A bad choice can cause unnecessary levels of discomfort and that has the potential to stop you in your tracks.

You know you will be a bit sore from your training right? But how motivating will you be if your shoes give you blisters every time you run? Why give yourself an excuse or easy option to stop!

SUPPORT Support can come from friends, family and experts in the health and fitness industry. Training with a friend or family member will work in your favour because you become accountable to someone. If you don’t show up for training then they will be on your back.

Therefore this has the potential to keep you on track. Alternatively you could pay for a training session with a fitness trainer. The bonus of using a specialist is they can monitor and fast track your 20

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To get the practical edge, Motivate Health Solutions runs goal setting workshops at locations north and south of the river plus in the CBD. If you own a business or work with a group of people we can also run workshops for you and your team specifically. If you would like more information in relation to these courses please direct your email to fit @ motivatehealth.com.au. Readers of the Afriqan Times will receive 50% off the price of our workshops, just mention this in your initial contact to receive this offer.

Family Focus

By Von Hobson

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recently visited one of Australia’s Forte Schools of Music and was pleasantly surprised at the fun filled atmosphere that was provided for children to learn in. Forte Canning Vale, Western Australia, is the only Forte School of Music in WA. The school boasts a magnificent array of purpose built learning environments – everything is bright, staff are buzza and children are eager to step into the routines and practises.

What I have omitted to tell you is that the students are as young as 6 months old!

BABIES, BOYS AND BRAINFOOD

Forte courses are designed to teach music as a language. These action packed workshops provide opportunities for singing for pitch training (very important for enhancing listening skills at school), loads of movement for rhythm and opportunities for learning to develop a sense of beat and structure (a great way to prepare for maths learning). Lessons also offer early music reading (important orientation for reading English) and most importantly plenty of time to play and explore a range of musical sounds and timbres. All top fun and excellent learning opportunities!

...AND WHAT ABOUT THE BIG BOYS (AND GIRLS)?

You don’t have to be a baby or a toddler to enjoy the benefits of this very creative music programme. Group workshops happen

MUSIC TO YOUR EARS BABIE It’s no secret that learning a musical instrument requires commitment over a number of years. Music is a language that is most easily learnt as a youngster. Between birth and 5 children’s ears are finely tuned to pick up all the information they need in order to learn a language. throughout the week and for little people the programme is: *Course includes music reading Lessons are available in Guitar, Piano, Drums, Singing and most other instruments. A FREE trial Workshop is available to keen readers or.... Better still!!

Win 3 consecutive lessons at the Forte School of Music – Canning Vale, Perth, (Western Australia) by sending your name, age (if appropriate) and address to von.hobson@afriqantimes.com GET IN TOUCH... Forte School of Music – Canning Vale (08) 9256 3170 www.fortemusic.com.au Jungle Babies Jungle Tots Jungle Friends Music is Fun* Junior Keys*

6 months + 18 months + 2 1⁄2 years + 3 1⁄2 years + 5 years

Lessons are available in Guitar, Piano, Drums, Singing and most other instruments. A FREE trial Workshop is available to keen readers or.... Better still!!

Win 3 consecutive lessons at the Forte School of Music – Canning Vale, Perth, (Western Australia) by sending your name, age (if appropriate) and address to von.hobson@afriqantimes.com GET IN TOUCH... Forte School of Music – Canning Vale (08) 9256 3170 www.fortemusic.com.au

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Kidz Own

By Von Hobson

Life

Can you find these musical instruments in our Word Search? Words may be written horizontally, diagonally or vertically: • Kora • Vuvuzela • Djembe • Organ • Doumdoum • Viola • Conocchie • Castanets • Kundi • Matepe • Violin • Flute • Drums • Euphonium • Piano • Cello • Didgeridoo

Top 10 Fathers Day Ideas (Father’s Day Sunday September 5)

1-Go to the park , ball game or walk.

2-Make a meal together for the family.

3-Visit a Grandad or older family person.

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4-Play a board game – scrabble, cards or Wii. 5-Check out old family photos,

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videos, slides – be prepared for some good belly laughs.

6-Visit the zoo together.

7-Rug up and take a walk along the beach, maybe a spot of fishing.

8-Play / watch Dad’s favourite sport.

9-Shopping with Dad to buy his gift.

10-Dad’s favourite foods all day!

Easy Peasy Prawn Galese (Garlic Prawns) You will need: • • • • • • • • • • •

Photography by Elle Hobson

Delicious Double Acts

WHEN pairing food and wine there are no rules, only suggestions, and it all comes down to personal taste.

