One year after the elections, Anthony, Lord St. John of Bletso looks at the achievements and challenges facing South Africa in South Africa, One Year On.

South Africa's time is now and in Returning with the Revolution. we look ahead to The Homecoming Revolution careers and business event taking place in London in March 2010. This popular event will offer information about careers, property and business in South Africa and several good reasons to return.

For those looking at starting a business in Ghana or expanding their business into this emerging market, help is at hand. The REMADE project is an initiative that works with those people who are serious and ready to start their business in Ghana and we speak to the Project Manager, Elvina Quaison, in Getting Down to Business in Ghana.

The FIFA World Cup has put the spotlight on South Africa's football captain, Aaron Mokoena. In our report, A Sporting Future for South Africa's Youth, Mokoena shows how he is using his name and influence to build a sporting legacy for the young people of South Africa.

In this month's Ask the Career Coach, our Career Coach gives advice on 'How do I hit the Ground running in my New Job?' and offers advice on how to make the best first impression.

Leading trichologist Noon Etienne address another Black Hair Myth and this time sheds some light on some of the myths surrounding wearing hair locks in Busting the Black Hair Myths- 5 Myths about Wearing Hair Locks.

Leadership guru, Paul Bridle, tackles the subject of change and how we choose to respond to the inevitable in So What about Change?

In 'Of Rock Stars and Underwear' Andrea Bohnstedt, Editor of Ratio Magazine, shares her opinion on how do-gooding rock stars are costing Africa more in business than their fundraising efforts are worth.

Our guest interviewee in this month's '5 Minute Interview' is actor Danny John-Jules, who shares some of the lessons he has learned along the way.

We go back into the ReConnect Africa Archives and give you another chance to read trainer Veronica Broome's tips on attracting and retaining clients in Seven Steps to Retaining and Attracting Customers in a Recession.

March sees an exciting line-up of events in the UK and overseas and our Events listing gives you details of what's on this month and some unmissable Dates for your Diary.

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