The FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA proudly presents you with the following information that may add value to Africa's development. Please direct any correspondence to: info@isupportafrica.com
As an introduction to 2005 I would like to highlight a few important issues that may impact on the outcome of this year so full of expectations:
THE TSUNAMI DISASTER
We would like to express our sincere condolences to all at loss following the Tsunami Disaster in South Asia!
This message appears on the front page of all three our world-rated website. A link has been created to a dedicated section of our website - See:
http://www.foundation-development-africa.org/africa_development/other_africa_issues/africa_general/tsunami_disaster.htm
"Never before has so much been done by so many for the so needy"
SABC TELETHON FOR TSUNAMI DISASTER
The SABC (South African Broadcasting Corporation) is calling on all decision-makers to contribute towards the Tsunami Disaster Fund drive. A special VIP Telethon will be broadcast on SABC2's Morning Live and SABC Africa programmes on Tuesday, 11 January in aid of the Tsunami Disaster.
We feature this contribution from the SABC on the front-page of all three our websites:
http://www.foundation-development-africa.org
http://www.isupportafrica.com
http://www.fdapartners.net
I have been invited to participate and will be interviewed on TV tomorrow 11 January 2005 - see SABC Africa 180 Degrees from 07H00 on Channel 53!
FDA FORMAL NETWORKING FUNCTION
Our next "Formal" networking function is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 25 January 2005 and will be held at the elegant HILTON SANDTON in Sandton, South Africa. The theme for the evening will focus on "MAKING E-MAIL WORK FOR YOUR BUSINESS" and will serve to educate and provide some 'inside' secrets to this essential service.
We are in need of a sponsor for this event! Please contact me urgently if you would like to contribute to this event - for more information please visit our website:
http://www.foundation-development-africa.org/africa_networking/formal/index.htm
FDA NETWORKING 'HAPPY HOUR' SESSIONS
Herewith the list of our current events:
http://www.foundation-development-africa.org/africa_networking/casual/index.htm
SANDTON
In collaboration with JCCI/Nafcoc (Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry)
HILTON SANDTON - FACES BAR
WEDNESDAYS FROM 17H00
The next event will commence 19 January 2005
PRETORIA
In collaboration with The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality and GNCCI - Gauteng North Chamber of Commerce & Industry
SHERATON HOTEL - TIFFENS BAR
THURSDAYS FROM 17H00
The next event will commence 20 January 2005
DURBAN
In collaboration with TBDC (Thekwini Business Development Centre) and GG Group of Companies
HILTON DURBAN - RIVETS BAR
WEDNESDAYS FROM 17H00
The next event will commence 19 January 2005
UPCOMING EVENTS SERVING AFRICA
We have once again accumulated the most comprehensive list of UPCOMING EVENTS SERVING AFRICA - please see:
http://www.foundation-development-africa.org/africa_upcoming_events/index.htm
If your event is not published - please send me details.
events@isupportafrica.com
MUST READ CONTRIBUTIONS RECENTLY RECEIVED:
Some very classic comments and articles were received and published:
On NEPAD - see:
* DONORS WAIT FOR NEPAD
* 12th Summit of the Heads of State and Government Implementation Committee for NEPAD held in Algiers, Algeria, 23 November 2004
http://www.foundation-development-africa.org/africa_development/nepad/index.htm
On COMMISSION FOR AFRICA - see:
http://www.foundation-development-africa.org/africa_development/commission_africa/index.htm
On AFRICA IN GENERAL - see:
http://www.foundation-development-africa.org/africa_development/other_africa_issues/index.htm
May 2005 deliver all the aspirations you have been working for!
