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What's on in May? Listing of events and activities
Acclaimed artists David Toole and Lucy Hind have collaborated with South Africa's only professional integrated dance company, Remix to explore the boundaries of physicality, culture and stories.
The Impending Storm is an explosive and emotional look at the stories that we tell and the stories that we are, created by artist Mark Storor. The dancers of Remix, will perform with UK-based David Toole and Lucy Hind. UK musician Dom Coyote, in collaboration with South African singer Sandile Gontsana, provide a continent-crossing music and poetry score. Pushing the boundaries of integrated dance, the piece will premiere at International Dance Festival Birmingham 2012. Unlimited encourages collaborations and partnerships between disability arts organisations, disabled and deaf artists, producers, and mainstream organisations to celebrate the inspiration of the Olympic and Paralympic Games and to create original and exciting works. Twenty-nine Unlimited Commissions have been awarded.
Part of the Globe to Globe Festival: Performed by the specially-formed South Sudan Theatre Company, from the world's newest country, presenting Cymbeline in Juba Arabic. This is the first time a Shakespeare play has been performed in Juba Arabic.
These performances will represent an historical moment in the fledgling history of the southern Sudanese nation.
Date 1: Wednesday 2nd May at 2.30pm
Date 2: Thursday 3 May at 7.30pm
Tickets: £5 (Standing) / £10, £15, £25, £35 (Seated) / concs available
Amazing special offer: 70% off - See top of newsletter for how to claim
Venue: Shakespeare's Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London, SE1 9DT
Box office: 020 7401 9919 / www.shakespearesglobe.com
Info: globetoglobe.shakespearesglobe.com
Participants: Anneke Van Woudenberg, Senior Researcher, Africa Division, Human Rights Watch; Ben Shepherd, Associate Fellow, Africa Programme, Chatham House
Public debate surrounding the controversial Kony2012 campaign quickly moved beyond the challenges the LRA poses in Central Africa, to embrace wider questions of advocacy campaigning uses and abuses. Meanwhile the African Union is mobilizing a four-nation army to undertake a new offensive against the LRA – an initiative subject to controversy also, and the International Criminal Court continues to call for Kony's arrest.
At this event a panel of experts on the region will identify the policy options open to the international community and discuss the best way to remove the threat the LRA poses to the region.
For more information please contact Tighisti Amare
THE CONTINENT OF AFRICA CONTINUES TO PRESENT A CONTRASTING PICTURE OF OPPORTUNITIES BUT YET A PLETHORA OF CHALLENGES.
Theme: "The Role of the Student and Graduate in Diaspora in the development of the Continent".
With the tough economic conditions aff¬ecting Europe and other continents, Africa continues to grow in the midst of the global challenges. But are Africans in the Diaspora ready to return home to take advantage of the numerous opportunities available and also stir the continent through her challenges?
Let's talk Africa is a platform to inform, encourage and inspire students, graduates and the employees ready to relocate about the wide array of opportunities in Africa.
Venue: Cambridge University, Time: 11a.m – 5p.m
TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED INCLUDE: Employment opportunities in Key African countries • Business start-up opportunities, Moving back home • Networking for Success. CONFIRMED SPEAKERS ARE: Mr Martin Woolnough – MD/CEO Nestle Nigeria Plc • Mr Fela Durotoye – MD Visible Impact, Mr Deji Akinyanju – MD/CEO Chicken Republic • Mr Henry Bonsu - Former BBC Presenter, Ms Frances Mensah Williams – Editor, ReConnect Africa.
http://www.letstalkafrica.org/
Building Capacity for a New Generation: The Case for Youth Leadership in Africa
The 2012 Oxford University Pan-Africa Conference is poised to be the largest gathering of African students in the United Kingdom and will highlight the importance of nurturing a new type of African youth leadership in response to the rapidly evolving challenges of this century.
