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ReConnect Africa Magazine – February 2012

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The Middle East Can Keep their Revolution, Uganda has Resolution

The spirit of entrepreneurship and the ambitions of Uganda need to be celebrated, says Nicole Johnson..

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Events - Dates for your Diary

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

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Editorial – Find Your Chocolate

Find something that makes your good intentions worthy, but a bit more fun.

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BRICS Open Way for Global Deal on Climate Change

South Africa’s role has proved critical to the success of the recent climate change summit - and not just ...

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Brand South Africa Moves Up the Rankings

South Africa moved up to 36th out of 50 countries measured in the Anholt-GfK Roper Nation Brand Index, confirming the steady ...

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Ask the Career Coach – 'Have I Got What It Takes to Freelance?'

Dear Career Coach, I like the idea of working as a freelancer and being able to pick my own jobs ...

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Davos – A Chance for South Africa to raise Africa’s Global Profile

How should SA position itself at the 2012 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, this week? asks Miller Matola of the ...

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Towards a Multi-Faith Common Agenda for African Development and the MDGs

Could faith groups be a powerful driver in achieving the MDG’s in Africa? Faith groups should be seen as ...

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5 Minute Interview - Remi Aiyela, Lawyer & Advisor

'The best advice I ever received is... don't sweat the small stuff. Life is too short to worry about the ...

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From Public to Private

Moving from working in the public sector to the private sector is a challenge, but it can be done.

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International News Round

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

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Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor Re: Schooling across Borders, This is a good service to parents abroad. It is important to remember that ...

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Dating in the Workplace

With Valentine's Day approaching, Tolulope Popoola offers some words of caution about the dangers of office relationships.

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01The Middle East Can Keep their Revolution, Uganda has Resolution
02Events - Dates for your Diary
03Editorial – Find Your Chocolate
04BRICS Open Way for Global Deal on Climate Change
05Brand South Africa Moves Up the Rankings
06Ask the Career Coach – 'Have I Got What It Takes to Freelance?'
07Davos – A Chance for South Africa to raise Africa’s Global Profile
08Towards a Multi-Faith Common Agenda for African Development and the MDGs
095 Minute Interview - Remi Aiyela, Lawyer & Advisor
10From Public to Private
11International News Round
12Letters to the Editor
13Dating in the Workplace
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In this Issue ....

In this issue, we bring you opinions, articles and an update on news and events. Read More

Letters to the Editor

"Dear Editor
Re: Schooling across Borders This is a good service to parents abroad. It is important to remember that we have some very good schools in Africa." Read More

Davos – A Chance for South Africa to raise Africa’s Global Profile

How should SA position itself at the 2012 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, this week? asks Miller Matola of the International Marketing Council of SA (Brand SA). Read More

BRICS Open Way for Global Deal on Climate Change

South Africa’s role has proved critical to the success of the recent climate change summit - and not just because it was the host, reports John Battersby. Read More

Brand South Africa Moves Up the Rankings

South Africa moved up to 36th out of 50 countries measured in the Anholt-GfK Roper Nation Brand Index, confirming the steady improvement in the country's brand reputation. Read More

From Public to Private

Moving from working in the public sector to the private sector is a challenge, but it can be done. Read More

Ask the Career Coach
'Have I Got What It Takes to Freelance?'

Dear Career Coach, I like the idea of working as a freelancer and being able to pick my own jobs and clients, but I don’t know whether I have what it takes. Read More

Towards a Multi-Faith Common Agenda for African Development and the MDGs

Could faith groups be a powerful driver in achieving the MDG’s in Africa? Faith groups should be seen as partners in pushing towards the 2015 MDG goals, say Knox Chitiyo and Lucy Mbugua. Read More