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Mandela's daughter speaks to CNN's Robyn Curnow
In an exclusive interview with CNN, Nelson Mandela's daughter Maki talks about her father's suffering in the final months of his life... Read more >>

Reap what ye sow

Louise Marsland

A few years ago, international trends forecaster, Li Edelkoort told a Design Indaba audience to "go farming".

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Amazon turns 20

Lisa Hallgren

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, US: Amazon is 20 years old this month, which is a major milestone for the online marketplace.

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A salesman that never sleeps: The persuasive power of video

Adrian Burger

In a global marketplace where people are bombarded with a neverending stream of information, how do you ensure the value of your offering stands out and is understood?

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Biz Takeouts
[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 98: Fast Company SA, The Lean Startup methodology and Brad Sugars
On the last Biz Takeouts Marketing and Media Radio show, host Warren Harding chatted to Brad Sugars, Daniel Marcus and Robbie Stammers. [twitterfall] Read more >>

Branding
Building a brand in Nigeria: a South African marketers' guide

Issued by Yellowwood Future Architects

For many ambitious South African businesses looking to expand their footprint across Africa, Nigeria is an obvious choice. With a population of 175 million, it is Africa's largest market and... Read more >>


How to succeed with LOW-INCOME consumers

Attend this unique event on 13 August 2014 in CAPE TOWN. Get ground-breaking insights to better understand the realities of LOW-INCOME consumers, how to engage with them and how to succeed in this market! More information,

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The power of the influencer within a retail environment

Issued by KnowHow2

Brand champions, advocates, promoters, ambassadors, custodians and influencers - everyone is talking about them, and all brands want more of them in order to drive business growth. In this digital... Read more >>

CSI
1st for Women supports Bikers for Mandela Day 2014: Take action against abuse!

Issued by 1st for Women

From 11 to 13 July 2014, Zelda la Grange, DJ Fresh, Saint Seseli, Angie Khumalo, Anele Mdoda, Alex Caige, Clint Cunningham and Johrne van Huyssteen donned helmets to take part... Read more >>

The Havas Village contributes to the community through the Sow Good Project

Issued by Havas Worldwide Johannesburg

In light of Mandela Day, the South African Havas staff will be contributing 67 minutes each to the creation of a vegetable garden on the agency's Bryanston-based property, which will... Read more >>

Digital
MySpecial: A one-stop shop for lekker competitions

Issued by Media24 Digital Magazines

Everyone loves winning something and saving money - and MySpecial makes it easier for South Africa's growing online community to quickly find and enter a range of exciting competitions and... Read more >>

Exhibitions
Exhibition success: Revive your exhibition marketing strategy (Part 1)

Issued by SSQ Exhibitions

Have you ever wondered why your competitors continue to invest their valuable money and time into selected exhibition shows...year after year? Each year they show up with a larger or... Read more >>

Newspapers
Witness to move to two formats
The Witness will produce two distinct newspapers, in two different formats within a single production cycle, when the Durban Witness changes to tabloid format and the Pietermaritzburg Witness remains in broadsheet format... Read more >>

Online Media
Ethiopian lawyer trying to get bloggers freed
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA: The lawyer for a group of detained Ethiopian bloggers and reporters said he intended filing a civil suit against the country's police for holding them without charge for nearly three months. Read more >>

Printing
Print remains significant in communications
According to the Canon South Africa's Market Insights Report, print is still essential in South Africa. Although there's a continuing and fervent move to digital communication platforms... Read more >>

Sales
Accurate databases boost insurance sales

Louise Robinson

There is no doubt that knowledge is power, and any compilation of information is valuable. Databases are extremely hot commodities... Read more >>

Youth Marketing
There will be no (South) African Spring

Sid Peimer

Clem Sunter points out a number of red flags that will lead us to a ruinous state. The flags include nationalisation, gagging the media and land grabs. Read more >>


International

Google's profit of $3.42bn in three months
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Google reported its quarterly profit rose to $3.42bn and revenue climbed to $16bn for the year, an increase of 22%. Read more >>

Counterfeit battle between LVMH and eBay ends
PARIS, FRANCE: The French luxury goods conglomerate LVMH and Internet auction site eBay said they had reached an agreement to end a long legal battle over the sale of counterfeit goods. Read more >>

Reorganisation sees Microsoft axe 18,000 jobs
NEW YORK, USA: Microsoft said it would axe 18,000 jobs from its global workforce over the next year, the majority coming from the integration of Nokia bought by it earlier this year. Read more >>