Organized by the Africa Society, the conference will bring together hundreds of young and dynamic academics, scholars, entrepreneurs, activists, and politicians from around the world. It will shed light on strategies for preparing the next generation of African leaders for active involvement in building a culture of bold visions, integrity, and accountability in its public and private sectors and in African communities worldwide.
Some of the speakers include:
Sponsors include Google, Think Africa Press, and the Oxford African Studies Centre.
Visit our website for all the latest news: http://www.oxfordafrica.org
Tickets £60 each
Please contact: Gifty Nortey 07813 797757, David Abankwa abankd@aol.com, Akosua Ashiagbor 07956 877837, Evelyn Assiam 07930 312793, Sroda Azu 07801 819741 or Pep Graham 07941 124560
The Summit which will take place on the eve of the World Economic Forum Africa, will be a one day dynamic Summit, comprising panel discussions, a series of project presentations from corporates on their inclusive business models, Foundations supporting entrepreneurship in Africa, young and social entrepreneurs and a lot of facilitated partnership broking, networking and one-on-one meetings on the fringes.
The Summit represents a unique knowledge platform for Foundations from around the globe that support economic development in Africa and will host a unique marketplace facilitated with partners from the United Nations to match inclusive business models with Foundations and social entrepreneurs.
The Summit will also host the 2012 Sukuma Afrika Young Entrepreneurs MDG Awards.
Benefits of attending
Listen to international keynote presentations
Meet 150+ international investors
Network with CEOs of various multinational corporations from different sectors
Receive information on investment opportunities through informative project pitch sessions
Profit from industry experts through sector-specific sessions
Benefit from interactive debates and open discussion during the interactive panels
Take advantage of the one-on-one meeting opportunities
Remove the inconvenience of costly road shows by exploiting the many
networking opportunities with over 300 relevant companies
Multimillion-dollar deals are initiated at Ai events
Who should attend
International Foundations; Corporate Foundations ; Venture Philanthropists Major companies operating in Africa; Corporate Social Investment professionals Microfinance Organizations; Heads of CSR; Business Associations Development Finance Institutions; Social entrepreneurs; Sukuma Afrika Alumni
Cost of participation is US $1595 per person
Early Bird Savings available
All paid delegates attending this event will qualify for a FREE 1 year subscription to Africa investor Magazine as well as access to our electronic offerings - valued at over $100
Due to high demand, we have made available a number of complimentary passes for senior representatives from pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and endowments (please note: a maximum of 2 passes per organisation, subject to verification). If you or your company would like to apply, please contact Cathie Fletcher at knevhunama@africainvestor.com using CVIP as a reference.
For further information and to register: http://www.africainvestor.com/event.asp?id=254
The Cloud Computing World Forum Africa is the only place to discuss the latest topics in cloud, including security, mobile, applications, communications, virtualization, CRM and much, much more.
The event will focus on the latest topics in cloud, including security, mobile, applications, communications, virtualization and CRM within the region.
Show Highlights 2012
Cloud Computing World Forum Africa
The inaugural Africa Investment & Project Finance Conference (AIPFC 2012) to be held under the theme "Capturing Growth Opportunities in Africa ", will feature a series of powerful sessions focusing on new developments opportunities which are emerging in key African markets. AIPFC 2012 will be addressed by a faculty of both regional and international experts and is expected to attract decision-makers representing dynamic markets in Africa and beyond.
The Africa Investment & Project Finance Conference aims to be a premier gathering in Africa of:
AIPFC 2012 offers the industry the exclusive opportunity to meet key decision makers in transport infrastructure, agriculture, housing, energy, power, telecommunications, water and sanitation, mining, oil and gas, dam construction, healthcare, port development, hotels and ICT.
For further information: http://www.africaprojectsconference.com
A comprehensive course on offshore facilities and subsea system - Description, Opportunities, Issues and Challenges
This workshop will discuss global offshore oil and gas activities and development. It will showcase technical discussions on various types of offshore floating production systems, subsea system in relation to floating production and FPS project issues and challenges. It will also highlight the commercial aspects of FPS by discussing various business models and market trends.
