As we celebrate International Women's Day this month, it's a good time to deliver our own assessment of where we are.

"Dear Editor

Great article and I am encouraged to remain focused and take action re my goals for the year ahead."

One year after its new administration, Anthony St John looks at the achievements and challenges facing South Africa.

The Homecoming Revolution will be in London in March 2010 bringing information about careers, property and business in South Africa and several good reasons to return.

"Dear Career Coach,

I'm starting a new job next month. To be honest, I was quite surprised I was hired and I really want to make a good impression. Any tips?"

The REMADE project is an initiative that works with those people who are serious and ready to start their business in Ghana.

The World Cup has put the spotlight on Bafana Bafana's captain but as he launches his Foundation in the UK, South Africa's football champion Aaron Mokoena shows how he is giving back.

Leading trichologist Noon Etienne busts the 5 myths about wearing hair locks, sister locks, brother locks, interlocking or traditional locks, twists and extensions.

The World is going to continue to develop and change and we need to be able to respond to the changes, says leadership guru, Paul Bridle.

Do-gooding rock stars are costing Africa more in business than their fundraising efforts are worth, says Andrea Bohnstedt.

A round-up of recent news from the UK, Africa and around the world.

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'What I learned along the way is....

You have to be twice as good as you think you are.'

What's on in March? Listing of events and activities.

Trainer Veronica Broome suggests seven steps that organisations can take, even during an economic downturn, to keep good clients and attract new ones.