BBC – Fresh elections may be needed in Zimbabwe after political leaders failed to end their deadlock, former opposition party the MDC says.

But MDC spokesman Nelson Chamisa did not give a timeframe for any new polls.

It says President Robert Mugabe’s Zanu-PF failed to keep promises made when the MDC joined a unity government.

Relations remain fraught between the two long-time rivals who started sharing power a year ago to halt their country’s economic collapse.

“In our view it’s a deadlock. We realise there is disenchantment among the people. MDC (Movement for Democratic Change) spokesman Nelson Chamisa told journalists in Harare.

Read  more – http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/8513349.stm

AfDB – Public Private Partnership Africa Conference provides a platform for all stake holders to promote infrastructure development, examine challenges and opportunities in the infrastructure: energy, transport and water sectors in Africa.

The main theme of the conference is “Implementation of Government policies through public private partnerships in Africa”. Opening remarks will be made by Bobby J. Pittman, Vice President, Operations: Infrastructure, Private Sector & Regional Integration, AfDB.

Read more – http://www.afdb.org/en/news-events/article/public-private-partnership-africa-conference-5413/

Meet with leading companies in one venue over two days, with real opportunities to secure a challenging and rewarding career in Africa.

The Careers in Africa Summit in London connects high calibre graduates and professionals seeking outstanding career opportunities with the world’s best companies operating across Africa.

Further event details- http://www.globalcareercompany.com/content/content_736.html

Pangea Day is a global event bringing the world together through film. Why? In a world where people are often divided by borders, difference, and conflict, it’s easy to lose sight of what we all have in common. Pangea Day seeks to overcome that – to help people see themselves in others – through the power of film. Click here for the Pangea Day website

All over the world there are a multitude of causes that are celebrated and honored on different days throughout the year. In Africa World Press Freedom Day (on 3 May) is one that carries an exceptional weight. Prominent journalists from across the continent from South Africa to Tunisia spoke to RAP 21 on what this day signifies in their country. Journalist Clifford Derrick from Kenya, now exiled in South Africa, spoke of the need to refocus 3 May into a new vein that accounts more for the journalists working in oft-brutal conditions. Omar Belhouchet, an eminent publisher from Algeria, discussed widening the fight for press freedom to be all-inclusive in the country. South African media veteran Janine Lazarus talked about the incongruent between law and practice. Zimbabwean journalist Geoffrey Nyarota, now based in the United States, examined the possibilities for change. Tunisian journalist and freedom of expression advocate Sihem Bensedrine emphasized the importance to take stock on 3 May and define means to achieve the right to a free press. Reminiscing on their journalistic careers in their countries, all five journalists expressed the array feelings May 3rd evokes, from anticipation to anger and pride to fear. Full story: RAP21 website

The largest African recruitment event in the world, the sixth Careers in Africa Recruitment Summit in London, took place on 23-25 May 2008. More than 1500 African graduates and professionals residing across Europe and Africa were selected and invited to attend the Summit, chosen from over 14 000 applicants. Over 3000 interviews with senior business representatives from 51 companies took place over the course of the event, in addition to company presentations and informal networking sessions. Candidate feedback from previous Summits proves that participating in a Careers in Africa Recruitment Summit is a unique opportunity for skilled professionals to gain exposure to senior executives from multiple organisations in one location to successfully secure their next career move. Many candidates received offers during the course of the event thereby confirming that opportunities for rewarding and sustainable careers in Africa exist across all industry sectors, from graduate level roles through to senior and strategic appointments.

Ewalin is a news agency that focuses on the development issues affecting Africa. It provides a news agency for the collection of ALL news relating to development issues generated by agencies, organisations, charities, government bodies etc. on both the African continent and internationally and presents the information in a way that is accessible by all and easy to understand. This includes providing useful hints and guidance as to where other linked information is available to further the persons research or knowledge base and presenting the information in a context so as to help the reader see the picture at all levels. There is plenty of information available on all aspects of Africa’s development but it is offered across many platforms by organisations working on tight budgets and Ewalin will aim to provide a platform that works to bring all these threads together.