For full agenda, please email us your detailed contact information to enquiry@neo-edge.com
Directed by Ola Animashawun, an unmissable and moving new tragicomedy about families, betrayal, choices and love.
"You think England is hard? Compared to Nigeria? My dear, you haven't seen anything yet!"
On holiday with her streetwise son in Lagos, a British-Nigerian mother is in turmoil. Should she leave her only child in a strict Lagos boarding school, or return him to the battlefields of inner London?
A family spanning three generations and two continents meets in Lagos for the first time in over thirty years. But the joy of reunion also unleashes long-suppressed truths. An exuberant and thought-provoking mix of comedy, tragedy and family drama, Pandora's Box reveals the heartbreak behind the difficult choices some parents must make - and the price their children pay.
Performance Times: 7.30pm (Matinee 3pm, Sat 12 May)
Venue: Arcola Tent, 2 Ashwin Street,Dalston, London E8 3DL (5 mins from Dalston Kingsland or Dalston Junction London Overground stations)
Book Tickets: www.arcolatheatre.com 020 7503 1646. Further details: www.sporastories.com
Seven out of the ten fastest growing economies in the world over the next five years will be in Africa. Ethiopia is at the forefront of this truly magnificent resurgence of the African continent. Precise Consult International PLC (PCI) and Access Capital Services S.C (ACS), in partnership with a number of strategic global partners are organizing the Ethiopia Investment Summit 2012 to link global investors to Ethiopian opportunities.
With a population of 85 million, Ethiopia is the second largest country in Africa and one of the largest unexplored markets in the world. More than 70% of the country is aged under 30 and the country's rapidly expanding education system currently boasts 20 million students. The national economy has registered growth rates in excess of 10 percent for several years and the country appears to be emerging on the world scene and attracting much interest from investors. The country is already the third largest coffee producer in the world and boasts the largest livestock population in Africa. It is also the fourth largest sesame exporter in the world, second largest horticulture exporter in Africa, and one of the largest honey and beeswax producing countries in the world.
"The idea behind the Ethiopia Investment Summit 2012 is to help foreign investors understand this newly emerging giant of an African economy." Says Henok Assefa. "We will have in one room 200 CEOs of Ethiopia's largest and most promising enterprises, meeting with upto 200 foreign CEOs exploring the Ethiopian market, against a background of some serious economic analyses and information. With the strong support we've so far received from the Government of Ethiopia, we expect a very strong and relevant participation from key decision-making personalities, including several key cabinet ministers.
http://ethiopiainvestmentsummit.com/HomePage.php
Pay and benefits are facing major legislation changes in 2012 and it's vital that organisations are prepared to make proactive decisions that will also contribute to business success.
The CIPD Reward Conference will provide expert advice on topics such as:
This conference will help you:
The CIPD Reward Conference will be taking place on 15-16 May 2012 in London.
The business world today has never been more turbulent and uncertain and the ultimate measure of decision making in any context is and will be financially inclined. A sound understanding of finance will enable them to interact with its key stakeholders both internally and externally with confidence and contribute significantly to not only the sustainability of the company but the strong development of the company in the recovery phase.
This workshop is designed for non-financial professionals who have reached positions of responsibility and need to enhance their knowledge of finance and financial analysis to be able to see the "integrated picture" in a turbulent business environment or professionals who believe that they need to enhance business finance to reach the next level in the organisations. The program further enhances the participants' critical thinking and appreciation of financial statements and the strategic direction of the company.
The program uses a wide variety of participative methods to help professionals understand company balance sheet, income statements, cash flow statements and statements of changes in equity and cost and capital budgeting concepts amongst others so as to add value to the effective leadership and management of organisation. This program is designed to enable participants to enhance their financial awareness from a strategic perspective so as to make more effective contributions to management discussions and challenges involving financial issues.
