The African Foundation for Development (AFFORD) would like to invite you to attend African Diaspora and Development Day (AD3) 2016 which will take place on Friday 1 July at Chatham House and on Saturday 2nd of July at the School of Oriental African Studies, University of London (SOAS).  Every year AD3 serves as a platform for networking, knowledge sharing and best practises, as we explore a theme linked to 'diaspora and development'. This year AD3 will explore and share insights on how the diaspora can contribute towards creating an Africa where their passions and innovations can thrive. AD3 will bring together individuals and stakeholders working in social and innovative enterprises. This is an opportunity to discover new insights as experts come together to address the following themes:

AD3 is a continued step towards Africa's transformation and we hope you will be able to attend this year’s event, where there will be substantive exchange of experiences and ideas.

AD3 will include a Masterclass on ‘Moving Your Career into Africa’ providing you with essential information and resources to plan your entry into the African job market.

This year we will be launching #AD3Pledge, an opportunity for participants near and far to make a personal commitment to doing something, big or small, to contribute towards Africa’s progress. Join the conversation on social media, what’s your #MyAD3Pledge?

Free to attend - Register for AD3 2016 here:http://ow.ly/jSma3016mJ5

Africa Writes is the Royal African Society’s annual literature festival. Every year we showcase established and emerging talent from the African continent and its diaspora in what is now the UK’s biggest celebration of contemporary African writing taking place over an exciting summer weekend. The festival features book launches, readings, author appearances, panel discussions, youth and children’s workshops, and other activities.

From Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd July, we bring together over 50 authors, poets, publishers, performers, and academics, including new talent and some of the most influential voices in contemporary African writing. 90% of the programme is FREE and open to all with book launches, panels & workshops! bit.ly/AW2016programme

The MBTN Careers Summit organised by movebacktonigeria.com (MBTN) will bring together recent graduates and early stage career professionals, for a day focussed on career development and accessing opportunities in various job sectors in the UK and Nigeria.

There will be speakers from a cross-section of industries looking at key trends and opportunities and how graduates and young professionals can best position themselves to take advantage of such opportunities.

Speakers include Funlola Ogunkoya (Goldman Sachs), Christopher Adeyeri (Head of Tech, Astbury Marsden), Yomi Taiwo - PWC Africa Business Group, and Noble Asinugo (Hewitt Stone)

One of the biggest complaints by recruiters in Africa is poor preparation by candidates who may be talented but who are unable to ‘sell themselves’ positively and who show a general lack of understanding of how to present themselves, a poor knowledge of the company they are approaching and the expectations of the job.

The CV Preparation/Interviews session by Frances Mensah Williams (CEO, Interims for Development/Managing Editor of ReConnect Africa) will highlight the key things you need to do before and during an interview to give yourself the best chance of success. In today’s highly competitive job market, don’t leave things to chance – come and learn how to pitch yourself to be the best candidate for the job and for the organisation. The event will close with a networking session, allowing guests to mingle with each other and establish new connections.

SIGNED COPIES OF THE BOOK ‘I WANT TO WORK IN AFRICA: HOW TO MOVE YOUR CAREER TO THE WORLD’S MOST EXCITING CONTINENT’ WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON THE DAY (£10).

REGISTER NOW AT: https://mbtncareers.eventbrite.co.uk

The Gateway To The 380 Million Consumer Market Of The East African Region

The 19th Buildexpo 2016 - International Trade Expo on Building & Construction Products, Eqpt. & Machinery is the largest trade event held annually in Tanzania. The exhibition attracts exhibitors from more than 30 countries and visitors from all over East & Central Africa, thus giving exhibitors an excellent opportunity to explore several countries in one time.

The BUILDEXPO AFRICA opened up avenues in the building and construction, interiors and infrastructure sectors in Tanzania when it was launched in 1996, setting the stage for other shows of a similar nature to follow suit.

With the scale of the ongoing infrastructure and industrial development, evidenced by the multi-billion projects under construction and the recent tender announcements by the government, organizer Expogroup is placed at an advantage to turn its attention to untapped segments that are vital to the sector.

For details and to register: http://www.expogr.com/tanzania/buildexpo/index.php

The Tanzania International Forum For Investments (Supported and endorsed by the Tanzania Investment Centre and Tanzania Private Sector Foundation) is scheduled to take place at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre in Dar es Salaam, 9-11 March 2016.

