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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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Investment Africa launches in Nigeria

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:03:00 +0200

ABN Productions successfully hosted 'Investment Africa Nigeria', which took place at the Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel in Lagos on 17 April 2013. The event saw captains of industry throughout Nigeria in attendance.
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Intl literature conference to be held in Ghana

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:41:00 +0200

Yari Yari Ntoaso: Continuing the Dialogue - An International Conference on Literature by Women of African Ancestry, is set to be held in Accra, Ghana, from 16-19 May 2013.
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Promoting access to low-carbon development in Africa

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:01:00 +0200

As part of their work to support African nations along a low-emission path to development, partner UN agencies, the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) and the World Bank group are hosting the fifth Africa Carbon Forum in Cote d'Ivoire, on 3-5 July 2013.
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Pierre Odendaal selected for African Cristal Festival jury

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:45:00 +0200

Pierre Odendaal, chief creative officer at McCann Johannesburg, South Africa, has been selected to adjudicate the African Cristal Festival. The event takes place from 11-14 April 2013 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, and is the first ever Pan-African summit for communication and media.
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Get entries in now for Loeries

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:04:00 +0200

Loerie entries are now open, and those that get their work in by 15 April 2013; get 10% off their entry fee. The final deadline for entries is 31 May and agencies or marketers throughout Africa and the Middle East can enter their work.
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MTV Base to launch MTV Africa All Stars

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:18:00 +0200

MTV Base is set to launch the inaugural MTV Africa All Stars, a pan-African music and youth empowerment campaign saluting the star quality and widespread appeal of contemporary African musicians.
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Short film competition winners presented with awards

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:46:00 +0200

Winners in the Afrinolly Short Film Competition were on 22 March 2013 presented with cheques for their respective cash prizes. The ceremony was part of the MTN Link Forum that took place at the Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria.
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EMRC International partners with Swiss African Business Circle for Africa Finance & Investment Forum

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:26:00 +0200

EMRC International and the Swiss Africa Business Circle (SABC) announce partnership for the annual Africa Finance & Investment Forum (AFIF), which is to be organised in close collaboration with the IFC, World Bank and will focus on "Trade for Growth and Development", held from 13-14 June 2013 in Geneva, Switzerland.
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YPM observes Intl Children's Day of Broadcasting

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:05:00 +0200

The Young People in the Media (YPM) The Gambia, during the weekend observed International Children's Day of Broadcasting, at a ceremony held at Unique FM Radio in Bakau.
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