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Over 1 billion viewers witness Miss Angola crowned Miss Universe 2011

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:18:00 +0200

It has been reported that more than one billion TV viewers from across 190 countries witnessed Miss Angola, Leila Lopes, being crowned Miss Universe 2011 on Tuesday 12 September 2011, in Brazil - a victory that got Facebook users brimming with joy and pride, as the continent rejoices amid the Kenya fuel tank fire and Zanzibar ferry disaster that killed over 100 and 200 people, respectively.
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BRICS stimulate Angola's economic awakening

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:32:00 +0200

From a sleeping giant disabled by the ghosts of war, socio-political intolerance, neo-colonialism and human exploitation, Angola has risen to become one of Africa's emerging economic heavyweights and is now at a crossroads of history. Research shows that BRICS - Brazil, (the main culprit), China, India, and lately South Africa and to a minor extent Russia - feature strongly in the list of countries that are driving Angola's rise to the riches.
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2011 PAMRO meeting announces speakers

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:05:00 +0200

The 13th Pan African Media Research Organisation (PAMRO) meeting and All Africa Media Conference, to be held from 21-24 August 2011 in Dakar, Senegal at the Le Méridien President Hotel, has announced its top panel of speakers.
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CNBC Africa, KPMG, GIBS partner for Africa Business Leaders Awards

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 10:57:00 +0200

Africa Business News (ABN) Events and CNBC Africa have announced the launch of the inaugural Africa Business Leaders Awards (ABLA), to be hosted in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 21 October 2011. CNBC Africa will be the official broadcast partner of ABLA, which aims to recognise the most prominent business leaders in Africa.
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[Indaba 2011] SA looks to Africa to boost tourism revenues

Mon, 09 May 2011 12:52:00 +0200

South Africa, the continent's largest economy and ranked 32nd globally in business tourism, is aggressively marketing its African portfolio to boost tourism numbers and revenues amid a steady increase in spend and visitors coming from Africa, in particular Angola, Zimbabwe and Nigeria.
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[Indaba 2011] SADC countries reiterate unity, shared vision for tourism growth

Mon, 09 May 2011 11:29:00 +0200

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries, home to about 280 million people, contribute a modest 2% to the global tourism market despite boasting amazing tourist destinations and having 'solid' marketing strategies in place.
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Entries invited: Travel and Tourism Film & Video Awards

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:49:00 +0200

Southern Africa's Travel and Tourism Film & Video Awards is in full preparation mode. The organisers are calling for entries from southern African film and video makers as well as from travel and tourism product owners.
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Gender Justice and Local Government summit in Johannesburg

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:12:00 +0200

The second annual Gender Justice and Local Government summit will take place in Kopanong Hotel and Conference Centre, Benoni from 28-30 March 2011. More than 265 participants from ten Southern African countries are expected to attend the event, which showcases examples of local efforts to end gender violence and empower women across Southern Africa.
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Roundup of SxSWSA posts from the weekend

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:15:00 +0200

Here is a roundup of the posts published on sxswsa.co.za this weekend. We're over halfway through SxSW Interactive in Austin, Texas, but there's still plenty material in the works, so keep an eye on the blog for another few days. Also, follow @sxswsa, or the entire the #sxswsa Twitter list. [view twitterfall]
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U2360° broadcast live from Cape Town

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 08:18:00 +0200

U2's Cape Town concert scheduled for today, Friday 18 February 2011, will be broadcast live on Highveld and KFM in South Africa, alongside a live stream on DStv.com, throughout Africa.
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