Seven stages in becoming an industry expert

[Douglas Kruger] From Amoeba to Icon; where do you currently rank in your industry's natural progression? In this piece, I walk you through the seven stages of development as you strive to position yourself as an industry expert. [video] 13 Apr 2013 06:31

Somali pirate with references seeks work

MOGADISHU, SOMALIA: For a fearsome pirate, even one in self-declared retirement, there is a notable lack of what literature has led one to expect: cutlass, eye-patch, hook or even a parrot. 6 May 2013 08:01

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If you're content, we're content

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Content strategists, bloggers, vloggers, citizen journalists, opinionistas - every day, advertorial and promotional initiatives are launched into a wider pool of competing content providers. Content is currently the word on everybody's lips, with everyone from the existing media to brand owners and individuals being encouraged to become content providers. 18 Mar 2013 09:03

Pirates seize French tanker off Abidjan

ABIDJAN COTE D'IVOIRE: A French tanker has been hijacked by pirates off Ivory Coast, port authority officials in the economic capital Abidjan confirmed on Monday (4 February). 5 Feb 2013 07:04

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Win BIG in the BizBigBucks Competition and celebrate Valentine's Day your way!

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Come on, admit, you'd love R5000 in cash, right? 4 Feb 2013 06:00

Tanker seized in seas off Abidjan

ABIDJAN, COTE D'IVOIRE - Pirates seized a Panama-flagged oil tanker which was anchored in the Ivory Coast's economic capital of Abidjan, authorities said on Monday (21 January). 22 Jan 2013 07:45

Mercury hazards face developing countries

NAIROBI, KENYA: Communities in developing countries are facing increased health and environmental risks linked to mercury exposure, the United Nations Environment Programme said on Thursday (10 January). 11 Jan 2013 12:07

Top 10 New Year's resolutions for employers

[Johan Botes] Here are some resolutions for 2013 for you that you, as an employer, may well find useful. Get them right now - and avoid any unpleasant surprises during the year. 31 Dec 2012 07:37

Argentinian sailors re-claim impounded ship in Ghana

ACCRA, GHANA: Nearly 100 Argentine sailors arrived in Ghana on Wednesday (19 December) to re-claim a naval ship held in the West African nation since October but ordered released by the UN. 20 Dec 2012 08:37

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Biz Charity Challenge: let's all help together

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] With the festive season fast approaching, Bizcommunity.com would like to challenge our readers, clients and partners to think of those less fortunate. Help us raise funds, bedding and toys for our two chosen charities and the company raising the most will be given two free press office releases for the festive season, in the industry of your choice, to promote whatever you like. 1 Nov 2012 08:22

Malawi: Environmental journos hail new government

[Gregory Gondwe: @Kalipochi] The Association of Environmental Journalists in Malawi (AEJ-Malawi) has hailed the country's new president Joyce Banda for creating a ministry responsible for environment and climate change management and subsequently appointing Catherine Gotani Hara as minister responsible. 3 May 2012 10:49

Africa must up its game in business

[Kemantha Govender] Africa must move beyond the point of being producers of raw materials to build dynamic and competitive manufacturing sectors which process minerals and agricultural products into consumer goods, says Jacob Zuma. 5 Dec 2011 09:52

Australia to host global piracy talks

PERTH, AUSTRALIA: Australia is to host international talks next year to tackle piracy, hoping to stop a crime that has seen hundreds of people taken hostage in this year, Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd said on Friday, 4 November 2011. 1 Nov 2011 06:26