Our Woman Crush Wednesday, Malebogo Marumoagae is an exemplary business leader. She is the founder and director of the award-winning Belle Larissa (Pty) Ltd, an organisation that provides training and development which assists individuals and corporates to reach the peak of their careers/businesses. With a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Population Studies, Ms Marumoagae also holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Botswana. She is passionate about building the personal brands of individuals and corporate entities. Over the years, she has also helped them develop their communication skills, business/social etiquette and level of performance. As a coach…
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Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, known professionally as Tems, has added another feather to her list of achievements, snagging a nomination at the 2023 Golden Globe Awards. Tems is nominated in the category “Best Original Score in a motion picture” for the soundtrack “Lift Me Up” off Marvel’s blockbuster film “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” alongside Ludwig Göransson, Rihanna and Ryan Coogler. The 80th Golden Globe Awards will be on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT from The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, on NBC and Peacock. See the full list of 2023 Golden Globe nominees; Best Motion…
Dear Dorothy, I am 16 years old and I want to leave school this year. My parents say it is too early for me and that I should be trying to get into university. I think I am old enough to make my own decisions now. I want to work with my friend at an eatery. Then, I can start earning money to buy things. Yours Sincerely, Mary Dear Mary, Your parents are right. It would be better to stay and complete as much of your education as possible. Real opportunities and independence won’t come from earning income…
When it comes to relationships, cheating is when you have sexual intercourse with someone other than your partner. There are other actions that do not involve sexual intercourse but can leave your partner feeling hurt and betrayed. Take a look below: 1. Always calling and texting someone else When you are unavailable to your partner because your line is busy while talking endlessly to someone else can be hurtful. No one should have that much closeness and access to you, especially, a member of the opposite sex except your partner. 2. Sexting Sexting refers to sex chats and the sending…
Business etiquette is a set of unwritten rules that guide how people behave in the workplace. Why is this important? Beyond the apparent reason of wanting people to like you, having good manners helps put those around you at ease, which leads to better working relationships. Here are 8 business etiquettes to familiarise with yourself: 1. Greetings Greeting someone shows courtesy. Being polite and kind can establish a rapport. Simple words like “How are you,” and even a nod or warm smile is enough to show that you care. This would endear people in the workplace towards you. 2. Use…
On ‘Who wore it better?’ we are doing it the boss chic way. Super Nollywood actresses, Dakore Egbuson-Akande and Ini Edo are going head-to-head today. They are both dressed in power suits though in different colours and styles. Ini Edo goes from black head to toe in her power suit including weaves. She adds a dash of colour with her red lipstick. Pretty as a picture, she is stunner any day any time. Dakore Egbuson-Akande gives us the yellow version of the boss chic. The actress who celebrated her birthday recently, is another fashion icon in the movie industry. She…
Readings: Ecclesiasticus 48:1-4, 9-12; Psalm 80; Matthew 17:10-13 The First Reading of today is the praise of the person and deeds of Elijah. Elijah was a man who stood courageously for God. He was a preacher of truth and justice and his prayers were very powerful. God used him mightily in his days and he served God to the end. When it was time for him to depart from this world, God honoured him with a glorious passage from life. As we contemplate the wonderful ministry of Elijah, the message for us is that God is still willing to raise…
Death, I have come, not to love the word, But to accept it as part of my being, Part of every creature’s life. The last days before it’s coming, The sense of anticipation before its life-drawing exercise, The breath, the last one it takes away, isn’t Death. It is time going slowly, Time to remember our life. It becomes a blur, A fading dream, As we remember the things that have brought us to death. Our creator doesn’t kill His creations, We bring ourselves to death. Either we kill ourselves, Or someone kills us. But, it is usually a combination…
Infusing aloe vera gel into your skincare routine is one of the tested and proven ways to have flawless and healthy skin. Aloe vera should always be found in our garden or kitchen shelves because of its useful benefits. Here are the benefits of aloe vera to your skin: 1. Moisturising skin Since aloe vera contains humectants (substances that attract water from the air), it’s thought to be especially beneficial for dry skin types. Aloe specifically contains mucopolysaccharides, which bind moisture into the skin, It also has cohesive effects by sticking together flaking epidermal skin cells, resulting in softer skin…
After months of planning, your big day is finally here. You would not want anything to spoil your wedding day. Your bridal wear is ready, you want your hairdo to be beautiful same as your makeup. Even if you are not a huge fan of makeup, you know the importance of looking your best on your wedding day. You are going to be up all day, taking pictures, dancing and sweating so you need your makeup to last all day. The following tips would ensure your makeup last all day: 1. Exfoliate When your skin is ridden with bacteria and…