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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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Iraqi man arrested for broadcasting pornography on major advertising screen

22 Aug 2023

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Somalia bans TikTok, Telegram and 1XBet over 'horrific' content, misinformation

Abdi Sheikh 21 Aug 2023

Source: © Wikimedia Zimbabwean authorities on Thursday deported four regional democracy activists on arrival at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport

Zimbabwe elections: Journalists barred and democracy activists deported

18 Aug 2023

Source: Reuters.

Algeria bans Barbie movie, media and official source say

15 Aug 2023

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Senegal blocks TikTok in widening clampdown on dissent

Ngouda Dione and Joel Kouam 3 Aug 2023

Image supplied. Cathy Gathu has joined Ogilvy Africa as managing partner

Cathy Gathu appointed Ogilvy Africa's managing partner

28 Jul 2023

The new show airs on 17 July 2023. Source: Supplied.

Meet Tobi, the unlikely hero of Africa's first Cartoon Network superhero series: Garbage Boy & Trash Can

6 Jul 2023

Image supplied. A media training workshop on violence against women in elections (VAWIE) was hosted by The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN)

Zimbawe media workshop on violence against women in elections

6 Jul 2023

Source: © 123rf The Sanlam Group Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism shortlisted entries for the 2022 awards have been announced

The Sanlam Group Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism shortlist announced

5 Jul 2023

The panel was revealed in Taiwan. Source: Supplied.

Wan-Ifra launches expert panel to guide the news industry

30 Jun 2023

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Tunisian journalist detained after criticising president

Tarek Amara, Stephen Coates 21 Jun 2023

YouTubes latest Black Voices Fund gathering was held in Kenya. Source: Supplied.

YouTube's Black Voices Fund initiative celebrates 2023 grantees

19 Jun 2023

Dr Marcel Mbamalu: The sole African to represent the continent in the 2023 Jefferson Fellowships

Dr Marcel Mbamalu: The sole African to represent the continent in the 2023 Jefferson Fellowships

1 Jun 2023

Image supplied. Ogilvy Africa officially launched InfluenceO, its end-to-end influence solution for businesses, brands, and creators in Africa for influencer marketing recently.

Ogilvy Africa launches InfluenceO, an end-to-end influence solution for Africa

1 Jun 2023

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Lesotho imposes nationwide curfew on residents after journalist killed

19 May 2023

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Tunisia police to investigate 2 top journalists, radio station says

Tarek Amara, Sonali Paul 19 May 2023

Image supplied. Greg Bailie, sales lead, global business solutions, TikTok - sub-Saharan Africa. Tiktok is the official Loeries digital cateogry partner

TikTok for Business partners with Loeries digital category

9 May 2023

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Gunmen kill journalist in restive northwest Cameroon, says union

Amindeh Blaise Atabong 8 May 2023

Siblings present first locally produced digital series from Disney Africa

Siblings present first locally produced digital series from Disney Africa

5 May 2023

Adrian Ephraim is the editor-in-chief at Tech Cabal. Source: Supplied.

#AfricaMonth: Adrian Ephraim talks new role at Tech Cabal

Karabo Ledwaba 3 May 2023

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Al Jazeera journalist freed from pretrial detention in Egypt

Farah Saafan, Nick Macfie 2 May 2023

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From advertising blackmail to physical threats, Kenya's journalists are under attack - but they must also regain public trust

George Ogola 17 Apr 2023

Source: John Schnobrich This year’s Wan-Ifra’s Digital Media Awards Africa 2023 is lead by the South African press.