Generally the taste of a wine can “complement” or “contrast” with the taste of your food.

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ony’s “Prawn Galese” is rich in tastes and aromas set on a contrasting bed of fluffy white rice.

To complement this dish we would suggest a Sauvignon Blanc like the outstanding Lomond Pincushion. Brilliantly clear with green tinges, this wine offers a bouquet with hints of gooseberry, ripe fig and sweet tropical fruit, perfectly balanced with a long finish. The flavours follow through to the palate creating a full-bodied, well balanced wine.

As a contrast, a Nederburg Foundation Rosé would be equally satisfying with Tony’s dish. Made from a blend of Cinsaut, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Pinotage, this light to medium-bodied wine exhibits soft fruity aromas with an abundance of strawberries. The palate is clean, fruity

and refreshing with a good acid structure.

Remember, pairing food and wine is all about adventure, fun and enjoyment; so be bold and experiment.

All wines featured in The Afriqan

1kg prawns raw 625g tin tomatoes (chopped) 4 cloves garlic 3 onions 2 cups rice 3⁄4 cup oil 1⁄2 cup chopped parsley Parsley to garnish 1 red capsicum (optional) 1 1⁄2 tsp. chicken stock powder Black pepper

How to make it – Prawns: Using a heavy based frying pan heat a little oil and cook garlic, oil, tomatoes, onions, parsley, prawns, black pepper, chicken stock. Bring to boil and then simmer for 10-15 minutes.

How to make it – Rice: In a microwave rice cooker, cook 2 cups rice in 3 cups of water. Cook for 10 minutes then add 3⁄4 cup of water.

Return to microwave and cook again for 7 minutes.

This method makes exceptionally light and fluffy rice.

Serving: • Create a bed of rice and serve prawns in the middle. Garnish with parsley.

• As a main course serves 4-6 people.

• As an entrée serves 10 people.

At a cost of $30 tops for this oh so tasty Italian dish, Prawn Galese makes an excellent main course or entrée. The rounded texture of the white fluffy rice and the Mediterranean aromaed sauce creates an exceptional light lunch. To complement our recipe this month we have chosen __________ wine from the exceptional South African ______________.

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We visited the Good Food and Wine Show in Perth last

- By Hanli van Staden

month - lots of great food to eat and wines to sample, celebrity masterclasses and attractions galore. If you missed out this year be sure to pencil in a date with the Show when it comes to a city near you in 2011. www. goodfoodshow.com.au When next shopping for your fine food and wine purchases take along this handy lightweight shopper trolley! To WIN simply email your details to von. hobson@afriqantimes.com The winner will be published in next month’s edition.

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PHOTO: Mukami Kinot Kimotho

Dzidepo (Inspire Me)

By Mukuka Mayuka

When I first spoke to Ghanaian born, Melbourne based artist,Edem Badu, I immediately apologised to her because my knowledge of art was on par with my knowledge of nuclear science.

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knew what art was but if pressured I would not be able to give a thorough explanation let alone provide an adequate review. However I was put at ease by Edem’s quick reply that she too didn’t know art in the way scholarly artists knew art for she was self taught.

This piqued my interest and once I saw her exhibition I was fascinated not only by the intricate drawn lines and patterns, the delicate brushstrokes and the pop of colour in each of her pieces, I was also in awe of the freedom of creativity displayed in each piece. To think it all came from within, I was grateful her talent had never been restricted by classroom guidelines and nuances.

In each piece one can see the pride and ownership of culture, of her Ghanaian background and there will be no doubt in one’s mind of whose artwork you have been privy to as each piece is signed with a flourish, Ms Badu.The freedom in Edem’s pieces inspires a feeling of being connected and almost knowledgeable about art. Her work is not restrained nor does it give off a feeling of artistic intimidation, it merely draws you in and asks you to enjoy, interpret, relate and embrace the message.

Whatever each person’s interpretation of her pieces shall be it is certain that there will be an air of inspiration. Which only serves to aid the success of Edem’s exhibition as she fortuitously named it Dzidefo, meaning ‘inspire me’ in her native Ewe language. As I left Esco Art gallery slightly in awe that there was this African inspired, Australian assisted talent of that calibre. I was a little saddened that I was leaving the art behind as I felt a little ownership over it and quite frankly surrounded by those African images I felt at home for an hour of my life right the middle of a Melbourne gallery.

