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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

28 Jan 2025

Apple the world’s most valuable brand… again

22 Jan 2025

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Lionel Reina, chief executive officer, APO Group.

APO announces expansion plans for 2019

6 Feb 2019

Microsoft CMO on the transformation of digital marketing

Microsoft CMO on the transformation of digital marketing

Jessica Tennant 5 Feb 2019

Multichoice Nigeria adds three more NTA channels

Multichoice Nigeria adds three more NTA channels

4 Feb 2019

#BizTrends2019: Bizcommunity hosts #BizTrendsLIVE!, an overview

#BizTrends2019: Bizcommunity hosts #BizTrendsLIVE!, an overview

Jessica Tennant, Bizcommunity.com 1 Feb 2019

Crisis communication: Key lessons from 2018

Crisis communication: Key lessons from 2018

Leago Monareng 31 Jan 2019

#BizTrends2019: Convergence, connections and trust

#BizTrends2019: Convergence, connections and trust

Jessica Tennant 31 Jan 2019

Isaac Oboth, filmmaker.

Self-taught Ugandan film producer, Isaac Oboth, makes Forbes list

30 Jan 2019

AMA competition for media trip to Africa CEO Forum

AMA competition for media trip to Africa CEO Forum

29 Jan 2019

Zimbabwe must be held accountable for rights abuses

Zimbabwe must be held accountable for rights abuses

28 Jan 2019

Social Media Week Lagos.

Discussions around future of media and social activism in Nigeria

28 Jan 2019

UNHCR trains Sudanese journalists

UNHCR trains Sudanese journalists

28 Jan 2019

Francois van Dyk, heads up Operations at Ornico.

#BizTrends2019: PR measurement and evaluation trends

Francois van Dyk 25 Jan 2019

South Sudan bars newspaper from covering Sudanese protests

South Sudan bars newspaper from covering Sudanese protests

23 Jan 2019

Applications open for fellowships for journalists in Africa

Applications open for fellowships for journalists in Africa

22 Jan 2019

BBC Africa launches new TV/radio programmes in Nigeria

BBC Africa launches new TV/radio programmes in Nigeria

22 Jan 2019

#BizTrends2019: Facebook is the dial tone, not the message

#BizTrends2019: Facebook is the dial tone, not the message

Leigh Andrews 22 Jan 2019

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Brand Finance releases report for the world's most valuable brands in 2019

22 Jan 2019

The Accra International Conference Centre screened a documentary by undercover journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas in Accra, Ghana, on June 7, 2018. Ahmed Hussein Suale Divela, who was involved in the film, was murdered on January 16. Credit: CPJ - Francis Kokoroko/Reuters.

Investigative journalist Ahmed Divela shot dead in Ghana

18 Jan 2019

New APO Group CEO, Lionel Reina.

#BizTrends2019: Africa is one of the major players in the global economic future

17 Jan 2019

Agile, mobile, and accessible: Programmatic is the new startup

Agile, mobile, and accessible: Programmatic is the new startup

Keabetswe Kgomongwe 17 Jan 2019

Why the wall?

Why the wall?

Chris Botha 16 Jan 2019

Protesters block the main route to Zimbabwe's capital Harare from Epworth township on January 14, 2019, after the government more than doubled the price of fuel. On January 15, CPJ joined more than 20 rights organizations and the #KeepItOn Coalition to call for authorities in Zimbabwe to restore internet and social media services. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Jekesai Njikizana.

CPJ joins call for Zimbabwe to restore internet and social media access

16 Jan 2019

A campaign poster for Nigeria's incumbent president and candidate Muhammadu Buhari and his Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, pictured in Lagos, on January 4. Credit: AFP/Pius Utomi Ekpei. Source: Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).

In Nigeria, three journalists injured by gunfire while covering political rally

14 Jan 2019

Gabonese soldiers stand in front of the headquarters of the national broadcaster in Libreville on January 7, 2019, after a failed coup. Gabon shut down the internet and broadcasting services following the coup attempt. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Steve Jordan.

Gabon internet blackout after coup attempt

11 Jan 2019

Internally displaced people offload food, blankets, and other goods after fleeing militant attacks in Naunde, northern Mozambique, on June 13, 2018. A Mozambican journalist was arrested on January 5, 2019, and held in a military prison after photographing families who fled the militant attacks. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Joaquim Nhamirre.

