Emmanuel Nnadozie, Director, Macroeconomic Policy Division, Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)

This event will launch the 2013 joint UNECA and African Union Commission (AUC) economic report on Africa. By focusing on commodity-based industrialization as an engine of growth for Africa, the report argues that African countries have a real opportunity, individually and collectively, to promote economic transformation and to address poverty, inequality and youth unemployment.

Emmanuel Nnadozie, Director of the ECA’s Macroeconomic Policy Division, will outline the importance of designing and implementing effective development plans and industrial strategies to promote commodity-based industrialization.

For more information please contact Chris Vandome

 

Sierra Leone Mining, Energy/Oil & Gas and Infrastructure (Conference & Exhibition) Indaba 2013 (SLMEOGII 2013) will take place from the 02nd  – 04th of July 2013 at the Miatta Conference Centre, Freetown, Sierra Leone.

The theme for SLMEOGII 2013 will be “Exploring Sierra Leone’s latent mining, energy/oil and gas resources and infrastructure potential for the benefit of Sierra Leone and its future generations.”

SLMEOGII 2013 will feature an outstanding programme that incorporates an investor exchange and projects showcase along with strategic educational sessions examining issues affecting the mining, energy/oil & gas and infrastructure sectors in Kenya.

For more info visit our website www.sierraleoneindaba.com or contact Tinashe Noel Tafira

South Africa: 011 0516 133    International: +27 11 051 6133   Cell: +27 84 052 5561
Kenya Office: +254 720 800 438
Email: admin@sierraleoneindaba.com  or  sierraleoneindaba@gmail.com
Fax to Email: South Africa:  086 554 6116     International: +27 (0) 86 554 6116

Origins of the Afro Comb is a joint exhibition between the Fitzwilliam Museum and the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Cambridge – the culmination of a major community project run by Dr. Sally-Ann Ashton, curator of the exhibition.

The exhibition looks at the 6000 year history of the iconic Afro comb from the Pre-dynastic period of Egypt to the Twenty-first Century in the UK and North America. The displays will not only include hundreds of remarkable combs – from pre-dynastic Egypt to the Black

Power combs that became iconic in the United States and UK from the 1980s – but will also include associated images showing the wide variety of hair styles found in Africa and around the world. In addition, it will include live demonstrations of contemporary styling practices, a special centre for digital interaction and personal contributions to the exhibition.

http://www.originsoftheafrocomb.co.uk.

The Employment Law Conference is taking place on 3 July in London. Get a clear understanding of how recent changes to the law alter how your organisation needs to operate. Get insights from leading lawyers, barristers and advisers on managing the complexity of employment law. View the seminar programme and book your place today.  The conference offers

http://www.cipd.co.uk/cande/elc/default.htm

 

The importance of diaspora contributions to development, especially in terms of remittances, is increasingly recognised by policymakers. However, focus has traditionally been placed on the value and social impact of remittances, without necessary consideration of the interconnections between remittances, migration and development.

At this event, which will mark African Diaspora Development Day (AD3), experts and stakeholders will explore the links between remittances and development, and the impact which international policies on migration and development have on diaspora communities, with particular focus on the UN High Level Dialogue on International Migration and Development (UNHLDIMD).

The event will also mark the launch of a new AFFORD advocacy handbook, designed specifically for diaspora groups. 

The event will be followed by an open reception.

For more information please contact Chris Vandome

 

The British Library is partnering with the Royal African Society to host the UK’s largest festival of African literature, Africa Writes, bringing together established and exciting new writers from across the African continent and its diaspora for a three-day celebration of contemporary African writing.

Africa Writes 2013 will headline with an intimate and in-depth conversation between Ngugi wa Thiong’o, Africa’s greatest living novelist and his son, Mukoma Ngugi, a rising literary star and author of fast-paced crime thrillers Nairobi Heat & Black Star Nairobi - chaired by Ellah Allfrey, Deputy Editor of Granta Magazine.

