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[Design Indaba 2014] It's getting crowded in here
[Terry Levin] The Cape Town Design Indaba running this week from Feb 26-28 2014 at the CTICC is celebrating its 20th year in existence, coinciding with 20 years of South African democracy. Read more >>
[Design Indaba 2014] Modular phones, bioprinting and touching strangers
[Sindy Peters] There's one slot at Design Indaba I implore you never to miss, and that's the Pecha Kucha presentations. Seven top graduates from around the world presented their projects at this year's event, but three stood out - particularly in the simulcast auditorium where they all received a rousing applause. Read more >>


MTN to showcase African innovation at 2014 Design Indaba
[Issued by MTN] Smart use of technology to drive a positive impact while creating an enhanced digital experience is central to MTN South Africa's plans at the creative industry's much-anticipated annual Design Indaba conference and Expo to be held at the CTICC from 25 February to 2 March. Read more >>






Design Indaba
[Design Indaba 2014] Nobody needs a logo anymore

Terry Levin

The hard fact is, when it comes to civic and even corporate design - nobody needs a logo anymore - they need a system. Read more >>

PocketMedia Solutions and MarkLives.com team up for real growth at Design Indaba 2014

Issued by PocketMedia

PocketMedia Solutions has designed and produced a novel marketing solution, in partnership with media and marketing site MarkLives.com and seed provider Reel Gardening, which will be launched at Design Indaba at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, 26-28 February. Read more >>

Advertising
"Spectacular overkill"

Issued by Bright Talks

Come and see Alistair King, co-founder and chief creative officer of King James Group, in action at the next Bright Talks, 6 March, as he takes you through his talk "Spectacular overkill". Read more >>

Why is our ad industry not advertising itself?

Chris Moerdyk

Judging from conversations on social media and radio talk shows, there is no doubt in my mind that advertising in South Africa is not regarded by the majority of our citizens as having any real value to society. Read more >>

Branded entertainment: The answer to consumers not watching ads?

Ryan Gandalf van Jaarsveld, Issued by 7 Different Kinds of Smoke

The time of separate brand campaigns and sales campaigns are over. Brands need to build advocacy, loyalty and long-term sustainability through branded entertainment and proper consumer engagement that lives on multiple screens with a solid in-store push for sales. Read more >>

Branding
To connect strategically with its market, Italtile didn't place an ad

Chris Primos, Issued by Blast Brand Catalysts

In choosing a magazine strategy to showcase Italtile Retail's extensive designer range of tiles, ceramicware, taps and accessories, Blast adopted an editorial layout, in keeping with the magazine reading experience. Read more >>

Design
Absolut SA seeks creatives to transform downtown Jozi
Absolut South Africa is launching an artist residency programme called 'The Residence', which is calling for five multi-disciplinary creatives to work collaboratively and independently to bring about meaningful change to the Johannesburg CBD. Entries close on 7 March 2014. Read more >>




Naspers Centre Design competition closes 28 February
Education & Training
10 out of 10 for TSiBA Education on its 10th anniversary

Issued by TSiBA Education

Over the last decade TSiBA's enduring mission remains to graduate entrepreneurial leaders who will ignite opportunity and social change. Read more >>

Magazines
Zkhiphani.com launches print magazine
The youth lifestyle portal, Zkhiphani.com will launch its first print magazine on 5 March 2014, in response to demand from its online subscribers and increased traffic volumes. Read more >>

Media
Naspers mum on restructuring rumours as Bekker departs
Analysts want more clarity from Naspers on the reasons for the departure of CEO Koos Bekker on April 1 amid rumours the company is set to be restructured. Read more >>

Mobile
Vodacom to take Icasa to court

Thabiso Mochiko

Vodacom is taking industry regulator the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) to court in a bid to stop it from implementing new mobile termination rates. Read more >>

Chappies partners with Mxit to boost TV campaign
Local chewing gum brand, Chappies has partnered with Mxit for a strategic consumer engagement campaign, the Mxit user base as an extension of the Chappies 'Did You Know' slot on SABC youth entertainment show Hectic Nine-9. Read more >>

Online Media
eNCA journo says sorry over gay tweets
eNCA business journalist Arabile Gumede has been forced to apologise for contravening his employer's social media policy after he tweeted "it's fine to be homophobic". Read more >>

POPI and social media: What companies should know
How do the rules of POPI apply to companies making use of Twitter, Facebook and other platforms as part of their business operations? Read more >>

OOH
Primedia and Coke proposal

Issued by Primedia Outdoor

Romance is alive and thriving if the enterprising actions of a young man in love, are anything to go by. Read more >>

Production
'Four Corners'

Issued by Giant Films

Director Ian Gabriel attended this year's International Press Academy Satellite Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night where he represented the South African feature film 'Four Corners' in the Best International Motion Picture category. Read more >>




TV
Carte Blanche channel covers Pistorius trial from March opening
The murder trial of Oscar Pistorius, which opens on 3 March 2014, will be covered 24/7 on the Carte Blanche Channel on DStv Channel 199, with in-depth analysis and informed commentary from key personalities. Read more >>

Pirate low quality DTT set-top boxes (STBs) in South Africa

Issued by e.tv

The influx of illegal DTT set-top boxes (STB) has already reached South African shores. Worryingly, the STBs do not meet the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) specifications. Read more >>


