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8 animation projects selected for Durban FilmMart 2025 programme

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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NYF launches the Lady Liberty Leadership Programme

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Dentsu Aegis Network pioneers the media industry - Launching the first SME incubator in Africa out of Kenya!

Dentsu Aegis Network pioneers the media industry - Launching the first SME incubator in Africa out of Kenya!

Dentsu 21 Jun 2019

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Media continues to tell the 'Forbidden Stories'

19 Jun 2019

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It's good to talk even in a high-tech world

Roger Woodend 19 Jun 2019

How Twitter has been used in Cameroon's Anglophone crisis

How Twitter has been used in Cameroon's Anglophone crisis

Julius T. Nganji and Lynn Cockburn 18 Jun 2019

#CannesLions2019 Entertainment winners include VMLY&R and Net#work BBDO!

#CannesLions2019: Entertainment winners!

18 Jun 2019

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Turning big data into even bigger stories

Kamo Mogashoa 18 Jun 2019

The Uganda High Court is in Kampala on May 14, 2018. CPJ today called for Ugandan authorities to intervene and end the criminal case against editor Pidson Kareire. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Isaac Kasamani.

Ugandan editor charged with criminal libel

18 Jun 2019

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Africa Women in Media Award launched

14 Jun 2019

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Canal+ International to launch Canal+ University in Africa

14 Jun 2019

CPJ joins call for UN to scrutinise human rights situation in Eritrea

CPJ joins call for UN to scrutinise human rights situation in Eritrea

14 Jun 2019

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AMA and African Leadership partner up to promote London Africa Summit

12 Jun 2019

Debbie McIntyre, marketing and research director at Spark Media. Image supplied.

#Roots2019: Brand loyalty is dead

Danette Breitenbach 12 Jun 2019

RIP Raymond Louw

RIP Raymond Louw

5 Jun 2019

The APO-Getty strategic partnership was acknowledged with a photo of Lee Martin, Senior Vice President, Global Strategic Development at Getty Images, and Lionel Reina, CEO of APO Group, displayed on the NASDAQ Tower in New York's Time Square. The NASDAQ Tower is considered the most visible LED video display in Times Square and is one of the most valuable advertising spaces in the world.

APO partners with Getty Images to raise profile of Africa's story

4 Jun 2019

iProspect East Africa wins big at the Digital Media Awards 2019

iProspect East Africa wins big at the Digital Media Awards 2019

Dentsu 4 Jun 2019

Veteran photographer Herbert Mabuza. © Antonio Muchave.

RIP Herbert Mabuza

3 Jun 2019

Jamal Khashoggi awarded Golden Pen of Freedom

Jamal Khashoggi awarded Golden Pen of Freedom

3 Jun 2019

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#FairnessFirst: A picture tells a thousand words, but should it?

Leigh Andrews 3 Jun 2019

#AWE2019: Highlights from Day 2

#AWE2019: Highlights from Day 2

Johan Walters 31 May 2019

#AWE2019: Highlights from Day 1

#AWE2019: Highlights from Day 1

Johan Walters 30 May 2019

Freedom of expression under threat, new campaign warns

Freedom of expression under threat, new campaign warns

John Yeld 29 May 2019

Nigerian journalist Jones Abiri, left, and Alagoa Morris, pictured in Abuja after Abiri's release from detention in 2018. A court on May 22, 2019 charged Abiri on three counts and ordered him detained. Credit: CPJ/Alagoa Morris.

Re-arrest of editor Jones Abiri in Nigeria

27 May 2019

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First Africa Media Index published on Africa's media markets

24 May 2019

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IDG appoints Turn Left Media as Africa representative

23 May 2019

Libreville, Gabon, is seen on January 16, 2017. The country's media regulator recently suspended two newspapers over defamation claims. Credit: CPJ/Reuters/Mike Hutchings.

Gabon media regulator suspends two newspapers over defamation claims

22 May 2019

Prison guards are seen at Somaliland's Hargeisa prison on March 29, 2011. Television reporter Abdirahman Keyse Mohamed was recently arrested by police in Somaliland and is being held without charge in a prison in Las Anod. Credit: CPJ/AP/Katharine Houreld)

Somaliland journalist injured during arrest, jailed without charge

22 May 2019

Multilingual broadcast journalist-turned-real estate entrepreneur, Rokelle Sun.