Africa Writes 2013 has something on offer for everyone. Our vibrant and diverse programme includes free book launches, readings, panel discussions, performances, youth and children’s workshops, and a public book fair selling African fiction and non-fiction books on Africa from UK and international publishers. The festival presents a unique opportunity for the British public to hear their favourite African authors and poets and discover new ones.

Some of the highlights for this year include a poetry evening, Diaspora Writes Back, featuring Warsan Shire, winner of the inaugural Brunel University African Prize for Poetry; a tribute to the late Chinua Achebe, widely acknowledged as the father of contemporary African literature; two events with the 2013 shortlisted writers for The Caine Prize, the most prestigious prize for African short Fiction; a collaboration with the African Studies Association of the UK (ASAUK) for its 50th anniversary; and a series of events in partnership with Kwani?, the Kenyan Literary Trust founded in 2003 by Caine Prize winner Binyavanga Wainaina.

Reflecting the growing prominence of African women writers, Africa Writes 2013 will feature some of the best known female writers from Africa and the Diaspora. www.africawrites.org

The OAA89 North America group, in association with the OAA National Capital Chapter Area, is holding a Dinner Dance Fundraiser.

The goal for organizing this event is to create a conduit for further networking among Akoras in North America and also to raise some extra funds towards our targeted project which will commemorate the 25th Anniversary of leaving our prestigious Alma Mater.

The event will be held at Martin's Caterers: Camelot,13905 Central Avenue, Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20774, from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. There will be drinks, a three course meal, fundraising, dancing and much more.

Please join us in making this a memorable event. Ticket prices are

Singles - $85
Couples - $160
Table of Ten (10) - $750

You may contact any of the following for tickets: Charles – 1-510-299-7032, Jamil – 1-305-962-2356, Nyawo – 1-617-710-0134 or e-mail us at oaa89exe@gmail.com

Out to Lunch

A satire about eating and charity by an award-winning storyteller. In the belly of a vast, empty space, with his usual ‘sharp observations’, ‘lightning-fast character changes’ (FT) and ‘touching, hilarious tale-telling approach’ (TLS), Jack tells of salvaged books, travels in the Third World and his friendship with Kevin Carter, who took that prize-winning photograph of a vulture waiting for an emaciated child to die.

Newton

Sir Isaac. Towering genius. Solitary but well-connected. Rational but mystical. Cruel but loved. A sparky, surprising array of characters, battles and triumphs presented with wit and insight and tremendous versatility by Klaff, science buff and ‘master storyteller’. 

Written and performed by Jack Klaff

To book: http://www.solotheatrefestival.co.uk/page11.html

 

Business4Better UK aims to connect business with the voluntary sector. More specifically, it will provide a forum for the not-for-profit community to network, share best practice, raise their profile and build partnerships with business. Attendance is free for visitors from both the voluntary and private sectors.

If you’re passionate about giving back or want to find out about the benefits these partnerships can bring to your business, we’d love to welcome you along. It’s free to attend and you can register via this link.

As well as knowing you’ve made a difference and feeling good about yourself, you can also learn about how other organisations have developed successful partnerships which have had a material impact on their business performance and long-term sustainability. Our education programme contains three seminar theatres and two instructional hubs. Plus, we also have an ongoing programme of live performances and demonstrations running throughout the two days. We hope we’ve inspired you to join us, but if you still have questions, visit www.business4better.org.uk for a full guide to the event.

 

Africa's FIRST dedicated LTE event!

The data market in Africa is forecast to see double-digit growth, and as competition intensifies amongst operators on the continent it has never been more important to be ahead of the game. With mobile subscriptions set to reach 1.13 billion by 2017 LTE will play a crucial role in this huge growth market so now is the time to set LTE strategies in Africa.

LTE Africa will be the premier forum for African operators to meet, learn, and form crucial business partnerships. The LTE Africa event will enable attendees to analyse the impact of future spectrum announcements & devices for these bands, as well as what is need in order to stay ahead of the game – if you want to be a part of this future, you need to be at LTE Africa 2013 in Cape Town!

