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Orange African Social Venture Prize returns in 2013

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:05:00 +0200

Following on from the success of the first two programmes run in 2011 and 2012, Orange, the telecommunications corporation, has launched the third Orange African Social Venture Prize. The project promotes social innovations in support of developments that use Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs).
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Seven stages in becoming an industry expert

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 06:31:00 +0200

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]
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Nestle needs to do more for its farmers

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:35:00 +0200

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.
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Africa's growth driven by SA

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:37:00 +0200

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.
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If you're content, we're content

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:03:00 +0200

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.
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A better future for young Tanzanians

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 11:41:00 +0200

In January, 60 young Tanzanian children began attending school for the first time, thanks to a project led by Michigan State University (MSU).
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Philips launches 'Fabric of Africa' campaign

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:00:00 +0200

Philips Electronics has launched "Fabric of Africa" - a collaborative campaign to drive public-private partnerships and to improve healthcare access across the continent. The main intention of the campaign is to develop meaningful partnerships with local and international stakeholders to improve healthcare delivery in the areas of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), maternal and child health, and healthcare infrastructure, delivery and clinical training.
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Mobile money could encourage savings

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 07:33:00 +0200

Research in northern Ghana funded by SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) showed that mobile money can help foster a savings culture and address financial exclusion.
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Microsoft engages youth to drive sustainable African economic growth

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:41:00 +0200

Microsoft Corp have announced its ongoing commitment to driving opportunities for African youth through its YouthSpark initiative.
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Win BIG in the BizBigBucks Competition and celebrate Valentine's Day your way!

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 06:00:00 +0200

Come on, admit, you'd love R5000 in cash, right?
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