A unique shopping event that brings together exhibitors offering affordable cultural gifts you won't find on the shelves of local high street shops or department stores.

Treat yourself and pick up something special for your loved ones too – your day includes:

Dates and venues: 1 December at the Drum in Birmingham, and 8 December at Electric Social, Brixton, London

For further information : www.afridiziakgo.com/winter2012/

The Olympics may have left Hackney but fear not because Susie McKenna and her critically acclaimed pantomime team are back with yet another glittering, festive and down-right dazzling Hackney Empire pantomime. This time we are bringing it home - it is set in London Town!

A show for all the family, Dick Whittington tells the rags-to-riches tale of a young man and his loyal cat, on their exciting quest to find fame and fortune. Featuring all the traditional pantomime ingredients; thrilling adventure, show-stopping songs, dazzling dance routines, knockabout comedy and bags of audience participation, this is guaranteed to be another Hackney hit and the perfect Christmas treat.

For information: http://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/2489/shows/dick-whittington-and-his-cat.html

Started in 2005 as an award to acknowledge the accomplishments of Africans in both the Diaspora and on the continent, this year's award event will be taking place on 1st December 2012 at the Grand Kameha Bonn Hotel - Am Bonner Bogen – 1 - 53227 Bonn, Germany.

ClemQue.JPGThe ADLER Entrepreneurship Award is presented to Africans and people of African descent that show the greatest promise of contribution to human well-being, through the creation and application of their activities, intellect and knowledge and also identifies people who are contributing towards the development of their communities. The award also deems to encourage and support these citizens in their efforts and to showcase their impact on their communities on the local and national level.

In cooperation with the JANERO Consultancy GmbH, the African Youth Foundation (AYF) working on the ADLER Entrepreneurship Awards platform which is serving as a forum for collaboration among Entrepreneurs, and between Entrepreneurs and third parties with interest, leading to the realization of creative ideas for businesses and investments in both Africa and Europe.

PJ-SG.JPGInformation about personalities nominated for the 2012 Awards is available on our website at: http://ayf.de/cms/images/documents/Nominierte%202012.pdf

Africa's Leading Private Equity & Venture Capital Event

3 December 2012: West Africa Summit & Private Equity As An Asset Class Workshop;
4-5 December 2012: Main Conference

This is the only private equity event in Africa to:

Hear from over 100 expert speakers including these industry titans:

NEW SPEAKER! Karim Sadek, CITADEL CAPITAL
Henry Obi, HELIOS INVESTMENT PARTNERS
Marlon Chigwende, THE CARLYLE GROUP
Simon Harford, ACTIS
Okey Enelamah, AFRICAN CAPITAL ALLIANCE
Aziz Mebarek, AFRICINVEST–TUNINVEST GROUP

Visit the website here for the latest agenda, attendee list and speaker line-up.

This conference is a networking event for top Government officials, senior business executives & Ambassadors from several countries will share best practice and discuss action plans on improving investment climates in Africa

Our Yearly Business builder networking dinner occurs annually. Each year, we invite companies and business owners to speak, focusing on companies that have operations in Africa. Come join us for breakfast, hear from companies doing business in Africa, and network with other businesses interested in opportunities in Africa.

The Lancaster Conferences: Friends of Africa Awards 2012 will bring together top industry executives, key national decision makers and international players to celebrate excellence in exciting projects and developments.

http://www.lancasterconferences.com/events/events-friends-of-africa

( http://www.presaltafrica.com )

The West Africa Pre-Salt Forum focuses on the opportunities for offshore pre-salt exploration in countries including Angola, Congo (Brazzaville), Namibia, Gabon, DRC and examines why IOCs and NOCs are lining up for the opportunity to access these high impact exploration prospects.

The forum brings together senior-level exploration, new venture, business development, pre-salt and subsalt specialists for the key topics in the form of case studies that provide the latest on the region’s potential for substantial oil discoveries.

Forum highlights include:

Confirmed speakers include:

For more information or to register please contact Anthony Webb on +44 (0)203 615 2877 or anthonywebb@dmgevents.com     http://www.presaltafrica.com

Join us at our Africa-Gives Autumn 2012 Film Fundraiser on 7 December 2012 at The Cinema Museum in Kennington, with writer John Carlin as special guest.  This is a fundraiser in support of the Africa-Gives initiative – to develop an online platform that enables young Africans in the UK to connect with, and support, their peers in Africa to be self-enterprising via structured mechanisms. Africa-Gives is funded by the Rockefeller Foundation.

Africa-Gives is an initiative that seeks to create and develop mechanisms for young diaspora Africans, between the ages of 18 to 35, to connect with Africa by contributing time, money and skills while building a relationship with the continent.  The main goal is to enable young diaspora Africans to mobilise significant resources – money, time and skills – for development in Africa.