#AfricaMonth: Encouraging female African business leaders from the other side of the world

Leigh Andrews 21 May 2019

Nigerian journalist Oluseyi Awojulugbe.

Nigerian journalist wins trip to AfDB annual event

20 May 2019

The dilemma of leadership in the advertising and media industry

The dilemma of leadership in the advertising and media industry

Chris Botha 16 May 2019

New Wan-Ifra report tackling disinformation around the world

New Wan-Ifra report tackling disinformation around the world

15 May 2019

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Marketing & MediaMedia continues to tell the 'Forbidden Stories'

19 Jun 2019

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ICTIt's good to talk even in a high-tech world

Roger Woodend 19 Jun 2019

How Twitter has been used in Cameroon's Anglophone crisis

Marketing & MediaHow Twitter has been used in Cameroon's Anglophone crisis

Julius T. Nganji and Lynn Cockburn 18 Jun 2019

#CannesLions2019 Entertainment winners include VMLY&R and Net#work BBDO!

Marketing & Media#CannesLions2019: Entertainment winners!

18 Jun 2019

Photo by rawpixel.com from .

Marketing & MediaTurning big data into even bigger stories

Kamo Mogashoa 18 Jun 2019

The Uganda High Court is in Kampala on May 14, 2018. CPJ today called for Ugandan authorities to intervene and end the criminal case against editor Pidson Kareire. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Isaac Kasamani.

Marketing & MediaUgandan editor charged with criminal libel

18 Jun 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Marketing & MediaAfrica Women in Media Award launched

14 Jun 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Marketing & MediaCanal+ International to launch Canal+ University in Africa

14 Jun 2019

CPJ joins call for UN to scrutinise human rights situation in Eritrea

Marketing & MediaCPJ joins call for UN to scrutinise human rights situation in Eritrea

14 Jun 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Marketing & MediaAMA and African Leadership partner up to promote London Africa Summit

12 Jun 2019

Debbie McIntyre, marketing and research director at Spark Media. Image supplied.

Marketing & Media#Roots2019: Brand loyalty is dead

Danette Breitenbach 12 Jun 2019

RIP Raymond Louw

Marketing & MediaRIP Raymond Louw

5 Jun 2019

The APO-Getty strategic partnership was acknowledged with a photo of Lee Martin, Senior Vice President, Global Strategic Development at Getty Images, and Lionel Reina, CEO of APO Group, displayed on the NASDAQ Tower in New York's Time Square. The NASDAQ Tower is considered the most visible LED video display in Times Square and is one of the most valuable advertising spaces in the world.

Marketing & MediaAPO partners with Getty Images to raise profile of Africa's story

4 Jun 2019

iProspect East Africa wins big at the Digital Media Awards 2019

Marketing & MediaiProspect East Africa wins big at the Digital Media Awards 2019

Dentsu 4 Jun 2019

Veteran photographer Herbert Mabuza. © Antonio Muchave.

Marketing & MediaRIP Herbert Mabuza

3 Jun 2019

Jamal Khashoggi awarded Golden Pen of Freedom

Marketing & MediaJamal Khashoggi awarded Golden Pen of Freedom

3 Jun 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Marketing & Media#FairnessFirst: A picture tells a thousand words, but should it?

Leigh Andrews 3 Jun 2019

#AWE2019: Highlights from Day 2

ICT#AWE2019: Highlights from Day 2

Johan Walters 31 May 2019

#AWE2019: Highlights from Day 1

ICT#AWE2019: Highlights from Day 1

Johan Walters 30 May 2019

Freedom of expression under threat, new campaign warns

ESG & SustainabilityFreedom of expression under threat, new campaign warns

John Yeld 29 May 2019

Nigerian journalist Jones Abiri, left, and Alagoa Morris, pictured in Abuja after Abiri's release from detention in 2018. A court on May 22, 2019 charged Abiri on three counts and ordered him detained. Credit: CPJ/Alagoa Morris.

