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The 2025 Tabbie Awards competition for B2B online and print publications is open (Image supplied)

2025 Tabbie Awards competition open

The One Club’s ADC 104th Annual Awards global jury has been announced. It includes 10 creatives from the Middle East and Africa region (Image by © Bizcommunity)

One Club ADC 104th Annual Awards global jury includes 10 creatives from the Middle East and Africa

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As trust plummets, how can mainstream media rebuild credibility?Anita Varma

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Image supplied. Media, business, government, technology, and community leaders from across Africa and internationally have gathered in Cape Town, South Africa for this year’s annual Africa Business Media Innovators (ABMI) forum which ends today

Bloomberg Africa Business Media Innovators Forum 2023 explores media opportunities in Africa

1 Nov 2023

Image supplied: Top left to right: Stefan Supplice (Morocco), Adja Mariam Soro (Côte d’Ivoire), Anouk Shad (Austria), Misha Maseka (Zambia), Nomusa Nkabinde (South Africa), Middle left to right: Chloé Ortolé (Senegal), Dantagos Jimmy-Melani (Namibia), Dhia Jerbi (Tunisia), Sherien Barsoum (Canada)., Tapiwa Chipfupa (Zimbabwe), Bottom left to right: Godisamang Khunou (South Africa), Kudakwashe Maradzika (South Africa), Marie Ka (Canada), Rhea Plangg (Switzerland), Yolanda Barroso (Brazil)

10 African producers take up 3rd Creative Producer Indaba opportunity

31 Oct 2023

James Hewes is now CEO at PRCA. Source: FIPP.

James Hewes departs FIPP and joins PRCA as CEO

27 Oct 2023

#BehindtheSelfie: Lebo Mothobi-Tilo, marketing director at Tetra Pak

#BehindtheSelfie: Lebo Mothobi-Tilo, marketing director at Tetra Pak

Karabo Ledwaba 26 Oct 2023

Victoria Webb appointed as new managing director of Incubeta MENA

Victoria Webb appointed as new managing director of Incubeta MENA

Incubeta 24 Oct 2023

Image supplied. The Next Creative Leaders 2023 (NCL) 70-strong jury from 27 different countries includes 10 creatives from Africa and the Middle East

One Show's Next Creative Leaders' jury includes 10 creatives from Africa and the Middle East

20 Oct 2023

Mediation fails between Meta and Kenyan moderators, rights group says

George Obulutsa 17 Oct 2023

Source: CNBA Africa In a first for the African continent, CNBC Africa has launched its AI newsreader

CNBC Africa's AI newsreader: A first for Africa

17 Oct 2023

Digital Marketing Conference to reveal State of Digital Marketing in SA - Take survey now

Digital Marketing Conference to reveal State of Digital Marketing in SA - Take survey now

Cadek Media 17 Oct 2023

Source: © 123rf The annual Africa Business Media Innovators (ABMI) Forum 2023 will take place from 30 October to 1 November in Cape Town

Bloomberg's Annual Africa Business Media Innovators Forum 2023 set for Cape Town

16 Oct 2023

Isaac Akanni, customer growth manager for Africa at Infobip Nigeria

A guide to mastering customer touchpoints for retail success

Isaac Akanni 13 Oct 2023

Elevate your brand with contextually relevant content marketing on ayoba

Ayoba 11 Oct 2023

Netflix to end Kenyan free access plan after 2 years

9 Oct 2023

Senegal seeks regulation deal with TikTok after ban

Senegal seeks regulation deal with TikTok after ban

Ngouda Dione 5 Oct 2023

The new team spoke at Loeries 2023. Source: Supplied.

