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Zuma named Africa's Best President

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:36:00 +0200

JOHANNESBURG: President Jacob Zuma has been awarded the title of Best African President for his role in the struggle for the country's liberation and on the continent at large.
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Google - kleptomaniacs?

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:02:00 +0200

The Great Debate at the 62nd World Newspaper Congress in Hyderabad, India, plans to examine questions surrounding Google as news publishers worldwide examine and discuss their options and strategies in gaining higher advertising revenues which are currently being reaped by the search engine. The congress takes place 1-3 December 2009.
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Kenya: Westlands launch new road safety initiative

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:24:00 +0200

Celebrities and opinion leaders from various quarters of Kenyan society and diplomatic circles will attend the launch of Tame-A-Black Spot (TABS) road safety campaign, along Waiyaki Way/Museum Hill Roundabout, in Westlands, Kenya in December 2009.
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Publicis exec to speak at newspaper congress

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:45:00 +0200

According to Olivier Fleurot, despite significant advertising growth online, publishers and advertisers don't know enough about advertising effectiveness on the web, and more research is needed. Fleurot is a chief executive for advertising and PR agency Publicis.
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African entertainment stars for 2010 Final Draw

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:03:00 +0200

The Final Draw for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa will take place in Cape Town on 4 December 2009 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).The entertainment lined up for the 90-minute live show will include the Soweto Gospel Choir, Beninoise singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo and Johnny Clegg.
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Global networking at HICA 2009

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:21:00 +0200

The third annual Hospitality Investment Conference Africa (HICA) is due to take place from 4 - 6 November 2009 at the Sandton Sun hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa. The event is modeled on various other international hospitality investment conferences.
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How to grow your brand responsibly in Africa

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:47:00 +0200

Despite its seemingly endless problems - diseases, crime, war, coup d'états, dictatorship and corruption - Africa has nevertheless become a destination choice for potential investors who seek to capitalise on its phenomenal growth and annual higher returns to expand their wings and grow their brands. But the continent is not for the faint-hearted!
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Meetings Africa 2010 gearing to go

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:23:00 +0200

Meetings Africa 2010 is targeted at those involved in planning, securing and hosting business meetings in southern Africa. It will be held between 24 - 26 February 2010 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.
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Africa almost a 'no-show' at MIPCOM

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:26:00 +0200

MIPCOM 2009, the international event for co-producing, buying and selling media content, was held last week in Cannes, France, 5 - 9 October 2009. African exhibitors were almost absent from the trade floor except for South Africa's National Film & Video Foundation (NFVF), which facilitated SA's presence in the market via the provision of a SA pavilion.
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Moshito rated a success

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:39:00 +0200

Moshito 09 attracted nearly 500 delegates a day during its four days at Museum Africa in Newtown, Johannesburg. All provinces except the Northern Cape were represented, together with Africa, Europe, Australia, North America and South America.
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