SA media takes 7 out of 8 at the Wan-Ifra Digital Media Awards Africa 2023

13 Apr 2023

Publish sponsored articles on BusinessTech for outstanding ROI

Publish sponsored articles on BusinessTech for outstanding ROI

Broad Media 11 Apr 2023

Source: Prime Business Africa Chinalurumogu Eze, a third-year student, will represent Nigeria at the 2023 Cannes Lions Roger Hatchuel Student Academy

Nigeria's Cannes 2023 Young Lions & Roger Hatchuel Student Academy qualifiers

6 Apr 2023

Source: © Pixabay The Wan-Ifra Digital Media Awards Africa finalists have been announced

SA dominates Wan-Ifra 2023 Africa Digital Media Awards

6 Apr 2023

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Burkina Faso expels 2 French journalists

Thiam Ndiaga, Alessandra Prentice, Raissa Kasolowsky 3 Apr 2023

Image supplied. This year's Loerie's theme is Blood, Sweat & Tears

Blood, Sweat and Tears: 45 years of The Loeries

31 Mar 2023

Source © Business Wire India The Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition More Than a Mother Awards 2022 and Diabetes and Hypertension Awards 2022 winners were announced via via videoconference.

The Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition Awards 2022 winners

28 Mar 2023

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Burkina Faso suspends France 24 broadcasts in the country after al Qaeda interview

Hereward Holland, Gareth Jones 27 Mar 2023

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Marketing & MediaIraqi man arrested for broadcasting pornography on major advertising screen

22 Aug 2023

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Marketing & MediaSomalia bans TikTok, Telegram and 1XBet over 'horrific' content, misinformation

Abdi Sheikh 21 Aug 2023

Source: © Wikimedia Zimbabwean authorities on Thursday deported four regional democracy activists on arrival at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport

Marketing & MediaZimbabwe elections: Journalists barred and democracy activists deported

18 Aug 2023

Source: Reuters.

Marketing & MediaAlgeria bans Barbie movie, media and official source say

15 Aug 2023

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Marketing & MediaSenegal blocks TikTok in widening clampdown on dissent

Ngouda Dione and Joel Kouam 3 Aug 2023

Image supplied. Cathy Gathu has joined Ogilvy Africa as managing partner

Marketing & MediaCathy Gathu appointed Ogilvy Africa's managing partner

28 Jul 2023

The new show airs on 17 July 2023. Source: Supplied.

Marketing & MediaMeet Tobi, the unlikely hero of Africa's first Cartoon Network superhero series: Garbage Boy & Trash Can

6 Jul 2023

Image supplied. A media training workshop on violence against women in elections (VAWIE) was hosted by The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN)

Marketing & MediaZimbawe media workshop on violence against women in elections

6 Jul 2023

Source: © 123rf The Sanlam Group Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism shortlisted entries for the 2022 awards have been announced

Marketing & MediaThe Sanlam Group Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism shortlist announced

5 Jul 2023

The panel was revealed in Taiwan. Source: Supplied.

Marketing & MediaWan-Ifra launches expert panel to guide the news industry

30 Jun 2023

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Marketing & MediaTunisian journalist detained after criticising president

Tarek Amara, Stephen Coates 21 Jun 2023

YouTubes latest Black Voices Fund gathering was held in Kenya. Source: Supplied.

Marketing & MediaYouTube's Black Voices Fund initiative celebrates 2023 grantees

19 Jun 2023

Dr Marcel Mbamalu: The sole African to represent the continent in the 2023 Jefferson Fellowships

Marketing & MediaDr Marcel Mbamalu: The sole African to represent the continent in the 2023 Jefferson Fellowships

1 Jun 2023

Image supplied. Ogilvy Africa officially launched InfluenceO, its end-to-end influence solution for businesses, brands, and creators in Africa for influencer marketing recently.

Marketing & MediaOgilvy Africa launches InfluenceO, an end-to-end influence solution for Africa

1 Jun 2023

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Marketing & MediaLesotho imposes nationwide curfew on residents after journalist killed

19 May 2023

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Marketing & MediaTunisia police to investigate 2 top journalists, radio station says

Tarek Amara, Sonali Paul 19 May 2023

Image supplied. Greg Bailie, sales lead, global business solutions, TikTok - sub-Saharan Africa. Tiktok is the official Loeries digital cateogry partner

Marketing & MediaTikTok for Business partners with Loeries digital category

9 May 2023

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Marketing & MediaGunmen kill journalist in restive northwest Cameroon, says union

Amindeh Blaise Atabong 8 May 2023

Siblings present first locally produced digital series from Disney Africa

Marketing & MediaSiblings present first locally produced digital series from Disney Africa

5 May 2023

Adrian Ephraim is the editor-in-chief at Tech Cabal. Source: Supplied.

