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Saturday, 28 May 2011
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Hot, Hot, Hot -Afua Dabanka’s MO SAÏQUE shoes are to-live-for
Alessa (cerise pink suede peep-toe wedges) -£340.00
Product Code: MO2771
Aletha (ochre brown suede bootie sandals) -£360.00
Product Code: MO2789
I’ve seriously fallen in love and even though I was hell bent on keeping this new, uber luxe, handmade shoe brand by Afua Dabanka to myself -the good Fante girl in me just couldn’t. MO SAÏQUE shoes are -I’m predicting, the new Louboutin-on-the-block. In a sea of plastic cheap shoes, MO SAÏQUE with its Fern (“Aya”), an Adinkra symbol of Ghana etched on the sole of each shoe -is exquisite. Made from real skins including suede and leather et al -MO SAÏQUE is now the first point of call for all luxury shoe connoisseurs. Please note, you can order online or get in touch with the good people at MO SAÏQUE for private appointments. For more information or to order the above shoes visit: http://www.mo-saique.com/
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“My pulse literally starts racing when I see (and, yes, eventually buy!) yet another fabulous heel”, the London based shoe designer Afua Dabanka comments.
Born in Germany to Ghanaian parents, Afua Dabanka’s life leading up to the creation of MO SAÏQUE took a totally different path. Hers is a story of banker turned shoe designer. After several years in Banking and Financial Services, Afua Dabanka decided to pursue her dream and turn her obsession with shoes into reality at the London College of Fashion. It was there that she discovered her creative prowess to design, culminating to MO SAÏQUE debut in 2011.
Her advice? It is never too late to follow your dreams!
The MO SAÏQUE signature aesthetic is simplicity and luxury, with an edge of confidence.
Afua draws creative inspiration for her shoe designs from the extraordinary interplay of her unique background and style savvy fashion sense. She adapts Germany’s classic silhouettes and fuses these seamlessly with the bold colour palette and rich culture of Ghana.
A champion of pure luxury and quality, each shoe is handmade in Italy.
A personal touch is the Fern (“Aya”), an Adinkra symbol of Ghana etched on the sole of each shoe. The symbol stands for endurance and resourcefulness, which emphasises the aura and personality of every MO SAÏQUE woman. Credit: www.mo-saique.com/luxury-italian-shoes.php
Aletha (ochre brown suede bootie sandals) -£360.00
I’ve seriously fallen in love and even though I was hell bent on keeping this new, uber luxe, handmade shoe brand by Afua Dabanka to myself -the good Fante girl in me just couldn’t. MO SAÏQUE shoes are -I’m predicting, the new Louboutin-on-the-block. In a sea of plastic cheap shoes, MO SAÏQUE with its Fern (“Aya”), an Adinkra symbol of Ghana etched on the sole of each shoe -is exquisite. Made from real skins including suede and leather et al -MO SAÏQUE is now the first point of call for all luxury shoe connoisseurs. Please note, you can order online or get in touch with the good people at MO SAÏQUE for private appointments. For more information or to order the above shoes visit: http://www.mo-saique.com/
http://www.facebook.com/shop.mosaique
More Info:
“My pulse literally starts racing when I see (and, yes, eventually buy!) yet another fabulous heel”, the London based shoe designer Afua Dabanka comments.
Born in Germany to Ghanaian parents, Afua Dabanka’s life leading up to the creation of MO SAÏQUE took a totally different path. Hers is a story of banker turned shoe designer. After several years in Banking and Financial Services, Afua Dabanka decided to pursue her dream and turn her obsession with shoes into reality at the London College of Fashion. It was there that she discovered her creative prowess to design, culminating to MO SAÏQUE debut in 2011.
Her advice? It is never too late to follow your dreams!
The MO SAÏQUE signature aesthetic is simplicity and luxury, with an edge of confidence.
Afua draws creative inspiration for her shoe designs from the extraordinary interplay of her unique background and style savvy fashion sense. She adapts Germany’s classic silhouettes and fuses these seamlessly with the bold colour palette and rich culture of Ghana.
A champion of pure luxury and quality, each shoe is handmade in Italy.