UniWorld Group and Two Tone Global partner as UWG Africa

5 Oct 2023

#BizTrends2024: Best value content sponsorship in the multiverse

#BizTrends2024: Best value content sponsorship in the multiverse

Bizcommunity.com 2 Oct 2023

#InternationalPodcastDay: African podcasts can keep our heritage alive

29 Sep 2023

Image supplied. The Durban FilmMart has selected 35 participants from 22 countries across the continent for the third edition of its DFMI Business Lab

35 participants from 22 countries from Africa selected to DFMI Business Lab

28 Sep 2023

Burkina Faso junta suspends French magazine over 'untruthful' articles

26 Sep 2023

Rocketseed unveils brand refresh to lead in one-to-one email marketing

Rocketseed 26 Sep 2023

Dentsu Africa welcomes Wenbo Zheng as regional financial controller

Dentsu Africa welcomes Wenbo Zheng as regional financial controller

Dentsu 22 Sep 2023

How African content creators can protect themselves from content piracy

How African content creators can protect themselves from content piracy

Chola Makgamathe, MultiChoice 22 Sep 2023

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Somalia's first all-women newsroom spotlights female taboos

Abdi Sheikh 21 Sep 2023

The ad is the only African campaign to make it onto the shortlist. Source: YouTube.

Ogilvy Africa's Lesso Lessons shortlisted at The Care Awards

21 Sep 2023

Image supplied. TV and radio star Dadaboy, cryptocurrency coach Tola Joseph Fadugbagbe and betting guru Winnerbet latest to Join the Crypto Experience

3 high-profile Nigerian personalities sign with Sportsbet.io

21 Sep 2023

Bob van Dijk steps down as CEO of Naspers and Prosus, Ervin Tu named successor

Tannur Anders 18 Sep 2023

#NedbankIMC2023: Ciko Thomas on taking pride in our African identity

Karabo Ledwaba 18 Sep 2023

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IPG Health partners with Fine, expanding Africa presence

15 Sep 2023

Congolese government will closely follow case of detained journalist -spokesperson

Alessandra Prentice 15 Sep 2023

African football fans won't be able to watch the big matches on TV - what went wrong and how to fix it

Chuka Onwumechili 14 Sep 2023

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Source: Supplied. Miranda Abraham is the head of loan syndications at RMB in London.

Finance

Africa's yield appeal faces rising challenges

Miranda Abraham 31 Oct 2023

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz attends a press conference on the day of a European Union leaders summit in Brussels. Source: Reuters/Johanna Geron

Energy & Mining

Germany is willing to spend on Nigeria energy

Felix Onuah and Andreas Rinke 29 Oct 2023

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrives for the EU-Africa summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Belgium in 2022. Source: Geert Vanden Wijngaert/Pool via Reuters

Energy & Mining

Germany knocks on Africa's energy door

Andreas Rinke, Sarah Marsh, Thomas Escritt and MacDonald Dzirutwe 27 Oct 2023

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Tourism & Travel

Virgin Atlantic resumes Cape Town to London flights

27 Oct 2023

Airbnb commits to making tourism more inclusive, sustainable in Africa

Tourism & Travel

Airbnb commits to making tourism more inclusive, sustainable in Africa

27 Oct 2023

Ivory Coast in fresh stand-off with cocoa buyers over premium

Agriculture

Ivory Coast in fresh stand-off with cocoa buyers over premium

Ange Aboa 27 Oct 2023

Barrick Gold boosts Tanzanian economy and fosters mining sector growth

Energy & Mining

Barrick Gold boosts Tanzanian economy and fosters mining sector growth

26 Oct 2023

Sand mining company appeals against refusal of water licence in Philippi

Agriculture

Sand mining company appeals against refusal of water licence in Philippi

Liezl Human 26 Oct 2023

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu looks on after his swearing-in ceremony in Abuja, Nigeria 29 May 2023. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja/File Photo,

Legal

Nigeria's top court to rule on presidential election challenge on Thursday

MacDonald Dzirutwe 25 Oct 2023

Tunisians gather during a pro-Palestinian protest to express solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, in Tunis, Tunisia, 20 October 2023. REUTERS/Jihed Abidellaoui/File Photo.