Marketing & Media#AfricaMonth: Adrian Ephraim talks new role at Tech Cabal

Karabo Ledwaba 3 May 2023

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Marketing & MediaAl Jazeera journalist freed from pretrial detention in Egypt

Farah Saafan, Nick Macfie 2 May 2023

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Marketing & MediaFrom advertising blackmail to physical threats, Kenya's journalists are under attack - but they must also regain public trust

George Ogola 17 Apr 2023

Source: John Schnobrich This year’s Wan-Ifra’s Digital Media Awards Africa 2023 is lead by the South African press.

Marketing & MediaSA media takes 7 out of 8 at the Wan-Ifra Digital Media Awards Africa 2023

13 Apr 2023

Publish sponsored articles on BusinessTech for outstanding ROI

Marketing & MediaPublish sponsored articles on BusinessTech for outstanding ROI

Broad Media 11 Apr 2023

Source: Prime Business Africa Chinalurumogu Eze, a third-year student, will represent Nigeria at the 2023 Cannes Lions Roger Hatchuel Student Academy

Marketing & MediaNigeria's Cannes 2023 Young Lions & Roger Hatchuel Student Academy qualifiers

6 Apr 2023

Source: © Pixabay The Wan-Ifra Digital Media Awards Africa finalists have been announced

Marketing & MediaSA dominates Wan-Ifra 2023 Africa Digital Media Awards

6 Apr 2023

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Marketing & MediaBurkina Faso expels 2 French journalists

Thiam Ndiaga, Alessandra Prentice, Raissa Kasolowsky 3 Apr 2023

Image supplied. This year's Loerie's theme is Blood, Sweat & Tears

Marketing & MediaBlood, Sweat and Tears: 45 years of The Loeries

31 Mar 2023

Source © Business Wire India The Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition More Than a Mother Awards 2022 and Diabetes and Hypertension Awards 2022 winners were announced via via videoconference.

Marketing & MediaThe Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition Awards 2022 winners

28 Mar 2023

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Marketing & MediaBurkina Faso suspends France 24 broadcasts in the country after al Qaeda interview

Hereward Holland, Gareth Jones 27 Mar 2023

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Marketing & MediaKenyan judge temporarily blocks mass layoff of Facebook moderators

Aaron Ross, Hereward Holland, Sandra Maler, Emelia Si 22 Mar 2023

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Marketing & MediaFrench journalist Dubois freed in Mali

Lucien Libert, Elizabeth Pineau, John Irish, GV De Clercq and Kevin Liffey 22 Mar 2023

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Marketing & MediaJoe Biden takes further steps to ban TikTok in US

8 Mar 2023

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Marketing & MediaReporters from independent Egyptian news outlet referred to trial

Aidan Lewis, Marguerita Choy 1 Mar 2023

Bathweels can be watched on Cartoonito. Source: Supplied.

Marketing & MediaBoomerang Africa rebrands to Cartoonito Africa

17 Feb 2023

MTN commits to $1bn Ghana investment after government scraps tax claim

ICTMTN commits to $1bn Ghana investment after government scraps tax claim

16 Feb 2023

Adrian Ephraim. Source: LinkedIn

Marketing & MediaNigerian tech publication hires South African journalist as editor-in-chief

8 Feb 2023

Cameroon journalist Martinez Zogo's photo is displayed as fellow journalists pay their last respect to him. Source: Reuters/Amindeh Blaise Atabong.

Marketing & MediaCameroonian businessman arrested after journalist's murder

Amindeh Blaise Atabong, Bate Felix, Andrew Cawthorne 7 Feb 2023

Image supplied. Koo Govender is the first female CEO at Publicis Groupe Africa

Marketing & MediaKoo Govender: PGA's first female CEO

7 Feb 2023

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Marketing & MediaMeta can be sued in Kenya by ex-content moderator, the country's court rules

Ayenat Mersie 7 Feb 2023

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