Alan Winde impresses at Net Prophet 2013

[Sindy Peters] Western Cape Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism Alan Winde impressed yesterday, 23 May 2013, at the Net Prophet conference with news of exciting tech innovations for the province. Winde's announcement of the Bandwidth Barn ICT business incubator model being spread throughout the rest of Africa was met with resounding applause from attendees at the Artscape. 24 May 2013 19:00

Orange African Social Venture Prize returns in 2013

Following on from the success of the first two programmes run in 2011 and 2012, Orange, the telecommunications corporation, has launched the third Orange African Social Venture Prize. The project promotes social innovations in support of developments that use Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). 14 May 2013 21:05

Get entries in now for Loeries

Loerie entries are now open, and those that get their work in by 15 April 2013; get 10% off their entry fee. The final deadline for entries is 31 May and agencies or marketers throughout Africa and the Middle East can enter their work. 4 Apr 2013 10:04

Zahara to perform at Africa Day celebrations in Zambia

In line with their philosophy of innovation and creativity, the Straight Up Company has lined up a treat for Zambian music lovers to hear Afro-soul singer, songwriter and poet, Zahara. This South African artist will perform a concert on Friday, 24 May 2013 at the New Government Complex in Lusaka, Zambia. Contemporary local artists, Pompi and Scarlet will perform as opening acts for the songstress. 3 Apr 2013 13:28

EMRC

EMRC International partners with Swiss African Business Circle for Africa Finance & Investment Forum

[Issued by EMRC] The annual Africa Finance & Investment Forum (AFIF), being held 13-14 June in Geneva, Switzerland, is to be organised in close collaboration with the IFC, World Bank and will focus on "Trade for Growth and Development". 27 Mar 2013 10:26

Vertical Limit Productions

Vertical Limit Productions breaks into 2013 on an impressive high

[Issued by Vertical Limit Productions] True to form - and in keeping with their brand - Joburg-based activation company Vertical Limit Productions is blazing into 2013 with an extraordinary line-up of high profile events in the first quarter. 4 Feb 2013 12:28

[2013 trends] Out-of-the-box branding

[HKLM Exco Team] No, the concepts of "tribalism", "gamification" and "engagement" aren't a promo for the latest computer game, but are in fact the trends that will characterise the way companies and consumers interact in 2013. The branding industry is constantly developing and. while the following trends are evolutions rather than dynamic, short-term changes, we believe there are 10 areas that will define the brandscape over the next year. 31 Jan 2013 12:33

By Design Africa

By Design Africa triumphs again with successful Telkom event

[Issued by By Design Africa] By Design Africa designed and managed Telkom's annual customer forum event, Telkom Business Experience, which is held every October. This year's event took place at the award-winning One&Only Hotel in Cape Town and received an overall satisfaction rating by attendees of a whopping 91% in a post-conference survey. 5 Nov 2012 10:14

Right Stuff

Fantastic gazebo pricing

[Issued by Right Stuff] If you have ever considered purchasing a gazebo for your corporate event, now would be the best time to do so. With summer on its way and outdoor events becoming a regular occurrence, a sensible investment will go a long way toward promoting your corporate image. When it comes to branding, the more surface area and visibility, the greater the exposure! 30 Oct 2012 10:38

African Economic Conference 2012 kicks off tomorrow

Leaders and scholars from Africa and around the globe will gather in Kigali, Rwanda, from tomorrow, 30 October to 2 November 2012, to debate the continent's prospects for sustainable and inclusive growth in the context of the international economic crisis. 29 Oct 2012 10:32

AgriBusiness Congress highlights investment opportunities

The recent AgriBusiness Congress in Zambia gathered the country's business and political leaders, including the Zambian vice president, Dr Guy Scott, the deputy minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Luxon Kazabu, as well as representatives of agri stakeholders Standard Bank, Shoprite, John Deer, Cargill and CHC Commodities. 12 Sep 2012 15:29

EAC's publicist examines media involvement in integration process

[Ivan R. Mugisha] Rwanda recently hosted the Fifth East Africa Media Summit that brought together over 200 media experts in the region to deliberate on the opportunities and challenges faced by journalists while covering the East African story. The New Times caught up with the senior public relations officer, Owora Othieno, for an insight on EAC's prospects, its relationship with journalists, among other issues. 20 Aug 2012 12:04

By Design Africa

By Design Africa chosen for fourth annual Telkom Business event

[Issued by By Design Africa] Leading events company, By Design Africa, has again been contracted to provide live event design and management for the Telkom Business Experience event being held in Cape Town in October. 14 Aug 2012 10:20

Branding lessons from the Olympics

[Donna Rachelson] The world has caught Olympic fever and South Africans are glued to their TV screens thanks to the likes of Chad Le Clos, Cameron van der Burgh and the lightweight men's four rowing team, who have bagged three gold medals at the London 2012 Games. 8 Aug 2012 13:09