“NO ELECTRICITY, NO VOTE,” SOUTH AFRICANS THREATEN TO SHUN RULING PARTY ANC. (PHOTO)

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 “No electricity, no vote,” South Africans threaten to shun ruling party ANC Residents in Katlehong, a township outside Johannesburg, have resolved to boycott South Africa's upcoming local elections on November 4 due to long-standing failures by authorities to provide basic services like electricity. For over 20 years, around 180 households in the community have relied on illegal electrical connections pulled from neighboring areas to power their homes. Angry over the lack of formal grid infrastructure, residents are directing their frustration at the ruling African National Congress (ANC). "We have made a collective decision: no electricity, no vote," said community leader Lesiba Rankapole, 59. "We know it is illegal, but we had no choice because we cannot live without electricity. Our children cannot progress without electricity." "I was born ANC, but today I do not want anyone to tell me about the ANC because I am suffering," added 57-year-old resid...

MAKING ANAMBRA FASHION EXPO AN ANNUAL EVENT IS A BIG WIN FOR OUR YOUTHS- GOV.SOLUDO.(PHOTOS).

 


Making Anambra Fashion Expo An Annual Event Is A Big Win For Our Youths - Mrs Soludo



Wife of the Governor of Anambra State, Mrs Nonye Soludo has said that the decision to make Anambra Fashion Expo an annual fixture will sustain opportunities for youths and up-and-coming creatives in the fashion industry. 

Mrs Soludo, who stated this in Awka while appraising performance of the just concluded maiden edition of the fashion show, explained that apart from recording huge success in the first outing, the event has passed basic economic and social tests, and opens up entrepreneural opportunities for Anambra youths. 

The governor's wife stated that domesticating the event in Anambra State will give birth to a new way of life, develop talents and creativity, boost local economy and, most importantly, keep youths meaningfully engaged.

She praised her daughter, Ms. Adaora Soludo for bringing the Aorah global brand home, championing Anambra's fashion journey and for supporting Governor Soludo's passion and investment in indigenous brands.

The Anambra First Lady also noted that with the turn out, performance and great enthusiasm displayed by youths at the maiden event, she is certain that it will discover talents who will fly colours of the State on the global runway. 

Mrs Soludo, while thanking the show organizers and everyone whose inputs helped to make the occasion a success, promised to keep showing support for ideas and goals that benefit every Anambra youth.
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