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Odette van der Haar 2014 will be seen as a game changer for the advertising and communications industries as digital and social media redefine how marketers communicate with consumers. Read more >> | Nicola Kleyn Although the fundamentals of good branding practice endure, the landscape in which brand managers must champion their brands is increasingly volatile. Great brand managers need to hone their 'brand radars' to adapt and evolve their branding strategies accordingly. Read more >> | Juliette Attwell When applying for a job, the jobseeker may be asked to attach various documents along with their CV. This week we discuss the purpose of a motivational letter as well as why some employers asks for a photo. Read more >> |
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 | This week sees the first radio show of the year, so join Biz Takeouts Marketing & Media radio show host Warren Harding (@bizWazza) on Thursday from 9am-10am as he chats to the CEO of VWV Group, Koo Govender. [twitterfall] (video) Read more >>
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 | The ambassador of Spain, Alvaro Alguela, has announced a bilateral collaboration to exchange movies produced by Nigeria and Spain, reports Naijalog. Read more >>
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 | Exolve Technologies have launched an online teaching and learning platform called Tutor.NG. The platform provides tools for engaging and teaching students, aiming to connect tutors and students all over the world. Read more >>
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 | Alcatel-Lucent and the Libyan International Telecommunication Company (LITC) has signed a turnkey contract to build a new 1,000km undersea cable system linking the Libya's capital, Tripoli, to Benghazi. Read more >>
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 | Microsoft has awarded five African start-ups across Kenya, Uganda and Nigeria with innovation grants through its 4Afrika Initiative. Read more >>
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 | Issued by Alliance Media Alliance Media has launched an impressive outdoor billboard site in Lusaka which is Zambia's largest free-standing structure. The double-sided site is located on the important Independence Avenue flyover targeting everyone leaving and entering the CBD from or towards the popular area of Kamwala. Read more >>
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 | India's first mall management company, Beyond Squarefeet, is to manage 'Ado Bayero Mall', described as the first ultra-modern shopping mall in Kano, northern Nigeria, and the largest mall in the country. Read more >>
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|  | WASHINGTON, USA: Microsoft said that founder Bill Gates was stepping down as chairman to become a technology adviser to the technology company and that Indian-born Satya Nadella would be Microsoft's new chief executive officer. Read more >>
|  | SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Internet companies eager to regain the trust of users provided some insight into the extent of secret requests for user data made by the US government. Read more >>
|  | WASHINGTON, US: Facebook on Thursday unveiled its new app called "Paper," which serves as an online newspaper for viewing and sharing articles and other content from a smartphone. Read more >>
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More International
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|  | The spending of R122m on hiking the wages of Johannesburg municipal officials has been branded "doubly offensive" in light of the city's service delivery failings and the dire financial straits most of its residents are now in. Read more >>
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More Government news
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|  | Henrie Geyser: motoring editor When it comes to tough off-roaders very few vehicles can match the muscle and Africa-conquering abilities of the much-respected Toyota 70 Series - and like Africa, the Land Cruiser is not for sissies, particularly the 4.5-litre V8 turbo-diesel version. Read more >>
|  | Henrie Geyser: motoring editor New vehicle sales got off in low gear at the start of 2014 with overall local sales in January of only 53,025 units, which is down more than 6% on the same month the previous year. Read more >>
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