This workshop will provide a strong understanding of financial concepts, techniques and jargon which will enable them to make better use of the financial information they receive and to communicate with financial colleagues. Business case studies sprinkled throughout the course, will reinforce the theory, and topic related group exercises.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is designed to provide Directors, Managers and Executives at all levels with practical skills that can be used in their management role, including but not limited to: CEO, CIO, CXO, Strategic Planning, Corporate Development, Treasury, Accounting, Legal & Compliance, Internal Audit, Company Secretaries, etc.
To register/enquire, please contact: Michelle Lim, Tel: +65 6325 0210 Email: michelle@infocusinternational.com www.infocusinternational.com/finance
The Africa Day Conference is rapidly becoming established as the leading African business conference in Europe.In previous years, the conference has attracted over 250 distinguished guests representing over 35 nationalities, with attendees traveling from more than 10 countries. The conference format consists of keynote speeches, panel debates, breakfast, lunch and a networking reception; and features high profile speakers from business, government, academia and civil society.
The theme for this year's conference is"Africa, Taking Ownership: Successes & Challenges". The conference will explore and celebrate the many ways in which Africans are taking ownership for their continent's destiny, driving reform, building capacity and propelling growth from within. At the same time, we also seek to better understand the next set of challenges to overcome, to set new targets and to aspire to be more. We will explore this theme in four distinct but inter-related panel discussions. These are:
The panel topics are tailored to foster a 360-degree perspective, and the panel speakers are being selected to ensure diversity of experience and conflicting views. Healthy debate is, after all, the lifeblood of progress! This year we hope to bring personalities including Acha Leke Partner & Director, McKinsey (Co-Author of "Lions on the Move")
For further information:http://www.lbsafricaclub.org/africaday2012.html
The Women for Africa Awards were launched to celebrate and empower African women.
The inaugural 'Women For Africa' (W4A) Awards UK 2012 will take place at The Great Hall in Kensington and will see a number of deserving women celebrated on what promises to be an elevating and inspiring evening where Women of African Origin are recognised and celebrated.
From 'Outstanding Mother/Grandmother of the Year' to 'International African Woman of the Year' and more, the event will celebrate a diverse plethora of female champions. The final nominees represent countries such as Ghana, Nigeria, Congo, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone and more.
Amongst those to receive recognition awards are Susan Mashibe from Tanzania, who is a FAA certified commercial pilot and an aircraft maintenance engineer, the first female with both qualifications in Tanzania. She is one of a number of outstanding women who will be recipients of awards for significant achievements. Some of the guests that will be gracing the occasion are Nollywood actress 'Stella Damasus' (also a Women4Africa Ambassador), Richard Taylor OBE, Ambassador Dr Mokowa Blay Gyami, Mrs Betty Djokoto (Headmistress Wesley Girls High school Cape Coast Ghana), Antonia Okonma (former actress in the 'Bad Girls TV series), Adebayo Jones (Celebrity Fashion design) amongst others.
This event will evidence and represent a broad range of African women from the four corners of the continent, quietly but efficiently adding value to the UK economy and society. According to the Commonwealth Secretariat, Women4Africa is the first Public Awards ceremony dedicated solely to African Women in the Western world and the Commonwealth.
Women4Africa not only celebrates the achievements of African women, it also supports and empowers African women by either initiating or supporting key initiatives.
For more information: Women for Africa Awards
Revolutionizing & Empowering Finance Professionals into becoming Change Agents, Business Partners & Value Integrators
TThe Need for CFO Transformation
In today's rapidly changing business climate the CFO's role has never been more important. Their management colleagues (including the board) desperately need fast, frequent feedback to make important decisions on a daily or weekly basis.
They are also demanding answers to difficult questions:
But CFOs are overwhelmed with detail and constantly buffeted by external
regulatory changes and have little time or energy to focus on improving their
performance management systems and being true partners in the business.