Mozambican journalist arrested, held in military prison

10 Jan 2019

DRC information blackout 'in violation of international law'

DRC information blackout 'in violation of international law'

10 Jan 2019

Late voters check a list in a school in Kinshasa on December 30, during Democratic Republic of Congo's general elections. Authorities have cut internet access and blocked the signals to at least two news broadcasters while the results are counted. Credit: CPJ: AFP/Luis Tato.

DRC authorities cut internet and broadcast signals after election

8 Jan 2019

#BizTrends2019: A new golden age of OOH media in Africa

#BizTrends2019: A new golden age of OOH media in Africa

Greg Benatar 7 Jan 2019

Number of journalists murdered in reprisal for reporting nearly doubles

Number of journalists murdered in reprisal for reporting nearly doubles

4 Jan 2019

Journalist jailed for 18 months for contempt of court

Journalist jailed for 18 months for contempt of court

3 Jan 2019

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Microsoft CMO on the transformation of digital marketing

Marketing & MediaMicrosoft CMO on the transformation of digital marketing

Jessica Tennant 5 Feb 2019

Multichoice Nigeria adds three more NTA channels

Marketing & MediaMultichoice Nigeria adds three more NTA channels

4 Feb 2019

#BizTrends2019: Bizcommunity hosts #BizTrendsLIVE!, an overview

Marketing & Media#BizTrends2019: Bizcommunity hosts #BizTrendsLIVE!, an overview

Jessica Tennant, Bizcommunity.com 1 Feb 2019

Crisis communication: Key lessons from 2018

Marketing & MediaCrisis communication: Key lessons from 2018

Leago Monareng 31 Jan 2019

#BizTrends2019: Convergence, connections and trust

Marketing & Media#BizTrends2019: Convergence, connections and trust

Jessica Tennant 31 Jan 2019

Isaac Oboth, filmmaker.

Marketing & MediaSelf-taught Ugandan film producer, Isaac Oboth, makes Forbes list

30 Jan 2019

AMA competition for media trip to Africa CEO Forum

Marketing & MediaAMA competition for media trip to Africa CEO Forum

29 Jan 2019

Zimbabwe must be held accountable for rights abuses

Marketing & MediaZimbabwe must be held accountable for rights abuses

28 Jan 2019

Social Media Week Lagos.

Marketing & MediaDiscussions around future of media and social activism in Nigeria

28 Jan 2019

UNHCR trains Sudanese journalists

Marketing & MediaUNHCR trains Sudanese journalists

28 Jan 2019

Francois van Dyk, heads up Operations at Ornico.

Marketing & Media#BizTrends2019: PR measurement and evaluation trends

Francois van Dyk 25 Jan 2019

South Sudan bars newspaper from covering Sudanese protests

Marketing & MediaSouth Sudan bars newspaper from covering Sudanese protests

23 Jan 2019

Applications open for fellowships for journalists in Africa

Marketing & MediaApplications open for fellowships for journalists in Africa

22 Jan 2019

BBC Africa launches new TV/radio programmes in Nigeria

Marketing & MediaBBC Africa launches new TV/radio programmes in Nigeria

22 Jan 2019

#BizTrends2019: Facebook is the dial tone, not the message

Marketing & Media#BizTrends2019: Facebook is the dial tone, not the message

Leigh Andrews 22 Jan 2019

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Marketing & MediaBrand Finance releases report for the world's most valuable brands in 2019

22 Jan 2019

The Accra International Conference Centre screened a documentary by undercover journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas in Accra, Ghana, on June 7, 2018. Ahmed Hussein Suale Divela, who was involved in the film, was murdered on January 16. Credit: CPJ - Francis Kokoroko/Reuters.

Marketing & MediaInvestigative journalist Ahmed Divela shot dead in Ghana

18 Jan 2019

New APO Group CEO, Lionel Reina.

Marketing & Media#BizTrends2019: Africa is one of the major players in the global economic future

17 Jan 2019

Agile, mobile, and accessible: Programmatic is the new startup

Marketing & MediaAgile, mobile, and accessible: Programmatic is the new startup

Keabetswe Kgomongwe 17 Jan 2019

Why the wall?

