The following is a listing of events taking place in the UK and overseas this month. For further information, please contact the organisers directly.

Investing in African Mining Indaba has hosted delegates, sponsors and governments from around the world, creating a virtual who's who of world mining. Nearly half of last year's delegates noted the unique and abundant networking opportunities as the top reason to attend Mining Indaba. In fact:

88% of last year's delegates said that Mining Indaba enabled them to network with individuals that they would otherwise not have been able to access.

This year's conference promises the same unique networking opportunities that you can only get at Mining Indaba! Register today to secure your place at 2010's mining industry networking event of the year. www.mbendi.com/IIC/events/e5xw.htm

Featuring an all-Black star cast and directed by Debbie Allen, this Tennessee Williams classic has impressed critics and drawn record crowds to the Novello Theatre in London.

The cast includes Phylicia Rashad, James Earl Jones, Sanaa Lathan, Adrian Lester and Peter de Jersey.

Following the unrivalled success of Mobile Web Africa, the most progressive and innovative mobile focused event in Africa is now moving to East Africa. With contributions and support confirmed from a host of the leading individuals and organisations Mobile Web East Africa is promising to be a superb two day conference.

If the evolution of one of the most important technological advances of the 21st century is of interest to you then attending this event, which features an interactive roundtable seating format, is a fantastic opportunity.

For information visit the event website: www.mobileeastafrica.com or contact the organiser All Amber on: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

SIM Senegal 2010 (Senegal International Mining Conference & Exhibition) will take place in Dakar, Senegal from 12 – 15 April 2010. The event will be organised by the Ministry of Mines, Industry and SME, Republic of Senegal in collaboration with the British company AME Trade Limited.

This event will form a golden backdrop to the festivities of the 50th Independence Anniversary of the Republic of Senegal which is celebrated on the 4th April 2010; half a century after Senegal declared its independence from France. The event will feature three days of plenary sessions, technical workshops, exhibitions as well as visits to key Senegalese mining and tourist sites. Senegal is politically and socially stable has excellent infrastructure, skilled human resources and a competitive, attractive, clear, transparent, simple and modern fiscal and regulatory regime. Senegal presents a definite guarantee for the security of your mining investments.

Senegal has a wealth of diverse and unexploited mineral deposits which until recently have lain dormant. Previously Senegal's mining industry was dominated by the exploitation of phosphates, industrial limestone and attapulgite. However due to a new mining code and investment promotion drive by the Senegalese government and their development partners, the exploitation of gold, iron ore and uranium in south eastern Senegal and deposits of zircon and titanium in the Grand Cote in the Sedimentary basin have commenced. Senegal is set to become one of Africa's leading gold producers and a world class deposit of iron ore is to be exploited in the near future.

If you are interested in finding out more information about the event, please contact our sales management team on +44 (0) 207 700 4874 send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please note that space is extremely limited at this premier conference and we advise all participants to book well in advance.

For further information on all aspects of the event, please do not hesitate to contact us or go to the official event website www.simsenegal.com

The 2nd "Euro-Africa Cooperation Forum on ICT Research" is organised by the FP7 EuroAfrica-ICT EU-funded project and is supported by the African Union Commission (AUC - HRST) and the European Commission (EC - DG INFSO - International Relations Unit) under the Information Communication Technology (ICT) theme of the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7).

This 2nd Forum edition is organised as a post-event to the "AU 2010 Summit" and the "AU-ECA 2010 Summit Exhibition". www.euroafrica-ict.org/forum2.php

Africa is becoming the land of discovery again but this time it is being discovered by people from the African Diaspora. People are increasingly looking at the countries of their heritage as fertile ground for them to settle down roots, start new ventures and contribute meaningfully to its economic growth and sustainable development. In investment terms Africa is an exciting opportunity with a degree of risk but the promise of high returns.

Ghana is a country experiencing a high growth and expansion rate; it is a place ripe for new business and actively encouraging new business from those beyond its shores.

To assist those in the Diaspora who have recognised this opportunity AFFORD and IntEnt (International Enterprise) have formed a partnership to bring you The REMADE programme. The REMADE programme is an EU co-funded project that will last until December 2011 and is aimed at those who are ready to start a business or a branch of their business in Ghana.

The AFFORD-REMADE Business Club is an opportunity to learn more about assistance in setting up your business in Ghana, network with like minded people and take the first steps in realising your entrepreneurial ambitions.

6pm to 9pm. Please register attendance with This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 0207 582 3578. Venue: To be confirmed. Cost: Free. Light refreshments available.

The Commonwealth Business Council (CBC) is pleased to announce its flagship Africa Investment Forum (AIF) will be held on 8th-10th February in Accra, Ghana in partnership with the Government of Ghana.

