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From freedom of information to mobile money2016 has begun, and with it comes the hope of freedom of information. Britain's The Telegraph, reports that "control of access to information is a powerful weapon", especially in the hands of politicians. The article adds that "unnecessary secrecy and lack of transparency can lead to arrogance in governance and bad decision-making." Africa doesn't have a good track record when it comes to media freedom, with countries like Eritrea and Ethiopia among the worst in the world in this regard. Perhaps 2016 will be the start of a more open and free media industry. From media to mobile, Mobile Money Africa reports that the UAE Banks Federation (UBF) plans to finalise its mobile wallet plans in the next few months. That's in the UAE, this mobile wallet system is already in play in Africa and has revolutionised the payment system. Payments of the future, here we come - just don't lose your phone... Lastly, Nkem Ndem lets us in on four key things to consider before venturing into e-commerce in Nigeria. With online retail already a huge industry in Nigeria with the likes of Jumia, it's important to have your business strategy ready before entering this sector. Here's to a happy and healthy 2016! Comment online in our ed's column archive. Go mobile with apps and m.bizcommunity.com. Engage with us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Google+. Subscribe to YouTube and via RSS. Send all your African marketing and media news and event invitations to africanews@bizcommunity.com, exclusive opinion pieces to contributors-africa@bizcommunity.com and international news to internationalnews@bizcommunity.com. Read "How to contribute to Biz, from op-ed pieces to news". | Weekly top stories |
| [NEWSWATCH]: With a mobile wallet solution finally in the wings for the UAE, many are surprised that the technology's already in play in Africa... Read | Nkem Ndem V For many business owners in Nigeria, e-commerce is still an enigma. However, with over 60% of people in the country now using the internet, it has become a valuable tool and popular platform... Read |
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 | Issued by Expo Africa The prospect of marketing your business in Africa can be a daunting one. There are so many aspects to consider when promoting your brand, and logistically, marketing your product can be complex and costly... read | | |
 | Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, with one of the largest youth populations in the world. Needless to say, identifying the issues that affect the Nigerian youth... read | | |
 | Comments about being blue-black, indoor toilets and 'dead goat syndrome' all made it into the BBC's 16 best quotes from Africa in 2015... read | | |
 | NEWSWATCH: A partnership between Safaricom and Uganda's leading operator MTN means M-PESA users can now send money to the country... read | |  | MTN Cote d'Ivoire has announced partial payment of the country's new telecommunications operators unified license cost to the Government of Cote d'Ivoire... read | | |
 | Fiston Mwanza Mujila, Penny Busetto and Rehana Rossouw have been announced as the three shortlisted authors for the 2015 Etisalat Prize for Literature... read | | |
 | IQturf Consulting Services, an analytics-driven solution provider, is rolling out a new data solution for Africa's 'emerging set': Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana and Nigeria... read | | |
 | Marc Hasenfuss Botswana-based retailer Choppies Enterprises is extending its South African footprint with the proposed acquisition of retail outlets owned by niche supermarket group Jwayelani... read | | |
 | NEWSWATCH: More journalists jailed in Ethiopia raises the issue of media freedom on the continent. Especially by the US, which is calling for the country to stop using its anti-terror laws to detain them... read | |  | With 110 journalists killed in connection with their work or for still unclear reasons in 2015, Reporters Without Borders puts South Sudan on the list of the top five 'most deadliest places for journalists to work'... read | | |
 | Public voting has opened for the nominations in the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCAs), which were revealed late last week... read | | |  | SAN FRANCISCO, USA: With marketers creating online ads that are meant to blend in as real news stories, US regulators are trying to make sure Internet users are able to differentiate the two... read | |  | Naseem Javed All over the world, mega organisation, institutions and government agencies are immersed in tackling the economical chaos. Unsolved mysteries must now be unraveled... read | | | More International | |
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 | Jimmy Tembo When we try to find the common denominator between a business and church, we easily appreciate the fact that the first intention is to attract people... read | |  | Endri Hasanaj Business startups are a spin of the wheel, a bigger gamble than betting on a racehorse that's primed for the glue factory... read | |
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| George Kneller "To think creatively, we must be able to look afresh at what we normally take for granted." |
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