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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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Bizcommunity launches BIZ | Daily top story headlines

Bizcommunity launches BIZ | Daily top story headlines

Bizcommunity.com 8 Apr 2019

Still missing: Azory Gwanda.

#WhereIsAzory campaign launched to find missing Tanzania journalist

5 Apr 2019

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StarTimes to emphasise regional content to enhance viewership in Africa

5 Apr 2019

Pulse election coverage.

Measures to provide quality news in elections

5 Apr 2019

SAFREA releases 2018/2019 SA freelance trends report

SAFREA releases 2018/2019 SA freelance trends report

4 Apr 2019

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DW expands broadcast services in Uganda

3 Apr 2019

Gendarmerie officers stand guard on March 24, 2019, in Moroni, Comoros. Two journalists have been detained without trial in the country since February. Credit: CPJ/Gianluigi Guercia/AFP.

Two journalists held in pretrial detention since February in Comoros

3 Apr 2019

Two SA agencies nominated for The Webby Awards

Two SA agencies nominated for The Webby Awards

3 Apr 2019

New business journalism series on leading women in tech in Nigeria

New business journalism series on leading women in tech in Nigeria

3 Apr 2019

The real reason millennials venture into freelancing

The real reason millennials venture into freelancing

Ra-ees Moerat 3 Apr 2019

Congratulations to the 2019 Pan African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards winners! Katya Stead @katyalebeque (South Africa), @TheAlushula (Kenya) @BSarabetty (Morocco).

Pan African Re/Insurance Journalism award winners

2 Apr 2019

European Digital Media Awards: Winners announced!

European Digital Media Awards: Winners announced!

2 Apr 2019

Africa rising as Bizcommunity launches .Africa domain

Africa rising as Bizcommunity launches .Africa domain

Bizcommunity.com 2 Apr 2019

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First 24-hour Kenyan TV business channel launches

2 Apr 2019

A Tanzanian shoe-shiner conducts his business underneath an election poster for then ruling party presidential candidate, and later president, John Magufuli, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on October 27, 2015. On March 28, 2019, the East African Court of Justice found that multiple sections of Tanzania's Media Services Act restrict press freedom. Credit: CPJ/AP Photo/Khalfan Said.

Tanzania media laws violate press freedom

1 Apr 2019

An idea of what you'll find in the #ShowUs image library.

#FairnessFirst: Stock images that finally reflect real women in Africa

Leigh Andrews 1 Apr 2019

Addis Abba, Ethiopia. Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Deutsche Welle expands broadcast services in Ethiopia

29 Mar 2019

A man walks down a street in central Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, on November 12, 2014. Prime TV, an independent station in Zambia, was recently suspended by the country's media regulator. Credit: CPJ/Gianluigi Guercia/AFP.

Zambia suspends independent TV broadcaster for 30 days

28 Mar 2019

Mozambique rescue effort. Credit:
IPSS Medical Rescue, South Africa.

Poor coverage of floods in southern Africa? Blame the media bosses

Glenda Daniels 27 Mar 2019

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Sports writers from around the world gather in Ghana

27 Mar 2019

Ime Archibong, Facebook's vice president of product partnerships.

Facebook to launch content Oversight Board

Ime Archibong 26 Mar 2019

Police officers are seen in Ghana's capital, Accra, on March 28, 2018. Several officers were recently suspended in Accra after allegedly assaulting reporters from the local Ghanaian Times. Credit: CPJ/Francis Kokoroko/Reuters.

Ghanaian police beat, arrest journalist Malik Sullemana

26 Mar 2019

A woman walks in front of a picture of President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Bulawayo, in June 2018. Authorities in the Zimbabwean city detained documentary filmmaker Zenzele Ndebele on March 21. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Zinyange Auntony.

Zimbabwe police arrest filmmaker Zenzele Ndebele

26 Mar 2019

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UN journalism fellowship applications open

25 Mar 2019

Why science matters so much in the era of fake news and fallacies

Why science matters so much in the era of fake news and fallacies

Tawana Kupe 25 Mar 2019

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Journalists aim to curb human trafficking

20 Mar 2019

Mike Joubert of the Billybo Group, in action on the eCommerce Africa 2019 stage.

