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New Meta EMEA VP looks to unlock region’s potential

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Angela Wamola, head of GSMA for sub-Saharan Africa presents the latest GSMA report.

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Ali Mufuruki to acquire majority in Wananchi Cable

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Roan Mackintosh, commercial director at DQ&A

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Digital Impact Awards' nominees for 2019 announced.

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The Lion King roars to life on the big screen in a whole new way

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Jessica Knight, a strategic manager at CURA Software Solutions

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Data-driven marketing and advertising; and how to harness new customer data insights

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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

Ethiopian Broadcasters Association migrates to SES Satellites

12 Jul 2019

Ad Tech Masterclass in Nigeria.

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Louise Marsland 11 Jul 2019

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365 Digital partners with Hivisasa

365 Digital partners with Hivisasa

365 Digital 11 Jul 2019

#AfricaLeads: Africa poised for substantial growth

Louise Marsland 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

Passing the torch to the millennial generation

Passing the torch to the millennial generation

Mark Bannerman 10 Jul 2019

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Two days left to enter African Digital Media Awards 2019

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Why businesses are shifting their training to digital

Michael Gullan 9 Jul 2019

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Eutelsat invests $11 million in Broadpeak

9 Jul 2019

Internet advertising set to account for more than 50% of global adspend by 2021

Internet advertising set to account for more than 50% of global adspend by 2021

8 Jul 2019

Report shows average of 800 hours spent using mobile internet this year

Report shows average of 800 hours spent using mobile internet this year

5 Jul 2019

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M6 Group to roll out new TV channel in Sub-Saharan Africa

5 Jul 2019

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Leveraging digital technology to boost Nigeria's MSMEs

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Investing in fibre is key to enable the growth of Africa's digital economy

3 Jul 2019

What's on at the 2019 Fak'ugesi Digital Innovation Festival

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IAB Insight Series: The role of technology in achieving business objectives

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Playfre launches SongRoute to help artists sell music

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Twitter is rolling out a new 'easier to navigate' desktop redesign

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Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Ali Mufuruki to acquire majority in Wananchi Cable

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A communication era of toxic comments and bad ethics

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Digital Impact Awards' nominees for 2019 announced.

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The Lion King roars to life on the big screen in a whole new way

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Data-driven marketing and advertising; and how to harness new customer data insights

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Rirhandzu Shingwenyana 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

Ethiopian Broadcasters Association migrates to SES Satellites

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Ad Tech Masterclass in Nigeria.

Creating a brand safe environment for advertisers in Africa

Louise Marsland 11 Jul 2019

Coding workshop.

Young Ghanaian innovator wants to inspire youth

11 Jul 2019

365 Digital partners with Hivisasa

365 Digital partners with Hivisasa

365 Digital 11 Jul 2019

#AfricaLeads: Africa poised for substantial growth

Louise Marsland 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

Passing the torch to the millennial generation

Passing the torch to the millennial generation

Mark Bannerman 10 Jul 2019

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Two days left to enter African Digital Media Awards 2019

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Why businesses are shifting their training to digital

Michael Gullan 9 Jul 2019

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Eutelsat invests $11 million in Broadpeak

9 Jul 2019

Internet advertising set to account for more than 50% of global adspend by 2021

Internet advertising set to account for more than 50% of global adspend by 2021

8 Jul 2019

Report shows average of 800 hours spent using mobile internet this year

Report shows average of 800 hours spent using mobile internet this year

5 Jul 2019

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M6 Group to roll out new TV channel in Sub-Saharan Africa

5 Jul 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Leveraging digital technology to boost Nigeria's MSMEs

4 Jul 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Investing in fibre is key to enable the growth of Africa's digital economy

3 Jul 2019

What's on at the 2019 Fak'ugesi Digital Innovation Festival

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IAB Insight Series: The role of technology in achieving business objectives

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Playfre launches SongRoute to help artists sell music

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The power of social media and influence in today's 4th Industrial Revolution

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Digital agency no longer a luxury but a necessity

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New report: Digital services to transform African agriculture

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24 Jun 2019

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Data costs are preventing African consumers from taking full advantage of the crypto economy

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Dr Corrin Varady, CEO of IDEA Digital Education.

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#CannesLions2019 Entertainment Grands Prix winners: Top row is Final Cut and Droga5 New York's New York Times journalism's Resolve (Myanmar), Rigor (Taxes), Courage (Mexican Spyware), Perseverance (Immigration) and Fearlessness (Isis) campaign. Bottom left is Digital Craft Grand Prix winner Virtue's work for Carlings' Digital Collection, 'Address the Future'. Bottom right is Industry Craft Grand Prix work for Momentum New York and Canada's Nike 'Just Do It: HQ at the Church'.

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New social commerce app launched focusing on saving the oceans

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Five skills to help you connect with your social media audience

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