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(Image supplied) Founder of the DStv Content Creator Awards Manuela Dias De Deus, MD of communications agency, One-eyed Jack, talks about the awards' evolution

DStv Content Creators Awards' evolution

14 Jun 2024

Source: © LinkedIn Dentsu’s Carat has been appointed to Pernod Ricard's €100m EMEA media planning and buying account

Dentsu’s Carat wins Pernod Ricard's €100m EMEA media planning and buying account

7 Jun 2024

Maxence Melo Mubyazi from Tanzania's Jamii media.

Tanzanian among annual press freedom awards honourees

17 Jul 2019

Justice must be done for death of journalist Azory Gwanda

Justice must be done for death of journalist Azory Gwanda

16 Jul 2019

AFCON sports journalists honoured

AFCON sports journalists honoured

15 Jul 2019

Sipromad takes over Pan-African channel Africanews

Sipromad takes over Pan-African channel Africanews

15 Jul 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Donor-funded journalism is on the rise in Africa: why it needs closer scrutiny

12 Jul 2019

While print may be dying, traditional journalism is certainly adapting

While print may be dying, traditional journalism is certainly adapting

Rachel Briant 12 Jul 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Fake news and the role of the ordinary citizen

12 Jul 2019

A story of storytelling: The business of writing with Michael Smorenburg

A story of storytelling: The business of writing with Michael Smorenburg

Leigh Andrews 12 Jul 2019

Sudanese protesters are seen with their smartphones in Khartoum on April 21, 2019. CPJ has called on South African telecommunications company MTN Group to end its role in Sudan’s internet shutdowns. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Ozan Kose.

MTN Group urged to end participation in internet shutdowns in Sudan

Justin Shilad 12 Jul 2019

Ad Tech Masterclass in Nigeria.

Creating a brand safe environment for advertisers in Africa

Louise Marsland 11 Jul 2019

In an interview today, Tanzanian Foreign Minister Palamagamba Kabudi said that journalist Azory Gwanda (pictured), who has been missing since 2017, is dead. Credit: CPJ/Mwananchi.

In BBC interview, Tanzanian foreign minister says journalist Azory Gwanda is dead

11 Jul 2019

Ethiopians read newspapers in Addis Ababa on June 24. Following what the government refers to as a failed attempted coup, access to the internet was cut and journalists were arrested. Credit: CPJ/Reuters/Tiksa Negeri.

In era of reform, Ethiopia still reverts to old tactics to censor press

Muthoki Mumo 10 Jul 2019

Spotify's Scott Marsden, global head of media, performance and lifecycle marketing. Image supplied.

Best Use of Data jury announced for Warc Media Awards 2019

10 Jul 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Two days left to enter African Digital Media Awards 2019

10 Jul 2019

Security forces are seen on June 22 in Nouakchott, Mauritania. Two journalists have been arrested and the internet has been cut throughout the country following elections on June 22. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Sia Kambou.

Internet shutdown in Mauritania, media arrests

8 Jul 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

New team for BBC Studios in Africa

4 Jul 2019

Burkina Faso's presidential palace is seen in Ouagadougou on March 20, 2019. The president and Constitutional Council have the power to prevent the enactment of revisions of the country's penal code that could result in jail time for reporters. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Olympia de Maismont.

Burkina Faso parliament criminalises false news, reporting on terrorism

4 Jul 2019

Central African Republic gendarmes and police officers are seen on January 2, 2016, in Bangui. Police in Bangui allegedly assaulted two French reporters from AFP recently. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Issouf Sanogo.

Police arrest, assault 2 AFP journalists in Central African Republic

3 Jul 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Africa media innovators can apply for Google funding

2 Jul 2019

Somaliland bans two privately owned TV stations

1 Jul 2019

Tiso Blackstar Group sells media, broadcast and content businesses

Tiso Blackstar Group sells media, broadcast and content businesses

28 Jun 2019

A newspaper stand is seen in Mwanza, Tanzania, on September 19, 2015. Tanzania is currently considering legal amendments that could negatively affect press freedom. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Daniel Hayduk.

CPJ urges Tanzania lawmakers to revise proposed legislative amendments

27 Jun 2019

Sub-Saharan Africa's advertising spend, currently only 0. 47% of global investments

Sub-Saharan Africa's advertising spend, currently only 0. 47% of global investments

Federico de Nardis 25 Jun 2019

20 copywriting bursaries up for grabs through new ad industry initiative

20 copywriting bursaries up for grabs through new ad industry initiative

25 Jun 2019

A Kenyan journalist has an altercation with a police officer. EPA/Dai Kurokawa

Accountability in Kenya's media still needs attention. What can be done?