For further information and to book : http://africa.lteconference.com/

 

“Cultural Diplomacy throughout the Commonwealth on Nations”

The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the UK will bring together speakers from a diverse range of fields to debate the issues surrounding Great Britain and the Commonwealth. The Symposium will focus on effective implementation strategies for the New Charter of the Commonwealth, placing particular emphasis on the role that Cultural Diplomacy can play among the organization’s members in achieving greater cooperation and collaboration, thus promoting prosperity and stability for all. Through the employment of Cultural Diplomacy, Commonwealth states have the potential to come together and establish greater multilateral understanding and collaboration, helping to promote economic prosperity, improve human rights records and achieve a new stability for the organization as a whole.

Based primarily in the House of Lords in London the conference will be hosted at a number of important political, historic, and cultural locations across the city.

Participation in the conference is open to governmental & diplomatic officials, academics, artists, journalists, civil society practitioners, private sector representatives, young professionals and students as well as other interested individuals from across the world.

Speakers during the Conference will include dignitaries, heads of state, ministers, politicians, diplomats, academics, authors, human rights activists, journalists, and artists.

http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?symposium-on-cultural-diplomacy-in-the-uk

 

Somali Investment Summit , the highly anticipated, premier gathering of regional and international businesses across all industries in Somalia, to be held at the  Nairobi Intercontinental Hotel from 11 to 12 July 2013, is proud to announce the official Lead Summit Sponsor; Iman  Bank of Somalia.

 Hosted by Somalia Economic Forum, the summit will bring together senior Government representatives, business leaders from Somalia and beyond, Economist and regional leaders in a showcase of Somalia’s vast opportunities for Investment. Iman Bank of Somalia will give a key note speech as well as lead in some plenaries which will highlight the bank’s vision for Somalia.

The summit will feature local and international guest speakers, renowned in their fields. Their array of industry topics and discussion points is set to prompt interesting debate through innovative and interactive workshops, case studies and expert-led keynote sessions and presentations.

http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5698333870 Alternatively email directly at admin@somalieconomicforum.org.

 

Cementing your organisation as a risk intelligent entity that is able to detect, rectify, and prevent risks in an increasingly complex and volatile business world.

The programme will offer an overview of risk with a cradle to grave look at risk management. Organisations that are effective and efficient in managing risks will in the long run outperform those that are not. If you want to be the former and not the latter then do the intelligent thing and join us on this two-day dynamic conference featuring case studies, roundtable discussions, and a half-day workshop. This event is mainly concerned with the strategies that can be applied rather than looking at specific risks making it applicable to all industries.

Key Topics:

For more information or to register please contact Ms. Jascinta on  +603 2723 6673  or   JascintaL@marcusevanskl.com

Or Visit   http://www.marcusevans-conferences-africa.com/reconnect3227

 

The need for infrastructure development in emerging markets is critical. In most African countries, particularly the lower-income countries, infrastructure emerges as a major constraint on doing business. The cost of addressing Africa's infrastructure needs is around $93 billion a year, according to the World Bank.

The annual Infrastructure Africa Business Forum will present stakeholders with an opportunity to unpack the enormous growth potential in addressing Africa's infrastructure needs. Africa, with a population exceeding 1 billion people is well placed as an emerging market, keen for investment & growth and has successfully maintained an average growth rate of 4% for the past few years as a continent.

The 2 day Business forum will bring together business to explore new trading opportunities, establish new business networks, develop and form partnerships and plan a way forward to address some of the continent's requirements.

Key sectors to be featured at the 2013 event include: Power I Transport I Water I Agriculture I ICT.

For further information and to register: http://www.infrastructure-africa.com

 

We wish to extend an invitation to protective security professionals working with or in government, to attend the Security in Africa (SIA) Conference 2013.

This conference is an important forum for protective security professionals to meet and discuss security initiatives integral to their ongoing work with African government. The theme for the SIA 2013 Conference is: "Building a Security Culture in Africa ".

The program will look at security arrangements and explore policies, plans and procedures to enhance a security culture that protects business outcomes for industry and governments in Africa. The program will also provide insight into key threats posed to national security including cyber espionage and the insider terrorism threat.

