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As the World Cup begins in few hours, EventArcade will be following what is happening in SA 2010. Enjoy…..

In a general view of the Soccer City Stadium pitch and stands supporters ahead of the international friendly football match between South Africa and Colombia

The waiting is almost over. The 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ begins on Friday when the tournament hosts take on Group A rivals Mexico in the magnificent surroundings of Soccer City in Johannesburg, the first match to be staged at this impressive arena.

No host nation has ever lost their opening game in the world finals. Though this is new territory for the South Africans, the Mexicans have had the honour of opening up the competition on four previous occasions (1930, 1950, 1958 and 1970), although they failed to win any of those games.

The match
South Africa-Mexico, Group A, Johannesburg, Friday 11 June, 16.00 (local time)

The Bafana Bafana have only one previous FIFA World Cup win - against Slovenia in 2002 – and go into the game with the weight of a nation’s expectations on their shoulders. Hopes have been buoyed by an unbeaten run of 13 games under Carlos Parreira, including notable wins over Colombia and Denmark. Led by the in-form duo of Steven Pienaar and Katlego Mphela, the hosts have not looked stronger in recent years.

If their impressive 2-1 warm-up defeat of world champions Italy is anything to go by, the dynamic Mexicans are sure to provide the home favourites with a stern test. El Tricolor offer up a compelling blend of youth and experience, with the likes of Giovani dos Santos and Carlos Vela dovetailing to perfection with old hands such as Gerardo Torrado, Cuauhtemoc Blanco and Rafael Marquez. On this form, they might just break their Opening Match hoodoo.

Key duel
Steven Pienaar vs Rafael Marquez

Much of the Bafana Bafana’s creativity originates from the classy Everton midfielder. His confidence high after an exceptional season in the English Premier League, Pienaar can be expected to shine in front of his home fans.

One of the men out to stop him will be Mexico skipper Marquez, who has been employed in a holding midfield role by coach Javier Aguirre. Should the Barcelona stopper fulfil his mission of snuffing out the threat posed by Pienaar, he will have gone a long way to helping his side prevail in this opening skirmish.

The stat
3 - The number of times these two teams have met, all of them on neutral territory. Los Aztecas hold sway with two wins to South Africa’s one, although the Bafana Bafana did win the most recent meeting, at the 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup, in which both sides fielded experimental line-ups.

What they say
“People always say the local team invariably does well but I can tell you we’re focusing only on the game against Mexico. If we can get a good result we can set the tournament alight. We need to show as much mental strength as we can. That’s the key to us having a good run,” Steven Pienaar, South Africa midfielder.

“It’s a great opportunity but at the same time facing the hosts is a tough challenge. The whole world is looking forward to this game and that’s something we’re very aware of. I think the most important thing for us is to not let nerves and pressure get the better of us. That way we can perform to the best of our ability,” Carlos Vela, Mexico forward.

Voice of the fans
“South Africa might not win the first game but they will show why no host nation has failed to advance from first round in the WC. Some Mexican fans on FIFA.com say they will have an easy win, I say beware of the power of the vuvuzela,” FIFA.com user litowadowice.

The question
Will the South Africans get off to a winning start?

Source: FIFA.com

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On the7th of November 2009 London will be playing host to Bar Camp Africa UK. The first Un-Conference in the Bar Camp Format to be hosted in the UK

This is a free event which   is expected to attract a large number of technologically inspired Africans from diverse fields who have a common passion to bring about further development in Africa. Participants will include talented mobile technologist, entrepreneurs, charities, engineers, designers and bloggers .

UN – Conference theme

The theme of BarCamp Africa UK is celebrating and discussion African development and innovation within the context of Technology.

The Event will not only be dealing with technology but also the effective application of these tools to bring about development in its truest form.

What is Bar Camp Africa?

First conceived by Ellen Petry Leanse and Kaushal Jhalla, two Bay Area residents with deep roots in Africa, BarCamp Africa provided the unique opportunity to bring together Africa-focused professionals from Silicon Valley in partnership with Google and people from, and doing important work in, Africa.

