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Coca-Cola's iconic Holiday Magic advert created by AI leaves fans feeling sick

Source: © 123rf PRCA Africa’s Internship Charter has been launched

PRCA Africa's Internship Charter drives best practices across Africa’s PR Industry

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File photo: Meta and Facebook logos are seen in this illustration taken 15 February 2022. Reuters/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Kenyan court orders mediation in Meta labour dispute

George Obulutsa 23 Aug 2023

Iraqi man arrested for broadcasting pornography on major advertising screen

22 Aug 2023

Somalia bans TikTok, Telegram and 1XBet over 'horrific' content, misinformation

Abdi Sheikh 21 Aug 2023

Source: © African Development Bank Group Harare, Zimbabwe. Sanef has joined the global media community of journalists, expressing their concern on media freedom in the run-up to the Zimbabwe elections

Sanef joins international call for media freedom in run up to Zimbabwe elections

21 Aug 2023

Source: © Wikimedia Zimbabwean authorities on Thursday deported four regional democracy activists on arrival at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport

Zimbabwe elections: Journalists barred and democracy activists deported

18 Aug 2023

Digital advertising group Aleph launches payment unit

18 Aug 2023

Obi Asika will be speaking at the upcoming Nedbank IMC Conference. SOurce: Supplied.

#BehindtheIMC: Obi Asika, founder and chairman of Dragon Africa

17 Aug 2023

#BehindtheCampaign of 'Have You Heard' - a TVC for Spotify Kenya by Machine_

#BehindtheCampaign of 'Have You Heard' - a TVC for Spotify Kenya by Machine_

Machine_ 17 Aug 2023

Google to train 20,000 Nigerians in digital skills

Felix Onuah 16 Aug 2023

Banks bounce back as First National Bank takes top spot as South Africa's Most Valuable Brand

Kantar 16 Aug 2023

Source: Reuters.

Algeria bans Barbie movie, media and official source say

15 Aug 2023

Tradeway Promotions enhances KZN capabilities with regional CEO, Noxie Ntsoane

Tradeway Promotions enhances KZN capabilities with regional CEO, Noxie Ntsoane

Tradeway 11 Aug 2023

The battle of the boardroom at the Nedbank IMC Conference

The battle of the boardroom at the Nedbank IMC Conference

IMC Conference 11 Aug 2023

Mark Mwongela, sales development director for PayPal, Africa.

PayPal's 4 tips to enhance buyer experience on payment platforms

10 Aug 2023

Satelite TV is a great option in countries with limited internet connectivity. Source: Pascal Muller/Unsplash

Multichoice Africa pulls DStv from Malawi

10 Aug 2023

Judah Zunze's workshop is located in Harare's Warren Park township. Source: Reuters.

Zimbabwean tailors cash in on party apparel demand as vote nears

7 Aug 2023

Meetings Africa 2024 registrations now open

Meetings Africa 2024 registrations now open

3 Aug 2023

Senegal blocks TikTok in widening clampdown on dissent

Ngouda Dione and Joel Kouam 3 Aug 2023

Challengers to Watch 2023: Mejuri

Challengers to Watch 2023: Mejuri

Jenna Dougherty, eatbigfish 31 Jul 2023

Image supplied. Cathy Gathu has joined Ogilvy Africa as managing partner

Cathy Gathu appointed Ogilvy Africa's managing partner

28 Jul 2023

The 2019 film Kijiji Changu is a story about a love triangle and the disastrous consequences of a woman’s choice. Source: Supplied.

Here are 5 African films screening in Russia this weekend

28 Jul 2023

The winners were announced on Monday. Source: Supplied.

SA filmmakers win 8 awards at Durban FilmMart

27 Jul 2023

#BehindtheBrandManager: Samori Gambrah, global brand director for Captain Morgan

Karabo Ledwaba 14 Jul 2023

Image supplied. Selected participants in the 7th Realness African Screenwriters’ Residency are left to right: Michael Omonua (Nigeria), Chantel Clark (South Africa), Babalwa Baartman (South Africa), Chadi Zeneddine (Gabon/Lebanon) and Amartei Armar (Ghana)

5 African screenwriters selected to 7th Realness African Screenwriters' Residency programme

13 Jul 2023

#WPRD2023: Key findings from Africa's first PR and communications report

#WPRD2023: Key findings from Africa's first PR and communications report

Ané-Sonet Bresler 12 Jul 2023

The new show airs on 17 July 2023. Source: Supplied.

