In this issue, we report on the Ugandan mobile phone market and whether it is big enough to accommodate new competitors, or if the established structure is already too entrenched in Where is the Space for Competition in Uganda's Mobile Market?.

In A Truly Global South African John Battersby, a Trustee of the Aaron Mokoena Foundation, shares his take on an extraordinary week for South Africa in London as Bafana Bafana’s Captain Aaron Mokoena is honoured with the Freedom of the City of London.

In our Careers section, Rebecca Hourston offers women some valuable tips on how to make networking profitable and fun in How to Take the Work out of Networking.

This month our Careers Coach provides some advice on how to get an internship in investment banking in Ask the Career Coach –'How Do I Get an Internship in Banking?'

We review the delightful new book'MANDELA' by Peter Hain, the ideal Christmas present for those who want the full story - but without all the footnotes.

If you are ready to start a business in Ghana, the REMADE programme can make the process better, faster and simpler. In Setting up a Business in Ghana? We talk to Elvina Quaison about how the REMADE project is helping new and expanding businesses to tackle the challenges and succeed in Ghana.

In Race and the Professions: Aspiration and Frustration,we examine the findings of the Race for Opportunity ‘Aspiration and Frustration’ survey on how the main ethnic groups living in the UK view their prospects for employment and promotion.

Our guest interviewee in this month’s '5 Minute Interview' is Jacqueline Musiitwaa Lawyer and Managing Partner. Jacqueline answers our questions and shares some of the lessons she has learned along the way.

December sees a strong line-up of events in the UK and overseas andour Events listing gives you details of what’s on this month, what’s coming up and some un-missable Dates for your Diary.

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