Marketing & MediaRe-arrest of editor Jones Abiri in Nigeria

27 May 2019

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Marketing & MediaFirst Africa Media Index published on Africa's media markets

24 May 2019

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Marketing & MediaIDG appoints Turn Left Media as Africa representative

23 May 2019

Libreville, Gabon, is seen on January 16, 2017. The country's media regulator recently suspended two newspapers over defamation claims. Credit: CPJ/Reuters/Mike Hutchings.

Marketing & MediaGabon media regulator suspends two newspapers over defamation claims

22 May 2019

Prison guards are seen at Somaliland's Hargeisa prison on March 29, 2011. Television reporter Abdirahman Keyse Mohamed was recently arrested by police in Somaliland and is being held without charge in a prison in Las Anod. Credit: CPJ/AP/Katharine Houreld)

Marketing & MediaSomaliland journalist injured during arrest, jailed without charge

22 May 2019

Multilingual broadcast journalist-turned-real estate entrepreneur, Rokelle Sun.

Marketing & Media#AfricaMonth: Encouraging female African business leaders from the other side of the world

Leigh Andrews 21 May 2019

Nigerian journalist Oluseyi Awojulugbe.

Marketing & MediaNigerian journalist wins trip to AfDB annual event

20 May 2019

The dilemma of leadership in the advertising and media industry

Marketing & MediaThe dilemma of leadership in the advertising and media industry

Chris Botha 16 May 2019

New Wan-Ifra report tackling disinformation around the world

Marketing & MediaNew Wan-Ifra report tackling disinformation around the world

15 May 2019

A banner of Tanzanian President John Magufuli hangs on a wall around a tanzanite mine, in April 2018. CPJ and other organizations are calling on the Human Rights Council to address a crackdown on journalists, human rights defenders, and other groups in the country. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Joseph Lyimo.

Marketing & MediaHuman Rights Council should address Tanzania crackdown

15 May 2019

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Marketing & MediaImagine a world without data?

Joaquim Bretcha Boix 13 May 2019

Cobus Heyl is Burn Media Group’s new chief products officer.

Marketing & MediaCobus Heyl announced as director, chief product officer of Burn Media

13 May 2019

Cameroonian journalist wins APO trip to EurAfrican Forum

Marketing & MediaCameroonian journalist wins APO trip to EurAfrican Forum

10 May 2019

Ugandan pop star and opposition figure Bobi Wine appears for his bail application via a video link from prison, on a television screen in a court in Kampala, Uganda, on May 2, 2019. Uganda's media regulator suspended staff from 13 broadcast outlets for covering his arrest. Credit: CPJ/AP/Ronald Kabuubi.

Marketing & MediaUgandan regulator suspends staff from 13 outlets that covered Bobi Wine

10 May 2019

African Business magazine launches event series

Marketing & MediaAfrican Business magazine launches event series

10 May 2019

Editor from South Sudan is 2019 Africa Laureate

Marketing & MediaEditor from South Sudan is 2019 Africa Laureate

9 May 2019

AWIEF Awards 2018.

Marketing & MediaAPO partners with AWIEF to empower women entrepreneurs

9 May 2019

A billboard for Nigeria's incumbent president Muhammadu Buhari and his deputy, who won re-election in February. Credit: CPJ/Jonathan Rozen.

Marketing & MediaNigerian journalists speak out on press freedom

Jonathan Rozen 8 May 2019

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed speaks during a press conference in Addis Ababa, in August 2018. Since Abiy's election, conditions for Ethiopia's journalists have improved, but some challenges remain. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Michael Tewelde.

Marketing & MediaHow the media is faring in Ethiopia

Muthoki Mumo 7 May 2019

Screen grab from ADC 98th Annual Awards' Black Cube for Best of Show winner, “The Truth Is Worth It,” on behalf of The New York Times, awarded to Final Cut New York and Furlined Santa Monica with Droga5 New York.

Marketing & Media#OneShow2019: All the ADC 2019 winners!

7 May 2019

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