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African openings

The first of three planned networking events aimed at promoting training, education and business opportunities in African communities is to be held in West Bromwich on July 1 at the Premier Travel Inn, organised by the Congolese Student Club of the Midlands.

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00:00, 23 JUN 2006
Updated03:19, 31 MAY 2013

The first of three planned networking events aimed at promoting training, education and business opportunities in African communities is to be held in West Bromwich on July 1 at the Premier Travel Inn, organised by the Congolese Student Club of the Midlands.

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