This year has taught me some lessons about life and in the spirit of giving that goes hand-in-hand with Christmas, I thought I'd share.

"Dear Editor

I have taken your advice and I am doing a lot of soul searching about where I am right now."

A new study finds that South African internet users have embraced social media as a core pillar of their online activity.

A new study maps the needs and aspirations of Senegal's youth.

Who's providing you with the advice and support you need? Vera Ng'oma spells out how to create the right team to help you move forward.

Dear Career Coach,

I would like to take a sabbatical from work to volunteer overseas but I work in a very busy department and I don’t want to be seen as deserting the ship when everyone is working flat out.

The official launch of a new book celebrating Black role models provided for an evening of lively debate, straight talking and inspired presentations.

The X-Mas Hot Plate event is set to make a difference to street children in Accra this Christmas.

A forthcoming Summit in Zimbabwe aims to promote ICT for education in Africa and establish partnerships and procurement between the ministries of education and the private sector.

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...

.....that to succeed, you need to create opportunities for yourself as no-one will create them for you if you don’t step out of your comfort zone to make it happen."

What's on in December? Listing of events and activities

Dying to junk the chemicals and keep your afro hair natural? Leading Trichologist, Noon Etienne, tackles some of the myths around keeping natural afro hair.