Edem Badu’s Art Exhibition Dzidefo is being held at Esco Art Gallery 386-388 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy. The exhibition is being held from the 3rd of August 2010 until the 31st of August 2010.

To learn more about Ms Badu or contact her visit her facebook page (MsBaduArt) or her blog (www.msbadu-art.blogspot.com).

Kenyan Native The Next Queen of Talk

By Annie Gichuru

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ENYAN native Mukami Kinot Kimotho fondly referred to as Muka by her family and friends has always dreamed of being a talk show host.

When the opportunity presented itself through Oprah Winfrey’s OWN TV network, Muka embraced it whole heartedly and sent in her video audition for the category of Traditional Talk Show.

Born in Nairobi, Muka is no stranger to broadcast media. In her teenage years she starred as the lead role in the highly acclaimed African movie Saikati. Her career in front of the screen did not end there as she proceeded to work for the Kenyan Television Network (KTN) as program anchor, before heading to the US to pursue her media career there.

Now a wife and proud mother, Muka is living life to its fullest in Washington DC. Her tender spirit and humility make her a unique individual. The numerous fans who have voted for her video audition on You Tube cannot stop singing her praises, and they are amazed at how sincere she appears.

Highly self motivated and driven, Muka comes across as a confident, open and passionate person who is a go-getter. Her story not only resonates optimism, but it also creates a feeling of great anticipation about what the future has to offer. Captivating from the word go and a keen listener as she describes herself in her audition video, Muka sounds like she has really found her true calling indeed.

In this day and age when we have so many people who are misguided and self-centred it is so refreshing to come across a person such as Muka; so giving of herself to make this a better world through the avenue of a talk show. If her four-minute audition video can create such raves from the public I can barely imagine the impact she would have as a talk show host. This is definitely a space worth watching, and Muka ... you have the vote of The Afriqan Times!

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Fatman Scoop

Music

Two-time Grammy Winner, world renowned entertainer and all round hip-hop legend, caught up with DJ IZ for a chat.

Calling all singers, rappers, songwriters, DJs, producers, artists, models, promoters and music lovers… if you’re keen to be featured in the pages of Afriqan Times and across the Radio AfriQ airwaves-get in touch with DJ IZ: israel.hobson@afriqantimes.com www.facebook.com/radioafriq

PHOTO: Fatman Scoop

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atman Scoop on Australia: It’s one of my favourite places in the world! Like, there’s no place in the world that I love as much as Australia. As far as my home country - it’s like Australia, it’s like UK… parts of Switzerland… it’s one of my favourite places in the world, straight up.

Fatman Scoop on Africa: Yeah, I’m getting ready to go tomorrow.

I’ve been to Africa many times man, I’m one of the artists who’s not afraid to go.

I’ve been to Angola, I’ve been to Kenya, and you know I’ve been to a bunch of different places out there. I’ve been to Congo. I’m not afraid to go man. It doesn’t scare me. You know, some artists – it scares ’em, but you know, it doesn’t scare me, man. I love it. I’m not gonna be afraid of my people, man.

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Fatman Scoop on vocal exercises (question from Nyanen Ebony Pal, Perth) No, I actually don’t. I used to do the la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la….. I used to do all that. And, you know, what I’m starting to do now… actually, you know, just thinking about that, I might go back to vocal training because it’s like exercising your muscles. Like, you just don’t go out on the basketball court straight out of the shower, you know, you warm-up.

You know something, that’s a great question. I need to go back to that.

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Competition Time… to win an all exclusive entertainment prize pack, simply head over to www. afriqantimes.com and register as a free subscriber to be in the monthly draw. Congratulations to Jeff Smith from Maryland, USA – winner of an exclusive copy of the awesome new CD from Elikeh – Adje! Adje!

Muzik Reviews

Phila – ‘My First Love’ / Gallo Records www.twitter.com/mzaniprince Available NOW South Africa’s self proclaimed Prince of Parties makes his musical debut with ‘My First Love’. Twelve tracks that embrace kwaito, tribal house and classic soul music define Phila as a lot more than an acclaimed actor and TV presenter. This album is definitely one to watch for as it has something for everybody.

www.sierraleonerefugeeallstars.com Available NOW Reggae rhythms blend with the sounds of West Africa in this, the 2nd album from Sierra Leone’s Refugee Allstars (SLRA). Fans in high places Paul McCartney and Oprah - have contributed to a global following for this group who have a great a story to tell. Get to know SLRA – their music and the motivation behind it is sure to encourage and inspire.

taste. Along with unmixed tracks this compilation boasts two mix CDs – one mixed by Gregory and the other by Indonesia’s own Anton Wirjono. Gregory sights influence from the Baile Funk sound of Brazil to the emerging Kudoro scene in Angola. If you are allergic to music that you can’t help but dance to – avoid this collection at all costs!

