Soakingpilot,
Get over it this is aviation it is all about the connections if you don't have them then start making them. I did the Maun thing a while back I knew know one in Maun but chatted to the CP's on the phone before I came over, I was hired in two weeks.
I'm on another flying venture now and guess what I'm using my connections to get my CV in front of the right people before I spend lots of cash to head out.
Connections connections connections get used to it it is how most of GA works, you might not like it but you must get used to it.
all the best