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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

12 Feb 2025

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AGOA info session for media

31 Jul 2019

Yolisa Phahle, CEO of general entertainment for MultiChoice Group.

Africa is a great repository for untapped and untold stories

Yolisa Phahle 30 Jul 2019

A local market in Dar es Salaam, pictured in May. A group of armed men forcefully took an investigative journalist, Erick Kabendera, from his home outside the city on July 29. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Said Khalfan.

Journalist Erick Kabendera abducted in Tanzania

30 Jul 2019

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Is it premium versus programmatic or premium and programmatic?

Mark Botha 29 Jul 2019

Members of the National Youth Service Corp carry the body of their colleague, the reporter Precious Owolabi, in Abuja on July 23. Owolabi was shot while covering protests in the Nigeria capital. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Kola Sulaimon.

Channels TV reporter dies from injuries after shooting at Nigeria protest

29 Jul 2019

VR will reshape our entertainment experiences

VR will reshape our entertainment experiences

Ernst Wittmann 29 Jul 2019

Naomi Campbell poses with female basketball players this week at the Hoop Forum organised by the SEED project in Senegal.

Forbes hosts businesswomen in Rwanda

26 Jul 2019

Yash Deb, managing director and chief creative officer at Isobar, Kenya and this year's Loeries integrated campaign, film & radio, and radio craft juror.

#Loeries2019: "Strength of a creative campaign lies in how rapidly others can build on it" - Yash Deb

Leigh Andrews 26 Jul 2019

Partnerships and sponsorships jury announced for 2019 Warc Media Awards

Partnerships and sponsorships jury announced for 2019 Warc Media Awards

24 Jul 2019

3 steps towards 'glass boxing' your company with a Biz Press Office

3 steps towards 'glass boxing' your company with a Biz Press Office

Bizcommunity.com 23 Jul 2019

Winners at the FCJ Excellent Awards.

FCJ Excellence Awards announces 2018 winners!

23 Jul 2019

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Freelancing: What you need to know

Marisa Louw 22 Jul 2019

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Wan-Ifra explores how news media is adapting business models to promote press freedom

22 Jul 2019

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How publicity is like a safari - what clients need to understand

Claire Densham 19 Jul 2019

Canal+ acquisition of ROK boosts local content production

Canal+ acquisition of ROK boosts local content production

19 Jul 2019

Sports as a business and a brand in Africa

Dr Victor Oladokun 17 Jul 2019

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

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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

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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

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Two days left to enter African Digital Media Awards 2019

10 Jul 2019

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Marketing & MediaIs it premium versus programmatic or premium and programmatic?

Mark Botha 29 Jul 2019

Members of the National Youth Service Corp carry the body of their colleague, the reporter Precious Owolabi, in Abuja on July 23. Owolabi was shot while covering protests in the Nigeria capital. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Kola Sulaimon.

Marketing & MediaChannels TV reporter dies from injuries after shooting at Nigeria protest

29 Jul 2019

VR will reshape our entertainment experiences

ICTVR will reshape our entertainment experiences

Ernst Wittmann 29 Jul 2019

Naomi Campbell poses with female basketball players this week at the Hoop Forum organised by the SEED project in Senegal.

Marketing & MediaForbes hosts businesswomen in Rwanda

26 Jul 2019

Yash Deb, managing director and chief creative officer at Isobar, Kenya and this year's Loeries integrated campaign, film & radio, and radio craft juror.

Marketing & Media#Loeries2019: "Strength of a creative campaign lies in how rapidly others can build on it" - Yash Deb

Leigh Andrews 26 Jul 2019

Partnerships and sponsorships jury announced for 2019 Warc Media Awards

Marketing & MediaPartnerships and sponsorships jury announced for 2019 Warc Media Awards

24 Jul 2019

3 steps towards 'glass boxing' your company with a Biz Press Office

Marketing & Media3 steps towards 'glass boxing' your company with a Biz Press Office

Bizcommunity.com 23 Jul 2019

Winners at the FCJ Excellent Awards.

Marketing & MediaFCJ Excellence Awards announces 2018 winners!

23 Jul 2019

Image credit: Efe Kurnaz on Unsplash

Marketing & MediaFreelancing: What you need to know

Marisa Louw 22 Jul 2019

Image credit: Juliana Malta on Unsplash

Marketing & MediaWan-Ifra explores how news media is adapting business models to promote press freedom

22 Jul 2019

Image credit: Hu Chen on Unsplash

Marketing & MediaHow publicity is like a safari - what clients need to understand

Claire Densham 19 Jul 2019

Canal+ acquisition of ROK boosts local content production

Marketing & MediaCanal+ acquisition of ROK boosts local content production

19 Jul 2019

Marketing & MediaSports as a business and a brand in Africa

Dr Victor Oladokun 17 Jul 2019

Maxence Melo Mubyazi from Tanzania's Jamii media.

Marketing & MediaTanzanian among annual press freedom awards honourees

17 Jul 2019

Justice must be done for death of journalist Azory Gwanda

Marketing & MediaJustice must be done for death of journalist Azory Gwanda

16 Jul 2019

AFCON sports journalists honoured

Marketing & MediaAFCON sports journalists honoured

15 Jul 2019

Sipromad takes over Pan-African channel Africanews

Marketing & MediaSipromad takes over Pan-African channel Africanews

15 Jul 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Marketing & MediaDonor-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

Marketing & MediaWhile print may be dying, traditional journalism is certainly adapting

Rachel Briant 12 Jul 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Marketing & MediaFake news and the role of the ordinary citizen

12 Jul 2019

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

Marketing & MediaA 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.

Marketing & MediaMTN Group urged to end participation in internet shutdowns in Sudan

Justin Shilad 12 Jul 2019

Ad Tech Masterclass in Nigeria.

Marketing & MediaCreating 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.

Marketing & MediaIn 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.

Marketing & MediaIn 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.

Marketing & MediaBest Use of Data jury announced for Warc Media Awards 2019

10 Jul 2019

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Marketing & MediaTwo 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.

Marketing & MediaInternet shutdown in Mauritania, media arrests

8 Jul 2019

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Marketing & MediaNew 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.

Marketing & MediaBurkina 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.

Marketing & MediaPolice arrest, assault 2 AFP journalists in Central African Republic

3 Jul 2019

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Marketing & MediaAfrica media innovators can apply for Google funding

2 Jul 2019

Somaliland.

Marketing & MediaSomaliland bans two privately owned TV stations

1 Jul 2019

Tiso Blackstar Group sells media, broadcast and content businesses

Marketing & MediaTiso 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.

Marketing & MediaCPJ urges Tanzania lawmakers to revise proposed legislative amendments

27 Jun 2019

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

Marketing & MediaSub-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

Education20 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

Marketing & MediaAccountability in Kenya's media still needs attention. What can be done?

Jared Obuya 24 Jun 2019

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Marketing & MediaEpica 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!

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

Dentsu 21 Jun 2019

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