SecurityinAfrica.com is a joint initiative of The Chambers of F Khan, and developedafrica.com.  To register: www.securityinafrica.com

Keith 'Shebada' Ramsey stars in Krosses. Co-starring Maxwell 'Bashy' Grant. Dainty Bellanfantie, Junior Williams and Cavin Carty complete the cast of this hilarious play.

Shebada - famed for his hilarious witty lines on stage - returns to give you more than before, in Michael Denton's latest Blockbuster.

Krosses shows the interconnectivity of folks in a simple living community and how one person’s action can affect others living around them. A Jamaican style soap opera with a delicious slice of comedy with Shebada at its very best... you can’t afford to miss it.

http://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/3175/shows/shebada-in-krosses.html

 

Developing Accurate Metrics to Gauge the Success Of Your Pricing Strategies

The impact of pricing on an organization’s revenue is often grossly underestimated. Did you know that many telecommunications companies could boost their profits by up to 30% with a mere 2% revenue increase?

Raising profits by increasing prices across the board, however, is hardly possible in a heavily competitive sector such as the telecommunications industry – and is also seldom recommendable. In fact, hardly any other industry has experienced such strong price decreases and eroding margins as the telecommunications industry: Increasing competition, declining ARPUs, new entrants with OTT products challenging traditional income from voice and SMS, and rapidly growing data traffic are only a few challenges telecommunications companies are currently facing.

In this 2-day masterclass, delegates will learn how to manage prices in the telecommunications business - understand the power of pricing and how smart pricing is the key lever to profitable revenue growth. This proven approach comprises of systematic pricing metholodies, global best-in-class benchmarks from telcos as well as other industries and case studies, which the trainers will review together with the delegates during the sessions. 

For further information and to book:  http://salvoglobal.com/events/advanced-telco-pricing-masterclass/   Contact person: Ryan Milan Email: ryan.milan@salvoglobal.com

 

The African market is a highly fragmented and complex political economy with poor intra-regional enabling infrastructure, weak capital markets and often informal trading links. Public sector institutions are often weak and the risk of political and social instability is a threat to sustainable business activity.

Despite these challenges, Africa presents attractive commercial opportunities. Drawn by the continent's promising prospects for economic growth and its abundant resources, global companies are entering and expanding their business footprints in Africa. The relatively high financial returns in Africa are a reflection of the perceived high risk of doing business on the continent.

Frontier Advisory, in partnership with Deloitte, will be hosting the one-day Africa Risk Conference (ARC). The conference will address the following headlines that business needs to consider when doing business and succeeding in Africa:

 1. How do we manage Financial & Investment Risk in Africa?

2. How do we mitigate against Geo-Political and Conflict Risk on the Continent?

3. How vulnerable is Africa to External Macro-Economic Forces & Shocks?

4. How do we manage Environmental Risk in Africa with respect to Food Security, Climate Change, Natural Disasters and Water Security?

http://www.frontier-advisory.com

Created by Ronke Ademiluyi CEO, Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) is the biggest African event of its kind in Africa. A collaborative fashion exhibition, highlighting the industry’s established and emerged African designers, AFWL is at the forefront of capturing the surge of the African inspired trends in the fashion industry.

Our annual event aims to celebrate the work of African and African inspired designers in the UK and worldwide. After two successful years, the third edition of AFWL will be taking place at the Old Truman Brewery.

Africa Fashion Week London has always taken pride in providing African and African inspired designers an affordable platform to share their work with a global audience and international media.  http://africafashionweeklondon.com

The African Diaspora Summer Festival is an annual event aimed at highlighting the contribution of the African Diaspora to the British society and Africa, and raising awareness of topics that are of relevance to African communities in the UK, Africa, and elsewhere.