Meet Tobi, the unlikely hero of Africa's first Cartoon Network superhero series: Garbage Boy & Trash Can

6 Jul 2023

Image supplied. A media training workshop on violence against women in elections (VAWIE) was hosted by The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN)

Zimbawe media workshop on violence against women in elections

6 Jul 2023

Addressing the information gap in Nigeria's durable and consumer electronics retail market

Addressing the information gap in Nigeria's durable and consumer electronics retail market

NielsenIQ 6 Jul 2023

Source: © 123rf The Sanlam Group Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism shortlisted entries for the 2022 awards have been announced

The Sanlam Group Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism shortlist announced

5 Jul 2023

Image Supplied. The front cover of the first Africa PR & Communicaitons Report

PR and communications industry: A pivotal role in restoring the continent's reputation

3 Jul 2023

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XCMG equipment at the Dangote site. Source: Supplied

Construction & Engineering

XCMG helps Nigeria's Dangote refinery get up to speed

Lindsey Schutters 21 Aug 2023

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ESG & Sustainability

Zimbabwe to take 30% of carbon credit revenue

Nyasha Chingono 21 Aug 2023

Empowering Africa's financial future: Pioneering a path of transformation

Finance

Empowering Africa's financial future: Pioneering a path of transformation

Dentsu 16 Aug 2023

Image: Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba addresses the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly at UN Headquarters in New York City, US, 21 September 2022. Reuters/Brendan McDermid

ESG & Sustainability

Gabon 'blue bond' swap raises hopes for wave of African debt-for-nature deals

Rachel Savage 16 Aug 2023

HR & Management

Google to train 20,000 Nigerians in digital skills

Felix Onuah 16 Aug 2023

Healthcare

WHO closely monitors Covid variant amid mutation concerns

Katja Hamilton 15 Aug 2023

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Energy & Mining

Nigeria's Forcados crude oil exports have resumed, says Shell

Natalie Grover 14 Aug 2023

Japan signs deal with Namibia to explore for rare earth minerals

Energy & Mining

Japan signs deal with Namibia to explore for rare earth minerals

Nyasha Nyaungwa 11 Aug 2023

Source: TV Brics.

Finance

Naledi Pandor announces SA's readiness to host 15th Brics Summit

10 Aug 2023

Healthcare

Emerging Covid-19 variant spreads across UK amidst rising cases

10 Aug 2023

Source: Twitter/@ZenithBank

Finance

Zenith Bank and AfCFTA revolutionise African trade

10 Aug 2023

Mark Mwongela, sales development director for PayPal, Africa.

Retail

PayPal's 4 tips to enhance buyer experience on payment platforms

10 Aug 2023

Morocco tenders for 400MW solar plant in Atlas Mountains

Energy & Mining

Morocco tenders for 400MW solar plant in Atlas Mountains

Ahmed Eljechtimi 10 Aug 2023

Satelite TV is a great option in countries with limited internet connectivity. Source: Pascal Muller/Unsplash

ICT

Multichoice Africa pulls DStv from Malawi

10 Aug 2023

Atlantic Lithium says it is confident of getting mining lease in Ghana

Energy & Mining

Atlantic Lithium says it is confident of getting mining lease in Ghana

Seher Dareen 8 Aug 2023

Egypt's natural gas production declines and power cuts bite

Energy & Mining

Egypt's natural gas production declines and power cuts bite

Sarah El Safty 8 Aug 2023

Botswana plans extra diamond sales route after De Beers deal

Energy & Mining

Botswana plans extra diamond sales route after De Beers deal

Felix Njini and Clara Denina 7 Aug 2023

Global food prices rebounds in July

Agriculture

Global food prices rebounds in July

7 Aug 2023

Judah Zunze's workshop is located in Harare's Warren Park township. Source: Reuters.

Retail

Zimbabwean tailors cash in on party apparel demand as vote nears

7 Aug 2023

World Bank to help fund 1,000 mini solar power grids in Nigeria

Energy & Mining

World Bank to help fund 1,000 mini solar power grids in Nigeria

Abraham Achirga 7 Aug 2023

Source: Reuters.

Healthcare

GSK Nigeria calls an end to its business, to return cash

4 Aug 2023

FlySafair expands regional reach with four new routes

Tourism & Travel

FlySafair expands regional reach with four new routes

4 Aug 2023

Lung cancer: Global transformative action needed

Healthcare

Lung cancer: Global transformative action needed

Esra Erkomay 3 Aug 2023

Meetings Africa 2024 registrations now open

Tourism & Travel

Meetings Africa 2024 registrations now open

3 Aug 2023

Britain agrees deals on clean energy, critical minerals with Zambia

Energy & Mining

Britain agrees deals on clean energy, critical minerals with Zambia

Alistair Smout 3 Aug 2023

Source: Reuters.

Finance

Kenya suspends crypto project Worldcoin over safety concerns

Humphrey Malalo 3 Aug 2023

Source: Reuters.

Finance

Dollar shrugs off Fitch's US credit rating downgrade

Rae Wee 2 Aug 2023

SolarAfrica, Starsight Energy complete merger

Energy & Mining

SolarAfrica, Starsight Energy complete merger

2 Aug 2023

Source: Dutch runner Boas Kragtwijk.

Healthcare

Dutchman running from Amsterdam to Kyiv to buy ambulances for Ukraine

1 Aug 2023

EU sees 'no immediate risks' if Niger cuts uranium supplies

Energy & Mining

EU sees 'no immediate risks' if Niger cuts uranium supplies

Gabriela Baczynska 1 Aug 2023

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ESG & Sustainability

Pesticides are harming Nigeria: it's time to update the law

Jane Ezirigwe 31 Jul 2023

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