Iqbal Survé, executive chairman of Independent News & Media, is correct to be concerned about his papers' declining circulation and it is good to hear his commitment to reinvest in print and develop his company's online presence. What is less clear is why he chose to dismiss the editor of one of his better newspapers, the Cape Times.
By Anton Harber 13 Dec 2013 05:32
NEWSWATCH: The interpreter for the deaf at the memorial service for Madiba is a fake, and produced gibberish, it is claimed, reports Singapore's Straits Times, and you won't hear Zuma being booed... well, not on the SABC, anyway, reports City Press.
By Rod Baker 12 Dec 2013 06:45
Are you charged with the adrenalin from having endured more than your fair share of 'flack' in your job? Then you may feel justified in diving headlong into the abyss of perceived 'instant freedom' of the self-employed. But first read on, before you hand over 'The Letter'.
By Catherine Milward-Bridges 12 Dec 2013 16:14
As he performed the opening set ahead of the long-awaited concert in Joburg by Dave Matthews Band last week, Vusi Mahlasela introduced his song, Say Africa, by gesticulating at the row of white faces at the front and saying: "It's about ubuntu ... you can Google it."
11 Dec 2013 15:30
NICE, FRANCE: Ask Afrika shares insights from the recent International Print and Digital Research Forum Symposium in Nice, France.
13 Dec 2013 05:46
Have you watched the YouTube rewind of 2013 yet? In case you missed the little fox next to the YouTube logo yesterday, here's your chance to see what was what this year.
12 Dec 2013 13:15
The recent passing of former president Nelson Mandela has necessitated changes to regular programming on SABC television stations.
12 Dec 2013 10:45
Millward Brown, a global leader in brand, media and communications research, has been conducting research assignments in Saudi Arabia for several years and is now establishing a permanent presence to better support local, regional and global clients operating in the country.
Issued by Millward Brown 12 Dec 2013 12:48
Kicking off on 14 December, Tropika will ensure beach bums across South Africa have opportunities to win great spot prizes while sampling Tropika's great flavours!
Issued by Clover 12 Dec 2013 12:01
This year saw a rise in online spending across the globe, with the USA reporting a 20% increase in online shopping on Cyber Monday as shoppers snubbed physical retail stores in favour of missing out on the holiday queues.
Issued by Africa Internet Accelerator 12 Dec 2013 11:59
Moneyweb is suing Fin24 for copyright infringement and unlawful competition based on seven articles, published over a year, which included news elements derived - with attribution - from Moneyweb.
12 Dec 2013 11:37
South African-based research consultancy, Inperspective, is turning the tables on the traditional way of consulting by offering snippets of their research-based insights to followers for free on social media, and you're invited.
Issued by Inperspective Research Consultancy 12 Dec 2013 11:21
The Gauteng Provincial Government will host an Interfaith Women's Day of Prayer at Orlando Stadium, in Soweto.
12 Dec 2013 06:41
An overwhelming body of statistics shows that businesses are facing an unprecedented productivity decline but that individual companies have the means to improve their own output rate through effective Customer Relationship Management, as indicated by a new study from CRM solutions provider Maximizer Software.
Issued by Maximizer Software 12 Dec 2013 10:15
As the festive season gets underway and companies close, bulk SMS messaging remains a way to urge last minute deals on the public.
12 Dec 2013 12:04
The 2014 PRISM Awards have new categories, new scoring in some categories and modifications in the judging process in the call for entries, which is now open.
12 Dec 2013 10:16
To achieve a memorable event, marketing teams should be rethinking their strategy to include online collaborative tools such as video streaming, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter.
By Jessica McEndoo 12 Dec 2013 14:31
XZIBIT is a strategic exhibition and events services company, tangibly enhancing the perception of brands.
Issued by XZIBIT 12 Dec 2013 11:44
Being a "good host" was definitely high up the list of what parents of middle-class spoilt brats, like me, expected from their children. Apart from learning to place many more pieces of cutlery on a table than were required, I think the answer to being a good host was, and still is, to provide a decent and handy location for a group of people to share vaguely similar interests and to start a few conversations and make sure there are no uncomfortable silences. And, for me, that location was usually around a dinner table. Now it's around a computer.
By Tim Wyatt-Gunning 12 Dec 2013 12:18
Growth is a business imperative - and a strategic blindspot. And yet, despite being the primary goal of almost all enterprises, growth remains frustratingly difficult to pin down.
Issued by TNS South Africa 12 Dec 2013 10:57
As part of its quarterly CSR initiative, BMi Research recently planted grass and colourful flowers at the Lambano Sanctuary in Wychwood.
Issued by BMi Research 12 Dec 2013 11:33
The YouTube Rewind 2013 has been released, giving an overview of the videos, channels, and moments that shaped our year. Have a look at Uganda's favourites on YouTube this past year.
12 Dec 2013 13:54
There have been reports that Malian news site, Maliactu, based in Paris has been threatened by Mali's government after posting an Associated Press (AP) story today implicating Malian soldiers in extrajudicial killings.
12 Dec 2013 11:36
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