Google vs gut: how to screen clients

[Jo Duxbury] Whether you're a big agency, or a small one, or a freelancer, chances are that when a new client starts nosing around, contemplating working with you, they'll do some background checking. After all, they're going to be giving you money and they need to know you'll be able to deliver what they order. 17 Feb 2012 10:39

Don't know how to structure a speech?

[Douglas Kruger] Ever sat staring at a computer screen, agonising over how to structure that crucial presentation? The future of humanity depends upon it, and so far, you have a blinking cursor... ...And a note to pick up some chicken spice. 17 Feb 2012 10:23

EXCLUSIVE: Lowe drops Bull, Peter Badenhorst joins as ECD

[Herman Manson: @marklives] Lowe Bull is rebranding as Lowe and Partners South Africa after the international parent company acquired a majority share in the local agency. Its two offices become Lowe Johannesburg and Lowe Cape Town. 20 Feb 2012 09:24

Inaugural Tech Demo Africa

ITNewsAfrica will host its inaugural Tech Demo Africa Showcase, aimed at showcasing technology from established companies, as well as start-ups. 17 Feb 2012 12:22

Addis Ababa to host Innovation Digital Summit 2012

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of Ethiopia (MCIT) in partnership with Extensia, an ICT promotion company that provides market intelligence and consultancy services, will host the 10th Annual Innovation Africa Digital Summit to be held in Addis Ababa from 27 - 29 March 2012. 16 Aug 2011 12:46

Climate change, a challenge to Brand Africa

[Thabani Khumalo] Climate change has turned into the biggest challenge of the century and is one of the main causes of famine, misery, disease, death, desperation and frustration. Our globe is undergoing major climatic changes and as a result we are faced with huge development challenges and opportunities. 16 Aug 2011 10:41

Mastering the brag/bash balance

[Douglas Kruger] Good speakers walk a fine line between self-deprecation and bragging. Have you found a happy medium? 16 Aug 2011 08:52

Japan's Fujitsu to expand Malawi's ICT

[Gregory Gondwe] Japanese ICT giant, Fujitsu, has launched a new range of modern products in Malawi as a drive to expand Malawi's ICT sector. 15 Aug 2011 13:21

MultiChoice increases channels as competition hots up

[Walter Wafula] Pay television company MultiChoice Uganda plans to add three more channels to its lower tier bouquets in its effort to respond to customer needs. 15 Aug 2011 12:40

Mutharika singles out Zodiak following attacks

[Gregory Gondwe] President Bingu wa Mutharika whose government is under pressure to stop a second planned demonstration against his government slated for Wednesday 17 August 2011 has singled out Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS) for perpetrating violence. 15 Aug 2011 12:18

Gambia: Agency threatens to close radio station

According to journalists, a Gambian state security agency has forced Taranga FM to drop its news and current affairs programs for the second time this year. The National Intelligence Agency (NIA) threatens to close the community station southwest of the capital, Banjul, if the broadcaster does not drop its daily news programs in Wolof and Mandinka. 15 Aug 2011 10:20

Airtel Nigeria to improve access to telecoms

Airtel Nigeria last week presented Toyota Hiace buses to its channel partners to improve access to telecommunications products and services to more Nigerians and help the partners in market activation. 15 Aug 2011 08:42

Assisting Somalia through airlifts, social media

kulula.com, in partnership with Interactive Africa flew 10.5 tons of aid to Somalia in a Boeing 737-200 on Friday 12 August 2011 and the SocInteract website has launched a way to for donors to support the relief programmes in Somalia, as the country faces one of its worst droughts in 60 years. 15 Aug 2011 08:12