#ECO19: Unpack why your brand story matters before you start telling it

Leigh Andrews 20 Mar 2019

#HumanRightsDay: The human cost of journalism globally

#HumanRightsDay: The human cost of journalism globally

19 Mar 2019

Congolese police officers hold back members of the media in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, on January 12, 2019. Journalist Steve Mwanyo Iwewe was recently fined and sentenced to one year in jail for insulting the governor of Équateur province. Credit: CPJ/Jerome Delay/AP.

Congolese journalist jailed for one year for insulting governor

18 Mar 2019

Chad's year-long social media blackout continues

Chad's year-long social media blackout continues

15 Mar 2019

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Pulse election coverage.

Marketing & MediaMeasures to provide quality news in elections

5 Apr 2019

SAFREA releases 2018/2019 SA freelance trends report

HR & ManagementSAFREA releases 2018/2019 SA freelance trends report

4 Apr 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Marketing & MediaDW expands broadcast services in Uganda

3 Apr 2019

Gendarmerie officers stand guard on March 24, 2019, in Moroni, Comoros. Two journalists have been detained without trial in the country since February. Credit: CPJ/Gianluigi Guercia/AFP.

Marketing & MediaTwo journalists held in pretrial detention since February in Comoros

3 Apr 2019

Two SA agencies nominated for The Webby Awards

Marketing & MediaTwo SA agencies nominated for The Webby Awards

3 Apr 2019

New business journalism series on leading women in tech in Nigeria

Marketing & MediaNew business journalism series on leading women in tech in Nigeria

3 Apr 2019

The real reason millennials venture into freelancing

HR & ManagementThe real reason millennials venture into freelancing

Ra-ees Moerat 3 Apr 2019

Congratulations to the 2019 Pan African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards winners! Katya Stead @katyalebeque (South Africa), @TheAlushula (Kenya) @BSarabetty (Morocco).

Marketing & MediaPan African Re/Insurance Journalism award winners

2 Apr 2019

European Digital Media Awards: Winners announced!

Marketing & MediaEuropean Digital Media Awards: Winners announced!

2 Apr 2019

Africa rising as Bizcommunity launches .Africa domain

Marketing & MediaAfrica rising as Bizcommunity launches .Africa domain

Bizcommunity.com 2 Apr 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Marketing & MediaFirst 24-hour Kenyan TV business channel launches

2 Apr 2019

A Tanzanian shoe-shiner conducts his business underneath an election poster for then ruling party presidential candidate, and later president, John Magufuli, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on October 27, 2015. On March 28, 2019, the East African Court of Justice found that multiple sections of Tanzania's Media Services Act restrict press freedom. Credit: CPJ/AP Photo/Khalfan Said.

Marketing & MediaTanzania media laws violate press freedom

1 Apr 2019

An idea of what you'll find in the #ShowUs image library.

Marketing & Media#FairnessFirst: Stock images that finally reflect real women in Africa

Leigh Andrews 1 Apr 2019

Addis Abba, Ethiopia. Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Marketing & MediaDeutsche Welle expands broadcast services in Ethiopia

29 Mar 2019

A man walks down a street in central Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, on November 12, 2014. Prime TV, an independent station in Zambia, was recently suspended by the country's media regulator. Credit: CPJ/Gianluigi Guercia/AFP.

Marketing & MediaZambia suspends independent TV broadcaster for 30 days

28 Mar 2019

Mozambique rescue effort. Credit:
IPSS Medical Rescue, South Africa.

Marketing & MediaPoor coverage of floods in southern Africa? Blame the media bosses

Glenda Daniels 27 Mar 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Marketing & MediaSports writers from around the world gather in Ghana

27 Mar 2019

Ime Archibong, Facebook's vice president of product partnerships.

