FOR WOMEN OF SUBSTANCE

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52 africa’s most influential Women We pay tribute to some of the most influential women on the African continent – from the famous women to the unsung ones, the groundbreakers whom Africa cannot afford to ignore. Their inspirational success in different spheres of life deserves an accolade.

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a man’s Point of VieW 66 Say no to the sexual objectification of women

family & Parenting 70 A family’s survival guide to the global economic recession 72 Seven things to teach your kids about money 74 Fun and cents-i-bility: Family entertainment on a budget 76 Beauty for mums-to-be 78 Values you can instil at homework time 80 Women who inspire: India Arie

Well-being 82 Beauty in your kitchen: There is more to the ingredients in

your cupboard

arts & culture 84 Stitched with history: The story of African textiles

music & entertainment 88 Etana: The strong one 90 Born free: Jamaica’s Queen Ifrica 92 Oumou Sangare: Champion of women’s rights in song

traVel & destinations 94 Tanzania’s romantic hideaways

the last Word 98 How to empower yourself