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Fashion & Politics: Obama, Kenya, Nigeria et al

This week, fashion politics takes center stage in contentious battles. In the USA, African clothes worn by Senator Obama, while he visited Kenya in 2006, became the focal point of much heated debate as Drudge Report, a famous site for political junkies, published a picture with Senator Obama draped in Somalian African clothing. Drudge explains …

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South African Retailers Unite Against Power Crisis

South Africa has been hit with a power crisis that has most local and especially international businesses nervous about their investments. Recently, South African retail businesses and citizens have decided to do something about it with the launch of “The Power of One” campaign. The campaign calls citizens of South Africa to use less power …

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Changing Africa Using Technology Panel Featured at 2008 SXSW Festival

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Changing Africa Using Technology Panel Featured at 2008 SXSW Festival. Groundbreaking panel features insight from African entrepreneurs and thought leaders. NY, NY – February 18, 2008 – How do you find sustainable solutions to Africa’s problems? Using technology that’s how. While the traditional media focuses on the conflict and failures on the …

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Vivienne Westwood, an Icon of Rebellious Elegance

London Fashion Week ended this past Friday, February 15th, 2008. The legendary Dame Vivienne Westwood showed her collection in all its glory laced with her elegant yet rebellious streak. Particularly rebellious, this year, was the loud political message she sent on the runway, “FAIR TRIAL MY ARSE! JUSTICE FOR THE PRISONERS IN GUANTANOMO BAY. REPRIEVE.” …