Nationality: Angolan Ethnicity: African father & Russian mother. Isabel dos Santos is an Angolan investor considered by Forbes to be the richest woman not only in Angola, but the whole of Africa. In 2013, according to research by Forbes, her net worth had reached more than three billion US dollars, making her Africa’s first billionaire woman. She is […]
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The campaign for the inclusion of the Afro-Chileans in statistics
Afro-Chileans Aren’t Done Fighting for Representation Campaign for the INCLUSION of Afro-descendant people in Chile in response to the discriminatory act that Chile’s National Institute of Statistics did to EXCLUDE the Afro-Chilean people in the upcoming 2017 National Census. With this racist act, the Chilean state violates various international treaties with respect to human rights, […]
404 carat diamond unearthed in Angola, Africa
Lucapa Diamond Company CEO Stephen Wetherall says the 404 carat diamond unearthed in Angola is the 27th largest diamond in the world. It’s worth is estimated at 10,000,000. ‘It’s the biggest diamond ever recorded from the country of Angola and it’s the biggest diamond ever recovered by an Australian diamond miner.’ But it still pales […]
In Search Of Maternal Ancestors
I’m not sure how accurate this is, but I thought this was interesting enough to share. I was told to use 3 separate companies for testing because each company has their own personal data base. For this result 23andMe – DNA Genetic Testing & Analysis was used. Will share the others in the near future. Try this your self […]
QUEEN NZINGA: The Monarch of Ndongo and Matamba, Angola, Africa
Queen Nzinga of Ndongo and Matamba (1583-1663) was an Angolan Queen. She was the daughter of a King , and was exposed to war and politics at an early age. Queen Nzinga 2 sisters were some of her war-lords and she had women in her army. When the Portuguese built a fort on her land, she led a […]
Model: Eli Almeida
Nationality: Angolan Born in Luanda, Angola. She speaks Portuguese and English. http://youtu.be/IQfb0Fiz3bs http://youtu.be/uFGSrxf4Ua4 Luanda, formerly named São Paulo da Assunção de Loanda, is the capital city of Angola, and the country’s most populous and important city, primary port and major industrial, cultural and urban center. Photo of Luanda Below. http://youtu.be/QFGRa_nh94w
ACTRESS: Micaela Reis
Chinese influence in Africa
http://youtu.be/LfOA2_2MORI The influence of China in Africa is growing as it partners with many nations, often to secure much-needed resources. Kate Evans filed this report from Guinea, one country cashing in on an old friend with new money.
Economic Boom Angola
http://youtu.be/lT8J9cdmm5g http://youtu.be/QkjH_0wKPfo Angola has emerged as one of the leading destinations for Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) into the African continent. The end of the civil war and the subsequent discovery of oil reserves has helped the Angolan economy at an unprecedented rate. We bring you excerpts from an informal interview with Carina Kiala, representative of […]
Angola – The Rise of a Colony | Global 3000
Until 1975, Angola was a Portuguese colony. Independence was followed by a lengthy civil war, which left the country in ruins. Now the tables have turned, and the former colony has become a booming economy and job engine for its former colonial master. 100,000 Portuguese have emigrated to Angola since the eurozone crisis began. The […]
Angolans invest in Portugal’s sinking banks
Once Angola was an impoverished part of the Portuguese empire, now its oil wealth means its citizens are queuing to buy everything from vineyards to property in the former colonial power.
Portuguese seek jobs in former colonies
Portugal has been hit hard by Europe’s economic crisis, with its economy continuing to shrink and unemployment still rising.
