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The following is a listing of events taking place in the UK and overseas this month. For further information, please contact the organisers directly. To view upcoming events that we are media partners for, click here 3 February – Alter Ego, Hackney Empire, London
Alter Ego is a chance to celebrate the untapped talent of the young people of Hackney, the show will consist of 6 young emerging artists (aged 13-21 years old), all competing for the title of Winner of Alter Ego 2012. The show will also have headline performances from chart topping artists.  6-7 February – Click Africa: Digital & Online Marketing Event, Johannesburg, South Africa
Click Africa will give you access to the top digital gurus at the cutting edge, their insights and solutions, and new perspectives on deriving the greatest possible benefit from your online campaigns and improve bottom-line. The conference will offer you the best speaker faculty with the latest insights and case studies from your industry peers. This event is a must attend for those in the digital marketing space, featuring best practice case study presentations. Don’t get left behind! Find out how the top gurus are transforming their brands and improving customer satisfaction through digital and social marketing. Getting top-management buy-in for digital and social media campaigns can be tricky. Find out from your peers what solutions they’ve found for quantifying the ROI on these new marketing strategies. The event is focused on:
If you want to get in front of potential customers actively looking for suppliers and get the chance to have hundreds of face to face meetings in short period of time whilst also benefiting from brand exposure and thought leadership, then you must be at Click Africa 2012. http://www.iqpc.com/Event.aspx?id=615996 6-9 February - Investing in African Mining Indaba, Cape Town, South Africa  Mining Indaba attracts mining analysts, fund managers, investment specialists and financiers from around the world. Corporate presentations on the newest and most successful projects provide the foundation for institutional portfolio growth and asset diversification. Government and agency presentations update policies and incentives for potential partners. Attendance is limited to professional investors and industry. Speakers are by invitation and include top global economists, industry analysts and mining management. Delegates who participate in the Mining Indaba conference develop essential knowledge, and experience first-hand the rewards and risks of investing in more than 130 mineral-rich countries around the world. They personally meet the policymakers of these nations, and hear case studies of successful and unsuccessful ventures. Mining Indaba provides companies with an ideal platform on which to build shareholder base, and with exposure to the most influential professionals specializing in natural resources worldwide. If you are looking for a global perspective on African mining and would like to build and maintain cross-continental business relationships, then we invite you to attend the 2012 Investing in African Mining Indaba. http://www.mbendi.com/indaba/events/e8dv.htm 7 February – Book Launch, ‘Getting Somalia Wrong? Faith, War and Hope in a Shattered State’, Royal African Society, SOAS, London
Book launch with author Mary Harper and journalists Mohammed Adow and Rageh Omaar responding. Chair: Professor Ioan Lewis Somalia is the world’s most comprehensively failed state, representing a threat to itself, its neighbours and the wider world. In recent years, it has become notorious for the piracy off its coast and the rise of Islamic extremism, opening it up as a new "southern front" in the war on terror. At least that is how it is presented by politicians, the international community and the media. In Getting Somalia Wrong? Mary Harper presents the first comprehensive account of the chaos into which the country has descended and the United States' renewed involvement there. In doing so, Harper argues that viewing Somalia through the prism of al-Qaeda risks further destabilising the country and the entire Horn of Africa. The author argues that although the country may be a failed state, it is far from being a failed society. In reality, alternative forms of business, justice, education and local politics have survived and even flourished. RSVP@royalafricansociety.org 7 February – Corporate Responsibility for HR Professionals, London
Gain invaluable guidance on how HR can deliver value for business through a well thought-out corporate responsibility strategy. Find out more information and visit the website today. 8-12 February – Sauti za Busara Music Festival, Zanzibar
Opening the festival will be the island´s largest Carnival Street Parade with beni brass band, ngoma drummers, mwanandege umbrella women, stilt-walkers, capoeira dancers and acrobats. Inside the Old Fort, music groups from all around Africa perform daily from 5pm til 1am. After sunset, the African Music Film programme kicks in with music videos and clips, documentaries and live concert footage. Local food and drinks, music, jewellery, clothing and handicrafts are close by in the festival marketplace. Meanwhile, the island is buzzing with a range of Busara Xtra fringe events: ngoma drum and dance performances, fashion shows, dhow races, open¬mic sessions, after-parties and open rehearsals of Zanzibar´s oldest taarab orchestras are all arranged by the local community. www.busaramusic.org/festivals/2012 9 February – Book Launch ‘Kenya: Between Hope and Despair’, Royal African Society, SOAS, London