What makes the Midas Awards unique
NEW YORK CITY, US: 2014 Midas Awards: Interview with Alisun Armstrong, Executive Director, Midas Awards World's Best Advertising. Read more >>

D&AD opens call for entries for 53rd annual Professional Awards
LONDON, UK: Entries for the 53rd D&AD Professional Awards have opened with a number of new sub-category additions in response to the evolving creative landscape. Read more >>


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Government

Minister intervenes in Numsa strike
Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant has announced that she will meet with the National Union of Metalworkers SA (Numsa) and the metal and engineering industry in a bid to ensure the strike does not drag out for longer. Read more >>

Integrated real-time information - an enabler of enhanced public transport service delivery

Santosh Komal

One of the government's biggest challenges with regards to ensuring public transport service delivery is a lack of integrated, real-time information. This comes as a result of an environment with many different service providers, both publicly and privately owned. Read more >>

Build programme powers full steam ahead
PRETORIA: Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown says the next 12 months will be a milestone in the country's massive build programme. Read more >>

Cwele asks Telkom to share its network with competitors

Paul Vecchiatto

Telecommunications and Postal Services Minister Siyabonga Cwele wants to see more competition in the fixed-line telecommunications market and wants Telkom's competitors to have access to its infrastructure Read more >>

Section 75 introduced significant changes to Companies Act

Nozipho Bhengu


More Government news


Lifestyle

Carstens prevails

Ruth Cooper

Arno Carstens, best known as rock god of iconic SA band Springbok Nude Girls, has recently released his fifth solo album: "Lightning Prevails". We sent him a few questions to find out more. Read more >>

The Queen - fit for a king

Brian Berkman

When you're staying in the land's third oldest hotel you expect to see cracks showing and the plaster crumbling from the walls. Read more >>


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Jobs offered

Senior Media Strategist - Johannesburg, Cape Town
Senior media strategist sought by top digital agency. Do you have the skills, the know-how? We want you as part of our dynamic team. Read more >>


Senior Media Planner - Johannesburg, Cape Town
Senior media planner required with two to three years of media planning/buying experience essential. Read more >>

PA - Marketing and Sales Assistant - Johannesburg
Marketing and sales assist required as a PA to the CEO of a media business producing an marketing tablet/smartphone applications. Read more >>

Digital Copywriter - Cape Town
Itopia is looking for a digital copywriter to join our growing digital agency. Work with us to produce exciting digital products. Read more >>

SEO Specialist - Cape Town
Itopia is looking to hire a search engine optimisation (SEO) specialist with relevant practical experience to work alongside our other digital fanatics. Read more >>




New events to diarise

Website creation for average Joe
Multidimensions - 11 Aug 2014 to 13 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

Illustrated infographics and animation workshop
Multidimensions - 14 Aug 2014 to 15 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

Architecture Open Studios
Cape Institute for Architecture - 19 Aug 2014 to 20 Aug 2014 Cape Town

Technical report writing
Alusani Skills & Training Network - 25 Aug 2014 to 26 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

Introduction to web design
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 26 Aug 2014 to 4 Dec 2014 Johannesburg

People management skills for new managers
Alusani Skills & Training Network® - 15 Sep 2014 to 21 Oct 2014 Johannesburg,Durban

Competency based interviewing
Alusani Skills & Training Network - 17 Sep 2014 to 18 Sep 2014 Johannesburg

Graphic and web design workshops
Multidimensions - 8 Oct 2014 to 27 Oct 2014 Cape Town

Oil Trading and Logistics Africa Downstream Expo
OTL Africa - 28 Oct 2014 to 30 Oct 2014 Lagos

South African Man Expo
Mercatique Consulting - 22 Nov 2014 to 23 Nov 2014 Johannesburg


Upcoming events

Digital media marketing: AAA School of Advertising - 21 Jul 2014 to 7 Nov 2014 Johannesburg
The AAA school of Advertising have partnered with digital experts, IAB South Africa (formerly known as DMMA) to bring you a well packaged course in digital media marketing Read more >>

CSI Excellence Awards
LEMA Media - 18 Jul 2014 Johannesburg

Community Leadership Awards
Eastwave Radio - 18 Jul 2014 Lenasia

Celebrity fundraiser dinner
GOLFTRAVELLER AFRICA - 18 Jul 2014 Durban

Canal Walk's Stop Hunger Now
HIPPO Communications - 18 Jul 2014 Cape Town

Basic photography course
Dripbook.com - 19 Jul 2014 to 9 Aug 2014 Durban

Effective training management & administration
Alusani Skills & Training Network - 21 Jul 2014 to 22 Jul 2014 Johannesburg


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