Legal

Tunisian parliament committee proposes bill criminalising normalisation with Israel

Tarek Amara 25 Oct 2023

Healthcare

5 ways Google Health is using AI in Africa

24 Oct 2023

AfDB supports Tanzania's horticultural sector with $2.5m grant

Agriculture

AfDB supports Tanzania's horticultural sector with $2.5m grant

24 Oct 2023

Yale launches initiative to support African museums, cultural institutions

Tourism & Travel

Yale launches initiative to support African museums, cultural institutions

24 Oct 2023

African music stars shine bright at inaugural Trace Awards

Lifestyle

African music stars shine bright at inaugural Trace Awards

23 Oct 2023

Tanzania, DP World partner to improve efficiency of Dar es Salaam port

Logistics & Transport

Tanzania, DP World partner to improve efficiency of Dar es Salaam port

23 Oct 2023

Soccer Football - FIFA Virtual Council Meeting - Zurich, Switzerland. Source: Reuters

Construction & Engineering

Morocco spends $500m on new stadium for World Cup 2030

Ahmed Eljechtimi 20 Oct 2023

Khalifa International Award for early learning recognises SA pre-school initiative

Education

Khalifa International Award for early learning recognises SA pre-school initiative

20 Oct 2023

Mozambique reports bird flu outbreak on laying hen farm

Agriculture

Mozambique reports bird flu outbreak on laying hen farm

Sybille de La Hamaide 20 Oct 2023

Former Central African Republic militia leader Maxime Jeoffroy Eli Mokom Gawaka attends the International Criminal Court hearings to determine the exact charges it will bring against him, in The Hague, Netherlands, August 22, 2023. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw/Pool/File Photo

Legal

ICC prosecutor drops charges against Central Africa militia leader

Bart Meijer 19 Oct 2023

Source: Reuters. Following last night's deadly strike on a hospital in Gaza, US President Joe Biden's trip to Jordan has been cancelled.

Healthcare

High casualties reported in Gaza hospital strike

18 Oct 2023

Karpowership Mehmet Bey. Source: Karpowership.com

Energy & Mining

Karpowership cuts Guinea-Bissau supply for unpaid bills

Alberto Dabo 18 Oct 2023

#AEW2023: OPEC says energy-starved Africa needs fairer climate treatment

Energy & Mining

#AEW2023: OPEC says energy-starved Africa needs fairer climate treatment

Wendell Roelf 17 Oct 2023

Healthcare

AUC, Africa CDC, and Gavi forge strategic vaccine partnership

16 Oct 2023

Legal

SA recalls UN peacekeepers accused of sexual misconduct in Congo

16 Oct 2023

Legal

Mauritius is the latest nation to decriminalise same-sex relations in a divided continent

Frans Viljoen 16 Oct 2023

World Travel Awards reveal top Africa & Indian Ocean destinations

Tourism & Travel

World Travel Awards reveal top Africa & Indian Ocean destinations

16 Oct 2023

Kenyan court throws out challenge aimed at blocking GM crops

Agriculture

Kenyan court throws out challenge aimed at blocking GM crops

Humphrey Malalo 13 Oct 2023

Isaac Akanni, customer growth manager for Africa at Infobip Nigeria

Retail

A guide to mastering customer touchpoints for retail success

Isaac Akanni 13 Oct 2023

Source: Reuters. Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, addresses the media on the fourth day of the annual meeting of the IMF and the World Bank, following last month's deadly earthquake, in Marrakech, Morocco.

Finance

Cautious welcome: World Bank and IMF return to Africa, but questions remain

Carlos Lopes 12 Oct 2023

Nepotism is stealing Africa's future

Finance

Nepotism is stealing Africa's future

Bertie Jacobs, North-West University (NWU) 12 Oct 2023

Source: Supplied. Government Employees Pension Fund chairperson Dondo Mogajane.

Finance

Mogajane launches Gepf's transformative policy for economic change

12 Oct 2023

Source: Supplied. Nandan Mer, chief executive officer of Network International Group.

Finance

Network International's R500m on-soil platform goes live

12 Oct 2023

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