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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

12 Feb 2025

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Media literally under fire in Capital Gazette shooting

29 Jun 2018

Jason Xenopoulos |

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Jessica Tennant 22 Jun 2018

SA's Reach Lions-winning work...

#CannesLions2018: Reach Lions winners!

21 Jun 2018

African media and culture honourees

African media and culture honourees

21 Jun 2018

#CannesLions2018: CNN bringing branded content to Cannes

#CannesLions2018: CNN bringing branded content to Cannes

Ann Nurock 21 Jun 2018

The 2018 Cannes Lions Print & Publishing Lions Grand Prix went to Brazil's Africa Sao Paolo for AB InBev Budweiser's 'Tagwords.'

#CannesLions2018: Print & Publishing Lions winners!

19 Jun 2018

CPJ slams Tanzania govt for "draconian" social media laws

CPJ slams Tanzania govt for "draconian" social media laws

19 Jun 2018

Amal Khalifa Idris Habbani, a freelance journalist and contributor to the Sudanese news outlet Al-Taghyeer.

2018 International Press Freedom Award winners

18 Jun 2018

Jonathan Liebmann, founder and CEO of Propertuity. Image supplied.

Urban renewal: The physical manifestation of innovative thinking

Gil Sperling 15 Jun 2018

Tanzania shuts down Jamii Forums over tough new rules

Tanzania shuts down Jamii Forums over tough new rules

14 Jun 2018

Nigerian Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie wins Pen Pinter Prize 2018 award

13 Jun 2018

Global inequalities and the digital future dissected by media

Global inequalities and the digital future dissected by media

12 Jun 2018

South Africa's Lisa MacLeod elected as first female vice president of Wan-Ifra

South Africa's Lisa MacLeod elected as first female vice president of Wan-Ifra

12 Jun 2018

How data and content is powering marketing innovation in Africa

How data and content is powering marketing innovation in Africa

Cathy Ibal 8 Jun 2018

DW journalists investigate bias against Africa visa applications

DW journalists investigate bias against Africa visa applications

8 Jun 2018

US-based OMN TV explores opportunities in Ethiopia

US-based OMN TV explores opportunities in Ethiopia

7 Jun 2018

Liberian President George Weah.

Weah pushes for media reforms in Liberia

7 Jun 2018

Release of Edelman Trust Barometer in Nigeria.

78% of Nigerians still trust the media

4 Jun 2018

Somaliland arrests journalists, bans TV stations

Somaliland arrests journalists, bans TV stations

4 Jun 2018

Wikipedia Conference to be held in sub-Saharan Africa for the first time

Wikipedia Conference to be held in sub-Saharan Africa for the first time

1 Jun 2018

Criminal defamation declared unconstitutional in Lesotho

Criminal defamation declared unconstitutional in Lesotho

29 May 2018

Barbara Kaija, group editor-in-chief of New Vision Press and Publishing Company and Noura al Hourani, lead Arabic editor at Syria Direct.

Wan-Ifra reveals 2018 Laureates of Women in News Editorial Leadership Award

24 May 2018

97 percent of Kenyans use online video services

97 percent of Kenyans use online video services

24 May 2018

DISCOP Markets.

More than 500 content producers from Africa heading for DISCOP Johannesburg

23 May 2018

Kenya's cybercrimes law restricts media freedom

Kenya's cybercrimes law restricts media freedom

21 May 2018

Legislative reforms still needed in Gambia

Legislative reforms still needed in Gambia

21 May 2018

Bruce Dube, founder of Nine80 Digital.

What I wish I knew as an entrepreneur - Bruce Dube

17 May 2018

#AfricaMonth: Media companies need to invest in African content

#AfricaMonth: Media companies need to invest in African content

Louise Marsland 16 May 2018

CPJ joins 64 NGOs in calling on Tanzanian government to respect human rights

CPJ joins 64 NGOs in calling on Tanzanian government to respect human rights

16 May 2018

Kenyan president should not sign cybercrime bill into law

Kenyan president should not sign cybercrime bill into law

15 May 2018

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Jason Xenopoulos |

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SA's Reach Lions-winning work...

Marketing & Media#CannesLions2018: Reach Lions winners!

21 Jun 2018

African media and culture honourees

Marketing & MediaAfrican media and culture honourees

21 Jun 2018

#CannesLions2018: CNN bringing branded content to Cannes

Marketing & Media#CannesLions2018: CNN bringing branded content to Cannes

Ann Nurock 21 Jun 2018

The 2018 Cannes Lions Print & Publishing Lions Grand Prix went to Brazil's Africa Sao Paolo for AB InBev Budweiser's 'Tagwords.'

Marketing & Media#CannesLions2018: Print & Publishing Lions winners!

19 Jun 2018

CPJ slams Tanzania govt for "draconian" social media laws

Marketing & MediaCPJ slams Tanzania govt for "draconian" social media laws

19 Jun 2018

Amal Khalifa Idris Habbani, a freelance journalist and contributor to the Sudanese news outlet Al-Taghyeer.

