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The Loeries Young Creatives Showcase is opens for entries. The winners will not only gain bragging rights but will also secure a spot as finalists for the Loeries Young Creatives Award, to be presented at the annual Loerie Awards (Image supplied)

#Loeries2025: Loeries Young Creatives Showcase opens for entries

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8 animation projects selected for Durban FilmMart 2025 programme

14 Feb 2025

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NYF launches the Lady Liberty Leadership Programme

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Nico Gous 6 Oct 2017

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Facebook 'context' button is latest effort to fight fake news

6 Oct 2017

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Pay-TV market reaches 23.7m African subscribers

5 Oct 2017

Kenya election annulment: What are Kenyans talking about?

Kenya election annulment: What are Kenyans talking about?

Meltwater 5 Oct 2017

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AB InBev Africa appoints Dentsu Aegis

4 Oct 2017

Business of Design speaker Q&A: Mduduzi Simelane

Business of Design speaker Q&A: Mduduzi Simelane

Jessica Tennant 4 Oct 2017

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Mobile content, application providers target Africa without local knowledge

3 Oct 2017

A model walks the runway during the St. Sava Fundraising Fashion Show at Domenico Vacca Club New York on April 24, 2017 in New York City. Photo:

Fashion world shaken by #NoFreePhotos row

2 Oct 2017

Promoting press freedom in Malawi

Promoting press freedom in Malawi

29 Sep 2017

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Net traffic props up SA media sector

Taschica Pillay 29 Sep 2017

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Can Africa feed itself?

Sifelani Tsiko 28 Sep 2017

Threats to media after Uganda parliamentary brawl

Threats to media after Uganda parliamentary brawl

28 Sep 2017

Video set to dominate

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Danette Breitenbach 27 Sep 2017

(c) Priya Ramrakha.

Priya Ramrakha exhibition launches in Johannesburg

27 Sep 2017

Move over content and distribution, user experience is king

Move over content and distribution, user experience is king

22 Sep 2017

Nigerian journalist wins BBC World Komla Dumor Award

Nigerian journalist wins BBC World Komla Dumor Award

20 Sep 2017

#BehindtheSelfie with... Simon Robinson

#BehindtheSelfie with... Simon Robinson

Leigh Andrews 20 Sep 2017

Somali journalist dies after suicide bomber targets café

Somali journalist dies after suicide bomber targets café

15 Sep 2017

ABN appoints new digital media head

ABN appoints new digital media head

13 Sep 2017

AfricaCom 2017 launch.

Tech, media, telecoms show celebrates 20 years

11 Sep 2017

Ikenna Azuike

BBC's ‘What's Up Africa' is back

8 Sep 2017

Star India bags IPL media rights for $2.55bn

Star India bags IPL media rights for $2.55bn

6 Sep 2017

Cameroonian journalists released from prison: (from left) Atia Tilarious Azohnwi, Tim Finnian, and Hans Achomba (source: CPJ/family handouts).

Cameroon releases three journalists jailed under anti-terror law

4 Sep 2017

Congolese radio journalist arrested at protest is beaten in custody

Congolese radio journalist arrested at protest is beaten in custody

1 Sep 2017

Egypt blocks dozens of websites, including media sites

Egypt blocks dozens of websites, including media sites

31 Aug 2017

UNMISS expresses condolences after death of journalist in South Sudan

UNMISS expresses condolences after death of journalist in South Sudan

29 Aug 2017

Kui Kariuki

#Pamro2017: The challenges in changing media consumption habits

Louise Marsland 28 Aug 2017

Hate speech declared “an act of terrorism” - Osinbajo

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21 Aug 2017

Kenyan journalists harassed, detained, reporting on election violence

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Marketing & MediaFacebook 'context' button is latest effort to fight fake news

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Marketing & MediaPay-TV market reaches 23.7m African subscribers

5 Oct 2017

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Marketing & MediaKenya election annulment: What are Kenyans talking about?

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(c) Lukyanov Vladislav -

Marketing & MediaAB InBev Africa appoints Dentsu Aegis

4 Oct 2017

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Marketing & MediaBusiness of Design speaker Q&A: Mduduzi Simelane

Jessica Tennant 4 Oct 2017

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Marketing & MediaMobile content, application providers target Africa without local knowledge

3 Oct 2017

A model walks the runway during the St. Sava Fundraising Fashion Show at Domenico Vacca Club New York on April 24, 2017 in New York City. Photo:

Marketing & MediaFashion world shaken by #NoFreePhotos row

2 Oct 2017

Promoting press freedom in Malawi

Marketing & MediaPromoting press freedom in Malawi

29 Sep 2017

(c) georgejmclittle -

Marketing & MediaNet traffic props up SA media sector

Taschica Pillay 29 Sep 2017

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AgricultureCan Africa feed itself?

