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2013 Somali Media Awards recognises media talents, quality journalism

The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ), in partnership with United Nations, yesterday celebrated eight winners of the 2013 Somali Media Awards competition.

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Joburg: Wanting to tick all the boxes

Danette Breitenbach

According to MasterCard's Third Annual Global Destination Cities Index* Johannesburg is the most popular destination in Africa.

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[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 82: An African Path to Success with David Blyth

Tune in to the Biz Takeouts Marketing & Media radio show on Thursday, 20 February from 9am-10am as we chat to David Blyth from Yellowwood Future Architects and Alan Morrissey, MD of Effective Measure. [twitterfall]

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CRM
SOUTH AFRICA
Tips for improving ecommerce customer service

Charles Mburugu

Most people involved in ecommerce spend most of their time dealing with operations, inventory and policy. However, the most vital element of any business is the customer. If you don't cultivate a good relationship with your customers, your ecommerce venture is bound to fail sooner or later. Read more >>

Digital
NIGERIA
University of Lagos to benefit from MainOne broadband
A new partnership has been formed between the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and Nigerian telecommunications company, MainOne, which will see the university benefit from high-speed internet bandwidth connectivity on campus. Read more >>

Mobile
NAMIBIA
MTC Money payment solution launched
MobiPay and Namibian mobile network operator, MTC, has entered into a partnership to launch MTC Money which enables its subscribers to transfer money and make withdrawals as well as deposits. Read more >>

NIGERIA
2.3GHz spectrum licence to be auctioned this week
This week will see the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) begin the actual auctioning of the 2.3GHz spectrum licence between two pre-qualified bidders for the provision of wholesales broadband service in Nigeria. Read more >>

AFRICA
Telecel denies rumours of disinvestment in Zimbabwe

Samuel Mungadze

Global telecommunications operator Telecel International has denied rumours that it is pulling out of Zimbabwe. Read more >>

Recruitment
SOUTH AFRICA
[BizCareers] Standing up and standing out

Juliette Attwell

This week we advise on how to set yourself apart from the rest. Read more >>


International

UNITED STATES
AT&T, IBM in big data tie-up
NEW YORK, USA: AT&T and IBM announced plans to join forces to help cities, utilities and others use big data analytics to better manage their infrastructure. Read more >>

SPAIN
Hooked players drive mobile game explosion
MADRID, SPAIN: Fanatical players forking out money to get ahead in games such as Candy Crush Saga or Angry Birds are driving explosive growth in the multi-billion dollar mobile gaming business. Read more >>

FRANCE
French TV channels want protection from Google, Netflix
PARIS, FRANCE: France's three largest private television networks have asked the government to protect them from US competitors like Google, Apple and Netflix who are set to enter the market. Read more >>


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Government

SOUTH AFRICA
Statistics key to development in Africa
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) says the importance of collecting accurate data cannot be overstated, as it remains a vital pillar in Africa's development. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA
Tito Mboweni goes, Sipho Pityana takes over
Former Reserve Bank governor Tito Mboweni announced that he is standing down as chairman of AngloGold Ashanti. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA
Northern Cape university opens its doors
SOUTH AFRICA
Media reports on deputy presidents misleading - Presidency

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Lifestyle

SOUTH AFRICA
Audi A3 sedan challenges opposition

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Audi muscles in on the scene with its cute new A3 sedan. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA
Good to go...like a pro

Brian Berkman

At least the GoPro Hero3+ came back with me this time. (Video) Read more >>


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