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Ogilvy Africa Network launches Ogilvy One in SSA with Jason Smit as managing partner

Ogilvy Africa Network launches Ogilvy One in SSA with Jason Smit as managing partner

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Andrew Bonamour
Photographer: Karl Rogers

Tiso Blackstar to play lead role in SA film sector

Nick Hedley 28 Sep 2018

BBC World News Komla Dumor Award announced

BBC World News Komla Dumor Award announced

26 Sep 2018

Mobile internet cut in Ethiopia

Mobile internet cut in Ethiopia

26 Sep 2018

Reuters rolls out its news video service in Africa

Reuters rolls out its news video service in Africa

Yuveshen Darmalingum 21 Sep 2018

Call for entries for African Digital Media Awards

Call for entries for African Digital Media Awards

19 Sep 2018

Vicki Myburgh, entertainment and media leader for PwC SA and

#PwCOutlook: Africa's entertainment, media industry experiencing Convergence 3.0

19 Sep 2018

Nigeria's Tizeti raises $3million for expansion of internet service across Africa

Nigeria's Tizeti raises $3million for expansion of internet service across Africa

19 Sep 2018

The winning Eric Njiru photograph.

Top rugby photographer awarded

18 Sep 2018

Ringier Africa expands into French-speaking African countries

Ringier Africa expands into French-speaking African countries

17 Sep 2018

Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila delivers a state of the nation speech in Kinshasa on July 19, 2018. Authorities in the DRC jailed a journalist for criminal defamation on September 6. Credit: AFP/Junior D. Kannah/CPJ.

DRC journalist jailed for criminal defamation

17 Sep 2018

Free course: Working towards a free, independent African media

Free course: Working towards a free, independent African media

17 Sep 2018

How digital is driving media growth in Africa

How digital is driving media growth in Africa

14 Sep 2018

AfricaCom 2018 takes place in Cape Town, 13-15 November 2018.

Celebrating Africa's digital heroes in 2018

14 Sep 2018

Give your brand the space to grow on Bizcommunity

Bizcommunity.com 14 Sep 2018

CPJ produces safety kit for journalists

CPJ produces safety kit for journalists

13 Sep 2018

Michael Wokorach races towards the try line. Credit: APO.

Writing the story of the rise of African rugby

13 Sep 2018

In-app programmatic exchange for Africa launched

In-app programmatic exchange for Africa launched

12 Sep 2018

Detailed 'PR value' media monitoring service for Africa

Detailed 'PR value' media monitoring service for Africa

10 Sep 2018

Egyptian photojournalist Mahmoud Abu Zeid, also known as Shawkan, looks on behind bars in his trial on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt, on May 31, 2016. Shawkan was sentenced to five years in prison on September 8, 2018. Credit: Reuters/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/CPJ.

Egypt sentences photojournalist Shawkan to five years

10 Sep 2018

The Future of Media in Africa

The Future of Media in Africa

Meltwater 10 Sep 2018

Investigative journalism is evolving as newsrooms continue to shrink

Investigative journalism is evolving as newsrooms continue to shrink

6 Sep 2018

Africa's insurance journalism awards open

Africa's insurance journalism awards open

5 Sep 2018

A newsstand in Ghana's capital, Accra, in 2016. Attackers abducted and beat a reporter for the Ghana News Agency on August 27 over his critical coverage of an opposition politician in Bawku. Credit: AP/Sunday Alamba/CPJ.

Ghanaian journalist abducted and beaten

3 Sep 2018

Africacom, Cape Town.

The spread of digital connectivity in Africa

3 Sep 2018

African editors oppose media accreditation fees in Mozambique

African editors oppose media accreditation fees in Mozambique

31 Aug 2018

Giokos on the roof at CNN London.

#WomensMonth: "Focus on your talents and ignore the noise"

Leigh Andrews 30 Aug 2018

Balancing paid, owned and earned media - are you getting it right?

Balancing paid, owned and earned media - are you getting it right?

Sylvia Schutte 29 Aug 2018

Security forces detain a protester in Kampala on August 20. Security personnel beat and detained at least four journalists who were covering unrest in Uganda's capital. Credit: AP/Ronald Kabuubi/CPJ.

Ugandan security forces attack and detain journalists covering protests

27 Aug 2018

Egypt extends detention period for four journalists held as part of mass trial

Egypt extends detention period for four journalists held as part of mass trial

23 Aug 2018

Tanzanian police stand guard outside a vote counting center at a school in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on October 28, 2015. Credit: AP Photo/Khalfan Said/CPJ.

Human rights, media freedoms being violated in Tanzania

22 Aug 2018

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Andrew Bonamour
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Marketing & MediaTiso Blackstar to play lead role in SA film sector

Nick Hedley 28 Sep 2018

BBC World News Komla Dumor Award announced

Marketing & MediaBBC World News Komla Dumor Award announced

26 Sep 2018

Mobile internet cut in Ethiopia

Marketing & MediaMobile internet cut in Ethiopia

26 Sep 2018

Reuters rolls out its news video service in Africa

Marketing & MediaReuters rolls out its news video service in Africa

Yuveshen Darmalingum 21 Sep 2018

Call for entries for African Digital Media Awards

Marketing & MediaCall for entries for African Digital Media Awards

19 Sep 2018

Vicki Myburgh, entertainment and media leader for PwC SA and

Marketing & Media#PwCOutlook: Africa's entertainment, media industry experiencing Convergence 3.0

19 Sep 2018

Nigeria's Tizeti raises $3million for expansion of internet service across Africa

Marketing & MediaNigeria's Tizeti raises $3million for expansion of internet service across Africa

19 Sep 2018

The winning Eric Njiru photograph.

