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[2013 trends] Africa poised for a great future
[Nandkishor Buty] As 2013 commences, afro-pessimism seems to cede to afro-optimism. There is a global consensus: Africa is poised for a great future. What will be the impact of Africa's growth on our industry? What will be the major trends of the year? In the business world, predicting the future is a crucial exercise. 30 Jan 2013 12:39
Zuku TV's original content strategy pays off
In 2012, the Pay TV market became a great deal more competitive but with DStv Multichoice having acquired most of the existing exciting content, the challenge has been for challengers to come up with different content. This week saw one of the challengers (Zuku TV) sell one of the series it has commissioned - Tales from the Bush Larder - to Fox International. 30 Jan 2013 11:45
Business owner wins Ksh5m in EABL promotion
East African Breweries Limited (EABL) on Monday, 28 January 2013, held a draw in which a local pub won Ksh5m in the Timaam Local bar promotion. A proud Boniface Munywoki of Black Havana Pub in Huruma, Eastlands, Nairobi county could not hide his delight on receiving a call to declare him the winner. 30 Jan 2013 10:21
[2013 trends] Africa finding its own solutions using mobile tech
[Dr KF Lai] There are several key trends that will present themselves in 2013. From m-payments to HIV/AIDS prevention, emerging markets are leading the way when it comes to innovative uses of mobile technology. Marketers, too, are seeing their roles and responsibilities expand. 25 Jan 2013 10:57
African Market Momentum: insights, obstacles and opportunities
The CMO Council Africa Advisory Board Meeting is set to take place on Wednesday, 28 November 2012, via live tele-presence linking members and experts in Lagos, Nairobi, Johannesburg and Cape Town. 22 Nov 2012 12:28
Nairobi Half Life with Mugambi Nthinga
[Carole Kimutai: @CaroleKimutai] Nairobi Half Life is a film about a young man going to the city to follow his dream and instead ends up in crime. The film was submitted for an Oscar award. Mugambi Nthinga, one of the cast members speaks to us about Kenya's growing film industry and what the submission means. [video] 2 Nov 2012 07:30
Nairobi Half Life with Tosh Gitonga
[Carole Kimutai: @CaroleKimutai] Nairobi Half Life is a film about a young man going to the city to follow his dream and instead ends up in crime. The film was submitted for an Oscar award. Tosh Gitonga, director of the film, speaks to us about Kenya's growing film industry and what the submission means. [video] 1 Nov 2012 14:36
DUO expands footprint into Nigeria, Kenya
Following an increased demand from its clients, specialist ICT marketing and PR agency, DUO Marketing + Communications has announced it will be expanding its presence into Nigeria and Kenya. 30 Oct 2012 16:06
2012 AABLA winners announced
CNBC Africa, on Thursday, 25 October 2012, hosted the second annual All Africa Business Leader Awards (AABLA) at Vodadome in Midrand, South Africa. Kenya's Equity Bank CEO, James Mwangi, was awarded the Business Leader of the Year prize. This is the second high profile recognition for the Kenyan businessman, after he won the Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur of the Year in June. 29 Oct 2012 15:05
Loeries 2012 winners: The Rest of Africa & the Middle East
This year saw the introduction of a new category at The Loerie Awards - for the Rest of Africa and the Middle East, sponsored by the Mail & Guardian. The category gave non-South African work a chance to shine and the audience saw two Gold Loeries awarded, as well as three Silver statues and seven Bronzes. 27 Sep 2012 10:50
What trends will take African tech to the next level?
[Gareth Knight] Three years ago I decided to bring a major tech conference to Africa - Tech4Africa. The incredible personal journey that I have been on since the conference's inception has tested my resolve to the limits as there have been many obstacles to overcome and it would have been so easy to have compromised my ideals or given up altogether. 25 Sep 2012 12:14
Alan Peevers appointed as MD at Y&R Nairobi
Alan Peevers has been appointed as the new managing director of Y&R Nairobi, the ad gency at the centre of the Y&R Brands business in Kenya, where he will retain the role of creative director - the position he was hired to fulfil earlier this year. 5 Sep 2012 14:34
Social Edge Africa to launch social media clubs
With the growth of social media in the business and communication industries, Social Edge Africa has conceptualized and spearheaded the formation of social media clubs dubbed SocialPro clubs in universities across the country. 3 Sep 2012 10:39
U Film It launches video contest
U Film It, an online video contest platform for brands and non-profits that want to create consumer engagement through user-generated videos, photos and text, launched a video contest with the theme 'Peace Through The Screen' which aims on helping spread the word of peace. 3 Sep 2012 10:17

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