A round-up of recent news from the UK and overseas, including:

British Executives Still Considering New Jobs

Despite the recession, 75% of currently employed executives are likely or very likely to consider a new job opportunity.

A round-up of news from around Africa, including:

China extends 950m loan to Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe had secured 950m in credit from China to help rebuild its economy, the biggest offer from a single country since the unity government was formed.

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

"We have short-changed ourselves by reducing women's contribution in business and politics." Mmasekgoa Masire-Mwamba on women, leadership and her new role as Deputy Secretary General of the Commonwealth.