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Global media tell only part of Africa’s story – new report shows which outlets perform best and worstWallace Chuma, University of Cape Town and Trust Matsilele, Birmingham City University

Source: © Nando's Nando's Stick it out ad brings humour to South Africa's daily struggles

Nando's Stick it out ad brings humour to South Africa's daily struggles

Inaugural South Africa Customer Experience Awards launches, calls for entries

Inaugural South Africa Customer Experience Awards launches, calls for entries

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Source: © 123rf Warc research found that while 71% of marketers agreed that their business was ambitious about delivering creative excellence, only 37% of respondents felt their business had the right capabilities to deliver ground-breaking ideas

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Source: © 123rf Warc research found that while 71% of marketers agreed that their business was ambitious about delivering creative excellence, only 37% of respondents felt their business had the right capabilities to deliver ground-breaking ideas

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