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

[PAMRO 2012] Day 1: Ways of measuring media audiences

[Carole Kimutai: @CaroleKimutai] The 14th Pan African Media Research Organisation (PAMRO) and All Africa Media Research Conference is currently going on in Uganda's capital, Kampala. The opening day of conference involved engaging discussions on ways of measuring media audiences. 28 Aug 2012 10:18

Uganda names Top 50 Brands

[Walter Wafula] As one of activities to commemorate Uganda gaining independence from the British in 1962, the Private Sector Foundation Uganda has identified and honoured its Top 50 Brands of the last five decades. 23 Aug 2012 11:40

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

15th IACC calls for young journos from sub-Saharan Africa

Transparency International and the hosts of the 15th International Anti-Corruption Conference (15th IACC) invite young journalists working in the sub-Saharan Africa region to be part of the anti-corruption conference to be held in Brasilia, Brazil from 7-10 November 2012. 7 Aug 2012 10:52

AfricanBrains

More ministers and universities confirmed for Cape Town Innovation Summit

[Issued by AfricanBrains] AfricanBrains has announced that even more African Ministers of Education, ICT, Communications and Science & Technology have confirmed their attendance at the Innovation Africa Summit taking place in Cape Town this 5-7 October. The Summit promotes greater public private partnership in education, science and research in sub-Saharan Africa. 1 Aug 2012 11:14

Riek Machar to attend Business and Security Forum

It was announced on Monday, 30 July 2012, that the vice president of South Sudan, Dr Riek Machar will be attending the forthcoming Africa Forum on Business and Security along senior ministers from Kenya and other African countries. The forum will take place from 13-14 September at Nairobi's Laico Regency Hotel, Kenya. 31 Jul 2012 12:10

All set for PAMRO All Africa Media Research Conference

The 14th PAMRO All Africa Media Research Conference, under the theme "From Local to Global: Media Research in a Developing World", will take place from 26-29 August 2012 in Munyonyo, Lake Victoria, Uganda at the Speke Resort & Conference Centre. 27 Jul 2012 10:17

Banking sector goes digital with online event

[Carole Kimutai: @CaroleKimutai] The newly rebranded industry body Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has turned to social media in a strategy aimed at creating a platform where members of the public can engage senior executives in the banking sector. The online event is part of a wider plan by the industry umbrella body to engage stakeholders and increase awareness and knowledge about the banking industry. 17 Jul 2012 11:33

[Executive Check] Social media marketing - a must in business

[Walter Wafula] Many companies in Africa are embracing social media to reach their online customers like elsewhere in the world. Moses Serugo, an arts journalist, social media marketer and proprietor of Kampalaone.com spoke to Bizcommunity about the benefits of social media marketing in Uganda. 12 Jul 2012 11:12

[BFMA 2012] Digital technology proves to be the next money maker

[Carole Kimutai: @CaroleKimutai] Day 1 of the Broadcast Film and Music Africa (BFMA) conference opened with a house full. The two day conference, under the theme "Innovation, investment and partnerships for local content and service excellence" takes place at the Oshwal Centre, located in the Nairobi Central Business District, Kenya. 11 Jul 2012 09:51

Senior media leadership to lead sessions at BFMA Conference

International news service BBC, SuperSport and AFP, will be among the over 30 active media houses that will participate in the fourth Broadcast, Film and Music Africa (BFMA) conference opening next week in Nairobi. 5 Jul 2012 12:46

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