A personal touch is the Fern (“Aya”), an Adinkra symbol of Ghana etched on the sole of each shoe. The symbol stands for endurance and resourcefulness, which emphasises the aura and personality of every MO SAÏQUE woman. Credit: www.mo-saique.com/luxury-italian-shoes.php
Object of Desire: Feather Necklace by Christie Brown Ghana
Luxury Lifestyle Ghana: The construction of a new Luxury Hotel in Accra
Title: Prince Walid Makes a Huge Loan for a Luxury Hotel in GhanaDated 5 May 2011
Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, a nephew of Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz, the current kink of Saudi Arabia, has recently received approval for a $26 million loan from the International Finance Corp. (IFC), a branch of the World Bank Group. The loan is meant to be used for the construction of a luxury hotel in Accra, the capital of Ghana.
The thing is, Ghana is a West African nation where 40 percent of the people struggle with poverty and a five-star hotel might just not be the best solution to the problem. To top it all off, the prince (also known as Prince Walid) is the 26th richest man in the world, according to Forbes. This makes it pretty difficult for IFC to justify their decision to grant the loan.
Prince Walid obtained it under an IFC program meant to encourage private developments in countries with a developing economy. The hotel will be erected in Accra’s central business district, near several commercial developments. It is expected to cost $103 million and it will boast 259 rooms. An explanation coming from IFC was that their loan will help “create jobs related to the construction and the eventual operation of the property” and that “the hotel is expected to source almost all of their food and nonfood purchases locally, thereby providing increased business opportunities to a wide range of local suppliers and subcontractors.”
This all sounds pretty good, however some critics can’t help but wonder for how long will the construction-related jobs be available. They also remember us all that hotels like this usually create a lot of low-paying service positions, which is not exactly the best solution to poverty. Controversies are many and explanations are plenty, but the fact of the matter is that since the loan has already been granted, all this talk and fuss is really in vain. The hotel will be made, the loan will have to be paid back and that’s it.
Credit: http://luxedb.com/prince-walid-makes-a-huge-loan-for-a-luxury-hotel-in-ghana/
Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, a nephew of Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz, the current kink of Saudi Arabia, has recently received approval for a $26 million loan from the International Finance Corp. (IFC), a branch of the World Bank Group. The loan is meant to be used for the construction of a luxury hotel in Accra, the capital of Ghana.
The thing is, Ghana is a West African nation where 40 percent of the people struggle with poverty and a five-star hotel might just not be the best solution to the problem. To top it all off, the prince (also known as Prince Walid) is the 26th richest man in the world, according to Forbes. This makes it pretty difficult for IFC to justify their decision to grant the loan.
Prince Walid obtained it under an IFC program meant to encourage private developments in countries with a developing economy. The hotel will be erected in Accra’s central business district, near several commercial developments. It is expected to cost $103 million and it will boast 259 rooms. An explanation coming from IFC was that their loan will help “create jobs related to the construction and the eventual operation of the property” and that “the hotel is expected to source almost all of their food and nonfood purchases locally, thereby providing increased business opportunities to a wide range of local suppliers and subcontractors.”
This all sounds pretty good, however some critics can’t help but wonder for how long will the construction-related jobs be available. They also remember us all that hotels like this usually create a lot of low-paying service positions, which is not exactly the best solution to poverty. Controversies are many and explanations are plenty, but the fact of the matter is that since the loan has already been granted, all this talk and fuss is really in vain. The hotel will be made, the loan will have to be paid back and that’s it.
Credit: http://luxedb.com/prince-walid-makes-a-huge-loan-for-a-luxury-hotel-in-ghana/
Thursday, 26 May 2011
(NCRC) Nature Conservation Research Centre -Ghana, conserving Ghana's indigenous gems..
Nature Conservation Research Centre (NCRC) is recognized internationally as a leader in developing rural ecotourism and community protected areas as a means of economic development and resource conservation. NCRC’s initiatives have facilitated sustainable economic development in scores of poor rural areas of Ghana and other nations in West Africa.
Founded in Ghana in 1996, NCRC has grown rapidly to become Ghana’s leading indigenous conservation organisation, as well as a key actor in West African civil society. Ghana’s National Tourism Policy has adopted NCRC’s model as the preferred approach to the development of rural tourism. The model is acknowledged globally as one of the most successful rural tourism initiatives being implemented today.
NCRC’s pioneering work in developing community protected areas in Ghana is increasingly being cited as a valuable alternative to conventional African national parks and protected areas that often do not fulfill their promise due to funding limitations, limited capacity and resource conflicts. NCRC’s work has demonstrated that traditional communities can lead highly successful conservation initiatives, as shown by community partnerships in Ghana including Wechiau, Avu Lagoon, Boabeng-Fiema, Nyankamba Escarpment, Tafi Atome, Asumura and the Afram Arm of Lake Volta.
