Iqbal Survé, the "fearless" and "intelligent" chairman of the Sekunjalo group, is less than pleased with what some writers have been saying - and wondering - about his group's purchase of Independent News and Media, so he's served up a storm of tweets aimed at the deal's critics and commentators. Joey Khuvutlu reckons that gamification is misunderstood, and Charles Mburugu gives you a rundown on the benefits of using web design templates. He reckons that even though they might require some customisation to meet your needs, web design templates offer numerous advantages. Have you ever groaned as yet another SMS landed, offering you something you never asked for and for which you have no use, or is of absolutely no interest to you? Join the club. Marion Scher takes a look at the deluge of information we get and asks how much is enough? And on the social media front, Chris James looks at the death of the social media guru. Rod Baker, Content Director PS Take a look at the latest ads in the Ornico ad showcase.
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