Jared Obuya 24 Jun 2019

This year’s jury president is Fiona Rogers, chief operating officer of Magnum Photos. Image source: .

Epica Awards announces new website and ad campaign

24 Jun 2019

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

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Media continues to tell the 'Forbidden Stories'

19 Jun 2019

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

Roger Woodend 19 Jun 2019

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

#CannesLions2019: Entertainment winners!

18 Jun 2019

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AFCON sports journalists honoured

AFCON sports journalists honoured

15 Jul 2019

Sipromad takes over Pan-African channel Africanews

Sipromad takes over Pan-African channel Africanews

15 Jul 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Donor-funded journalism is on the rise in Africa: why it needs closer scrutiny

12 Jul 2019

While print may be dying, traditional journalism is certainly adapting

While print may be dying, traditional journalism is certainly adapting

Rachel Briant 12 Jul 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Fake news and the role of the ordinary citizen

12 Jul 2019

A story of storytelling: The business of writing with Michael Smorenburg

A story of storytelling: The business of writing with Michael Smorenburg

Leigh Andrews 12 Jul 2019

Sudanese protesters are seen with their smartphones in Khartoum on April 21, 2019. CPJ has called on South African telecommunications company MTN Group to end its role in Sudan’s internet shutdowns. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Ozan Kose.

MTN Group urged to end participation in internet shutdowns in Sudan

Justin Shilad 12 Jul 2019

Ad Tech Masterclass in Nigeria.

Creating a brand safe environment for advertisers in Africa

Louise Marsland 11 Jul 2019

In an interview today, Tanzanian Foreign Minister Palamagamba Kabudi said that journalist Azory Gwanda (pictured), who has been missing since 2017, is dead. Credit: CPJ/Mwananchi.

In BBC interview, Tanzanian foreign minister says journalist Azory Gwanda is dead

11 Jul 2019

Ethiopians read newspapers in Addis Ababa on June 24. Following what the government refers to as a failed attempted coup, access to the internet was cut and journalists were arrested. Credit: CPJ/Reuters/Tiksa Negeri.

In era of reform, Ethiopia still reverts to old tactics to censor press

Muthoki Mumo 10 Jul 2019

Spotify's Scott Marsden, global head of media, performance and lifecycle marketing. Image supplied.

Best Use of Data jury announced for Warc Media Awards 2019

10 Jul 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Two days left to enter African Digital Media Awards 2019

10 Jul 2019

Security forces are seen on June 22 in Nouakchott, Mauritania. Two journalists have been arrested and the internet has been cut throughout the country following elections on June 22. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Sia Kambou.

Internet shutdown in Mauritania, media arrests

8 Jul 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

New team for BBC Studios in Africa

4 Jul 2019

Burkina Faso's presidential palace is seen in Ouagadougou on March 20, 2019. The president and Constitutional Council have the power to prevent the enactment of revisions of the country's penal code that could result in jail time for reporters. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Olympia de Maismont.

Burkina Faso parliament criminalises false news, reporting on terrorism

4 Jul 2019

Central African Republic gendarmes and police officers are seen on January 2, 2016, in Bangui. Police in Bangui allegedly assaulted two French reporters from AFP recently. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Issouf Sanogo.

Police arrest, assault 2 AFP journalists in Central African Republic

3 Jul 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Africa media innovators can apply for Google funding

2 Jul 2019

Somaliland bans two privately owned TV stations

1 Jul 2019

Tiso Blackstar Group sells media, broadcast and content businesses

Tiso Blackstar Group sells media, broadcast and content businesses

28 Jun 2019

A newspaper stand is seen in Mwanza, Tanzania, on September 19, 2015. Tanzania is currently considering legal amendments that could negatively affect press freedom. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Daniel Hayduk.

CPJ urges Tanzania lawmakers to revise proposed legislative amendments

27 Jun 2019

Sub-Saharan Africa's advertising spend, currently only 0. 47% of global investments

Sub-Saharan Africa's advertising spend, currently only 0. 47% of global investments

Federico de Nardis 25 Jun 2019

20 copywriting bursaries up for grabs through new ad industry initiative

20 copywriting bursaries up for grabs through new ad industry initiative

25 Jun 2019

A Kenyan journalist has an altercation with a police officer. EPA/Dai Kurokawa

Accountability in Kenya's media still needs attention. What can be done?

Jared Obuya 24 Jun 2019

This year’s jury president is Fiona Rogers, chief operating officer of Magnum Photos. Image source: .

Epica Awards announces new website and ad campaign

24 Jun 2019

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

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Media continues to tell the 'Forbidden Stories'

19 Jun 2019

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

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

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

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

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