The core theme of the 2010 forum will be "Accelerating Intra African Trade and investment". The Forum provides a platform to bring investors and projects together to enhance African trade and investment, and to build new business partnerships. The focus will be on strengthening linkages between African economies as a means to promote new investment.

In addition to showcasing African investment opportunities and intra regional trade, the Forum will feature specific discussion on key topics including: Africa in the New Global Economy, Addressing the Infrastructure Gap, Oil and Gas Development: Planning for an Effective Energy Mix, Water Resource Management: Addressing the Challenge, Telecoms and Services: New Business Opportunities/ BPO and Investing in Agriculture and Improving Food Security. www.cbcglobal.org/CBC_Pages/EventDetails.aspx?EventId=96

Our 11th Southern Africa Energy Week 2010 will take place over the 8-10 February 2010, at the Sandton Sun Hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa.

This Energy Week includes Presentations from senior executives from key Governments, leading Companies and National Oil Companies, as well as state and private energy utilities, incorporating separately bookable events, providing a timely, in-depth management assessment for decision-makers on key strategic shifts that impact all Governments, companies, investors, financiers, and service/supply industries within Africa's most energy-critical region.

The Week includes keynote Presentations from senior oil/gas and energy executives, a unique Strategy Briefing on Southern Africa Energy, the 29th PetroAfricanus Dinner on The Highveld, (with Guest Speaker: Andrew Windham, Managing Director, Tullow Oil Africa), plus Sponsor and networking opportunities. www.petro21.com/events/index.cfm?id=472&CFID=1550535&CFTOKEN=16419497

The London Development Agency (LDA), KPMG and Lloyds TSB are hosting a series of free business strategy seminars for small and medium sized businesses called "Surviving the Downturn".

Managing the growth agenda – this will include accessing new markets, export issues, strategic planning, financial planning and employee incentives. These seminars have been specifically put together to help equip businesses with practical strategies for coming out of the recession and focusing on future growth. The event will provide an opportunity to ask questions and network. All events take place at KPMG offices, 8 Salisbury Square, London EC4Y 8BB

For further details or to book: www.lda.gov.uk/server.php?show=conEvent.112

Dealing with your business finances during a recession is difficult, but managing the finances of a business soon to be growing again could prove fatal if done incorrectly.

This user-friendly workshop will outline how to manage your finance to promote growth and how to source the finance you might need as we exit the current recession.

Session 1: Managing finance to promote growth: minimise cost and maximise efficiency; develop an effective strategy to limit the risks your business faces; make sure your finances are fit enough to withstand expansion after the recession; checklist – good housekeeping tasks and key tasks to managing finance.

Session 2: Sourcing finance: loans and overdrafts – practical help; get the right type of finance for your business; using your business plan to get funding; checklist – key points on sourcing finance and key tasks for your business finance.

To book: www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/eventDescription?
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The theme for the Congress is "THE NEW HR CHALLENGE - Innovative talent strategies for tough times". The Key challenge before HR Professionals is shaping the future of their organisations through Talent management & Talent development. HR must and can play a crucial role in shaping careers & building an organisation on Trust, Values & a defined vision for the future.

The roots of what HR does today, will define the shape of things to come tomorrow. Responsive and agile HR can make the organisation reach the top. The Congress is the largest rendezvous of HR Professionals from across the world. www.worldhrdcongress.com

The seventh edition of the Sauti za Busara music festival will take place in Zanzibar, 11-16 February 2010; admission is free to all EA Residents before 5pm.

Sauti za Busara (Sounds of Wisdom) is an international festival celebrating East African music taking place around the second weekend of February each year in Zanzibar.

Featuring top-quality musical performances by more than 400 established and upcoming artists (40 groups in total), Sauti za Busara has already established itself as one of Africa's leading music festivals. It's an event that unites people in celebration. The main stage of the festival is within Stone Town's historic Old Fort. Performances run from Thursday through until Sunday, starting in the late afternoon, and continuing virtually non-stop into the evening, with the final band taking to the stage around midnight.

Admission is free to East African residents until 5pm. After that you need a ticket or pass. Prices vary for citizens, residents, and visitors. VIP tickets are available for those who prefer seating. For more information and confirmed artists: www.busaramusic.org

The main theme is Africa's economic and development prospects, and discussion may include the climate for investment, possible impacts of the global financial crisis, including on ODA, and Africa's relationship with the EU in the context of European Partnership Agreements (EPAs) and the EU-Africa Strategy which was discussed and agreed on at the EU – Africa Summit in Lisbon in December 2007. The event will gear towards development-oriented focus. The current state of play on the EPAs will be discussed.