The London event is expected to equally attract technologically inspired Africans from diverse fields who have a common passion to bring about further development in Africa. Participants will include talented entrepreneurs, technologist, charities, engineers, designers, bloggers, and artists.

visit http://barcampafrica.com/uk/ or email ukbarcampafrica@googlemail.com

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ComBIT Africa

2-4 November 2009

the Lagoon Conference Centre, Lagos, Nigeria

ComBIT Africa has it roots in Nigeria’s burgeoning telecommunications sector, having been the showcase for the industry since it was launched by ATCON 14 years ago (previously called NICOMM and changed to ComBIT in 2008). The event has grown to be the country’s premier ICT event. In light of Nigeria’s leading regional role and to the era of rapid convergence, the event has been expanded to be Africa-wide in perspective, as well as covering the full spectum of ICT technologies and strategies. It is ATCON’s mission to develop the event as the continent’s premier ICT industry event. To achieve this goal, the Association has appointed AITEC Africa, the continent’s leading organiser of ICT events, to manage the event and promote it across the continent and internationally as part of its extensive programme of exhibitions and conferences.

ComBIT has in previous years attracted extensive international participation from countries as far afield as UK, USA, Hong Kong, China, India, Israel, Korea, Dubai, Taiwan, Canada, France, Germany, Belgium, Malaysia and Lebanon, as well as numerous African countries. This widespread attendance is expected to expand even further in 2009.

ComBIT is designed to facilitate the establishment and sustenance of highly rewarding commercial partnerships between foreign investors or technology providers and local representatives, dealers, distributors as well as resellers in Nigeria. It provides a cost-effective platform for Nigerian ICT products and service providers to enhance their industry and public profiles through their active participation in this pan-industry and pan-African event.

The timing of this event in the last quarter of the year is to enable corporate customers decide on the latest ICT solutions to procure in the coming year and make adequate budgetary provision for the required solutions

The event’s aims include:

• To showcase vibrant and reliable ICT solution providers in Nigeria, Africa and leading nations of the world offering the latest and reliable technologies, systems and services in the global information and communications technology market.

• To expose the abundant investment opportunities in the Nigerian and African ICT sector with the aim of attracting more local and foreign direct investment into the sector.

• To create opportunities for establishing strategic alliances and partnerships amongst local and foreign investors for the purpose of expanding the ICT infrastructure and services in Nigeria and Africa.

• To afford corporate and individual consumers of ICT products and services ample opportunity to meet with leading and credible product and service providers in order to enhance their decision on the type of systems or services to procure for their various needs.

• To further position Nigeria and Africa as one of the largest and fastest growing ICT markets in the world, as well as a viable investment destination.

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Africa’s leading media and broadcasting conference
For delegates

Africa is undergoing a multimedia revolution. Increases in capacity due to satellite and fibre projects have also resulted in increases in the uptake of mobile TV and video streaming.

  • What will this mean for Africa’s media and broadcasting future?
  • How will this affect the business model of Africa’s broadcasters?
  • And how will broadcasters, media and content providers ensure success in 2009 in this competitive and dynamic landscape?
Africa Media and Broadcasting 2009 will tackle the strategic issues, bring you solution-based tactics, and ensure growth in these financial turbulent times.

» Download the brochure
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Mobile Content Day brings together mobile content provider, telcos, broadcasters and mobile media solution providers to discuss and explore innovations and opportunities for this growing sector in Africa.

1. Big Picture – exploiting mobile media opportunities in the African marketplace
2. Trends and uptake of mobile services
3. Cost Models – generating returns and ensuring profitability
4. Maximising potential returns of mobile advertising strategies
5. Content and Programming
6. Technology and Innovation


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For sponsors

The Africa Media and Broadcasting Congress is a cost-effective sales and marketing solution that works throughout the year to bring you face-to-face with your customers and prospects.

This is a unique business event that offers many benefits and is extremely cost-effective.

Outstanding marketing opportunities…

We implement a strategic year-round, multi-media marketing campaign that provides exposure to your target market and culminates in face-to-face meetings with customers and prospects. The campaign guarantees quality conference attendance.  An aggressive delegate promotion campaign ensures the right audience.

The Africa Media and Broadcasting Congress gives you:

  • An executive business experience where you meet real decision makers
  • A content-driven and networking focused agenda
  • New business, new markets, new opportunities

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We can customise a sponsorship package to suit your every need and budget.
By sponsoring the Africa Media & Broadcasting Congress 2009, you will:
  • Build your brand with senior decision-makers
  • Gain access to leading media and broadcasting entities
  • Increase your profitability and build lasting relationships

Target your market!