A DJ IZ highlight: ‘Predador’ by French

when it comes to joining musical forces the masters of Zulu-acapella only work with the best. They say ‘you’re only as good as the friends you keep.’ If this is so Lady Smith Black Mambazo are par excellence!

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highlight:

‘Shosholoza’

with Lucky Dube, Bhekumuzi Luthuli, Hugh Masekela & Thandiswa Mazwai - DJ IZ

Fries (Original Mix)

A DJ IZ highlight: ‘Tamagbondorsu’ (the Rich Mock the Poor)

A DJ IZ highlight: ‘Candle Light’ ft Zano

Sierra Leone’s Refugee Allstars – ‘Rise & Shine’, Fuse Music Australia

DJ Gregory – Defected In the House – Bali 10 Defected www.defected.com djgregoryfayacombo Available NOW Acclaimed for his ‘Africanism All Stars’ project, DJ Gregory returns with 33 prime cuts of soulful house infused with a dash of afro beat to

Ladysmith Black Mambazo – And Friends: Gallo Records www.mambazo.com Available NOW The kings of African music royalty return with a showcase of classic collaborations that look good on the CD shelf of any fine music connoisseur. Two discs, thirty tracks.

Dolly Parton to Lucky Dube, Paul Simon to Zap Mama; this collection proves that

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Sarkodie ft Mugeez – ‘Goodbye’ Konvict Music www.myspace.com/sarkodie.obidi

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TK Paradza ft Deach – ‘Mr Liar’ www.facebook.com/tkparadza

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Banky W – ‘Lagos Party’ Empire Mate$ Entertainment www.bankyw.com

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Phila – ‘Candle Light’ Shota Music / Gallo Music South Africa www.shotamusic.com

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Lauryn Hill – ‘Repercussions’ Colombia / Ruffhouse www.lauryn-hill.com

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Tehn Diamond – ‘Express Yourself’ www.hashbrowndontfrown.com

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French Fries – ‘Predador’ www.myspace.com/mrfrenchfries

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Donnsubi, Champayne Cee & LNX Dread – ‘Invincible Remix’ www.reverbnation.com/donnsubi

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Elikeh – ‘Adje! Adje!’

Azalea City Recordings www.elikeh.com

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Afrodite – ‘The Drive Home’ www.soundcloud.com/afrodite

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Sports

African Rules Football

By Alice Obare

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rafted ninth overall in the 2009 AFL draft, Sudanese born Majak Daw is out there to show that the AFL is not just going to be dominated by Australians.

This talented young former Sudanese refugee is forging a path for a whole community into Australia’s national sport.

The 19-year-old has already made his impact upon AFL history, becoming the first African born player to be drafted.

So far he has only played for North Melbourne’s reserve team and although he might be a year or so from playing his first senior game, it is still an accomplishment considering he only picked up an Aussie Rules football for the first time, four years ago.

North Melbourne Football Club supporters are upbeat about the young player with a new coach, shiny new headquarters and a playing list full of promise.

But it becomes clear fans are drawn to one rookie on the brink of a career beyond his dreams and almost beyond his understanding, to bring a new hope to the club.

Majak migrated with his family to Australia in 2003 from Khartoum, Sudan.

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He enrolled within Mackillop College in Wirrabee, Melbourne and convinced the school football team to try out. Not only did he take the opportunity of playing to learn a new sport, but he made new friends through the sport that many Australian’s love.

His progression was unbelievably swift as he joined an Under 18s tournament to play for the Western Jets.

He packed on 2kg of muscle to weigh in at 92kg while standing at an impressive 195cm.

Majak was soon a stand out player for his accomplished team and AFL scouts were on high alert to recruit this insanely athletic sensation.

Majak entered the 2009 AFL pre draft testing where he impressed a number of clubs with results such as 13.6 in the beep test, 3.03 seconds in the 20m sprint, and a 70cm vertical leap.

