Join the communication revolution at IABC Africa Conference

This years annual IABC Africa Conference, taking place 12-14 October 2011 at The Carousel Casino and Entertainment World, north of Pretoria, South Africa, will explore how local and international communicators are incorporating social media and digital tools into their communication strategies and campaigns. 15 Sep 2011 10:03

Over 1 billion viewers witness Miss Angola crowned Miss Universe 2011

[Issa Sikiti da Silva: @sikitimedia] It has been reported that more than one billion TV viewers from across 190 countries witnessed Miss Angola, Leila Lopes, being crowned Miss Universe 2011 on Tuesday 12 September 2011, in Brazil - a victory that got Facebook users brimming with joy and pride, as the continent rejoices amid the Kenya fuel tank fire and Zanzibar ferry disaster that killed over 100 and 200 people, respectively. 13 Sep 2011 14:18

Africa's housing crisis: conference outlines remedies

[Issa Sikiti da Silva: @sikitimedia] Despite having 3% of the population earning an income viable for mortgage and 10.8% earning between US$10-20 per day, the UN Habitat says about 40.3% of Africans still live in slums. Inadequate and overcrowded dwellings, mostly without clean water, electricity and proper sanitation, line the streets of major cities as the population grows, banks close their doors on the poor and corruption infests the housing sector. 12 Sep 2011 12:18

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The future of marketing

Dan Hanover, editor and publisher of international publication, Event Marketer and a global authority on experiential marketing, will be moderating the 4th annual African Experiential Marketing Summit, which takes place in Johannesburg on 18 October and in Nairobi on 21 October. 8 Sep 2011 11:24

Global experts convene in SA to discuss intellectual property, innovation

South Africa and other developing countries are in hot debate about how best to grow their economies through innovation and the development of intellectual property. 7 Sep 2011 11:17

Internet times in southern Africa as SA, SADC launch SAIGF

[Issa Sikiti da Silva: @sikitimedia] Internet governance in Southern Africa has taken a giant leap forward as South Africa teams up with NEPAD and the SADC to launch the Southern African Internet Governance Forum (SAIGF), the first of its kind in a region populated by more than 260 million people. 1 Sep 2011 11:26

SA Internet Governance Forum opens tomorrow

The Department of Communications South Africa with the endorsement of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) will host their very first South African Internet Governance Forum (SAIGF) from 1-3 September 2011. 31 Aug 2011 07:46

BRICS stimulate Angola's economic awakening

[Issa Sikiti da Silva: @sikitimedia] From a sleeping giant disabled by the ghosts of war, socio-political intolerance, neo-colonialism and human exploitation, Angola has risen to become one of Africa's emerging economic heavyweights and is now at a crossroads of history. Research shows that BRICS - Brazil, (the main culprit), China, India, and lately South Africa and to a minor extent Russia - feature strongly in the list of countries that are driving Angola's rise to the riches. 24 Aug 2011 11:32

SA in Stevie Awards honourees

DUBAI, UAE: Organisations and individuals in 35 nations, including first-time winners Bahrain, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, have been announced as Stevie Award winners in The Eighth Annual International Business Awards, claimed to be the world's only international, all-encompassing business awards program. SA companies featured in a number of areas... 12 Aug 2011 10:31

2011 PAMRO meeting announces speakers

The 13th Pan African Media Research Organisation (PAMRO) meeting and All Africa Media Conference, to be held from 21-24 August 2011 in Dakar, Senegal at the Le Méridien President Hotel, has announced its top panel of speakers. 4 Aug 2011 11:05

2011 Tabbie Awards winners

CLEVELAND, US: The 2011 Tabbie Awards featured nearly 400 entries, with nominations coming from the US, Canada, the UK, India, New Zealand and South Africa. Judges were once again impressed by the quality of the submissions. One of the two 2011 Scholarship winners hails from SA, too. 22 Jul 2011 11:18

SADC Summit 2011 to be held in Luanda

The SADC Summit will take place from 16-17 August this year in Luanda, Angola. This annual event provides an opportunity to profile the region as an entirety through the established SADC Summit Report. 1 Jul 2011 13:18

Carat Media hosts internal conference, launches blog

CAPE TOWN: Aegis Media's agency, Carat Media will be hosting an internal conference for its African representatives from 27-30 June 2011 in Durban. The Carat Media Training Conference, which will also be attended by digital agency Trigger/ Isobar, aims to provide a platform for representatives to share learnings, insights, trends and experiences that have taken place within their media and digital agencies. 27 Jun 2011 11:12

Highway Africa 2011 open for registration

Registration is now open for the 15th annual Highway Africa Conference. Hosting journalists from across Africa, this year's event will take place in Cape Town, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), 17-19 September 2011. The theme for this year's event is "African media and the global sustainability challenge". 20 Jun 2011 08:11