To 5 April - The Harder They Come, Barbican, London

An exhilarating production based on the groundbreaking film of the same name, which starred Jimmy Cliff and launched reggae onto a world stage. Young singer Ivan Martin heads to Kingston with dreams of becoming a reggae star, but the harsh reality of the Jamaican music scene drives him into a fast and furious life as an outlaw.

Filmed over three years, We Are Together tells the remarkable and moving story of a group of AIDS orphans from South Africa who use the power of song to overcome hardship and loss. With unforgettable characters, soaring music and a plot full of surprises, We Are Together has been wowing audiences at film festivals around the world, winning an impressive 13 international awards last year, including Audience Awards at both Tribeca and Edinburgh! We Are Together is the debut film from Rise Films co-founders Teddy Leifer and Paul Taylor. Through the Rise Foundation, a registered charity, the two have pledged to donate all proceeds from the film and accompanying soundtrack to support the Agape orphanage featured in the film and other AIDS related charities in South Africa. For information on screenings: www.wearetogether.org

New York-based Chilean artist Alfredo Jaar presents six works born of his enduring interest in Africa. Jaar has exhibited extensively internationally, featuring most recently at the 2007 Venice Biennale, and is represented in the permanent collections of major institutions around the world including MOMA and Tate Modern, but this will be the first opportunity in fifteen years to see a significant body of his work in London. www.southlondongallery.org

Ladbroke Grove FILM WRITE is a monthly film night showcasing groundbreaking films/authors/poets. Free film screenings, incredible authors and poets reading from their recent publications, local filmmakers discussing what brought them to achieve their works and discussions with figures from the community participating. Free entry 6.30 pm – 11.00 pm. Film starts PROMPTLY at 7pm followed by leading/performance/discussion. Inn on the Green, 3-5 Thorpe Close, Portobello Green, London W10 Tube: Ladbroke Grove. Tuesday 11th March - Film: Pressure (Dir: Horace Ove). A British-born younger son of an immigrant family from Trinidad finds himself adrift between two cultures. Spoken Word with Tuggstar from 'Season of Love Lost'http://www.myspace.com/tuggstar  Email: filmwrite@kalabashworld.com facebook: Film Write T: Kate 07956 883 440

12 April – Expressions Fundraising Event for Stand Up for Africa, London

Join us at our Expressions fundraising event in London for an entrancing evening of live music, African dancing and drumming, spoken word, competitions and more. Our host is Tope Chiedozie, and performers include UK soul sensation Marsha Garrick, master drummer Henri Gaobi, poet Pheonia and actor Natasha Magigi. Tickets are available on the door; limited spaces, please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

All profits go to Stand Up For Africa. Enquiries: louisa@standupforafrica.org.uk

The 12th World HR Congress will be held at the Excel Centre in London from 14 - 17 April this year. The World Federation of Personnel Management Associations (WFPMA) holds the biennial World HR Congress to enable HR professionals to build a global community of peers, share experiences and discuss new developments. This year the World HR Congress will be organized and hosted by the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD), the UK and Ireland's professional body for those involved in the management and development of people at work. For more information or to register for this Congress please visit: www.cipd.co.uk/worldcongress.

The Commonwealth Business Council is delighted to be organising the second Cameroon Investment Forum in collaboration with the Government of Cameroon. The theme of this event is ‘Securing Sustainable Long-Term Investment’. It will focus upon the new opportunities for investment partnerships emerging across Cameroon. patrick.jones@cbcglobal.org

HRD is the largest learning and development event in Europe and a unique opportunity to discuss and debate everything new in learning and development under one roof. Discover the latest products and services in organizational development, coaching, training and more and network with peers. www.cipd.co.uk/hrd/exhibition

Keynote introduction to the United Kingdom Trade and Investment (UKTI) Education & Skills Sector Group. Richard Parry will highlight the government’s international trade strategy for the sector and outline plans to exploit key market opportunities supported by the formation of partnerships & alliances with key stakeholders in the sector such as the BILD.

A highly acclaimed circus show created by Andre Heller, who has produced theatre pieces and shows that have been seen from Broadway to Vienna, India, China and South Africa. Afrika! Afrika! has over 100 amazing artists, dancers, singers and musicians from different countries of Africa. The show presents an enthralling mixture of acrobatics, infectious rhythms and enchanting visual beauty. Info and bookings.

21 April - IPM and Duke Corporate Education Presents: Women’s leadership Programme, Johannesburg

This high powered one day programme is designed to enhance both the skills and confidence of women leaders in all spheres of economic activity

For more details about the programme call the IPM CEO Rre Elijah Litheko @ 011 993 9551. For registration call Lavern @ 011 993 9552 or Gail @ 011 993 9553

Join us at the Mallinson Restaurant at Waltham Forest College for this great opportunity to network with like-minded business people whilst enjoying a delicious buffet at the same time! Networking is a great way to make contacts, leads and referrals –book now! www.nlcc.co.uk or contact Margarita Ktoris at mktoris@nlcc.co.uk

The Master class will commence at 9.30am and will end at 5.30pm. Venue: Blackfriars Bridge, London Telephone: 020 7583 1918

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