The key ingredient of success in these projects is the philosophy that conservation will only be successful in settings where the affected local communities obtain tangible economic returns and cultural incentives for its implementation.
As NCRC’s work has continued to evolve in Ghana, it is also collaborating on projects in Nigeria, Mali, Cote d’Ivoire and Liberia and is discussing new involvements in Sierra Leone and Senegal. In addition to ecotourism, NCRC’s current focus includes climate change and biodiversity conservation, as well as capacity-building and mentoring of peer organisations.
Our mission: NCRC is a Ghanaian non-profit organisation implementing conservation initiatives to promote a greater awareness of and protection for the natural, historic and cultural diversity of Ghana and, ultimately, the West African sub-region
***For more info visit: http://www.ncrc-ghana.org/
Founded in Ghana in 1996, NCRC has grown rapidly to become Ghana’s leading indigenous conservation organisation, as well as a key actor in West African civil society. Ghana’s National Tourism Policy has adopted NCRC’s model as the preferred approach to the development of rural tourism. The model is acknowledged globally as one of the most successful rural tourism initiatives being implemented today.
NCRC’s pioneering work in developing community protected areas in Ghana is increasingly being cited as a valuable alternative to conventional African national parks and protected areas that often do not fulfill their promise due to funding limitations, limited capacity and resource conflicts. NCRC’s work has demonstrated that traditional communities can lead highly successful conservation initiatives, as shown by community partnerships in Ghana including Wechiau, Avu Lagoon, Boabeng-Fiema, Nyankamba Escarpment, Tafi Atome, Asumura and the Afram Arm of Lake Volta.
The key ingredient of success in these projects is the philosophy that conservation will only be successful in settings where the affected local communities obtain tangible economic returns and cultural incentives for its implementation.
As NCRC’s work has continued to evolve in Ghana, it is also collaborating on projects in Nigeria, Mali, Cote d’Ivoire and Liberia and is discussing new involvements in Sierra Leone and Senegal. In addition to ecotourism, NCRC’s current focus includes climate change and biodiversity conservation, as well as capacity-building and mentoring of peer organisations.
Our mission: NCRC is a Ghanaian non-profit organisation implementing conservation initiatives to promote a greater awareness of and protection for the natural, historic and cultural diversity of Ghana and, ultimately, the West African sub-region
***For more info visit: http://www.ncrc-ghana.org/
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
Fashion: Kabengo Jewellery is 'to-live-for'......
The go to jeweller for Accra’s stylish girls-about-town like ‘Be Bold’ presenter, Christal Jeanne, -Kabengo Jewellery is a must. Founder and jewellery designer, Ms. Margaret Owusu knows her stuff -and created the above jewels using luxurious and delectable gems including: fresh water pearls, beads and gemstones -and all set in real gold and silver. This uber luxe brand also offers the creative sybarite the chance to commission her very own designs. For more information or to place an order visit: http://kabengoe.com/
LOCATION:
Kabengo Jewellery
No.9 Sir Ako Korsah Rd, Roman Ridge. Close to M-Plaza Hotel, Accra.
Tel: 233 24 1100 666 ; 233 28 9548 008. Email: orders@kabengoe.com
Tuesday, 24 May 2011
Ghana Association of Bankers reveal inter-bank exchange rate for major currencies against the cedi
Accra, May 23, GNA - The following is the average inter-bank exchange rate of the dollar and derived rates for the major currencies against the cedi, as issued by the Ghana Association of Bankers on Monday, May 23, 2011.
GHANA CEDI EQUIVALENT OF CURRENCY
CURRENCY BUYING / SELLING
US Dollar Buying: 1.4898 Sellling: 1.5218
Pound Sterling 2.4075 2.4598
Swiss Franc 1.6872 1.7228
Australian Dollar 1.5709 1.6055
Canadian Dollar 1.5224 1.5548
Danish Kroner 0.2799 0.2859
Japanese Yen 0.0183 0.0187
New Zealand Dollar 1.1739 1.2029
Norwegian Kroner 0.2664 0.2719
Swedish Kroner 0.2338 0.2387
South Africa Rand 0.2128 0.2173
Euro 2.0877 2.1321
CURRENCY EQUIVALENT OF GHANA CEDI
CFA 307.65 314.20
Dalasi 20.14 20.57
Ouguiya 189.42 193.49
Naira 112.88 115.31
Leone 2,884.18 2,946.13
WAUA 0.4711
***This info comes courtesy of Ghana News Agency: http://www.ghananewsagency.org/s_economics/r_29133/economics/ghana-association-of-bankers-announces-exchange-rates
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