Look out for the number 38 in the blue and white uniform as he transforms a struggling team and opens a new chapter for young Afro-Aussie talent into the AFL. PHOTO: Majak Daw

Nigeria’s Falconets football team failed to clinch the FIFA women’s under 20s champions held in Bielefeld, Germany. After a magnificent run the Falconets fell short as Germany led the way, with

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star player and tournament leading scorer Alexandra Popp scoring an 8th min goal from a corner. Nigeria did try to find an equaliser in the second half but Germany were came closest to scoring and in the 92nd

minute, Kim Kulig headed the goal to seal victory and the World Championship trophy. Runners up Nigeria were the only African team to reach a Final of the World Championship tournament.

September Guide Sunday

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Ministerial Diner – Celebrating the opening of Africa Down Under Conference - WA

Mandinka Sound Workshop @ Camel Lane Theatre, Canarvon

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Tunisa ‘Independence Movement Day’

-Mandinka Sound @ Don Russell Performing Arts Centre, Thornlie

Africa Down Under Conference : Sheraton Hotel Perth

Mandinka Sound Workshop @ Shire of Moora Performing Arts Centre Swaziland ‘Independence Day’

05 Cape Verde Islands National Day

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Mozambique ‘Lusaka Agreement Day’

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Mandinka Sound @ Esperance Civic Centre

Ethiopia’s New Years Eve – (Australian Asian Hall, 275 Stirling St, East Perth)

Namibia ‘National Tree Planting Day’

Id al Fitr (End of Ramadan)

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Mandinka Sound @ Workshop at Margaret River

Mandinka Sound @ Arts Margaret River

Mandinka Sound @ Don Russell Performing Arts Centre, Thornlie

Mandinka Sound Workshop @ Camel Lane Theatre, Canarvon

Angola ‘Heroes Day’

-The African Dream Benefit Ball 2010 Sheraton Hotel Perth

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Mandinka Sound @ KULCHA Multicultural Arts WA, Fremantle (performance and workshop) -Golf Tournament @ Armsdale Golf Course VIC

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Strictly Hip Hop Australia, Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre Burundi ‘Victory of Uprona’

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Mali ‘Independence Day’

Cypress Hill @ Palace Theatre, Melbourne

- Cypress Hill @ Enmore Theatre, Sydney - South Africa ‘Heritage Day’ -Guinea Bissau ‘Nationality Day’

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Mandinka Sound Workshop @ Camel Lane Theatre, Canarvon

Cypress Hill @ HQ, Adelaide

Cypress Hill @ Metro City, Perth

Sao Tome & Principe ‘Agriculture Day’

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Guinea ‘Referendum Day’

18 -Mozambique ‘Armed Forces Day’ -Rwanda ‘Kamarampaka Day’

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ISSUE 2 ’African Australian Friendly’

Business Directory Business Directory

FOR ENQUIRIES ABOUT THE DIRECTORY PLEASE CALL +61 8 9278 2624

African Friendly Doctor’s Surgeries

Roleystone Family Medical Centre Unit 1 / 9 Wygonda Road Roleystone WA 6111 T: +61 8 9397 7122 F: +61 8 9397 7132 After Hours GP Clinic Shop 3. 393 Warton Rd, Canning Vale 6155 T: +61 8 93374 0083 African Friendly Food Shops

All Nations Varities Market Unit 2 / 72 Attfield St, Maddington WA (next to Comm Bank) - All African, Indian, Asian, Tropical Islands and Australia groceries.

African Friendly Business

The Small Business Gurus Suite 5, Level 2, 47 Kishorn Rd, Applecross 6153 WA Perth Ardyss Advisor (Nyarai Ruwiza) Clarkson. Contact: +61 404 345 680 African High Commissions & Embassies

Algerian Embassy 9 Terrigal Crescent O’Malley ACT 2606 T: +61 2 6286 7355, F: +61 2 6286 7037 Email: info@algeriaemb.org.au Postal Address: P.O. Box 991 Civic Square ACT 2608 Botswana High Commission 130 Denison Street Deakin, ACT 2600 P.O Box 3812 Manuka ACT 2603 | Australia T: +61 2 6234 7500, F: +61 2 62824140 e-mail: botaus-info@gov.bw Cameroon Consulate P.O. Box 150 Wahroonga, NSW 2076 | Australia Consulate Residence and Postal Address for Visa Forms: Unit 4, 1 Park Ave Waitara NSW 2077 | Australia T: +61 2 9989 8414 or +612 9989 8414

Egypt Embassy Darvin Avenue, Yarralumla 2600 Canberra T: +61 2 6273 4437 or +61 2 6273 4438 F: +61 2 6273 4279

People’s Bureau of LIBYA 50 Culgoa Circuit, O’Malley ACT 2606 T: (02) 6290 7900 F: (02) 6286 4522.

