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Exceliq HR Solutions head Edith Tendwa [Courtesy] Edith Tendwa, 57, might have been a little lost when retirement came knocking, but the long empty days soon offered an opportunity. I think the main misconception about retirement is that it is the end of the road for you; that you should…
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‘She’s Not Even Trying’: Tamar Braxton Leaves Fans 'Weak' with Her Rendition of SWV's 1992 Hit Song
Tamar Braxton's cover of SWV's 1992 classic "Weak" on Wednesday, June 9, left fans in awe of what they deemed was the singer's immaculate talent. In the
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VP Kamala Harris Visits Brandywine to Promote Electric Vehicles
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Prince George's County, Maryland, to announce a $7.5 billion plan to construct an electric vehicle infrastructure system. The post VP Kamala Harris Visits Brandywine to Promote Electric Vehicles appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Comcast Awards $1 Million to 100 Black, Indigenous and People of Color-Owned Small Businesses in Detroit, Hamtramck, Highland Park. | BlackPressUSA
CHICAGO DEFENDER - Comcast RISE was formed in late 2020 to give BIPOC-owned small businesses, from bakeries and barber shops to childcare centers and cleaning services, the tools needed to not just survive, but thrive. The 2,500 recipients are from in 422 cities across 34 states.| By Chicago
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WACIF Launches Greater Washington Center for Employee Ownership
The (Wacif) has announced the official launch of the project, which will promote and support employee ownership throughout the District of Columbia and surrounding counties in Maryland and Northern
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Prince George’s Central Committee Chooses Faye Martin Howell to Fill District 24 Vacancy
The Prince George's County Democratic Central Committee overwhelmingly chose Faye Martin Howell on Thursday to fill the vacancy of former Del. Erek Barron, who left to become Maryland's first Black U.S. attorney for the
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Good Food Markets Open Location in Prince George’s County
Officials in Prince George’s County have welcomed Good Food Markets, a new grocery store aimed at improving food access and community health by providing fresh healthy food in underserved communities, hosting fun educational events and collaborating with neighborhood
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Three Prince George's Schools Shut Down, Go Virtual as COVID Cases Spike - The Washington Informer
Three Prince George's County schools are going virtual amid a recent surge in COVID-19 cases. The post Three Prince George's Schools Shut Down, Go Virtual as COVID Cases Spike appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Hike in Omicron cases crippling small businesses in South Africa | Africanews
Small business owners in South Africa are beginning to feel the brunt of the surge in coronavirus.
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Tomato seller wins K1 million in Airtel Yabeba | Malawi 24 - Malawi news
A tomato seller based in Salima is one of the four people who have won K1 million each in the Airtel Yabeba Promotion today. Speaking after she was announced as one of the winners in the 8th draw, Adidya Samuel said she will use the money to start a bigger business. However, she was skeptical
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Bowser Appears Unfazed by Council Members’ Bids for Mayor in 2022
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser may not have decided whether she'll seek reelection next year, but the prospect of running against Council members Robert White and Trayon White doesn't seem to concern her
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Bounce Bank Loans Scheme Confab - African Voice Newspaper
Businesses have been able to borrow up to £50,000 with a years’ worth of no interest. However, the time for repayments are around the corner. A Summit, to help all businesses including Sole Traders will be held virtually on 26thNovember 2021. According to analysis by The Resolution Foundation, the
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Court orders Reserve Bank to release forensic audit report | Malawi 24 - Malawi news
Judge Kenyatta Nyirenda has ordered the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) to produce its forensic audit report within three days in an ongoing K1.8 billion ICT procurement case. The ruling follows an application by Sparc Systems Limited, the first interested party, for an order compelling the Claimant
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OWN network offers delightful films and series for a change of pace this holiday season - The Chicago Crusader
Now in its third year, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is expanding its “OWN For The Holidays” annual tradition with the addition of a fast-paced and exciting holiday-themed cooking competition series
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Black Females Play Prominent Roles During Women’s March 2021