Marketing & MediaTop rugby photographer awarded

18 Sep 2018

Ringier Africa expands into French-speaking African countries

Marketing & MediaRingier Africa expands into French-speaking African countries

17 Sep 2018

Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila delivers a state of the nation speech in Kinshasa on July 19, 2018. Authorities in the DRC jailed a journalist for criminal defamation on September 6. Credit: AFP/Junior D. Kannah/CPJ.

Marketing & MediaDRC journalist jailed for criminal defamation

17 Sep 2018

Free course: Working towards a free, independent African media

Marketing & MediaFree course: Working towards a free, independent African media

17 Sep 2018

How digital is driving media growth in Africa

Marketing & MediaHow digital is driving media growth in Africa

14 Sep 2018

AfricaCom 2018 takes place in Cape Town, 13-15 November 2018.

Marketing & MediaCelebrating Africa's digital heroes in 2018

14 Sep 2018

Marketing & MediaGive your brand the space to grow on Bizcommunity

Bizcommunity.com 14 Sep 2018

CPJ produces safety kit for journalists

Marketing & MediaCPJ produces safety kit for journalists

13 Sep 2018

Michael Wokorach races towards the try line. Credit: APO.

Marketing & MediaWriting the story of the rise of African rugby

13 Sep 2018

In-app programmatic exchange for Africa launched

Marketing & MediaIn-app programmatic exchange for Africa launched

12 Sep 2018

Detailed 'PR value' media monitoring service for Africa

Marketing & MediaDetailed 'PR value' media monitoring service for Africa

10 Sep 2018

Egyptian photojournalist Mahmoud Abu Zeid, also known as Shawkan, looks on behind bars in his trial on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt, on May 31, 2016. Shawkan was sentenced to five years in prison on September 8, 2018. Credit: Reuters/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/CPJ.

Marketing & MediaEgypt sentences photojournalist Shawkan to five years

10 Sep 2018

The Future of Media in Africa

Marketing & MediaThe Future of Media in Africa

Meltwater 10 Sep 2018

Investigative journalism is evolving as newsrooms continue to shrink

Marketing & MediaInvestigative journalism is evolving as newsrooms continue to shrink

6 Sep 2018

Africa's insurance journalism awards open

Marketing & MediaAfrica's insurance journalism awards open

5 Sep 2018

A newsstand in Ghana's capital, Accra, in 2016. Attackers abducted and beat a reporter for the Ghana News Agency on August 27 over his critical coverage of an opposition politician in Bawku. Credit: AP/Sunday Alamba/CPJ.

Marketing & MediaGhanaian journalist abducted and beaten

3 Sep 2018

Africacom, Cape Town.

Marketing & MediaThe spread of digital connectivity in Africa

3 Sep 2018

African editors oppose media accreditation fees in Mozambique

Marketing & MediaAfrican editors oppose media accreditation fees in Mozambique

31 Aug 2018

Giokos on the roof at CNN London.

Marketing & Media#WomensMonth: "Focus on your talents and ignore the noise"

Leigh Andrews 30 Aug 2018

Balancing paid, owned and earned media - are you getting it right?

Marketing & MediaBalancing paid, owned and earned media - are you getting it right?

Sylvia Schutte 29 Aug 2018

Security forces detain a protester in Kampala on August 20. Security personnel beat and detained at least four journalists who were covering unrest in Uganda's capital. Credit: AP/Ronald Kabuubi/CPJ.

Marketing & MediaUgandan security forces attack and detain journalists covering protests

27 Aug 2018

Egypt extends detention period for four journalists held as part of mass trial

Marketing & MediaEgypt extends detention period for four journalists held as part of mass trial

23 Aug 2018

Tanzanian police stand guard outside a vote counting center at a school in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on October 28, 2015. Credit: AP Photo/Khalfan Said/CPJ.

Marketing & MediaHuman rights, media freedoms being violated in Tanzania

22 Aug 2018

Nigerian journalist Samuel Ogundipe, who was detained August 14 by Nigerian police. Credit: Premium Times.

Marketing & MediaNigerian journalist jailed for refusing to reveal source

20 Aug 2018

Fabian Frese, CCO of Kolle Rebbe Germany and #Loeries2018 film, and radio and audio jury president. © Al Nicoll, Gallo Images.

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Angie White 17 Aug 2018

Lesotho authorities accuse MoAfrika FM of incitement

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17 Aug 2018

#Loeries2018: Welcome to the hypermarket

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Mozambican govt imposes crippling fees on independent media

Marketing & MediaMozambican govt imposes crippling fees on independent media

17 Aug 2018

Nigerian journalist Jones Abiri (left) and Alagoa Morris (right) in Abuja after Abiri's release from detention on August 15, 2018.

Marketing & MediaCPJ welcomes release of Nigerian journalist Jones Abiri

16 Aug 2018

Marketing & MediaMedia deal to increase brand exposure for African rugby

15 Aug 2018

Toussaint Alain, African Daily Voice CEO.

Marketing & MediaNew pan-African news agency launched

14 Aug 2018

6 reasons why good content is important for your business

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Candace Bosch 14 Aug 2018

An alleged arson attack on Cameroon's Sky FM gutted the private community radio station in the Northwest Region town of Ndu destroying equipment, furniture, and the studio. Credit: Barnard Tata Gibip/CPJ Africa.

Marketing & MediaCameroon community radio destroyed in alleged arson attack

14 Aug 2018

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