Africa is the watchword, with any number of companies and individuals eying potential opportunities and planning and executing ventures on the continent. Oresti Patricios takes a look at the four biggest trends related to Africa and what is likely to happen in 2014. Also, as part of our [Trends 2014] series, Chris Moerdyk reckons we will be taking deep breaths as we try to make practical sense of the tsunami of technology and radical consumer changes that have taken place in the past few years. For many, the New Year is time for a new start, a new job, or perhaps even a new career. In our ever-popular career advice series, Juliette Attwell gives you some very useful hints and tips on handling interviews and your first day on the job. Cape Town is riding the crest of the wave... voted the world's top tourist destination by newspaper readers in the UK and US, and also World Design Capital 2014 (WDC 2014). Well, WDC 2014 is an inclusive venture - so here's your invitation to join World Design Capital 2014. Rod Baker, Content Director (@Bizcommunity, @Biz_Marketing) PS Take a look at the latest ads in the Ornico ad showcase.
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