FIFA World Cup in 3D wins international Judges' Prize award

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS: FIFA's efforts to constantly improve fans' viewing experience of football have been recognised by the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC), the leading international forum for the electronic media industry. 16 Sep 2010 09:17

When infrastructure meets sport

[Joel Finlay] AMSTELVEEN, NETHERLANDS: The world is currently awash with many major infrastructure projects in various stages of development as national and state or provincial governments look to facilitate rapid economic growth or to rebuild the crumbling infrastructure of yesteryear. These projects rarely progress at any great pace and can often be bedevilled by political and financial concerns. However, if there is one thing that can act as a catalyst for breaking through a political impasse, it is the award of a major international multi-sport event. 8 Sep 2010 11:32

Over 1,8 million petitions for 1GOAL - MTN

According to MTN, the company has registered over 1,8 million SMS petitions for the 1GOAL: Education for All campaign after its subscribers across its footprint in Africa and the Middle East responded to a call to support the FIFA-endorsed campaign to accelerate universal access to education. 27 Aug 2010 11:36

Loeries 2010 finalists announced

The Loerie Awards released the finalists in this year's event, excluding Student, this morning, Thursday, 26 August 2010. All winners will be announced at the festival weekend, 1 - 3 October at the Good Hope Centre in Cape Town, South Africa. 26 Aug 2010 10:52

Algerian writers denounce ban on Egyptian books

ALGIERS: Several Algerian writers and intellectuals have signed a petition denouncing organisers of Algeria's international book fair for banning books from Egypt in a dispute over football. 26 Aug 2010 10:07

Fall in entries for Digital Loeries points to adoption issues

[Herman Manson: @marklives] Wading through the near endless amount of PR on the digital transformation and seamless integration of digital into the advertising world, it must be a little disconcerting for Clint Bryce, chairman of both the Digital and Online Advertising judging panels of the 2010 Loerie awards, to see entries in these categories decline this year in spite of steady growth in online ad spend. 17 Aug 2010 12:18

Unique concept to preserve World Cup

[Nthambeleni Gabara] PRETORIA: The legacy of the 2010 FIFA World Cup is being established across Africa through a unique concept called Youth Zones. 3 Aug 2010 07:49

IABC hosts World Cup feedback session

South African communicators recently shared their key lessons learned around communication challenges during the 2010 FIFA World Cup at an event organised by the African chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). The session was hosted in partnership with the IABC Brazil network ahead of the next World Cup, scheduled to be held in the South American country in 2014. 29 Jul 2010 12:22

Opera releases Mobile Web Report World Cup Edition

OSLO, NORWAY: Opera's recently released Mobile Web Report World Cup Edition explores mobile web trends in Africa, announces the first Mobile Web World Cup champion, and explores the top sports sites on the mobile web. Mobile web use is exploding in Africa, according to Opera's State of the Mobile Web Report, published on Wednesday, 28 July 2010. 29 Jul 2010 09:23

MTN facts, figures during 2010

MTN, the first African global sponsor of the FIFA World Cup, showcased the network and its products and services during the sporting event. According to the mobile service provider, all through the tournament, the network carried approximately one terabyte of traffic in locations like stadia, airports, and fan parks. 15 Jul 2010 10:06

Watching the World Cup in Europe

[South African Civil Society Information Service] The FIFA headquarters are nestled into a secluded spot on the hill overlooking Zurich, one of the richest cities in the world. Here a glass of Coke will cost you R60 (US$8) at a restaurant. The city, set around a lake with snow capped mountains in the background, is picture perfect in a chocolate-box kind of way. 15 Jul 2010 07:26

Africa, the real victor of World Cup - UN

NEW YORK: The United Nations has hailed the 2010 World Cup as a great success for the government and people of the host nation South Africa, as well as the entire African continent, adding that the event also served as a vital tool to promote development and peace. 15 Jul 2010 07:10

2010 closing ceremony, an African feel

The VWV Consortium produced the closing ceremony for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, held before the final match on 11 July 2010. The performance involved approximately 730 cast members and included technology and projection that aimed to create an African feel. 14 Jul 2010 11:18

Post-2010: weighing up the benefits for future planning

[Thabani Khumalo] The 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games demonstrated, for the first time, that events are no longer just about leisure, entertainment and recreation, but are a serious business with the potential to yield huge returns to host regions, investors and stakeholders. Events have become the biggest industry within the modern global economy. 14 Jul 2010 10:58