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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)

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NYF launches the Lady Liberty Leadership Programme

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Creating futures that matter to people and planet

Human8 27 Jan 2023

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Meta urged to boost Africa content moderation as contractor quits

Nita Bhalla 25 Jan 2023

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Prominent Cameroon journalist found dead after abduction

Amindeh Blaise Atabong, Edward McAllister, William Maclean 24 Jan 2023

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Africa needs to do campaigns like Lesso Lessons again and again

Danette Breitenbach 23 Jan 2023

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John Williams Ntwali, Rwandan journalist critical of government has died

23 Jan 2023

Source © Benoit Daoust Google says it is committed to making the ad-supported web a safer and more private place for everyone in Africa

Google: Making ad platforms safe for users, advertisers, and publishers in Africa

20 Jan 2023

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Sound Connects Fund opens final call

10 Jan 2023

Biz Most Read Award winners December 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners December 2022

Bizcommunity.com 4 Jan 2023

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First African journalists graduate from fintech-focused journalism programme

19 Dec 2022

“The Missing Chapter” by Leo Burnett (India) for Procter & Gamble won one of the PR Grand Prix Awards in 2022

Epica Awards 2022 results announced!

9 Dec 2022

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Pakistani court to oversee investigation into death of journalist in Kenya

Asif Shahzad 6 Dec 2022

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AFP joins five new hubs to fight disinformation in Europe

5 Dec 2022

Source © Matthias Ziegler The third annual Elevate Scholarship class of 50 media professionals includes 20 media professionals from Africa from a total of 31 countries and a record-breaking 432 applications

20 African media professionals receive Elevate Scholarship

5 Dec 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners November 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners November 2022

Bizcommunity.com 1 Dec 2022

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Meta launches #FlexNaija metaverse campaign for content creators in Nigeria

29 Nov 2022

Source: © Joy Online Johnnie Walker’span-African The Ones Who…Keep Walking has won a Grand Prix and a Gold at the World Media Awards

Johnnie Walker's The Ones Who...Keep Walking wins Grand Prix and Gold

3 Nov 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners October 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners October 2022

Bizcommunity.com 1 Nov 2022

Source: © Blue Ox Studio A third of advertisers plan to cut their EMEA media budgets in 2023

Third of advertisers plan to cut EMEA budgets next year

18 Oct 2022

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Nigeria's Zamfara state orders media to close for covering political rally

Garba Muhammad 17 Oct 2022

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni attends a news conference following talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Entebbe, Uganda 26 July 2022. Russian Foreign Ministry/Handout via Reuters

Ugandan president signs law critics say will stifle free speech

Elias Biryabarema 14 Oct 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners September 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners September 2022

Bizcommunity.com 3 Oct 2022

Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe, founder and executive chair of African Fashion International and Lucilla Booyzen, director of South African Fashion Week. Source: Supplied

South Africans selected for BoF 500 Global Fashion Leader Index

3 Oct 2022

Souce: © Whats Creative David Kennedy and Dan Wieden, cofounders of Wieden+Kennedy

Wieden+Kennedy cofounder, Dan Wieden, dies

3 Oct 2022

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APO Group announces partnership with EIB Network

28 Sep 2022

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Koo Govender appointed new CEO: Publicis Groupe Africa

23 Sep 2022

Chishimba Musonda appointed as media director for dentsu Zambia

Chishimba Musonda appointed as media director for dentsu Zambia

Dentsu 22 Sep 2022

Source: ©Laura Lee Moreau

Media training programme launches for African experts

21 Sep 2022

Source © Jacek Sopotnicki Nairobi, Kenya's captial city

William Ruto vs Kenya's media: democracy is at stake

19 Sep 2022

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Report: Young Africans not spending money on local creative work

12 Sep 2022

Kantar's Media Reactions 2022: What are the most preferred media channels and brands?

Kantar's Media Reactions 2022: What are the most preferred media channels and brands?

Kantar 7 Sep 2022

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Nita Bhalla 25 Jan 2023

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Marketing & MediaProminent Cameroon journalist found dead after abduction

Amindeh Blaise Atabong, Edward McAllister, William Maclean 24 Jan 2023

Image supplied. Vikas Mehta, chief executive officer, Ogilvy Africa would like to see more great award-wininng work come from Africa

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Danette Breitenbach 23 Jan 2023

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Marketing & MediaJohn Williams Ntwali, Rwandan journalist critical of government has died

23 Jan 2023

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20 Jan 2023

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10 Jan 2023

Biz Most Read Award winners December 2022

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Bizcommunity.com 4 Jan 2023

Image supplied. Felix Abely (L) and Joseph Sandu (R), Best Fintech Journalists of the Year

Marketing & MediaFirst African journalists graduate from fintech-focused journalism programme

19 Dec 2022

“The Missing Chapter” by Leo Burnett (India) for Procter & Gamble won one of the PR Grand Prix Awards in 2022

Marketing & MediaEpica Awards 2022 results announced!