International

Japan probing bitcoin exchange after huge reported theft
TOKYO, JAPAN: Japanese authorities were on Wednesday, 26 February, probing the troubled MtGox bitcoin exchange after claims of a multi-million dollar theft from its digital vaults, as US prosecutors reportedly served a subpoena on the company. Read more >>

Nokia, BlackBerry, Motorola search for lost glory
BARCELONA, SPAIN: Once the mobile world's pioneers, Nokia, Motorola and BlackBerry are now the industry's sorry laggards, searching for lost glory. Read more >>

One Show - Q3 Interactive Finalists announced
NEW YORK CITY, US: Congratulations to all the Q3 Interactive finalists! Read more >>

Smartphones dissect lives of navel-gazing owners
BARCELONA, SPAIN: Precisely how many steps have you taken today? Exactly how fast is your heart beating? How clean are your teeth? Read more >>


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Galleries

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Government

146 rhinos poached this year
A total of 146 rhinos have been poached in South Africa since the beginning of the year, the Department of Environmental Affairs said on Wednesday, 26 February. Read more >>

Eliminating red tape to promote local, foreign investment
Government is working towards cutting more red tape to allow small and established businesses to increase their competitiveness and to promote local and foreign investment. Read more >>

Overview of Gordhan's budget
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has announced a large expenditure plan that will be anchored around the National Development Plan (NDP). Read more >>

Budget anchored on economic growth

More Government news


Lifestyle

New Suzuki is smaller, more affordable

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Suzuki has extended its popular Swift range with two new youthful, fresh-faced and affordable models that are as much fun to drive as toasting a Chapman's Peak summer sunset with a bottle of chilled sparkling wine. Read more >>

An extraordinary food scene awaits in Cape Town
From secret food meets to trendy markets, original food trucks and award-winning restaurants; Cape Town continues to offer a rich variety of foodie experiences. Read more >>


Jobs offered

Digital Traffic Manager - Johannesburg
Digital traffic manager opportunity at Promise Digital. Read more >>


Senior Copywriter - BEE - Johannesburg North
Exciting position for Senior Writer to join one of the top agencies and work on large big budget accounts, 10 years agency exp. Sal R45K to 50K. We need you! Read more >>


Heavyweight Retail Strategic Planner - Johannesburg or Cape Town
Exciting opportunity for a Heavyweight Ad Agency Retail Strategist. Read more >>

Account Manager - Cape Town
Adlab is looking for a dynamic account manager with all-round skills to assist the MD with projects as well as administrative tasks. A team player attitude and excellent organisation. Read more >>

Web Developer - Johannesburg
Digital advertising agency looking for a dynamic web developer, mostly front-end with good all-round skills and experience. Agency experience qualifies. Read more >>

Mobile and Web Developer - Sandton
Seeking a high level developer who not only has a strong passion for digital but a thirst for bringing alive unique concepts. Humble and equipped to deal with pressure. Read more >>




New events to diarise

2014 Customer Experience Management Africa Summit - 13 May 2014 to 14 May 2014 Cape Town
The 2014 Customer Experience Management Africa summit will explore the critical trends that are improving the performance of enterprise operations and communications. Read more >>


4th ITI/Broadband Africa Summit - 17 Jun 2014 to 18 Jun 2014 Cape Town
The 4th ITI/Broadband Africa Summit will address the next infrastructure milestones in Africa and the means of shaping alternative strategies for organisations in areas with limited bandwidth. Read more >>


Cape Town Art Fair 2014
Fiera Milano Exhibtions Africa - 28 Feb 2014 to 2 Mar 2014 Cape Town

Bright Talks
Bright Talks - 6 Mar 2014 Cape Town

Public Relations Campaign - Planning Programmes
Provox Centre for Public Relations and Communicati - 17 Mar 2014 to 2 Apr 2014 Rustenburg,Middelburg,Randburg

Decorex Durban
Thebe Reed Exhibitions - 20 Mar 2014 to 23 Mar 2014 Durban

Strategic Marketing for Thinkers
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 25 Mar 2014 to 26 Mar 2014 Johannesburg,Durban

A-Z of Branding
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 7 Apr 2014 to 15 Apr 2014 Johannesburg,Durban

Decorex Cape Town
Thebe Reed Exhibitions - 25 Apr 2014 to 28 Apr 2014 Cape Town

Cape Town Book Fair
Thebe Reed Exhibitions - 13 Jun 2014 to 15 Jun 2014 Cape Town

Decorex Joburg
Thebe Reed Exhibitions - 6 Aug 2014 to 10 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

ABF Crazy Golf Day
ABF - 11 Nov 2014 Johannesburg


Upcoming events

Dress for success workshop
Fabimage - 27 Feb 2014 Johannesburg

Strategic Events Management
Provox Centre for Public Relations and Communicati - 27 Feb 2014 to 6 Aug 2014 Rustenburg,Randburg,Cape Town,Middelburg,Durban,Limpopo

Cape Town Art Fair 2014
Fiera Milano Exhibtions Africa - 28 Feb 2014 to 2 Mar 2014 Cape Town

Awaken the Giant in You
Teen Entrepreneur SA - 28 Feb 2014 Cape Town

Cape Town Art Fair 2014
Cape Town Art Fair - 28 Feb 2014 to 2 Mar 2014 Cape Town

Expo4Brides
Expo4Brides - 1 Mar 2014 to 2 Mar 2014 Pretoria


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