This report is the first in a new series of research publications by The Gilbert Centre. It contains previously unpublished material, including: 59 selected and annotated email related online resources; and "Twelve Ways To Fail at Email", the 12 fundamental Dos and Donts.

There are too many hands of African children holding guns instead of pencils or books, United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) executive director Carol Bellamy has said. Briefing journalists at the African Union (AU) summit in Maputo on the involvement of children in African conflicts, Bellamy said the situation was intolerable because the future of the continent lies in the hands of its children.

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has signed an agreement with Ehlanzeni Municipality aimed at building the capacity of councillors in the area. Ehlanzeni comprises four municipalities - Mbombela, Nkomazi, Umjindi and Thaba Chweu. The partnership programme will see direct financial assistance, about R4 million from the USAID, flowing into Ehlanzeni, which amongst others, will be used to develop and implement an efficient ward system.

ACORD is working in alliance with others to promote social justice and development. With an income of £8 million p.a. it implements long-term development programmes in 18 African countries that unites practical work with advocacy, research and social action. As a result of the relocation to Nairobi and the restructuring of our Head Office, ACORD is looking for an experienced English and French or Portuguese speaking Human Resource Manager to be based in our Nairobi office.