Daniel Branch and Charles Hornsby’s recently published books, Kenya: Between Hope and Despair 1963-2011 and Kenya: A History since Independence respectively, chart the recent history of Kenya from independence to the present day in different but complimentary ways. In advance of Kenya’s 2012 elections, our panel of speakers will take this as an opportunity to reflect on the past and discuss what may lay ahead for the country’s future. 7-9 pm, Room G2 Please RSVP for all RAS events to RSVP@royalafricansociety.org 12 February – Valentine’s Comedy & Lovers Rock, Hackney Empire, London
Don't miss top comedians Felicity Ethnic, The Real McCoy's Favourite Mr Fraser & The Bajan Queen Dibbi alongside The Kings & Queens of Lovers Rock Janet Kay, Carroll Thompson, Kofi, Peter Hunnigale & International Reggae Superstar Gappy Ranks! This night will be the highlight of Valentines weekend! The Best of Both Worlds!! The Producers of The Young Kings of Comedy & The Real McCoy Comedy Xplosion! return with another great show for your diary! Book Early! 13-16 February – Human Capital and Talent Management in Oil and Gas Industry, Johannesburg, South Africa  While the global economic slowdown may have had an effect on the War for Talent, the issue is still critical to the Oil and Gas sector in Africa due to competitive market for talent and lack of skilled candidates and employees in the sector. Combined with the problem of an aging workforce in Oil and Gas organisations globally, the historic lack of investment in skills and problems with attracting the best and the brightest into the sector is a major issue for organisations that must begin to be addressed now. A 4-day workshop entitled Human Capital and Talent Management in Oil and Gas Industry, will be led by a world renowned industry personality, Alistair Redgrave, and is designed to help organisations address issues by exploring both the Human Capital and Talent Management Strategies required in the context of Oil and Gas organisations’ Business Strategy in Africa, and most importantly, help them develop a practical action plan for the development and implementation of a Human Capital and Talent Management Program for your organisation. The event is happening on the 13th-16th February 2012 at Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel, Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa. The workshop will have a practical rather than theoretical base as extensive use will be made of research and case studies to illustrate practical examples of the development and implementation of Talent Management programs. It will highlight how these best practices can be modified and applied to the specific context of the participants’ organisations in the context of Oil and Gas in Africa. Key Benefits After attending this course, the participants will be able to:
Learn more: www.neo-edge.com/humancapital 15 - 17 February – Urban and Housing Development, Southern Sun Cape Sun, Cape Town, South Africa
This Urban & Housing Development large scale event will be a one-stop platform that will encapsulate cutting-edge issues, strategic solutions, investment strategies and pertinent case studies in urban planning, infrastructure and housing development. A vision of this scale can only be achieved by implementing your ideas and experiences into action; so whether you are a driver or enabler towards urban and housing projects, you will find this highly anticipated Urban and Housing Development large scale event an excellent platform to network, exchange ideas, seek business opportunities and to tap into the experience of key industry leaders. Tailor-make your own programme by selecting from any of these streams: Day 1 and 2 Staying on top of the rapid developments in the affording housing projects arena, this event will also be featuring an exclusive multi-streamed Social Housing Day on 17th Feb 2012 to explore the dynamics of low cost housing development, inclusionary housing policies, funding options available, construction materials and technologies, design and sustainability and project management for the enablement of cross cutting collaboration between private and public sectors. The streams allocated in the Social Housing Day include: www.urbanhousingdevelopment-lse.com/ra For further details and brochures, please contact: Permanent - London, Sugar & Slavery, London
Museum of London Docklands To 19 February – Umoja, Peacock Theatre, London
From the potent rhythms of tribal music to the intricate steps of gumboot dancing, the jazz of Sophiatown, the joy of gospel and the pounding energy of contemporary kwaito, UMOJA unites 30 singers, dancers, drummers, marimba players and musicians, who represent the best of South Africa’s young performers, many of whom come from severely disadvantaged township backgrounds. Peacock Theatre, Portugal Street, Holborn, London WC2 | Tue - Sun at 7.30pm, Sat & Sun mats at 2.30pm | www.sadlerswells.com 21-23 February - The Africa Energy Indaba 2012, Johannesburg, South Africa
The Africa Energy Indaba, adopted by the World Energy Council (WEC) as the African regional event of the WEC, receives global recognition as the foremost event for energy professionals from across the globe and is rapidly gaining momentum as the energy business forum in Africa. Presented by the South African National Energy Association (SANEA) in association with the World Energy Council, the forum has achieved the highest level of endorsement and support and as such is without doubt the leading energy event in Africa. For more information visit: http://energyindaba.co.za/ 23-24 February – Well-Being for High Performance Conference, London
