Sudan Divestment

Africans Are Slimming Down Thanks to Medifast

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:28:33 +0000

With globalization at everybody’s doorsteps, one can not prevent from being sucked into the global lifestyle that it brings. Africans can attest to that scenario as there had been a heavy movement of branded clothing apparels to the continent. Sadly, it does not stop there, the factor of global diet has also dawned in the African shores. Most Africans have now succumbed to the unhealthy diet that food chains have brought with them. The acquisition of a staple intake of greasy fried foods and fatty burger patties, is seen to be the number one cause of Africans contracting conditions such as cancer, high blood pressure, coronary heart diseases and diabetes. Not only that, through the years of this food consumption, Africans are becoming fatter. A good thing that Medifast has found its way to the diets of a growing number of health conscious locals.

The Medifast dietary program, which is whole foods based, have been more effective with the African buffs since their natural diet has a lot to do with whole grains and nuts. Reason why many African enthusiasts are said to enjoy Medifast more, because it reminds them of homecooking.

Maryland Square Shoes Saying That Africa is a Good Investment

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:26:51 +0000

The steady rise of the African economy amidst the global crisis is seen by a lot of world wide business entities to be a good indicator of a strong market on the rise. With the coming World Cup 2010 this market is at full strength. A good investment will never go unnoticed, a what better way to get the best of it than to make it ahead of the competition. This is what Maryland Square Shoes is exactly doing, getting ahead. They are now working on shippping discounts with purchases from the continent and sorting out the most convenient way to have their merchandises delivered to their clients. The ladies are loving this news and saving up, as they expect a craze to happen with the start of this Maryland Square Shoe and African affair.

Maryland Square Shoes prior to this whole proposal have been entertaining orders for their unique and elegant lines wedges, slippers and high heeled shoes from the continent. But not in regular as the cost of shipping has proven a burden for a lot of its patron. With this new development, the shoe factory is sure to get a craze.

American Massey’s Shoe Company Pledges Support To Fight African Hunger

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:24:33 +0000

The American Masseys shoe company announces its support to help alleviate African hunger. The shoe company was moved by the alarming mortality rate of Africans that is directly associated with the scarcity of food. Undernourishment and famine has wrought the continent for a lot of years now, spokesperson for Massey’s said that if it can’t be stopped at least we can help better the African’s daily plight. The shoe company have started putting up donation carts either in their shops or online. And they are doing what they can to raise the awareness of the masses with regards to the continuing food and hunger crises in Africa hoping that this will inspire the people to make a change, and hopefully help bring an end to this crisis.

Massey’s representative holds a very positive outlook with their program and hopes that they will be able spark something that will have a huge effect for all the stakeholders. Masseys is planning to hold a sale-for-a-cause next month, with which the proceeds will be donated to the numerous NGO’s that helps feed the hunger stricken Africans.

Collections Etc. Announces The Release of African Gift Items

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:22:40 +0000

There was a time when finding exotic gift items was a like a treasure hunt – literally. With the birth of the internet, the then exhausting activity, can now be done through a click of the button. Yes, the enchanting Zulu shield that you have been dying to hang on your living room’s wooden wall, is within a finger’s reach. All are possible with the help of Collections Etc. Now, you no longer need to fly across continents to get the rustic items that you want or want to give to somebody important. What the leading retailer of gift items’ move was contacting craft shops from across Africa and enlist their crafts in brochures and online showrooms. This gives the company an edge is authenticity, one that is primed with every purchase as they include an authenticity tag.

Collections Etc.’s new release of African gift items is sure to be a big hit. The items vary from, wooden carvings of endemic animals, early idols, war masks, and human emotion. It also includes beaded necklaces and head pieces with intricate designs, handwoven tunic and many more.

eFax Is Eying On The African Market

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:21:03 +0000

With the success of eFax in the Europe and in the United States, the only thing that is logical for the internet faxing company to do is expansion. The company is eying on intercontinental expansion and they have their eyes set on Africa for the next campaign. Africa has been seen as an emerging force in business and technology for some time now, and the African government is keen on the idea of pursuing this course of progress. A lot of governments in the continent are allocating more budget to fuel this machinery of technology, business and commerce. This has all been a good encouragement to entrepreneurs from all over the region, and this is also the potential that the eFax company has seen and they are willing to take the chance for it.

The power of communication can be a leading determiner for the success of a business entity, especially on a budding firm. And eFax is pushing the boundary of communication with its innovative internet faxing. The very thing that African businesses needs to see their success in a shorter amount of time.