African-American women played a prominent role in the Women’s March 2021, which featured a rally for reproductive choice and ended on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court in the District on
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The Relationship Between Social Media and Cryptocurrency in 2021 | PensacolaVoice Magazine 2021
Virtual (crypto) currencies represent a modern form of money, ie private means of payment. Thanks to the technological properties they possess, especially the use of Blockchain technology, the global transaction networks associated with them are relatively secure, transparent, and fast, which gives
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T-Mobile to Pay $20M After Outage Led to Failed 911 Calls - Los Angeles Sentinel
Wireless carrier T-Mobile agreed to pay $19.5 million in a settlement with the Federal Communications Commission over a 12-hour nationwide outage in June 2020 that resulted in thousands of failed 911
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Cooperation between the UN and the African Union is vital - Minister for Africa - African Voice Newspaper
Cooperation between the UN and the African Union is vital to achieving a safer, greener, healthier, more open and more resilient continent according to Vicky Ford MP, Minister for Africa. The Minister underlines the importance of collaboration to promote and consolidate democracy, human
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These Are The Two Black Men Who Made Forbes' 400 Richest Americans List | The Michigan Chronicle
Photo: Getty Images Earlier this week, Forbes magazine released its annual list of the 400 wealthiest people in America. The COVID-19 pandemic created a nearly unprecedented economic fallout for millions of households across the country, but the same cannot be said for the elite circle of the ultra
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Malawians defend their village banks against evil banks | Malawi 24 - Malawi news
Malawians say village banks will keep their distance from banks amid concerns that the commercial banks want to kill village banks. Several banks have introduced promotions aimed at coaxing village banks to deposit money to the commercial banks. One bank is dangling K7 million to be won by
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D.C. Republicans Split on Statehood - The Washington Informer
Congressional Republicans oppose the District becoming the 51st state of the union but the city’s local GOP members look at the matter a little differently. The post D.C. Republicans Split on Statehood appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Local Organization to Honor Black Women in Construction   | The Michigan Chronicle
Photo courtesy of Pexels   The National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) has been around for 30 years, celebrating the legacy of women who have claimed their spot in the male-dominated arena. Founded in Florida in 1991, NABWIC sets out to address and combat challenges Black women
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OPC’s Bendulo says young people should be empowered | Malawi 24 - Malawi news
Director of Innovation Science and Technology in the Office of President and Cabinet (OPC) Anthony Bendulo says the country has potential in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) but what is needed is for young people to be empowered. Bendulo said this on Thursday in Lilongwe during
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Juneteenth Black Business Expo uplifts Black businesses
Uniquely Original Art Studio's Catherine Weaver was at the Juneteenth Black Business Expo to sell her art and held painting classes throughout the day. She was seen here posing with Mayor Rick Kriseman. BY MARK PARKER, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG - Attendees and vendors at the second annual
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KFC Malawi employee punches guard | Malawi 24 - Malawi news
A KFC Malawi male employee on Friday hit a female guard in front of customers at KFC premises in Lilongwe. A video shared on social media shows the two charging at each other. The guard then aims a punch at the employee but misses. The male employee’s punches, however, lands on the face of the
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The Detroit Ice Cream Co. Dishes Out Cold Curations for the Curious Palate   | The Michigan Chronicle
The Detroit Ice Cream Co. serves up delicious treats and sweets under the helm of owner LaKisha Burns. Photo by LaKisha Burns    It started with a tingly feeling that she turned into a sweet business venture.   The Detroit Ice Cream Co.’s bold founder LaKisha Burns began her company in 2013 after
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Bushiri’s The Jesus Nation ranks number 1 on Amazon’s best-selling Christian books | Malawi 24 - Malawi news
Just two days after posting it on Amazon, Prophet Shepherd Bushiri’s new release, The Jesus Nation, has topped number one on Amazon’s new release Christian discipleship books. The stunning feat points to how, increasingly, the book continue to attract global attention owing the stature of the
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How easy is it to start a business in East Africa? - The Kenya News
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