The inaugural African Diaspora Summer Festival will feature:

Debaters:

SPECIAL DEBATER– Oba Nsugbe QC, Head of Chambers, Pump Court Chambers

MC: HENRY BONSU – Journalist and Director, Colourful Radio

SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR– HRH Queen Naa Tsotsoo Soyoo I of Ghana

For information and to register: http://africandiasporasummerfestival.eventbrite.co.uk

There are several free tickets for media covering this event, and 10 free tickets for 10 young members of the African Diaspora (aged between 18 and 30). To take advantage of this offer, e-mail info@apadvocacy.org to express interest.

 

The Africa Centre will be holding its first Summer Festival, a 2-day event, on the 3rd and 4th of August 2013, in and around the Covent Garden Piazza in central London. The headline act will be the international star and neo-soul singer, Nneka.

The festival will showcase the best of contemporary African arts and culture, including music from emerging artists, a fashion show, film and photography, visual art exhibitions and African arts and crafts stalls. To download the festival programme and for further information, please visit our website www.africacentre.org.uk

 

Business, Sport, Music, Market, children and youth village…

The International African Festival Tubingen, known as AFRICACTIV, has grown from a local to international audience, striving for quality. The vision goes beyond just a festival of cultural celebration to promoting African investments on a bilateral strategy by creating a market for SME African enterprises to penetrate the European market with products such as handcrafts, textile and designs, fashion and beauty as well as exposing the competence of African scholars in all works of arts - literature, theater, music, film etc.

AFRICACTIV, a culture of family

This event is especially dedicated to the African Diaspora world-wide “It harnesses a unique culture of family, an embodiment of togetherness, passion of good music and charms. Our program offers the opportunity for Africans world-wide to take a holiday in Tubingen. Our programs are tailored made to suit every need and public -families, kids and youths, students, entrepreneurs… The festival is compacted and displayed on the beautiful meadow at the Tubingen festival ground, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the festival thereby throwing an eye on your kids.

Contact us- AFRICACTIV e.V Tel: +4915210610374

info@afrikafestival-tuebingen. de

This conference will provide the ultimate forum for Africa's Finance Ministers, Auditor Generals, Central Bank Governors, Policy Makers and Senior Audit Professionals, to recognise best practice in managing audit to strengthen governance, combat corruption and achieve accountability.

Our distinguished speaker faculty includes:

The Conference provides an interactive learning format to encourage continued education and networking opportunities. Some special features which enable this include:

Special Interest Roundtables / Workshops

http://www.mistieurope.com/default.asp?Page=65&ProductID=16496

This is a 3 day conference at the Deloitte offices in London where 40 of the most talented black students from around the country will meet and partake in activities to help cultivate their leadership skills and meet with mentors to help broaden the individuals vision on what can be achieved as well as introducing them to like minded people which will hold them in good stead for the future as they create their own networks.

http://www.powerlistfoundation.org.uk/programmmes/leadership-summer-school

 

 

The African continent is increasingly witnessing a progressive surge in offshore activities across the broad spectrum of maritime trade and business. With such great opportunities amidst immense resources, many observers believe this presents incredible and exciting markets for the future. Undoubtedly, many littoral African countries have considerable oil and gas reserves, bountiful fisheries and viable Sea Lanes of Communication. Despite this, we can all agree that maritime insecurity and illegal activities at sea threaten to undermine the great potential of this continent.

Realising the enormous but surmountable maritime security challenges in our collective maritime domains, the Nigerian Navy intends organising a naval conference focusing on the unique maritime security problems facing many African countries in the 21st century. In partnership with Defence IQ, the Nigerian Navy is proud to welcome you to the inaugural OPV Africa conference.

The conference, taking place from 27-29 August 2013 at the Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria, seeks to gather foremost global experts in maritime security and naval matters to impart their experience and expertise. Participants will be opportuned to hear from senior Chiefs and Flag Officers from African navies. Also, maritime industry key players will display groundbreaking technologies to assist the continent in dealing with maritime security threats. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/142i50w

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.

Museum of London Docklands
No1 Warehouse,
West India Quay,
London E14 4AL
http://www.museumindocklands.org.uk/English/EventsExhibitions/Special/LSS
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