Egypt Consulate General Australia 124, Exhibition Street, 9th floor Melbourne Australia T: +61-3-96548869 +61-3-96548634 F: +61-3-96508362 email: consgeneg@primus.com.au

Consulate-General of Madagascar 100 Clarence St Sydney CBD NSW, 2000 T: +61 2 9299 2290

Embassy of Eritrea 16 Bulwarra Close O’Malley ACT 2606 T: +61 2 6290-1991 or +61 2 6290-1993 Consulate of the State of Eritrea Highpoint Shopping Center Suite 8, level 4, 120-200 Rosamond Road, Maribyrnong VIC 3032 T: +61 3 9318 3300 or +61 3 9318 1303 F: 61 3 9318 3311 Ethiopia Consulate-General The Consulate-General of Ethiopia 38 Johnston Street Fitzroy, Victoria PO Box 2088 Fitzroy Mail Centre, Victoria 3065 T: +61 3 9417 3419 or +61 3 9417 3419 F: +61 3 9417 3219 or +61 3 9417 3219 email: ethiopia@consul.com.au Ghana High Commission in Australia: 13 Numeralla Street O’Malley Canberra ACT 2606 T: +61 2 6290 2110 or +61 2 6286 7738 F: +61 2 6290 2115 e-mail: gh57391@bigpond.net.au website: www.ghanahighcom.org.au Kenya Embassy Level 3, Manpower Building 33-35 Ainslie Place Civic Square Canberra ACT 2601 GPO BOX 1990 Canberra ACT 2601 T: +61 2 6247 4788, F: +61 2 6257 6613 web: www.kenya.asn.au E-Mail: khc-canberra@kenya.asn.au Consulate General of the Kingdom of Lesotho 39 Corona Street, Hamilton. N.S.W. 2303 T: +61 2 49615691, F: +61 2 92812030

Embassy of the Kingdom of MOROCCO 17 Terrigal Crescent, O’Malley ACT 2606 T: +61 2 6290 0755 or +61 2 6290 0766 F: (02) 6290 0744 sifmacan@moroccoembassy.org.au Consulate-General of Mozambique 4/8 Lauderdale Avenue Fairlight NSW 2094 T: +61 2 9907 8890 F: +61 2 9907 8891 Nigeria High Commission 26 Guilfoyle Street Yarralumla ACT 2600 T: +61 2 6282 7411 F:+61 2 6282 8471 Consulate General of the Republic of Senegal “Princes Hill Gallery” 213 Canning Street Carlton Melbourne 3053 T: +61 3 9348 0466 F +61 3 9347 1741 email info@senegalcgaust.com

Tanzania High Commission to Australia WA, QLD, & NT 3rd Floor, MPH Building 23 Barrack Street PERTH WA 6000 T: +61 (0) 8 9221 0033 F:+61 (0) 8 9221 0133 legal@murcia.com.au Consulate-General of Tunisia Suite 211, Edgecliff Centre 203-233 Head Road Edgecliff NSW 2027 T: +61 2 9327 1258 or +61 2 9327 8060 F: +61 2 9327 2381 Email: constunsyd@bigpond.com 37 Miller Crescents Mount Waverley VIC 3149 T: +61 3 9807 0707 F: +61 3 9807 3876 High Commission of the Republic of UGANDA 7 Dunoon Street, O’Malley ACT 2606 T: +61 2 6286 1234 or +61 2 6290 7300 F: +61 2 6286 1243 Embassy of the Republic of ZIMBABWE 11 Culgoa Circuit, O’Malley ACT 2606 T: +61 2 6286 2281, +61 2 6286 2303, +61 2 6286 2700 F: +61 2 6290 1680 Email : zimbabwe1@iimetro.com.au

Consulate General of the Republic of Seychelles 197 Drysdale Ave. Narre Warren North Victoria 3804 T: +61 3 9796 9412 F: +61-3-8790-4938 +61-7-4093-3448 gaetan@bei.com.au gb@bei.com.au South Africa Embassy Corner State Circle and Rhodes Place Yarralumla 2600 ACT Australia T: +61 02 6272 7300 F: +61 02 6273 3203 Email: info.canberra@foreign.gov.za | Political matters immigration.canberra@foreign.gov.za | Consular matters satrade@optusnet.com.au | Trade Aspects

Consulate-General of Liberia 36 Yarravale Road, Kew VIC 3101 T: 03 9862 1392, F: 03 9862 3563

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