This workshop is aimed at existing and aspiring CFOs (including finance directors, controllers, managers, strategy and business planners and anyone responsible for improving the finance, planning and performance management operations) who want to improve their knowledge and performance to become true business partners and value integrators. It is applicable to people in both the private and public sectors.
Further information:http://neo-edge.com/event-line-up/strategic-managment/transforming-the-cfo/
REGISTRATION Contact: Eugene Azucena, Marketing Manager, +65 6557 9185; registration@neo-edge.com
Is the face not currency enough? This display of face casts responds to the irony that members of the African Diaspora must pay to visit sites from which their ancestors were transported into enslavement.
Journeys and Kinship explores further the themes of the London, Sugar & Slavery gallery at the Museum of London Docklands through a project between the visual artist Jean Joseph and a group of young Londoners working together with Caribbean Calypso musician, Alexander D Great, and Yvonne Wilson from Equi-Vison.
The display features Joseph's work Sale Over Centuries, 2010 which consists of plaster face casts of 42 people from the African Diaspora who were born in and/or currently live in London. The casts promote discussion on the structure of faces and show how resemblances carry across generations and geographies.
In response to Joseph's work the young Londoners explored issues of enslavement, London's involvement and the African Diaspora. They then created a display which includes their own face casts and original music alongside film and photography documenting the project. This thought-provoking display raises issues around enslavement and life in modern London which remain relevant in today's capital.
Journeys and Kinship is open from 24 February – 4 November 2012 and is free entry.
http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/Docklands/Whats-on/Exhibitions-Displays/JourneysandKinship.htm
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/Default.htm
A co-production with Tiata Fahodzi. Election lost, speeches made and controversy stirred – Kayode's hiding. He's not even answering the door to the cleaner, and Rita is not going to start getting out the hoover in her designer heels. Escaping the political heat in London he flees to Nigeria – a British MP and a self-made man. Once there, he gets caught up in a whole new power game.
Bola Agbaje returns to the Royal Court Theatre with this satirical new play, questioning our notion of home. Cast includes Lucian Msamati (Clybourne Park, Comedy of Errors)
Time: 7.45pm (Mon – Sat) / 3.30pm (Sat and Thu)
Tickets: £20 / Mondays all tickets £10 / Concs available
Venue: The Royal Court Theatre, Sloane Square, London, SW1W 8AS
Box office: royalcourttheatre.com / 020 7565 5000
Info: www.royalcourttheatre.com/whats-on/belong
eLearning Africa, the Continent's largest gathering of high-level policy makers, decision makers and practitioners from education, business and government, is taking place from 23rd to 25th May in Cotonou, Benin.
Register today to ensure you don't miss out on this key event for developing eLearning capacities in Africa.
Focusing on eLearning and Sustainability, eLearning Africa 2012 will explore creative ways in which eLearning can support development and help to build a sustainable future. This year's Call for Papers saw an overwhelming response, with over 380 proposals received from 70 countries. We are in the process of putting the finishing touches to our programme. In the meantime, you can get a glimpse of some of our programme highlights, including sustainable mLearning, Fail Faire and eLearning under resource constraints, by clicking here.
marcus evans takes great pride in organising our exclusive 2nd Annual HR Excellence large scale conference, scheduled between 23rd and 25th May 2012, in Nairobi, Kenya.
The most successful companies understand that the most important business decisions they make are not what new products they launch or what new markets they enter. What really matters is what new people they let in the door — who they hire — and how they create an environment in which everyone in the organisation can share ideas, solve problems, and develop a psychological and emotional stake in the enterprise.
This conference provides the perfect platform to explore the dynamics of talent management, discover the latest updates in strategic HR and experience innovative HR applications & technologies which will enable you to create a truly world class HR function and drive business success.
Tailor-make your own programme by selecting from any of these streams:
Stream I War for Talent
Stream II Strategic HR
3rd Day Workshop – Emotional Intelligence
Also attend the full day Emotional Intelligence Workshop on day three and learn how to work effectively in today's relationship-oriented workplace, leverage on EQ to create positive change, develop strategies for achieving results and build successful organisations.
