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Millward Brown South Africa announces the Top 20 Best Liked Ads of 2014
[Issued by Millward Brown]

Millward Brown's Best Liked Ads list celebrates South Africa's favourite TV commercials, and South Africa has spoken. The most enjoyed and best-loved TV advert of 2014 is Cadbury's Triplets...

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Africa's mobile phone penetration now 67 percent

Adeyemi Adepetun

Sixty seven per cent of Africa's population, estimated to be about 1.13 billion, now has mobile phones...

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IT student develops Namibia's own social network

Namibians can now opt to use a local social network, which has been developed by a Namibian for Namibians. Described as Namibia's own social network, Namhook was developed by 22-year-old Gerson Mangundu...

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Biz Takeouts
SOUTH AFRICA
[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 136: This is Me, Mike Wronski & the BrightRock connection session
On the latest Biz Takeouts Marketing and Media Radio show, host Warren Harding interviewed David Thomas, Mike Wronski and Suzanne Stevens... read more>>
Events & Conferencing
SOUTH AFRICA
Afreakan Dream Summit to discuss continent's growth potential
The Afreakan Dream, a registered NPO will be hosting a summit on 24 June 2015 at Langhams Lifestyle Estate, Sandton to explore 'What is the African Dream?'... read more>>
Newspapers
SOUTH SUDAN
Sudan security agents seize print runs of two newspapers
KHARTOUM: Sudan's National Intelligence and Security Service seized the Thursday editions of two newspapers, their editors said, a week after allowing them to resume publishing following a temporary ban... read more>>
Research
AFRICA
Unpacking Africa and entrepreneurship at WEF
From the talks in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Africa, it is clear that external investors are attracted to the African continent and it is indeed open for business... read more>>
Retail
SOUTH AFRICA
Cameroon has investment opportunities
Cameroon is one of Africa's best-kept secrets. The investment opportunities are wide open - from agriculture and renewable energy to retail developments, believes Africa strategy advisor for Moore Stephens, Jeff Blackbeard, who recently met with Cameroonian Prime Minister, Philémon Yang... read more>>
TV
ZAMBIA
Zambia: Digital migration to bring broadcast competition

Rebecca Mushota

Zambia's transition from analogue to digital will breed a healthy competition in the broadcasting sector, Information and Broadcasting Services Minister, Chishimba Kambwili has said... read more>>
International
UNITED KINGDOM
Wi-Fi to carry up to 60% of mobile data traffic by 2019
UNITED KINGDOM: Juniper Research has released a report that indicates that Wi-Fi networks will carry almost 60% of smartphone and tablet data traffic by 2019... read more>>
UNITED STATES
Ad-free social network Ello goes public
WASHINGTON, USA: Ello, the ad-free social network which gained prominence last year with an invitation-only launch, announced on Thursday it was opening to the public with an application for iPhone users. read more>>
UNITED STATES
Former Nokia chief Elop out in Microsoft shakeup
NEW YORK, USA: Microsoft announced a management shakeup on Wednesday, including the departure of Stephen Elop, the former Nokia chief who came on board with the US giant's acquisition of the Finnish firm's handset unit. read more>>
More International
Business
SOUTH AFRICA
Six degrees of entrepreneurship
Top global entrepreneurs have identified six key learning areas, the short-term or part-time study of which can help entrepreneurs to adopt new viewpoints, uncover new solutions and increase their chances at success... read more>>
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New events to diarise
VAS Africa
Informa - 30 Jun 2015 to 1 Jul 2015, Johannesburg

IABC Africa 22nd Annual Conference
IABC Africa Region - 29 Jul 2015 to 31 Jul 2015, Johannesburg

5th Telecom CEM, CRM and Loyalty Summit
Fexton Conferences - 17 Aug 2015 to 18 Aug 2015, Johannesburg

2015 All Africa Business Leaders Awards
ABN Productions - 26 Aug 2015, Lagos | 17 Sep 2015, Nairobi | 1 Oct 2015, Johannesburg | 13 Nov 2015, Johannesburg

Africa Com
Informa - 17 Nov 2015 to 19 Nov 2015, Cape Town

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