For details contact
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Dear ­­­Colleagues,

ONE is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2009 ONE Africa Award!

The purpose of this award is to showcase Africa-driven and African-led initiatives that are bringing about positive change amongst the poorest people in Africa. Individuals, civil society organizations, or advocacy groups based in Africa that demonstrate a commitment to and success in advancing one or more of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are eligible for the award.

In this year’s award competition, ONE is looking to recognize individuals or organizations that are using new and innovative approaches to fight poverty or preventable disease on the ground in Africa. Eligible applicants may be engaged in implementing programs to address health, clean water and sanitation, agriculture, education, economic growth, employment generation for poorer communities, or governance and accountability issues, among other areas.

The 2009 ONE Africa Award recipient will receive an award of up to $100,000 USD to help advance its outstanding work. ONE will also honor the awardee at an international conference in Africa in November, 2009.

Individuals and organizations can apply today by completing the online application no later than August 21, 2009! For more information, visit http://one.org/africaaward/. Please also spread the word about this opportunity by circulating the attached flyer amongst your networks across the continent! Application materials and the flyer are also available in French.

Sincerest regards,
Edith Jibunoh
oneaward@one.org

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The First Conference of Independent African States took place on April 15, 1958 in the city of Accra, Ghana. Five years later, another historical meeting occurred, on May 25, 1963, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where leaders of thirty-two independent African States met to form the Organization of African Unity (OAU) now African Union (AU). At this historic meeting the date of Africa Freedom Day was changed from April 15th to May 25th and Africa Freedom Day was declared “African Liberation Day”.

The Summit is scheduled to hold as follows:

Venue:   ECOWAS Commission Conference Hall, Asokoro, Abuja – Nigeria.

Date:      Tuesday, 2nd – Saturday, 6th June, 2009

Fee Per Participant: N30, 000 or US $200 (covering tea-break, lunch and summit materials)

African Liberation Day as an institution within the Pan-African movement reflects the growth and development of Pan-Africanism.  When Pan-Africanism was faced with fighting colonialism, the focus of African Liberation Day was on the anti-colonial struggle and the fight for national independence.  As Pan-Africanism grew stronger and developed into a more mature objective, African Liberation Day activities reflected this maturation. 

To commemorate the 2009 African Liberation Day, the Youth Federation for World Peace (Nigeria Chapter) and Youth Service Africa are collaborating with other Organizations and Supported by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to organize the Africa Youth Leaders Peace Summit with the theme ‘The Achievement and Sustenance of Peacebuilding, Millennium Development Goals, and Regional Integration of Africa: the Role of Youths.’

About 400 high-level leaders, leaders of youth-related organizations and youth leaders from different sectors including government, private sector, civil society, academia and faith-based organizations are expected to be in attendance, representing the 54 African Union member nations. Also in attendance shall be representatives of Development Partners and International Volunteers from Europe, Asia and America.

For: Organising Committee

John Ipuole Oko

National President

YFWP-Nigeria

Tel: +234-9-4839595; Mobiles: +234-8033062321, +234-8055177222, +234-8027017711

E-mail: yfwpnigeria@yahoo.com; johnoko@gmail.com

Website: www.yfwpnigeria.org

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Cape Town international Convention Centre, Cape Town
31 August – 4 September 2009

Conference themes:

Telecoms World Africa 2009 is the definitive CEO level strategic conference where ideas are generated, and long-lasting relationships are formed.
This is an interactive experience with exciting panels and war-story case studies. This C-level event bring you the experts so that you can discover their secrets to success and learn from their mistakes.

Presenters and panellists will be industry leaders from all key stakeholders from across the industry. The conference will showcase strategic case studies and best practice. There are a limited number of opportunities for sponsors to participate in the conference presentations. These are available on a “first come” basis.

Conference themes include:
  • Capacity constraints and challenges
  • Big picture strategy and investment opportunities
  • Strategic alliances, partnerships and M&A’s impacting the sector
  • Regional updates from around Africa – a look at Central, West, East and Southern Africa

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