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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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Alliance Media gives back to the community

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:55:00 +0200

Alliance Media Botswana has partnered up with Stepping Stones International (SSI), a registered non-profit organisation in Botswana on the "It's All in the Bag" project. SSI implements an innovative, educational and psychosocial after school support and community outreach programme for orphaned and vulnerable adolescents aged 12 to 18+ and their caregivers.
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SchoolMedia expands into Botswana

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

SchoolMedia, which serves as a platform for organisations such as Rotary International to get its branding and messaging into schools in Southern Africa, has expanded provincially and into Botswana.
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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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The ONE Campaign aims to bring African voices to the table

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:34:00 +0200

As the current Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) expire in 2015, The ONE Campaign, an international grassroots advocacy backed by more than 3 million members worldwide, is launching an initiative to make sure the world's poorest people have a say in the development of the next set of goals to eradicate extreme poverty.
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Biz Charity Challenge: let's all help together

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:22:00 +0200

With the festive season fast approaching, Bizcommunity.com would like to challenge our readers, clients and partners to think of those less fortunate. Help us raise funds, bedding and toys for our two chosen charities and the company raising the most will be given two free press office releases for the festive season, in the industry of your choice, to promote whatever you like.
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ABN Education Trust calls for jounalism students

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 10:34:00 +0200

The ABN Education Trust sponsors students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds into financial journalism programs at WITS and the University of Johannesburg. The Trust was founded in 2011, by the co-founder and vice chairman of CNBC Africa, Rakesh Wahi.
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President unveils Benguela Media Library

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:06:00 +0200

BENGUELA, ANGOLA: The Benguela Media Library with a capacity to attend 250 people simultaneously, was inaugurated Monday, by the Angolan Head of State, José Eduardo dos Santos.
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Airtel Africa and DStv to launch African football show

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:00:00 +0200

Airtel Africa has signed a partnership agreement with DStv that will see the two organisations working together to air a weekly TV show, called Airtel Football. The television show is set to focus on different aspects of the sport across the continent.
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MINI sponsors crew to rally through Africa

Mon, 28 May 2012 13:47:00 +0200

MINI has announced that it will be the official vehicle sponsor of the 2012 Put Foot Rally crew, Shake & Bake, for their 17 day adventure through Africa.
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