This must attend event provides an interactive platform for key stakeholders and all organisations directly & indirectly involved in human resource worldwide.
http://www.hrexcellence-lse.com/ra
For further details and brochures, please contact:
Ms. Esther Wong
Tel No: +603 2723 6736
Fax No: +603 2723 6699
Email add: estherw@marcusevanskl.com
The Institute of HRD, will be hosting the Mumbai HR Summit 2012, on May 25-26, 2012 at Leela Kempinski, Mumbai, India.
At this exclusive HR summit for the most distinguished HR Professionals, we will bring the brightest minds together to discuss current and emerging trends in Technology for HRM Effectiveness. The HR Summit aims at bringing together HR and business leaders on a common platform to deliberate on various aspects of the HR summit theme.
The HR Summit will witness presentations and deliberations by, eminent CEOs, proven HR Leaders, Senior HR Professionals, Researchers, and Academicians.
HR Summit objectives.
In this two days HR Summit over 250 Human Resource Professionals from India, Asia Pacific, Africa and Middle East Countries are expected to participate and deliberate on the theme "Technology for HRM Effectiveness." HR Directors of leading companies will be addressing the delegates on a wide range of issues regarding the theme.
For details contact: +91-08- 65617338, 23549645, hr@hrsummit.in or visit www.hrsummit.in
The aim of this event is to celebrate the continental annual African Liberation Day Celebration Day which is also a continental holiday, highlighting both our journey, struggle and achievements so far.
The evening will consists of International African speakers, footballers, superstars – and other African musicians, African Cultural performance, poetry, re-enactment of 25th May 1963 OAU African Unity.
This annual celebration is aimed at a broad spectrum of individuals ranging from MPs, Celebrities, Ambassadors, CEO's of various organisations as well as our own loyal numerous listeners and you.
For further information: www.voiceofafricaradio.com Time: 6pm - 9pm
The fourth Anniversary of Wind Power Africa is an impressive manifestation of its importance for the successful development of wind energy in Africa.
The expectations with Wind Power Africa in 2010 and 3rd Wind Power Africa in 2011 were not only fulfilled, but clearly surpassed. 4th Wind Power Africa will be accompanied by an attractive Renewable Energy Exhibition (open to all kinds of renewable energies) which will support the transfer of information and offers the direct contact with companies, governments and renewable energy key players. Many new companies are already showing their interest, demonstrating the growth in this specific market place. 4th Wind Power Africa also offers an Exciting Gala Dinner at the Westin Grand Hotel on the evening of the second conference day.
4th Wind Power Africa will be an even better opportunity than ever to meet colleagues from industry and research institutions.
The Conference will be accompanied by a Renewable Energy Exhibition in Ballrooms East and West of CTICC. The Exhibition will be open to all sorts of Renewable Energy. The Exhibition offers a good opportunity for an active exchange of information between exhibitors and Conference participants.
For further information and to register: http://www.afriwea.org/events/4th-wind-power-africa
Occupational Management Limited Africa (OML Africa) will be hosting the 2nd Ghana SME Expo (dubbed Business Sense 2012), scheduled to take place in Accra from 31st May-2nd June 2012. The 2nd Ghana SME Expo (Business Sense 2012), is designed to create a unique platform that will assist SMEs and entrepreneurs in a wide spectrum of industry to grow their businesses, learn from successful business people, take advantage of new opportunities in the oil and gas industry whiles applying modern technology and having access to vital finance, etc. This important event will consist of a 2 day conference and 3 day exhibition focused on SMEs and service providers of this large but neglected SME sector.
Over 100 delegates including CEOs, Managing Directors, Managing Partners, General Managers, entrepreneurs, business development managers, business owners attending the conference will be addressed by top business speakers and experts.
For more information on Business Sense 2012 visit the event website: http://www.businesssensegh.com/
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