9 Dec 2022

Source: Reuters.

Marketing & MediaPakistani court to oversee investigation into death of journalist in Kenya

Asif Shahzad 6 Dec 2022

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Marketing & MediaAFP joins five new hubs to fight disinformation in Europe

5 Dec 2022

Source © Matthias Ziegler The third annual Elevate Scholarship class of 50 media professionals includes 20 media professionals from Africa from a total of 31 countries and a record-breaking 432 applications

Marketing & Media20 African media professionals receive Elevate Scholarship

5 Dec 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners November 2022

Marketing & MediaBiz Most Read Award winners November 2022

Bizcommunity.com 1 Dec 2022

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Marketing & MediaMeta launches #FlexNaija metaverse campaign for content creators in Nigeria

29 Nov 2022

Source: © Joy Online Johnnie Walker’span-African The Ones Who…Keep Walking has won a Grand Prix and a Gold at the World Media Awards

Marketing & MediaJohnnie Walker's The Ones Who...Keep Walking wins Grand Prix and Gold

3 Nov 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners October 2022

Marketing & MediaBiz Most Read Award winners October 2022

Bizcommunity.com 1 Nov 2022

Source: © Blue Ox Studio A third of advertisers plan to cut their EMEA media budgets in 2023

Marketing & MediaThird of advertisers plan to cut EMEA budgets next year

18 Oct 2022

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Marketing & MediaNigeria's Zamfara state orders media to close for covering political rally

Garba Muhammad 17 Oct 2022

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni attends a news conference following talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Entebbe, Uganda 26 July 2022. Russian Foreign Ministry/Handout via Reuters

LegalUgandan president signs law critics say will stifle free speech

Elias Biryabarema 14 Oct 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners September 2022

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Bizcommunity.com 3 Oct 2022

Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe, founder and executive chair of African Fashion International and Lucilla Booyzen, director of South African Fashion Week. Source: Supplied

RetailSouth Africans selected for BoF 500 Global Fashion Leader Index

3 Oct 2022

Souce: © Whats Creative David Kennedy and Dan Wieden, cofounders of Wieden+Kennedy

Marketing & MediaWieden+Kennedy cofounder, Dan Wieden, dies

3 Oct 2022

Source © Bennian

Marketing & MediaAPO Group announces partnership with EIB Network

28 Sep 2022

Image supplied. Koo Govender will join as the new chief executive officer: Publicis Groupe Africa on 1 February 2023

Marketing & MediaKoo Govender appointed new CEO: Publicis Groupe Africa

23 Sep 2022

Chishimba Musonda appointed as media director for dentsu Zambia

Marketing & MediaChishimba Musonda appointed as media director for dentsu Zambia

Dentsu 22 Sep 2022

Source: ©Laura Lee Moreau

Marketing & MediaMedia training programme launches for African experts

21 Sep 2022

Source © Jacek Sopotnicki Nairobi, Kenya's captial city

Marketing & MediaWilliam Ruto vs Kenya's media: democracy is at stake

19 Sep 2022

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Marketing & MediaReport: Young Africans not spending money on local creative work

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Kantar's Media Reactions 2022: What are the most preferred media channels and brands?

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Kantar 7 Sep 2022

Image supplied. Top South African and African industry specialists have launched a new training academy, the Nala Academy for Media and Journalism Training

Marketing & MediaSA and Africa media specialists launch journalism training academy

2 Sep 2022

August 2022 marks 21 years of Bizcommunity!

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Bizcommunity.com 29 Aug 2022

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FinanceSantam joins Sanlam as co-sponsor of Financial Journalist of the Year awards

15 Aug 2022

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15 Aug 2022

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Marketing & MediaThe role of media in a Kenyan election: what you should know

5 Aug 2022

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Marketing & MediaAfrica No Filter launches African journalism handbook

22 Jul 2022

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14 Jun 2022

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Evan-Lee Courie 24 May 2022

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Danette Breitenbach 23 May 2022

#AfricaMonth: Ageism in African advertising

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