At his tenth anniversary showcase for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Africa 2013, David presented his collection in collaboration with Vlisco at a Rovos Rail train station.
The show began with a beautiful ballet presentation by Joburg Ballet, also modelling Vlisco designs. Then came the spectacular show featuring a host of stunning menswear and womens wear in print followed by a range of hot pink gowns.
While the print pieces were absolutely delectable, we were not particularly keen on the sheer number of pink gowns on display.
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Collections from more than 30 top African designers from 15 countries will be showcasing in 20 runway shows in the beautiful city of Tshwane, Guateng province, South Africa. Featured designers representing some of the best of African collections from across the continent and the Diaspora will include Taibo Bacar(Winner of the 2012 Designer of the Year – AFI Africa Fashion Awards) from Mozambique; Mille Collinesfrom Rwanda; Mina Evans and Duaba Serwa from Ghana; Sheria Ngowi and Mustafa Hassanalifrom Tanzania; David Tlale, Marianne Fassler and Thula Sindi from South Africa.
organizers of the Nigerian Goodwill Ambassador Awards, a number of notable Nigerians, including producer Don Jazzy and Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson will be given awards.
The beautiful star attended the 17th Annual Hollywood Film Awards in a vibrant yellow J. Mendel Textured Viscose Sleeveless Column Gown, finished with earth tone d makeup, and a burnt orange lipstick.
In Ms. Oduah’s response, which Vanguard obtained exclusively, the minister said procurement of the cars followed due process and was provided for in the NCAA 2013 budget.In her defence titled: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ON THE PROCUREMENT OF NCAA OPERATIONAL VEHICLES, she wrote:“The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, is the statutory regulator of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Industry.Consequently, the NCAA is charged with oversight responsibilities over all civil aviation operations in the country, including safety, security and strict compliance with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices, SARPs, and Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations, NCARs.2. Towards the effective implementation of its statutory regulatory responsibilities, therefore, it is imperative that the NCAA is fully equipped with highly specialised tools and facilities, including adequate operational vehicles to cover all 22 national airports and over 400 airstrips. In keeping with standard practice, provision is therefore made annually for the replacement of obsolete, inadequate and unreliable monitoring equipment.3. In the 2013 budgetary appropriation, provision was made for the procurement of specialised equipment (including operational vehicles) to complement and in some cases replace obsolete ones.Furthermore, the fact that NCAA, as the regulator of the industry, often plays host to dignitaries from ICAO, IATA, US FAA, AFRAA, AFCAC BAGASO, CANSO, ACI and a host of others makes it necessary to have specialised operational vehicles.4.With regard to the procurement of additional operational vehicles (including BMW Security Vehicles), the following due process was observed:(I) By letter dated April 15, 2013, NCAA officially requested authorisation from the Federal Ministry of Aviation to procure 56 operational vehicles through lease financing. This option was proposed to the ministry to enable the NCAA make 36 monthly payments based on receipts from Internally Generated Revenue, IGR.ApprovalThe Ministry therefore granted due approval.(ii)Based on the ministry’s approval, the NCAA invited Expressions of Interest from all Banks in Nigeria for the financing of the said vehicles. EOI was adopted because the procurement is two sided. First, the financier would have to be selected before the supplier is determined. This is in line with procurement best practices.(iii) On May 24, 2013, the response received from the various banks to the Expression of Interest, EOI, request was opened publicly and minutes of the opening exercise was duly documented. During the EOI opening exercise, NCAA got commendation from one of the Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, approved by BPP who were invited for the opening exercise.(iv) The evaluation of the expression of interests was held on May 31, 2013 during which First Bank Plc, Union Bank Plc and Stanbic IBTC emerged most responsive. On the June 10, 2013 the above three banks were invited to submit Financial Proposals. Thereafter, First Bank emerged the highest rated responsive bidder.(v)Between June 20 and 25, 2013, invoices were received from various accredited motor vehicle dealers during which only Coscharis Motors Limited quoted for BMW Security Vehicles.Tenders Board(vi) On June 28, 2013, NCAA Parastatal Tenders Board approved the selection of First Bank Ltd for the Lease Financing as well as Metropolitan Motor Vehicles and Coscharis for the supply of the vehicles. All necessary approvals were duly sought and obtained accordingly.(vii) Between July 8, 2013 to August, 12, 2013 various meetings were held with First Bank Ltd, contract agreement was signed and necessary documentation executed.Your Excellency is respectfully invited to note:(i) The crucial statutory role of the NCAA in regulating civil aviation operations in the country, including safety, security and strict compliance with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (NCARs).(ii) The need for NCAA to be fully equipped with highly specialized tools and facilities (including operational vehicles) to enable the effective implementation of its statutory functions.(iii) The procurement of specialized operational vehicles is duly provided for in the NCAA 2p 13 (IGR) Budget and the need for adopting instalmental lease payments over36rionths.(iii) That Due Process was followed in the procurement of the said operational vehicles.Please your Excellency my continued loyalty and esteemed regards.Princess Stella Adaeze Oduah, OON, Honourable Minister.
My blue boo: Beyonce arrives at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne Australia with her daughter Blue Ivy for her first show in the city as part of the The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour on Tuesday
Showing off the shorts: Beyone sported a black Zoe Karssen sweater emblazoned with the words ‘Creme De La Creme’, AllSaints Valtari choker, a black beanie hat and tiny denim cut offs