Marketing & Media2018 International Press Freedom Award winners

18 Jun 2018

Jonathan Liebmann, founder and CEO of Propertuity. Image supplied.

Construction & EngineeringUrban renewal: The physical manifestation of innovative thinking

Gil Sperling 15 Jun 2018

Tanzania shuts down Jamii Forums over tough new rules

Marketing & MediaTanzania shuts down Jamii Forums over tough new rules

14 Jun 2018

Nigerian Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

Marketing & MediaChimamanda Ngozi Adichie wins Pen Pinter Prize 2018 award

13 Jun 2018

Global inequalities and the digital future dissected by media

Marketing & MediaGlobal inequalities and the digital future dissected by media

12 Jun 2018

South Africa's Lisa MacLeod elected as first female vice president of Wan-Ifra

Marketing & MediaSouth Africa's Lisa MacLeod elected as first female vice president of Wan-Ifra

12 Jun 2018

How data and content is powering marketing innovation in Africa

Marketing & MediaHow data and content is powering marketing innovation in Africa

Cathy Ibal 8 Jun 2018

DW journalists investigate bias against Africa visa applications

Marketing & MediaDW journalists investigate bias against Africa visa applications

8 Jun 2018

US-based OMN TV explores opportunities in Ethiopia

Marketing & MediaUS-based OMN TV explores opportunities in Ethiopia

7 Jun 2018

Liberian President George Weah.

Marketing & MediaWeah pushes for media reforms in Liberia

7 Jun 2018

Release of Edelman Trust Barometer in Nigeria.

Marketing & Media78% of Nigerians still trust the media

4 Jun 2018

Somaliland arrests journalists, bans TV stations

Marketing & MediaSomaliland arrests journalists, bans TV stations

4 Jun 2018

Wikipedia Conference to be held in sub-Saharan Africa for the first time

Marketing & MediaWikipedia Conference to be held in sub-Saharan Africa for the first time

1 Jun 2018

Criminal defamation declared unconstitutional in Lesotho

Marketing & MediaCriminal defamation declared unconstitutional in Lesotho

29 May 2018

Barbara Kaija, group editor-in-chief of New Vision Press and Publishing Company and Noura al Hourani, lead Arabic editor at Syria Direct.

Marketing & MediaWan-Ifra reveals 2018 Laureates of Women in News Editorial Leadership Award

24 May 2018

97 percent of Kenyans use online video services

Marketing & Media97 percent of Kenyans use online video services

24 May 2018

DISCOP Markets.

Marketing & MediaMore than 500 content producers from Africa heading for DISCOP Johannesburg

23 May 2018

Kenya's cybercrimes law restricts media freedom

Marketing & MediaKenya's cybercrimes law restricts media freedom

21 May 2018

Legislative reforms still needed in Gambia

Marketing & MediaLegislative reforms still needed in Gambia

21 May 2018

Bruce Dube, founder of Nine80 Digital.

Marketing & MediaWhat I wish I knew as an entrepreneur - Bruce Dube

17 May 2018

#AfricaMonth: Media companies need to invest in African content

Marketing & Media#AfricaMonth: Media companies need to invest in African content

Louise Marsland 16 May 2018

CPJ joins 64 NGOs in calling on Tanzanian government to respect human rights

Marketing & MediaCPJ joins 64 NGOs in calling on Tanzanian government to respect human rights

16 May 2018

Kenyan president should not sign cybercrime bill into law

Marketing & MediaKenyan president should not sign cybercrime bill into law

15 May 2018

Winners of the Festival of Media Global Awards 2018 announced

Marketing & MediaWinners of the Festival of Media Global Awards 2018 announced

15 May 2018

AfricaCom 2017, Cape Town.

Marketing & MediaAfricaCom 2018 launches the Africa Video Forum

14 May 2018

Cameroon arrests radio journalist

Marketing & MediaCameroon arrests radio journalist

9 May 2018

Burundi bans BBC, VOA ahead of May 17 referendum

Marketing & MediaBurundi bans BBC, VOA ahead of May 17 referendum

9 May 2018

How artificial intelligence can detect - and create - fake news

ICTHow artificial intelligence can detect - and create - fake news

Anjana Susarla 4 May 2018

R2K reflect on issues affecting the media on World Press Freedom Day

Marketing & MediaR2K reflect on issues affecting the media on World Press Freedom Day

3 May 2018

#WorldPressFreedomDay: Freedom to do journalism

Marketing & Media#WorldPressFreedomDay: Freedom to do journalism

Guy Berger 3 May 2018

Building capacity of science journalism in Africa

Marketing & MediaBuilding capacity of science journalism in Africa

30 Apr 2018

Screenshot from The Guardian Media Group x D&AD Announce Partnership .

Marketing & MediaGuardian Media Group and D&AD creates global festival of creativity

26 Apr 2018

Media resources launched for Rugby Africa Gold Cup

Marketing & MediaMedia resources launched for Rugby Africa Gold Cup

26 Apr 2018

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