Marketing & MediaWhy the wall?

Chris Botha 16 Jan 2019

Protesters block the main route to Zimbabwe's capital Harare from Epworth township on January 14, 2019, after the government more than doubled the price of fuel. On January 15, CPJ joined more than 20 rights organizations and the #KeepItOn Coalition to call for authorities in Zimbabwe to restore internet and social media services. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Jekesai Njikizana.

Marketing & MediaCPJ joins call for Zimbabwe to restore internet and social media access

16 Jan 2019

A campaign poster for Nigeria's incumbent president and candidate Muhammadu Buhari and his Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, pictured in Lagos, on January 4. Credit: AFP/Pius Utomi Ekpei. Source: Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).

Marketing & MediaIn Nigeria, three journalists injured by gunfire while covering political rally

14 Jan 2019

Gabonese soldiers stand in front of the headquarters of the national broadcaster in Libreville on January 7, 2019, after a failed coup. Gabon shut down the internet and broadcasting services following the coup attempt. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Steve Jordan.

Marketing & MediaGabon internet blackout after coup attempt

11 Jan 2019

Internally displaced people offload food, blankets, and other goods after fleeing militant attacks in Naunde, northern Mozambique, on June 13, 2018. A Mozambican journalist was arrested on January 5, 2019, and held in a military prison after photographing families who fled the militant attacks. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Joaquim Nhamirre.

Marketing & MediaMozambican journalist arrested, held in military prison

10 Jan 2019

DRC information blackout 'in violation of international law'

Marketing & MediaDRC information blackout 'in violation of international law'

10 Jan 2019

Late voters check a list in a school in Kinshasa on December 30, during Democratic Republic of Congo's general elections. Authorities have cut internet access and blocked the signals to at least two news broadcasters while the results are counted. Credit: CPJ: AFP/Luis Tato.

Marketing & MediaDRC authorities cut internet and broadcast signals after election

8 Jan 2019

#BizTrends2019: A new golden age of OOH media in Africa

Marketing & Media#BizTrends2019: A new golden age of OOH media in Africa

Greg Benatar 7 Jan 2019

Number of journalists murdered in reprisal for reporting nearly doubles

Marketing & MediaNumber of journalists murdered in reprisal for reporting nearly doubles

4 Jan 2019

Journalist jailed for 18 months for contempt of court

Marketing & MediaJournalist jailed for 18 months for contempt of court

3 Jan 2019

New digital publishing platform for Pulse

Marketing & MediaNew digital publishing platform for Pulse

2 Jan 2019

5 things that keep the advertising industry stagnant

Marketing & Media5 things that keep the advertising industry stagnant

Chris Botha 31 Dec 2018

4 trends shaping the future of TV and entertainment

Marketing & Media4 trends shaping the future of TV and entertainment

Jacques Bentley 31 Dec 2018

#BestofBiz 2018: Marketing & Media Africa

Marketing & Media#BestofBiz 2018: Marketing & Media Africa

18 Dec 2018

Hundreds of jailed journalists the new norm, CPJ census finds

Marketing & MediaHundreds of jailed journalists the new norm, CPJ census finds

13 Dec 2018

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Marketing & MediaNdalo Media no more, come 2019

13 Dec 2018

Multichoice Namibia to launch new content platforms

Marketing & MediaMultichoice Namibia to launch new content platforms

13 Dec 2018

How new media platforms have become powerful across Africa

Marketing & MediaHow new media platforms have become powerful across Africa

George Ogola 13 Dec 2018

87% of journalists in the Middle East, Africa and Asia view the industry negatively

Marketing & Media87% of journalists in the Middle East, Africa and Asia view the industry negatively

12 Dec 2018

Publishers continue to hone their strategies around native advertising

Marketing & MediaPublishers continue to hone their strategies around native advertising

11 Dec 2018

Orelie Kabeya and Exauce Kabeya with Wikifundi 2.0. Photographer: Isla Haddow-Flood.

Marketing & MediaExpanding knowledge on Africa through the Wikimedia movement

11 Dec 2018

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