With confirmed participation from global investors and funding institutions in control of more than US$200 billion, the Tanzania International Investment Forum For Investments is set out to be the largest gathering of international investors in Tanzania.

The Forum will showcase specific investment opportunities in key sectors including Agriculture & Agro-processing, Tourism, Energy, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, telecommunications & ICT, Mining, and Financial services; and is expected to attract investors and participants at decision making level, comprising local and foreign companies, heads of public institutions, and development partners to attend.

In addition, an exhibition is planned to take place on the side-lines of the Forum to showcase selected export products and display foreign exhibitors as well to market their products. The Forum is expected to secure investment pledges and commitments, joint venture partnerships between local and foreign companies, financial arrangements, and export orders among a few of the deliverables.

For further details on the participation and agenda of the Forum, please refer to the forum website www.tziforum.com 

The world’s oil and gas industry is probably experiencing its most tumultuous period since the infamous oil crisis of 1973. However, instead of severe oil shortages and sky-high prices, current market turmoil is due to the inverse - Middle East wells pumping at maximum capacity with concomitant low prices.

Demand for oil and gas from markets in Africa remains high. But low crude prices combined with poor physical infrastructure, inadequate logistical solutions and onerous government regulations have blunted investment in oil and gas field development. As a result, some African governments such as Tanzania and South Africa are reappraising their oil and gas legislation. These are just some of the challenges that will be covered at the Oil & Gas Africa Conference 2016, which takes place on 13 and 14 July at the Cullinan Hotel, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town.

World Bank energy consultant Simon O’Toole will present a non-technical overview of the history and geographical distribution of global oil assets. Acclaimed logistics consultant Lars Greiner will provide guidelines to ‘Smarter Procurement’ models and local content solutions for onshore and offshore supply chain resilience.”

Panel speakers will also discuss the various configurations of land-based, maritime and aviation resources. Mick Fry and Ian Mcluskie of CHC Helicopters will illustrate the increasing role of air support in offshore oil and gas supply chains, such as aviation logistics, search and rescue and medical evacuation. Mike Litson of Litson & Associates will examine air travel safety versus required maintenance standards costs in the oil and gas and resources sectors.

The flagship Africa MBA Indaba conference and career fair is set to host over 800 MBAs and aspiring MBAs in decision-making positions, business leaders from 30 countries, featuring world class speakers, as well as professional development seminars and networking sessions.

The mission for this 2-day African business conference is to attract MBAs from around the world that are passionate about building businesses in Africa, as entrepreneurs, investors, corporate executives, and social impact architects. This will be the largest collection of MBAs under one roof focused on Africa. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to network with Africa’s business leaders, expand your network, and learn more about the opportunities in Africa.

If you want to start or expand your business career in Africa, come meet the continent’s top corporate recruiters at the Africa MBA Indaba’s career fair. The career fair will have an array of multinationals, consulting firms, investment houses, and social enterprises offering exciting career opportunities across Africa for MBAs at the C-Suite level, middle management, and entry level positions. Africa is rising, and we need more MBAs to accelerate the growth.

The Africa MBA Indaba also provides a plethora of marketing and branding opportunities for dynamic brands interested in targeting MBA executives. Our delegates form part of Africa’s emerging middle and upper middle class, and are discerning consumers of high quality branded goods and services.

To sponsor, exhibit or register for the Africa MBA Indaba – contact us at info@africaMBAindaba.com, sponsors@africaMBAindaba.com or call +27 (10) 003 1559.

We look forward to welcoming you soon! www.africaMBAindaba.com

The 6th Annual Customer Experience Loyalty & Retention Telecom Summit will address some of the top demands of consumers and businesses all across the region with the focus on consolidating the growth in the sector and provide an understanding of the dynamics that propel it and forecasts future trends & expected developments.

Increasingly, global telecom operators are focusing on CEM&CRM as their primary sustainable competitive advantage. Moving forward, telecom will need to address how they bond with customers, discovering strategies and best practices for winning and retaining customers. In today’s competitive market, the future of your business depends on retaining your existing customers. This event will provide you with the opportunity to learn and network with national and international industry leading Customer Experience experts to identify opportunities, take away key strategies and gain insights for successful CEM & CRM.

At 6th CEM, LOYLATY & CRM Summit you’ll learn how to:

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See the full speaker list and detailed agenda on the event website: http://telco.fextons.com/ or email us at telco@fextons.com