In this issue, we review a recent investment forum in London highlighted the opportunities for trade and investment in Ghana in Ghana-UK Investment Forum. African CEOs are optimistic about growth in Africa, despite challenges on the continent, says a report by PwC. Find out more in Africa – Growing Despite Challenges.There is a positive economic outlook for Africa, says the annual report from the African Development Bank and we look at its findings in Positive Potential.

In our People & Diaspora section, Samantha Callender talks about the inspiration behind her new venture, BajanBeads, and how she has combined her Caribbean heritage with her love for beads in Bajan Beads.

Moving to Ghana after a lifetime in the UK brought its challenges and triumphs. After 3 years in Africa, Elvina Quaison is changing course. Find out what’s in store for Elvina in From UK to Ghana….and Then..?.

In our Careers section, Career coach Frank Thaxton offers some advice on how to plan your job search carefully and manage yourself into your next career move in Get Ready for your Job Search!

Also in Careers, our guest careers coach, Vera Ng’oma offers advice on moving on in your career in Ask the Career Coach – When Is It Okay to Quit?

In the third article in the series, Andrea Opoku explores the most effective communication channels for the different types of African consumer in Who is the African Consumer? Part 3.

In our Conferences section, we preview Homecoming Revolution Expo – 2015, a major Careers Expo in London in March will offer Africans abroad the chance to take their skills back into Africa. You can also read more about Powering Africa: Summit 2015, the January Summit in Washington DC will be the meeting place for African governments and global power investors.

Our guest interviewee in this month’s ‘5 Minute Interview’ is Rosalind Kainyah MBE, Managing Director, Kina Advisory Services who shares some of the lessons she has learned along the way.

January and February see an extensive line-up of events in the UK and overseas and our Events listing gives you details of what’s on and some un-missable Dates for your Diary.

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We visit the ReConnect Africa Library and we give you another chance to read Making Maritime History ,and about how the award of the prestigious International Maritime Prize to a Ghanaian in London is an historic achievement that recognizes Dr Thomas Mensah’s contribution to international environmental law and maritime affairs.

Finally, check out this month's Editorial - …And Justice for All – and let me know what you think.

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