Social media, popular revolt: cure against African dictators?

[Issa Sikiti da Silva: @sikitimedia] The events and developments of the past six months in Africa have demonstrated that the rise of social media has not only revolutionised the business environment, but also redefined the political scene by shaking the foundation of dictatorship, lack of service delivery and corruption for the first time since the dawn of independences. 5 Jul 2011 10:14

Loerie Awards adds PR category for 2011

The Loerie Awards has introduced a PR category to this year's awards. Public Relations Industry of Southern Africa (PRISA) spokesperson Bridget von Holdt believes the move is indicative of the importance of strategic communication in the overall communication mix and that the inclusion of PR exposes other industries to the real value of strategic communication and its vital role in brand management. 20 Apr 2011 13:11

Red carpet treatment for Loeries

In line with international festivals, the 33rd Annual Loerie Awards have upscaled and this year the festival weekend, 16-18 September 2011, features black tie affairs, with red carpet, at its new venue, the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). Tickets to the awards ceremonies are limited to 1500 per night and an additional 1000 tickets will be available for the Official Party. 6 Apr 2011 08:59

Africa's five major trends for potential growth

[Issa Sikiti da Silva: @sikitimedia] Population growth, rapid urbanisation, adoption of new technologies, unlocking of abundant resources and the deepening of the financial sector are the five major trends that are set to drive Africa's economic growth, Simon Freemantle, Standard Bank Africa senior analyst, told a media roundtable in Johannesburg, South Africa, yesterday, Thursday 6 October 2011. 7 Oct 2011 09:56

2011 Maputo International Ad Festival set for May

The sixth Maputo International Advertising Festival will take place from 25-27 May 2011, AMEP - the Mozambican Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations Association announced yesterday. The festival recognises advertising agencies, producers and communications companies worldwide especially from Africa and the Indian Ocean regions. 23 Feb 2011 07:22

Chirundu becomes one-stop border post

Zambia and Zimbabwe have signed a bilateral agreement that will see the transformation of Chirundu into a one-stop border post - and that will reduce transit times for imports and exports through border. 12 Sep 2007 14:24

Saicom reaches into Zimbabwe

While furthering its objective of capturing market share in the field of electronic vending services in Africa, Saicom, the telecommunications company and providers of GSM Community Service Telephones has concluded an agreement with Zimbabwe based Electronic Automation Systems and Integration (EASI). 18 Jan 2012 12:29

Over 1 billion viewers witness Miss Angola crowned Miss Universe 2011

[Issa Sikiti da Silva: @sikitimedia] It has been reported that more than one billion TV viewers from across 190 countries witnessed Miss Angola, Leila Lopes, being crowned Miss Universe 2011 on Tuesday 12 September 2011, in Brazil - a victory that got Facebook users brimming with joy and pride, as the continent rejoices amid the Kenya fuel tank fire and Zanzibar ferry disaster that killed over 100 and 200 people, respectively. 13 Sep 2011 14:18

Neo@Ogilvy global CEO talks up role of emerging markets, mobile

[Herman Manson: @marklives] Neo@Ogilvy's global CEO, New-York based Nasreen Madhany, has been visiting South Africa for a corporate summit, where she talked up the role emerging markets will play in the future profitability of her company. 5 Jul 2011 13:30

Right of access to information hampered by govts - media conference

[Issa Sikiti da Silva] The right of access to information is being hampered in many parts of the world, especially in Africa, by government officials wary of journalists' desire to 'embarrass' them, and the state's 'insincere' reason of hiding behind the issue of national security. This emerged today, Wednesday, 9 March 2011, at the Regulations and Rights media conference at Wits University in Johannesburg. [view twitterfall] 9 Mar 2011 13:17

Angola: Drilling ever deeper, hoping for the best

[Louise Redvers] LUANDA: While BP struggles to contain an oil spill that US government estimates indicate is now the largest ever in the Gulf of Mexico, questions are being asked about how well-prepared Africa's oil-producing countries are for a similar incident. 6 Jul 2010 09:39

Africa Media Online

World Cup stories that go beyond sports reporting

Thousands of journalists have descended on South Africa for the World Cup, but the question is how many will dig deeper to provide stories that go beyond mere sports or superficial events coverage? The 126 African journalists of the Twenty Ten project, and particularly the 18 brought to South Africa for the event, are tasked with telling Africa's stories more fully and with unique perspective. 14 Jun 2010 10:30

Angola elections - no independent oversight, media bias

Luanda: Angola's parliamentary elections on 5 September 2008, reportedly won by the ruling MPLA party, were marred by numerous irregularities, Human Rights Watch said today, 15 September 2008. Preliminary results indicate that the MPLA won more than 80% of the vote, the first held in Angola since 1992. 15 Sep 2008 11:34