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How to contribute to Bizcommunity, from op-ed pieces to news

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Bizcommunity.com has now expanded its operations into 16 new sectors and will soon venture into another 17, providing a whole new range of target audiences for advertisers. The most critical aspect of this is the quality of content and this is a formal invitation to you to become a recognised contributor on Bizcommunity. 3 Oct 2011 14:57

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

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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

Entries open for CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2013 Awards

CNN International and MultiChoice this week officially launched the CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2013 Awards. 14 Mar 2013 12:34

Nestle needs to do more for its farmers

CASABLANCA, MOROCCO: Nestle has admitted it can do more to improve its suppliers' livelihoods, after an Oxfam report accused the Swiss food giant of failing to address the plight of farmers in the world's poorest countries. 29 Mar 2013 11:35

Africa's growth driven by SA

[Schalk Mouton] Although Africa made huge strides in increasing human development in the past decade, gains could - with hundreds of millions of people being pushed into extreme poverty - easily be reversed should "significant progress" not be made in halting global warming. 20 Mar 2013 10:37

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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

Mozambique floods leave thousands destitute

CHIAQUELANE, MOZAMBIQUE: Tens of thousands of Mozambicans are stranded without food and water after floods swept through the south of the country last week, sparking a large-scale humanitarian crisis. 28 Jan 2013 10:58

55,000 people evacuated ahead of floods

MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE: Mozambique authorities on Tuesday (22 January) started emergency evacuations in the flood-stricken south where 55,000 people are said to be in immediate danger from rising water levels. 23 Jan 2013 10:54

Kenya uses drones to catch poachers

NAIROBI, KENYA: One of Kenya's best known private game reserves announced on Friday (7 December) a plan to fly unmanned surveillance drones to monitor and protect critically endangered rhinos from rampant poaching. 10 Dec 2012 09:45

Fairtrade is increasing its fair trade

[Zeenat Moorad] South Africa's sales of Fairtrade products have increased threefold from R18,4-million in 2010 to R73,2-million last year, making the country the leading market for Fairtrade in the developing world. 25 Jul 2012 15:46

Unilever's sustainable living plan - update

The Unilever Sustainable Living Plan, first published in November 2010, has published an update on its progress. As part of the update, it announced that by the end of 2012 it will reach its target of 100% certified sustainable palm oil covered by Green Palm Certificates, a full three years ahead of schedule. 25 Apr 2012 13:02

Eskom confirms partnership with African Utility Week 2012

African Utility Week (AUW), reportedly the biggest utility conference and exhibition in Africa, had a strong presence at COP17 in preparation for its May 2012 event in Johannesburg, South Africa, is expected to draw more than 5 000 participants and visitors from across Africa. Eskom will once again be a partner at the event. 14 Dec 2011 09:26