1 February, ‘Translations’, Africa Centre, London

Translations will feature three distinct one-off collaborations, each with disparate artists who have been given free reign to devise a unique performance. All three Translations collaborations will then be performed as part of a finale showcase at the Africa Centre, a farewell before the Centre is closed for redevelopment. There will be a Q&A about the collaborations at this showcase.

2 February - All African Stars, London

Tiata Fahodzi's 10th Anniversary Fundraising Gala hosted by Jocelyn Jee Esien at the Theatre Royal Stratford East.  http://www.tiatafahodzi.com/

2 February – GHARWEG Annual General Meeting, London

Immigrations & Development Debate, Presentation of Annual Reports, Election of Management Committee Members, Presentation of Certificates, Food and Refreshments. Come and support us and meet old friends GHARWEG, 5 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7XW Tel: 020 7620 1430, Fax: 020 7620 1431

Until 6th February – ‘Statement of Regret’, Cottesloe Theatre, London

Kwame Kwei-Armah's third play for the National takes a punchy, provocative look at the Black British experience.

7.30pm daily. Cottesloe Theatre, National Theatre South Bank, London SE1 9PX. Tel 020 7452 3000

4-7 February – Investing in African Mining Conference, South Africa

The World’s largest gathering of miners, explorers, project developers, mining analysts, fund managers, investment specialists, financiers and many other professions will convene from 4-7 February 2008 in Cape Town, South Africa. This 13th annual Mining Indaba offers even more networking and deal-making enhancements!  http://iic.mbendi.com/events/e4tr.htm

5-7 February – Annual Reward Conference, London

The CIPD Annual Reward Conference is your opportunity to hear the latest thinking from leading experts and discover how best practice organizations are tackling key reward challenges. Gain practical advice to help you design, deliver and manage a best fit reward strategy for your organization.  www.cipd.co.uk/rewardconference

6 February - Building Successful Workplaces: Employment relations in the twenty-first century, London

One day conference organised jointly by the CIPD and Acas, centres on the overarching and mutual themes of employee engagement and productivity and explores some of the key issues in modern employment relations. Specific topics include diversity, employee voice and the future of dispute resolution at work. Other topics covered during the day include employee wellbeing, line management capability and stress management.  http://www.cipd.co.uk/publicpolicy/_buildingsuccessfulworkplaces.htm

Until 16 February – ‘Let There Be Love’, Tricycle Theatre, London, Chatham House, London

Directed by Kwame Kwei-Armah, an immigrant’s tale of beginnings, endings and British-ness set against the music of Nat King Cole.  Info@tricycle.co.uk

11 February - Training Day for Exiled poets to run Poetry Workshops, London

Led by Leah Thorn, performance poet and experienced facilitator. This free workshop is an introduction to group facilitation skills. There will be the opportunity to try out exercises and games and reflect on what works and why. Send: your name, address, telephone number, e-mail address and a short biography to:  jennifer@exiledwriters.fsnet.co.uk

12 February – Purely Networking Lunch, London

Join us for this purely networking lunch at the reputable 'The Restaurant' at Southgate College, sponsors for this event. Networking is a great way to make new business leads and contacts and raise your business profile while enjoying a delicious buffet lunch with a valentines theme! T: 020 8443 4464, F: 020 8443 3822, E:  chamber@nlcc.co.uk

12 February - Explaining South Africa's position on Sudan and Darfur, Chatham House, London

Speaker: Laurie Nathan, University of Cape Town. On the face of it, Laurie Nathan will argue, South Africa's position on Sudan and Darfur is baffling and incongruous, apparently inconsistent with the country's historical struggle against oppression, its constitutional values and its foreign policy commitment to promote human rights. In this talk Laurie Nathan will attempt to explain that position and show that it exemplifies many of the key features of foreign policy under President Mbeki. In particular, he will argue, the position highlights an anti-imperialist policy emphasis that colours and sometimes overrides the commitment to human rights.

13 February 2008 – Book Presentation ‘The Wizard of the Nile’, Chatham House, London

Speaker: Mathew Green, Author and now Financial Times West Africa Correspondent. Wizard of the Nile is Matthew Green’s account of his search for Joseph Kony, leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA). The LRA claims to be fighting the Ugandan Government to bring the biblical Ten Commandments to Uganda, but is famed for the brutal torture and abduction of thousands of people across the region.

22 February – Africa Investment and Finance Conference, London Stock Exchange, London

Africa offers some of the best investment opportunities in the world and has one of the fastest growing economies. On 22 February 2008 at The London Stock Exchange we will bring investors, financiers and key players together in a high level conference designed to highlight attractions and examine the challenges. The conference is organised in partnership with IC publications. To register:  www.africaif.com

25 February – PR to Boost your Business, London

This inspiring workshop will give delegates an insight into the art of promoting their business in the media; help you understand the power of publicity as a cost effective, convincing and simple way of marketing your business. Kerry Savage has worked at some of the world’s most successful PR agencies including Freud Communications and has worked with high profile corporate clients such as Royal Mail, Toni & Guy. Click here to register now!

25 February - Africa investor Tourism Investor Awards, South Africa

The 2008 Ai Tourism Investor Awards are designed to showcase Africa's opportunities and achievements to the rest of the world, collectively raise awareness about Africa as a tourist destination and reward those groups developing the African tourism industry as a vehicle to drive sustainable economic growth.  http://www.tourisminvestor.com/

26 February – Talent Management Conference, London

A successful talent management strategy has the ability to secure your competitive advantage. This conference provides expert advice and best practice case studies to help you develop a model for a successful talent management programme.   www.cipd.co.uk/events