This event will examine the strategy for Africa and how it compares with other international players on the continent. The need to explore ways EU and AFRICA can better engage to cement the partnership based on mutual respect and understanding will be explored. There are still windows of opportunities to improve for mutual interest in an equal footing. www.okraexpress.com/eu-africapartnership

The Africa investor (Ai) Tourism Investor Awards were created to showcase Africa's opportunities and achievements in the tourism sector to the rest of the world, collectively raise awareness about Africa as a tourism destination and reward those groups developing the African tourism industry as a vehicle to drive sustainable economic growth.

The Africa investor Tourism Investment Summit will bring together international authorities involved in commercialising legacy projects from previous World Cups and major sporting events, with investors, projects promoters and city planning officials to answer this and many related questions. It will include interviews with leading investors, hoteliers, forecasts from top economists, panel discussions on the latest developments, trends and best practice in the tourism investment and city planning industry.

The Summit will include over 80 speakers, all leaders in their specialised fields, aiming to make the programme and networking as interesting and diverse as possible. There will be a City Twinning working lunch, a project sponsors exhibition showcasing projects and opportunities from across Africa, along with pre-arranged one-on-one meetings for project developers and investors.

The annual Africa investor Tourism Investment Summit and Awards are now acknowledged to be a must-attend event for all those in the Tourism Investment Industry. www.africa-investor.com/event.asp?id=182

This year's conference will focus on the theme "A Continent Comes of Age: Defining a New Era in African Business." The largest African student-run conference will bring together pre-eminent keynote speakers, expert panellists, and over 900 students and professionals from across the globe to Harvard Business School's campus in Boston to discuss and debate this important phase in Africa's development. The conference also includes prospective students' events, a career fair, fashion show, concert and networking receptions.

To secure your place, register now! For more details, visit the conference website which will be updated frequently so please check it regularly. Feel free to circulate this to colleagues and friends who may be interested in attending.

African Utility Week will bring real insight into optimising the revenue potential of your utility through smart metering and revenue protection; the realities of running your utility as a commercial enterprise and strategies to get the most out of your existing infrastructure.

The role of renewable energy is examined as part of a comprehensive energy mix and rural electrification and access to water will be debated by industry visionaries.

Click here to request a brochure and registration information.

Share The World's Resources are hosting a public event on slum growth and urban poverty in the Global South on Wednesday 24th February 2010, 6.30-8pm at Amnesty International's Human Rights Action Centre, 17-25 New Inn Yard, EC2A 3EA, public Transport: Liverpool Street or Old Street. Tel: 020 7033 1500. A panel of experts will present their views on the reality of poverty for those living in 'megaslums', the underlying causes of the growth of informal settlements, and what the options are for reversing this trend.

Panellists include: Adam Parsons – Author of 'Megaslumming', Dr Firoze Manji – Executive Director of Fahamu, Jeremy Seabrook – Author and journalist Malavika Vartak – Campaign Coordinator, Amnesty International. The event will be followed by a drinks reception. Admission is free. To book your place email alexia [at] stwr.org or visit www.stwr.org/megaslumming Contact telephone number: 020 7609 3034.

Join us for our annual Reward Conference. As we face unprecedented challenges to deliver competitive and engaging reward packages that fully support the business, this conference will provide an essential platform to explore the impact of your reward strategy on your current and future business needs.

HR leaders from best practice organisations will explore what the year ahead looks like for pay and reward and offer practical solutions to maximise the business impact of your reward strategy. With so much change in the current economic and political landscape, get a clear picture on how to take your reward strategy forward in the future.

The event is for professionals in: developing and implementing reward strategies; pensions and benefits; pay determination and evaluation; performance related pay and remuneration and reward management.

AITEC Banking & Mobile Money COMESA 2010 will therefore focus on the customer experience in relation to all technology implementation and services, challenging suppliers and bankers alike to evaluate their systems in the light of customer needs and preferences.

AITEC Banking & Mobile Money COMESA 2010 will engage with bank customers by inviting them to attend the exhibition and experience the new services available today through the wide range of new payment technologies being offered by banks. The event includes a two-day conference which provides a valuable educational forum for the financial services sector, updating CXOs and IS managers on latest international developments in payment technologies, best practices in IT project deployment, and latest trends in customer service delivery. www.aitecafrica.com/event/view/45

A Time for Innovation, Solutions and Alternatives is the event theme chosen by the Steering Programme Advisory Committee for ENERGY INDABA 2010.

The flagship African energy event, ENERGY INDABA 2010, is an annual event on the African business calendar with a specific focus on exploring solutions for a new energy future for Africa. With the recent and ever increasing world-wide attention to Energy, ENERGY INDABA 2010, provides an ideal platform to encourage debate and provides the ideal networking climate for companies and individuals to interact.

The event forms part of the African business calendar, which will promote sustainable development initiatives across the African continent. For more information: Energy Indaba 2010