Upcoming Conferences and Meetings in Africa

University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

The Es'kia Mphahlele Postgraduate Colloquium and Arts Forum is an annual event initiated in tribute to renowned writer and intellectual, Es'kia Mphahlele, who had a life-long interest in the training and mentoring of emerging artists and scholars.

Es'kia Mphahlele was one of South Africa's literary giants; a prolific writer and academic, he was also an arts enthusiast and African humanist. He dedicated his life to not only his own work but also to recognising and uplifting African art, promoting education and as a human rights activist. His death has meant a profound loss for South Africa, Africa and the world. This colloquium is an effort to honor and celebrate his life.

This year's Key note will be addressed by acclaimed scholar and writer Imraan Coovadia, winner of the Sunday Times Award for fiction in 2010 for his novel High Low In-between. Professor Coovadia teaches in the English Department at the University of Cape Town. He was born in Durban, in 1970, educated at Harvard College, where he studied with J.M. Coetzee, and then at Yale where he earned a doctorate in English Literature.

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Potchefstroom, North-West, South Africa

This conference will provide academics and education practitioners from different countries involved in open learning and distance education an opportunity to meet and exchange ideas on aspects regarding policy, theory, ethics and practice.

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Johannesburg, South Africa

The two day conference will focus on for the conceptualization, design, development, evaluation and application of innovative ways to use Information and Communication Technologies in the rural domain.

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Cape Town, South Africa

Detecting security threats and taking preventative measures against port security incidents. With rising organised crime, trafficking, smuggling and terrorism threats, efficient security systems are urgently required to protect Southern Africa seaports.

What are the strategies for protecting the region's seaports from those threats whilst maintaining port profitability and avoiding disruption of international trade?

Seaport Security Southern Africa 2010 will allow senior representatives from Department of Transport, Port Authorities, Port Security, Customs, Immigration, Police, Intelligence and Naval Forces to discuss effective strategies to combat threats to seaport security and prevent massive disruption to the global economy.

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Johannesburg, South Africa

The Pan African Health Expo and Conference is the premier event for the broad healthcare community of Southern Africa. The objective of the event is to promote the medical industry, including medical technology and pharmaceuticals throughout Africa.

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