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
THE ENTERPRISE ZONE (SABC 1) - NETWORKING
UPCOMING EVENTS SERVING AFRICA
TIPS ON NETWORKING
THE ENTERPRISE ZONE (SABC 1) - NETWORKING
To all our South African contacts: Please make an effort of viewing a very informative programme on SABC 1 on Sunday, 27 February 2005, at 12H30. The very popular Enterprise Zone will be dedicating 30 minutes to the importance of business networking, highlighting some benefits associated with networking.
This broadcast will be repeated on Thursday, 3 March 2005, at 10H00 - on SABC 1.
The FDA (Foundation for the Development of Africa) proudly "contributed" to this production!
UPCOMING EVENTS SERVING AFRICA
Our website features the most comprehensive list of UPCOMING EVENTS SERVING AFRICA.
http://www.foundation-development-africa.org/africa_upcoming_events/index.htm
We are proud to announce that a number of international websites have opted to 'direct' their "readers" to our website for information on upcoming events.
Our preferred 'printed African publication' "AFRICAN DECISIONS" (also a FDA PARTNER) has also opted to direct readers from their list of select events to our website - including a link from their newly launched website: http://www.africandecisions.com
I have taken the liberty of listing a number of crucial events taking place over the next few weeks - please note these events have been ENDORSED BY THE FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA:
01-03 March, Sandton, South Africa (Sandton Convention Centre) A TERRAPINN EVENT - Black Empowerment Partnerships 2005
Contact Richelle Sher on +27 11 516-4052
Email: richelle.sher@terrapinn.co.za
Website: http://www.terrapinn.com/2005/bepza
01-03 March, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa (Caesars) A DBSA (Development Bank of Southern Africa) Event - KM (Knowledge Management) Africa Conference 2005 - "KM Africa - knowledge to address Africa's development challenges".
For more information contact:
Lunga MHLONGO - +27 11 313-3357 Email: lungam@dbsa.org
Brian McDONALD - +27 21 762-8600 Email: kmafrica05@globalconf.co.za
Website: http://www.dbsa.org/document/phome/kma_2nd_revised_9_dec.pdf
02-03 March, Fourways, Johannesburg, South Africa (Indaba Hotel) An IMS (Intelligent Management Strategies) Event - South African Leadership - Management Strategies in an Emerging Economy
Contact Liezle CRONJE - liezel@intelmanstrat.co.za
Visit Website: www.intelmanstrat.co.za
07-08 March, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (UN Economic Commission for Africa) An OECD; NEPAD; the UN Global Compact and Transparency International Event - "Alliances for Integrity - Government and Business roles in Enhancing African Standards of Living" - Please note: Attendance is by invitation only
Contact Denis MASSART - denis.massart@oecd.org
Visit Website: www.oecd.org
08-10 March, Sandton, South Africa (Sandton Convention Centre) A TERRAPINN EVENT - African Banking Congress 2005
Contact Leatitia van Straten on +27 11 516-4053 Email: leatitia.vanstraten@terrapinn.co.za
Website: http://www.terrapinn.com/2005/bankza
08 March, Sandton, South Africa (Hilton Sandton) A FDA Event - Formal FDA Networking Function - "ACCESS TO FINANCE"
For more Information contact Peter METCALFE
Email: info@isupportafrica.com
Website: http://www.foundation-development-africa.org/africa_networking/formal/next_function.htm
ENDORSED BY THE FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA
09 March 2005 - ONE BROADCAST ONLY!
Ster Kinekor Theaters - South Africa
Cape Town:
Cavendish Square
Johannesburg:
Cresta Shopping Centre;
Eastgate Shopping Centre
Sandton City
Pretoria:
Brooklyn Mall
Sir Richard BRANSON, entrepreneur extraordinair, will be presenting one and a half hours of Branson Magic dealing with Business and Life!
Broadcast starts at 08H00 (CAT) (and will continue until 09H30)
For more information and bookings please contact: +27 82 288 4000
Should you wish to add your event - Please send us your event detail:
events@isupportafrica.com
FDA 'HAPPY HOUR' NETWORKING SESSIONS
If you happen to be in South Africa (Cape Town / Johannesburg / Pretoria / Durban) you are welcome to attend our FDA 'HAPPY HOUR' NETWORKING SESSIONS as follow:
http://www.foundation-development-africa.org/africa_networking/casual/index.htm
CAPE TOWN
Every Wednesday, from 17H00, the FDA (Foundation for the Development of Africa) in association with (To be announced soon) will be hosting the regular FDA Networking "Happy Hour" Function at the KELSEYS COCKTAIL BAR - CULLINAN HOTEL, Cape Town, South Africa.
Please note: This Cape Town FDA NETWORKING EVENT is in its infancy - we have no banners to showcase this event at the venue (just yet) - please be patient - kindly request a sticker from the
bar to identify you as a FDA NETWORKER.
SANDTON
Every Wednesday, from 17H00, the FDA (Foundation for the Development of Africa) in association with JCCI/Nafcoc (Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry) will be hosting the regular FDA Networking "Happy Hour" Function at the FACES BAR - HILTON SANDTON, Sandton, 138 Rivonia Road, Sandton South Africa.
DURBAN
Every Wednesday, from 17H00, the FDA (Foundation for the Development of Africa) in association with TBDC (Thekwini Business Development Centre) and GG Group of Companies will be hosting the regular FDA Networking "Happy Hour" Function at the RIVETS BAR - HILTON DURBAN, Durban, South Africa.
PRETORIA
Every Thursday, from 17H00, the FDA (Foundation for the Development of Africa) in association with City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality and the Gauteng North Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GNCCI) will be hosting the FDA Networking Function at the Sheraton Hotel Pretoria.
The theme for the event "Public Sector - meets Private Sector"
TIPS ON NETWORKING
At our last FDA 'FORMAL' Networking Function, I distributed some useful "Tips on Networking" - I have received a number of requests for this - please see our website:
http://www.foundation-development-africa.org/africa_networking/tips_on_networking.htm
Take care