Marketing & MediaFacebook to launch content Oversight Board

Ime Archibong 26 Mar 2019

Police officers are seen in Ghana's capital, Accra, on March 28, 2018. Several officers were recently suspended in Accra after allegedly assaulting reporters from the local Ghanaian Times. Credit: CPJ/Francis Kokoroko/Reuters.

Marketing & MediaGhanaian police beat, arrest journalist Malik Sullemana

26 Mar 2019

A woman walks in front of a picture of President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Bulawayo, in June 2018. Authorities in the Zimbabwean city detained documentary filmmaker Zenzele Ndebele on March 21. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Zinyange Auntony.

Marketing & MediaZimbabwe police arrest filmmaker Zenzele Ndebele

26 Mar 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty

Marketing & MediaUN journalism fellowship applications open

25 Mar 2019

Why science matters so much in the era of fake news and fallacies

Marketing & MediaWhy science matters so much in the era of fake news and fallacies

Tawana Kupe 25 Mar 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Marketing & MediaJournalists aim to curb human trafficking

20 Mar 2019

Mike Joubert of the Billybo Group, in action on the eCommerce Africa 2019 stage.

Marketing & Media#ECO19: Unpack why your brand story matters before you start telling it

Leigh Andrews 20 Mar 2019

#HumanRightsDay: The human cost of journalism globally

Marketing & Media#HumanRightsDay: The human cost of journalism globally

19 Mar 2019

Congolese police officers hold back members of the media in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, on January 12, 2019. Journalist Steve Mwanyo Iwewe was recently fined and sentenced to one year in jail for insulting the governor of Équateur province. Credit: CPJ/Jerome Delay/AP.

Marketing & MediaCongolese journalist jailed for one year for insulting governor

18 Mar 2019

Chad's year-long social media blackout continues

Marketing & MediaChad's year-long social media blackout continues

15 Mar 2019

Nigerian elections. Credit: CPJ Africa.

Marketing & MediaJournalists in Nigeria detained, harassed, and assaulted

14 Mar 2019

Creative coalition to challenge Copyright Amendment Bill

LegalCreative coalition to challenge Copyright Amendment Bill

13 Mar 2019

2019 Media Strategy Report released

Marketing & Media2019 Media Strategy Report released

13 Mar 2019

Stock photo image bank of professional African women created

Marketing & MediaStock photo image bank of professional African women created

12 Mar 2019

APO chairman, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard.

Marketing & MediaDriving prosperity between Europe and Africa

12 Mar 2019

AMA journalism competition winner announced

Marketing & MediaAMA journalism competition winner announced

12 Mar 2019

Cal Fussman at the CTICC ahead of his YPO talk. Image via his .

Marketing & Media#YPOEdge: Cal Fussman on the compelling social impact of storytelling on the long game

Leigh Andrews 11 Mar 2019

Tanzanians sit next to a tree in Dar es Salaam in 2015. Tanzanian authorities this week imposed a temporary ban on The Citizen over its reporting. Credit: CPJ/AP/Khalfan Said.

Marketing & MediaTanzania imposes 7-day publication ban on The Citizen

11 Mar 2019

Facebook wants to stop spreading fake news about vaccines

Marketing & MediaFacebook wants to stop spreading fake news about vaccines

Shereesa Moodley 11 Mar 2019

Gillette deodorant campaign '' by MediaCom Connections Tel Aviv is the most awarded campaign of 2018.

Marketing & MediaResults of Warc Media 100 announced

11 Mar 2019

Calls for release of Mauritania blogger Mohamed Cheikh Ould Mohamed

Marketing & MediaCalls for release of Mauritania blogger Mohamed Cheikh Ould Mohamed

6 Mar 2019

6 South African entries shortlisted for 2019 Inma Global Media Awards

Marketing & Media6 South African entries shortlisted for 2019 Inma Global Media Awards

6 Mar 2019

TV series, High Rollers.

Marketing & MediaTaking Africa's content to the world

5 Mar 2019

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