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 | Prominent presenters from multiple news organisations have highlighted the importance of journalism by uniting to create a 40-second film which ends with a collage of photos of journalists muted as part of the FreeAJStaff campaign. Read more >>
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 | Facebook has appointed Mark Hamilton as head of marketing communications for the central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CEEMEA) regions. Read more >>
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 | Issued by Cristal Events With more than 450 campaigns entered last year, the African Cristal Festival has become a true reference in advertising awards and is recognised in local and international rankings. Here's what to expect in 2014... Read more >>
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 | IT News Africa reports that Dan Zajicek, CEO of Gilat Satcom, a provider of satellite and fibre-based connectivity services in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, has joined the WIOCC board. Read more >>
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 | Subsidiary of African mobile manufacturer Mi-Fone, Oju Africa has introduced what is said to be the first offering of Afro emoticons, reports Screen Africa. Read more >>
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 | David Barnard As revolutions go, the impact of digital video on the advertising world has been a long time coming. Read more >>
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 | Independent telecoms towers company Helios Towers Africa (HTA), with operations in Ghana, Tanzania and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has achieved the internationally recognised OSHAS 18001 standard in the DRC. Read more >>
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 | Philips has announced the establishment of its Africa Innovation Hub in Nairobi, which is to work both on the creation of new inventions, as well as bringing them to the market. Read more >>
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 | The Loeries and DStv joined forces for a day to match the frenetic pace of Lagos, filled with constant movement and energy. The Loeries Roadshow and DStv VIP Showcase, held on 25 March at the Victoria Crowne Plaza, was an exciting and inspiring event with around 200 people attending. Read more >>
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 | As part of its roadshow across Africa, the Loeries joined forces with DStv to connect with key players in the industry at the Villa Rosa Kempinski hotel in Nairobi on 28 March. Read more >>
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 | Late last week saw MTN's Women In Business Awards highlight and honour women leaders in Uganda who are making a difference through innovation and inspiration in their respective industry sectors. Read more >>
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 | Over six hundred professional Africans attended the Homecoming Revolution Africa London Expo held at Olympia recently to find out about opportunities back home. Read more >>
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 | Issued by C Squared The Festival of Media - the world's largest event dedicated to the $500bn media industry - has announced the launch of a new initiative designed to find the most innovative technology start-ups. Read more >>
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 | Franny Rabkin Mobile operators MTN and Vodacom will know by today (31 March) whether they will have to cut their interconnection fees in half. Read more >>
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 | Susan Mwenesi Airtel Kenya has appointed Adil El Yousseffi as its new managing director, while Amadou Dina takes over the Seychelles office in the same capacity. Read more >>
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 | Orange Cameroon customers will be able to access personalised advice on contraception, HIV/AIDS, sexuality and STDs from specialists by texting 929 between 8am-10pm on any day of the week. Read more >>
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 | President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's website was inaccessible Sunday at the start of campaigning for Algeria's 17 April election as his camp reported a cyber attack. Read more >>
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 | Zuku TV is inviting submissions for feature-length Swahili films for broadcast on Zuku Swahili Movies, described as 'a premium movie channel tailor made for all audiences within the East African region'. Read more >>
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 | In a special edition of the Daily Maverick's Election Edition of The Gathering, top politicians Zille, Gigaba, Ramphele; top trade unionists Vavi, Jim, and more - including the ANC's biggest pain, Thuli Madonsela - will be grilled by Daily Maverick and eNCA editors. And you can be there... Read more >>
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 | Media consumption and audience tracking tool for the African continent, Pinpoint, will go live in Nigeria this month (March 2014) following its reported successful launch in Ghana. Read more >>
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 | Today, 28 March 2014, 'African Start-Up' on CNN International will air a 30-minute special that will showcase innovative SME entrepreneurs from South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya and Rwanda. Read more >>
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 | Mark Schefermann Before coming to SXSW I asked some friends that had been before to give me some tips and advice. Read more >>
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 | LONDON, UK: Thus far, 69 pieces of work have been awarded at the 52nd annual D&AD judging event in London. Read more >>
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 | The Lions Health Festival, taking place in Cannes from 13-14 June 2014, has added new international speakers. Read more >>
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 | Vijay Sai Pratap A look at the evolving business model for (mobile governance) m-governance projects and the use of mobile technology as a catalyst for inclusive development. Read more >>
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 | Ndaba Dlamini Africa, it seems, is on the rise. The size of the economies of most countries on the continent is growing and economists are predicting that by 2050, Africa's economy will reach U$13-trillion. Read more >>
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 | Science and Technology Minister Derek Hanekom says the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) will transform perceptions of Africa as the continent is not usually seen as a location for cutting edge science and technology. Read more >>
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 | Henrie Geyser: motoring editor The newly-launched, entirely new Clio-based Renault Sandero is lining up to take on the toughest fighters in the budget B-segment. Read more >>
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 Disraeli "There is no education like adversity." Prescott "An obstacle is often a stepping stone." Stephen R. Covey "Motivation is a fire from within. If someone else tries to light that fire under you, chances are it will burn very briefly." |
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