2012 African Investigative Journalism Awards: Call for entries

The Forum for African Investigative Reporters (FAIR) is seeking entries to the 2012 African Investigative Journalism Awards which recognises outstanding investigative reporting in Africa. 3 Jul 2012 11:38

Caine Prize 2012 awarded to Rotimi Babatunde

Described as Africa's leading literary award, the 2012 Caine Prize for African Writing has been awarded to Nigerian Rotimi Babatunde for his short story entitled Bombay's Republic published in the Mirabilia Review. 3 Jul 2012 08:15

2012 Diageo Africa Business Reporting Award winners

Diageo, the alcoholic drinks business, has announced the winners of the 2012 Diageo Africa Business Reporting Awards at a gala ceremony, which took place in London on 28 June 2012. 2 Jul 2012 12:52

Farhad Khan to lead Enterprise Business division at MTN Group

Former CEO of MTN Zambia, Farhad Khan has been appointed by the MTN Group as executive for its Enterprise Business division, effective 1 July 2012. 2 Jul 2012 12:06

Jason Cumming appointed MD of Leftfield

Jason Cumming has been appointed as the managing director of Leftfield, a full-service advertising and marketing agency based in Cape Town, South Africa, and has quietly established a name for itself by helping brands establish a foothold in Africa, notably Nigeria. 2 Jul 2012 11:43

BFMA Conference attracts venture capitalists

[Carole Kimutai: @CaroleKimutai] Kenya is preparing to host the fourth Broadcast, Film and Music Africa (BFMA) Conference from 10-11 July 2012. The conference is expected to attract filmmakers, broadcasters and other creative content firms from Africa. 2 Jul 2012 11:21

Business lessons from Lady Gaga

[Donna Rachelson] Love her or hate her, Lady Gaga is a marketing genius. Before her meteoric rise to fame, she was just a girl who dropped out of school to start singing in nightclubs. She had no following and no reputation. But just a few years down the line, she's a global superstar with the highest number of followers on Twitter in the world, multiple award-winning tracks and millions of adoring fans. She is one of the most talked-about celebrities in the world. How has she managed this? 2 Jul 2012 09:10

Arsenal F.C partners with Airtel

Arsenal Football Club and mobile network operator Airtel have signed a three-year partnership agreement. The deal provides Airtel with the opportunity to utilise the football club's merchandising, hospitality and content rights in five countries: Nigeria, Zambia, Ghana, Uganda and Rwanda. 2 Jul 2012 08:49

Dark days for BlackBerry as RIM implodes

[Craig Wilson] These are dark days for BlackBerry and Research in Motion (RIM). Though the Canadian company's smartphones continue to sell well in some emerging markets, including SA, consumers at the higher end - they are the more profitable segment for handset manufacturers - are abandoning it for the Apple iPhone and devices running Google's Android operating system. 3 Jul 2012 10:31

Loerie's New Voice Award and Student judging panels announced

Loeries have announced the judging panels for the New Voice Award and Student Award. The New Voice Award supports transformation in the brand communication industry by encouraging radio ads to be written in mother tongue. What's special about this award is that entries do not have to have been flighted to be entered - this is the only category at the Loeries which allows this. 3 Jul 2012 09:06

AfDB to hold dialogue on youth employment in Africa

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group is organising a High Level Policy Dialogue Seminar on Youth Employment in Africa in Lusaka, Zambia, on Monday, 9 July 2012, which will focus on the challenges and opportunities faced by the following countries in the Southern Africa region: Angola, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique and Zambia. 2 Jul 2012 10:50

Sandton Convention Centre hosts Global African Diaspora Summit

The Sandton Convention Centre's, expertise in hosting global summits was again showcased when the venue was selected to host the Global African Diaspora Summit in May 2012. The summit was a highlight for the African continent and a triumph for South Africa, having been given the mandate by the African Union to organise and manage the event that holds such powerful significance for people of African descent the world over. 2 Jul 2012 10:26

Google unveils YouTube for Ghanaian businesses, others

[Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh] YouTube, the place where anyone with a video camera and an internet connection can share their life, art and voice with the world, has announced the launch of a Ghanaian domain - www.youtube.com.gh. 2 Jul 2012 09:45