Sifelani Tsiko 28 Sep 2017

Threats to media after Uganda parliamentary brawl

Marketing & MediaThreats to media after Uganda parliamentary brawl

28 Sep 2017

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Marketing & MediaVideo set to dominate

Danette Breitenbach 27 Sep 2017

(c) Priya Ramrakha.

Marketing & MediaPriya Ramrakha exhibition launches in Johannesburg

27 Sep 2017

Move over content and distribution, user experience is king

Marketing & MediaMove over content and distribution, user experience is king

22 Sep 2017

Nigerian journalist wins BBC World Komla Dumor Award

Marketing & MediaNigerian journalist wins BBC World Komla Dumor Award

20 Sep 2017

#BehindtheSelfie with... Simon Robinson

Marketing & Media#BehindtheSelfie with... Simon Robinson

Leigh Andrews 20 Sep 2017

Somali journalist dies after suicide bomber targets café

Marketing & MediaSomali journalist dies after suicide bomber targets café

15 Sep 2017

ABN appoints new digital media head

Marketing & MediaABN appoints new digital media head

13 Sep 2017

AfricaCom 2017 launch.

Marketing & MediaTech, media, telecoms show celebrates 20 years

11 Sep 2017

Ikenna Azuike

Marketing & MediaBBC's ‘What's Up Africa' is back

8 Sep 2017

Star India bags IPL media rights for $2.55bn

Marketing & MediaStar India bags IPL media rights for $2.55bn

6 Sep 2017

Cameroonian journalists released from prison: (from left) Atia Tilarious Azohnwi, Tim Finnian, and Hans Achomba (source: CPJ/family handouts).

Marketing & MediaCameroon releases three journalists jailed under anti-terror law

4 Sep 2017

Congolese radio journalist arrested at protest is beaten in custody

Marketing & MediaCongolese radio journalist arrested at protest is beaten in custody

1 Sep 2017

Egypt blocks dozens of websites, including media sites

Marketing & MediaEgypt blocks dozens of websites, including media sites

31 Aug 2017

UNMISS expresses condolences after death of journalist in South Sudan

Marketing & MediaUNMISS expresses condolences after death of journalist in South Sudan

29 Aug 2017

Kui Kariuki

Marketing & Media#Pamro2017: The challenges in changing media consumption habits

Louise Marsland 28 Aug 2017

Hate speech declared “an act of terrorism” - Osinbajo

Marketing & MediaHate speech declared “an act of terrorism” - Osinbajo

21 Aug 2017

Kenyan journalists harassed, detained, reporting on election violence

Marketing & MediaKenyan journalists harassed, detained, reporting on election violence

19 Aug 2017

It's time to start thinking about our digital carbon footprint

ESG & SustainabilityIt's time to start thinking about our digital carbon footprint

Pietari Kaapa 18 Aug 2017

Loeries2017: Building the new creative economy at the speed of thought

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Jessica Tennant 17 Aug 2017

Putting control back in the hands of content creators

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17 Aug 2017

#AfricaAchiever OMG Digital aims to reach Africa's millennials

Marketing & Media#AfricaAchiever OMG Digital aims to reach Africa's millennials

Louise Marsland 14 Aug 2017

Egypt's Mosawer launches online photography platform

Marketing & MediaEgypt's Mosawer launches online photography platform

Tom Jackson 11 Aug 2017

Pamro confirms conference speakers

Marketing & MediaPamro confirms conference speakers

11 Aug 2017

Journalists detained, harassed, beaten covering Congo protests

Marketing & MediaJournalists detained, harassed, beaten covering Congo protests

7 Aug 2017

Facebook takes action against fake news in Kenya

Marketing & MediaFacebook takes action against fake news in Kenya

7 Aug 2017

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Marketing & MediaHow to save SA from state capture and media elitism

Louise Marsland 4 Aug 2017

Luke McKend. Credit: Ashraf Hendricks, GroundUp.org.za

Marketing & MediaFake news is ‘weaponised social media'

Louise Marsland 3 Aug 2017

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Marketing & MediaMedia freedom is a cornerstone of democracy

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