As part of our Africa-Gives initiative, we will be screening Invictus, – a film based on how Nelson Mandela initiated a unique venture to unite South Africa through the game of rugby. 

Also involved in our Film Fundraiser is our special guest for the evening: writer John Carlin, author of the book Playing the Enemy: Nelson Mandela and the Game that made a Nation, the book that would later inspire the film Invictus. John Carlin will host the Q&A session and will sign copies of his book.

For more information and to book your tickets: www.afford-uk.org ,   www.africa-gives.org   or   http://www.cinemamuseum.org.uk/2012/invictus-afford-johncarlin/

The timely Africa Middle East- Investment Forum will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on the 10-11 December 2012 under the theme, "Strengthening Investment Ties through Innovative Partnerships". This opportune event aims to show case investment opportunities in Africa and Middle East as a practical and significant stride towards opening new markets that will encourage investments and trade between the two regions.

Experts at The Africa Middle East - Investment Forum will provide insights and healthy debates on the untapped regional opportunities ultimately answering the question on factors and trends that make Africa a key investment choice.

For more information on the Forum, go to; http://www.aidembs.com/africa-middleeast_conference/

The International Fair of Dakar (FIDAK 2012) is one of the greatest economic appointments for business in africa, especially in the West African sub-region.

The FIDAK 2012 will be held from November 29th to December 12th, 2012 at the International Centre for Foreign Trade of Senegal (CICES) Dakar.

The FIDAK 2012 offers the opportunity to discover the different economic potential, culture and tourism in African countries and of all those involved in general. This show of force is attracting an audience of more than 200,000 visitors. It also provides access a sub-regional market of over 200 million consumers.

This year's guest of honour is the Republic of Turkey. And the theme of this 21th FIDAK is "Environmental protection for sustainable development in West Africa "For more information: http://cicesfidak.com/

A new collaboration between critically acclaimed British-Nigerian playwright Mojisola Adebayo and Standard Bank award-winning South African dancer and choreographer, Mamela Nyamza; recently named by Oprah Magazine as one of the top 25 women in the world, alongside Aung San Suu Kyi and Lady Gaga.

Co-produced by Mojisola Adebayo and Artscape, in partnership with Ovalhouse, I Stand Corrected is created and performed by Mojisola Adebayo and Mamela Nyamza. It runs from 20 November – 8 December at Ovalhouse (Please see full dates and venue details below)

I Stand Corrected is a contemporary story of rage and romance, where two black African lesbian lovers try to touch each other across the supernatural divide. Told through haunting and sometimes absurdly comic physical theatre, with seductive singing, dance, music and fire, I Stand Corrected is an artistic response to the violent epidemic of ‘corrective’ hate rape in South Africa and the virulent anti-gay marriage lobby in Britain.

Booking info: http://www.ovalhouse.com/whatson/detail/i-stand-corrected

Zimfest, a celebration of Zimbabwean arts and culture heads for its second year in Harare. The event themed “Raindance” will bring together Zimbabwe’s finest musicians, artists to the stage including some familiar faces alongside some exciting newcomers.

The event organisers are promising a multi-dimensional exploration of the diversity of Zimbabwean culture built around an interplay of live music, the performance arts original cuisine and sport. The event will feature live artists performing on the main stage alongside a line up of performance artists ranging from schools bands to dance troops. There will also be a dedicated DJ arena where people can dance nonstop all day to a wide selection of music to suit all tastes.

Confirmed artists to date include hip hop artist Tehn Diamond, rock and indie fusion band Evicted, Chikwata263, mbira star Hope Masike with her band Kakuwe; also confirmed are DJs Toby Two Shoes and Rex & Regis amongst others.

Other activities include a 7’s rugby and 5 aside soccer tournament taking place in the morning, a dedicated kiddies play area for the whole day, extensive food stalls to cater for all tastes and a vibrant market area, Zimfest Harare is set to deliver a memorable day for everyone. The festival will take place from 10am till late, promising a fun filled day for the whole family.

Zimfest was established in 2001 by a group of Zimbabweans based in the UK and since grown to become a global brand. The annual festival has been held successfully over the last 12 years. Zimfest has grown to become one of the biggest African festivals and last year attracted over 5000 people.

http://www.zimfestlive.com

Visit the only permanent exhibition to examine London's involvement in transatlantic slavery in this thought-provoking new gallery, London, Sugar & Slavery that challenges long-held beliefs that abolition was initiated by politicians. Be touched by the real objects, personal stories and vibrant art and music that have left their legacy on the capital today.

Museum of London Docklands
No1 Warehouse,
West India Quay,
London E14 4AL
http://www.museumindocklands.org.uk/English/EventsExhibitions/Special/LSS/
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