In this issue, Mark T. Jones of HABA explains why media coverage of the Horn and East Africa is a case of looking through colanders in Business with the Horn of Africa. Now in its 10th year, the Diageo Africa Business Reporting Awards is building on the company’s commitment to recognise balanced reporting of Africa in 10 Years of Reporting Africa.

In our spotlight on the African Diaspora, we speak to Journalist, producer and award-winning TV presenter, Shaheera Asante on how her new venture, Nyota Media, will improve business opportunities for African entrepreneurs and start-ups in Presenting Africa.

In A Voice for Africa, Washington Kapapiro tells how the Association of African Owned Enterprises is giving a voice to African professionals and entrepreneurs in the UK

In our Careers section, we look at a recent survey that shows that South Africa's top businesses have cause for optimism in South Africa's Top Companies Unite in Positive Outlook. Understanding what a company really is can transform its ability to compete and succeed, says Mats Eriksson in his piece Business Wisdom vs. Corporate Narcissism.

Our careers coach offers advice on increasing self-confidence in Ask the Career Coach – 'Help! My Lack of Self-confidence is Holding Me Back'.

In Pass the Bin Test business coach Griselda Kumordzie Togobo exposes 'good marketing advice' that loses you money and offers 4 questions to help you avoid it.

In this issue, we highlight two upcoming events. 'Masterclass: Africa' is a one-day event that will offer practical tools and insights into making the move and succeeding in careers and business in Africa. April sees the 7th TMT Finance Middle East North Africa 2013 Conference and Awards, the premier regional conference for telecom and finance leaders in the Middle East and which is now expanding to North Africa region for its annual event.

Our guest interviewee in this month's '5 Minute Interview' is Hassan Dudde, Economist and MD, The Somali Economic Forum who shares some of the lessons he has learned along the way.

A number of events are taking place in the UK and overseas during March and April and our Events listing gives you details of what's on and some un-missable Dates for your Diary .

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We visit the ReConnect Africa Library and we give you another chance to read Investing in Home in which Eric-Vincent Guichard of Homestrings talks about their plans to connect Africans in the diaspora with secure and profitable routes for investment in Africa.

Finally, check out this month's Editorial - Women, Don't Agitate. Negotiate. – and let me know what you think.

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