Kenya Moore
Nationality: American Place of birth: Detroit, Michigan Ethnicity: African ancestry She is a former Miss USA, an American film and television actress, model and author. Was a psychology major at Wayne State University Was 4th place in Miss Universe 1993 Founder of the Kenya Moore foundation which awards scholarships to under-privileged girls from her high school alma-mater. http://youtu.be/_ocK8ApoBDc She […]
k.d. aubert
Nationality: American Place of birth: Louisiana Ethnicity: Creole descent, (African American, Native American, and French) She also speaks French. K.D. stands for Karen Denise She was discovered working behind the make-up counter at Macy’s. In 2007 she was named to the top 10 most beautiful Victoria’s Secret models of all time. She was ranked 4th, ahead […]
Yogyakarta, Indonesia
YOGYAKARTA – FashionTV is in Yogyakarta, Indonesia to see why Indonesia is a premiere fashion destination! Miss Tourism Indonesia 2011 Melissa Putri Latar and 2nd Runner-Up Ratna Mariana gives us an indepth look at why the amazing cultural heritage of the region is worth taking a look at. We take a look at landmarks like […]
Summer Work Visas For Foreigners
Since the 1960s, the State Department has sponsored young foreigners for temporary, low-wage summer jobs in the U.S. But with high youth unemployment, some believe the program takes summer jobs away from American youth. So is the program’s motivation truly ‘good will’ or a source of cheap labor
New High Fashion in Africa
party island of Ibiza
two million tourists come to the Mediterranean island every year in search of a good time
Dream Closet
http://youtu.be/08KePKnHtWM http://youtu.be/h5GAlXg6s5A
Business in Singapore
80% of Singapore citizens are in public housing. http://youtu.be/_g6M84XLcYM The programme is reported from Singapore by CNN’s international business correspondent and host of ‘Quest Means Business’, Richard Quest, providing insight into the new innovations finding favor not just in Singapore but overseas, and highlighting why Singapore and its economy are of importance to the rest […]
Robert Leke, MBA 2012
High Fashion Models
Greece: Clinics in Crisis
Greek hospitals are facing a severe shortage of funding that is leaving them lacking in medicines and supplies. Even crucial operations have to be postponed.The financial crisis has left the Greek health system having to deal with billions of euros in cuts. And a second round of cuts is on its way. On top of […]
Teaching Jobs in Abu Dhabi – NBC News
Teach Away’s Teachers Prepare for Teaching Jobs in Abu Dhabi – NBC News
Jobs For European Doctors in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Oman
Doctors for the Gulf Ltd is an acknowledged medical recruitment company providing permanent & full-time jobs for European doctors in United Arabic Emirates of Middle East (Dubai, Abu Dhabi), as well as in Sultanate of Oman & Qatar. Doctors for the Gulf Ltd was founded in 2010 in England by experienced & acknowledged experts in […]
Making Money – Greece
http://youtu.be/xsD1I9bOgEs With youth unemployment at 50%, the elderly losing their assets and ever-growing numbers going hungry, you don’t need to wander far on the streets of Athens to witness the impact of Greece’s debt crisis. http://youtu.be/ko-LxqJxQDg “All the rulers are dirty” cries one man as he awaits his turn at the local food distribution centre.”What […]
The Man Who Stopped the Desert
http://youtu.be/9_35VAA7it4 In Burkina Faso, the rapid desertification of the once fertile plains of the Sahel caused droughts and ruined harvests, sparking a mass exodus of village inhabitants and famines that decimated populations. Yet remarkably, one illiterate peasant farmer and his ingenious farming methods have proved the key to achieving what experts have failed to do: […]
Economics and Children Risking it all
http://youtu.be/JYPiQ9KDAWQ Brazilian children at the Tajaparu river risk getting cut to pieces as they fasten their canoes onto fast-moving tourist boats in order to sell their goods. They are risking death in order to make a few pennies selling sweets and jams.
Brazil, Religion, History and Beauty
Brazil An Inconvenient History BBC http://youtu.be/SRpx8qK7GLs It’s a religious festival like no other, featuring skimpy bikinis and non-stop drinking and dancing. But for black Brazilians, the festival of Yemanja is as much about spirituality as partying. “Today the party is for Yemanja, Queen of the Ocean”, explains Carlinhos Brown. Candomble, the worship of African Gods, […]
RACISM IN FOOTBALL DOCUMENTARY
The shocking untold story of the 2006 World Cup – the mindless violence, the racism, the unseen riots and the running battles in German cities as the police tried to protect the hundreds of thousands of genuine fans who were attending the sporting extravaganza. Undercover cameras reveal the ugly face of the beautiful game and […]