Choose to attend the Conference only (23 February), the Workshop on Managing Absence in the Workplace (24 February) or both days! Get advice from leading well-being experts and senior HR professionals in organisations including BT, Carlsberg, Centrica and Police Service of Northern Ireland. The Well-being for High Performance Conference will provide everything you need to increase productivity, enhance resilience, reduce stress and drive business success through employee well-being. With leading-edge advice from top organisations, this conference and workshop will empower you to make the right well-being decisions for your business. http://www.cipd.co.uk/cande/well-being-for-high-performance-conference 24 February – The Horne Section, Hackney Empire, London
Premiering in Edinburgh last year, The Horne Section has since enjoyed sell-out runs at the Soho Theatre, Union Chapel and Lyric and Criterion Theatres in the West End. The Horne Section has also played at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the Cat Laughs Comedy Festival in Kilkenny and the Cheltenham Jazz Festival. The show returned to Edinburgh last summer, playing another sold-out run in the coveted late-night slot at the World Famous Spiegeltent. For further information, please contact the organisers directly. PLEASE NOTE: ReConnect Africa accepts no responsibility for any of the events described above and/or any dealings with the event organisers. To notify us of your event and discuss advertising and marketing options, please contact us at: editor@reconnectafrica.com
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As part of the Hackney Empire's Youth takeover weekender, the Youth Takeover weekend gives the opportunity for Hackney Empire to open its doors for a whole weekend to encourage and enable the young people of Hackney and surrounding boroughs a chance to get involved in the creative arts industries.
Brands forged in the fire of social and digital marketing must be tempered to withstand the new and exciting challenges and opportunities presented by emerging technologies.
Book launch with author Mary Harper and journalists Mohammed Adow and Rageh Omaar responding. Chair: Professor Ioan Lewis
This conference will offer practical advice on ways to:
The 9th edition of Sauti za Busara music festival takes place in Stone Town, Zanzibar with 100% LIVE African music under African skies. Sauti za Busara (Sounds of Wisdom) brings people together in celebration, with a diverse and delicious mix of music from all over East Africa and beyond. 
Panel discussion with authors Daniel Branch (Kenya: Between Hope and Despair 1963-2011) and Charles Hornsby (Kenya: A History since Independence); Eusebio Waweru, Philosophy PhD Student at the University of Edinburgh; and freelance journalist Charlotte Njeru. Chair: Professor John Lonsdale, Trinity College, Cambridge University (TBC).
Heartbeat Entertainment proudly presents VALENTINES COMEDY & LOVERS ROCK
Urbanisation in most of Africa is moving at a very fast pace, especially south of the Sahara. Infrastructure and housing provisions, water & waste management, energy & other utilities supply shortages, traffic congestion, environmental health problems, limited green spaces, extreme poverty, social security and public safety problems place many burdens on people. With a consistent influx of people into African cities, there is a need for a central focus on sustainability, urban planning, regeneration, slum rehabilitation and low-income housing provision. 
Visit the only permanent exhibition to examine London's involvement in transatlantic slavery in this thought-provoking new gallery, London, Sugar & Slavery that challenges long-held beliefs that abolition was initiated by politicians. Be touched by the real objects, personal stories and vibrant art and music that have left their legacy on the capital today.
UMOJA is a musical celebration of South African song and dance. Originally created by Todd Twala and Thembi Nyandeni as a way of a reminding a new generation of South Africans of their heritage, UMOJA, meaning ‘togetherness’ in Zulu, has won critical plaudits and collected multiple awards since its premiere in 2000. UMOJA returns to London for a run at the Peacock Theatre until 19 February 2012 
The Africa Energy Indaba 2012 will be held from 21 - 23 February 2012, at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa. The conference continues to grow and has become the foremost forum for debating and exchanging solutions to Africa’s energy challenges and focuses on: African power suppliers; alternative and renewable energies; oil and gas; the legal and regulatory framework, and investment opportunities in African energy projects, to name a few. The exhibition has become a significant market-place for African and international stakeholders doing business in Africa’s energy sector.
Get practical advice from leading organisations on how to design, communicate and embed a well-being strategy into your business. Benefit from case studies, industry insight and networking sessions.
The Horne Section returns to London! Part improvised, part honed, part performance, part party, The Horne Section is a five-star jazz comedy variety show that enthrals wherever it goes.
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