Lifelock Helps Ease Identity Theft Threat In Africa

admin — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:19:47 +0000

The world of internet has come to know no geographical boundaries, encompassing the whole of the world. This certain fact however also know two sides, first is that people are now able connect from any part of the globe at any time, in real time. The second is that whatever your global coordinates might be in, the threat of identity theft will still apply. As many Africans have now realized, personality theft is not some hocus-pocus that the international media has come up with, it is very real. On this note a lot of African business establishments have enlisted the help of the world wide leader of personality theft prevention, Lifelock. With how the tech-savvy criminals are operating, you can never be sure, all you can do is to ensure you and your family’s safety. Since it’s personal information that they want, Lifelock will make sure that they will not get within a cyberspace view at it.

With this stream of confidence given to Lifelock by a lot of important businesses in Africa, local residents are quick to pick up the idea of personality theft prevention and have now also employed Lifelock’s services.

People in Africa are also Gearing up This Valentine’s Day with EHarmony

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:16:50 +0000

Finding a soulmate is a universal pursuit, one that knows no geographical boundaries. This is highly relevant with the influx of African subscription with EHarmony, especially with the days of heart in sight. This influx, although highly anticipated due to the normal yearly spike during advent of Valentine’s day, does exceed expectations, as site administrators confirm. There are certain vantage points that EHarmony is keeping as to why this transpired, one is Africa’s easier access to the internet, and another is that they (Africans) have already tried the competition and didn’t work out as what they expected. With this emotional and monetary catastrophe, the sensible thing to do is to employ the aid of a trusted name of online dating service, that is where EHarmony comes in the picture.

The founder, Dr. Warren, is quick to admit that their services do cost more than the competition, pointing the reason why people are led astray believing that they can get the same results they would be getting from EHarmony, with these cheap dating services. But with EHarmony’s high percentage rate of helping people find each other, therefore starting a long and harmonious relationship, would be all of your pennies worth.

Net 10 To Invade the African Market

admin — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:47:14 +0000

With the success of Net 10 with its international long distance program to Canada and Mexico, the upstart cellphone line service provider is eying on the African market. This is due to the high rate of immigrants with direct African lineage whose relatives’ residency still comprise the great continent. Upon the venture for this proposition, the company has found out the relatively high demand for long distance calls across to |Africa, and this has Net 10 all fired up. The resident Africans also share this excitement and could not wait to register their Net 10 phones for the international program. Which by the way, is very easy to do and it is for free. With this subscription, you are allowed 3 phone numbers of family members from authorized countries which will gain no charge when they call you.

The usual Net 10 international rate still applies though, that is 15 cents per minute, but comparing with the usual competition, it’s definitely cutthroat. Sometimes you may not get the best things in life for free, but you can definitely get them at super-low prices.

Can Africa Rise From The Rubbles

admin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:00:46 +0000

The picture of Africa has remained the same throughout the years, both young and old on the mercy of either war or famine. Which leads people to question the possibility of this despite the fact that Africa is a continent that is rich in diverse and natural resources. While most of it’s countries are leaning towards the dependency from world wide organizations so, there are some of them that have since decided to take the lead to get Africa out of the rubbles of conflict and hunger. An example for this is The Sudan, where a lot of people are currently engage in and organization called the SudanDivestment.org.

Through the SudanDivestment.org, the Sudanese are able to show their desires to mend their county. And they are able to this by exposing the reality in which they experience everyday in the life, so that it can raise global awareness. Their aim is to also oppose the government funded media that has worked for the benefit of the Khartoum regime, which tries to cover up the atrocities that the regime goads.

Their hopes in making the world aware of their day-to-day ordeal, is that the right action can be made by the different leaders that are concerned with Sudan’s and Africa’s welfare. Bringing about peace, so that other African nations can also attain the peace and harmony that have long eluded them. By then, they will be able to traverse the road for a sustainable development.

Hope For The Sudanese

admin — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:58:13 +0000

Life in the Sudan is anything but easy, and the current Khartoum regime has been an active factor in making sure that it stays that way. With countless waves of terror that it wages against the people, mostly seen in it’s stand for ethnic cleansing in Darfur. A good thing that groups like the SudanDivestment.org is dedicated in making a difference with it’s local and global campaign. The local campaign involves a steadfast information decimation on how local supporters and advocates can help and get involved in divestment.

The international international campaign is quite the challenge here. Local supporters can do as much as to report what is happening in Sudan for the awareness of the International Scene, which comprises of nations and organizations that is actively giving billion dollar worth of aids to the war torn Sudan. But it is really difficult for big organizations to take notice of little accounts, but with the help of SudanDivestment.org, it is going to that direction. It will not take long that big organizations like New York Stock Exchange and the UNESCO to see the clearer picture of what is becoming of their effort and aids. Misused by the people holding power to fuel violence, terror and panic to the millions of people who’s only fault was to be born under another tribe.

Hope for a unified Sudan is little by little getting their way to the hearts of the Sudanese, most especially with the divestment that is going on. Soon the world will also be able to follow the lead and will make the necessary actions to bring “easy” back into the lives of the Sudanese.