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The 2025 Tabbie Awards competition for B2B online and print publications is open (Image supplied)

2025 Tabbie Awards competition open

Source: © The Economic Times President-elect Donald Trump is making a U-turn on banning TikTok in the US

Trump's U-turn on the banning of TikTok

By Danette Breitenbach 2 Jan 2025

The African continent has five jury members represented on the Gerety Awards Grand Jury for 2025 - two from SA, and one each from Nigeria, Kenya and the Côte D'Ivoire (Image supplied)

5 Gerety Awards Grand Jury members for 2025 from the African continent

3 Dec 2024

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Burkina Faso junta suspends French magazine over 'untruthful' articles

26 Sep 2023

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Congolese government will closely follow case of detained journalist -spokesperson

Alessandra Prentice 15 Sep 2023

Source: © Adeniji Aabdullah Podcasting can reinvigorate newsrooms, and it is doing just that in Africa

Podcasting reinvigorating newsrooms in Africa

13 Sep 2023

Google Africa Internet Academy to focus on AI for Africa

Google Africa Internet Academy to focus on AI for Africa

7 Sep 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

Image supplied. Selected participants in the 7th Realness African Screenwriters’ Residency are left to right: Michael Omonua (Nigeria), Chantel Clark (South Africa), Babalwa Baartman (South Africa), Chadi Zeneddine (Gabon/Lebanon) and Amartei Armar (Ghana)

5 African screenwriters selected to 7th Realness African Screenwriters' Residency programme

13 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

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

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

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

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

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: Loeries Last year's Loeries Awards event was a recovery event. This year the event will be bolder and bigger

The Loeries 2023 - bigger and bolder, expect swagger

Danette Breitenbach 15 Mar 2023

Adrian Ephraim. Source: LinkedIn

Nigerian tech publication hires South African journalist as editor-in-chief

8 Feb 2023

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

Koo Govender: PGA's first female CEO

7 Feb 2023

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John Williams Ntwali, Rwandan journalist critical of government has died

23 Jan 2023

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Algerian journalist in custody ahead of trial, lawyers say

Lamine Chikhi 3 Jan 2023

Source: Reuters.

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

African creatives score spots in Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative

African creatives score spots in Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative

13 Sep 2022

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Africa No Filter launches African journalism handbook

22 Jul 2022

#AfricaMonth: A look at music publishing in SA with Eddie Hatitye of Music In Africa Foundation

#AfricaMonth: A look at music publishing in SA with Eddie Hatitye of Music In Africa Foundation

Evan-Lee Courie 24 May 2022

#AfricaMonth: Building the next generation of African media brands

#AfricaMonth: Building the next generation of African media brands

Evan-Lee Courie 16 May 2022

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African Media Agency and Smart Africa Media announce partnership

25 Apr 2022

Source: © africanarguments Developing journalism skills on the continent is a key priority for the newly launched AMA Academy

AMA Academy: A key resource for African journalists

Danette Breitenbach 16 Mar 2022

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Are digital platforms eating (good) journalism's lunch?

Danette Breitenbach 4 Feb 2022

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New York Times acquires Wordle

2 Feb 2022

Source: © Stafford Ondego The Standard Group's converged, modern, digital-first newsroom during its official launch in November 2021

Data, not journalism, the key to a successful paywall

Danette Breitenbach 31 Jan 2022

#LetsTalkDigital: The Convergence of Creative and Media: Ryan Sauer, King James Group

#LetsTalkDigital: The Convergence of Creative and Media: Ryan Sauer, King James Group

11 Nov 2021

Where your backstory is a front page story

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Marketing & MediaBurkina Faso junta suspends French magazine over 'untruthful' articles

26 Sep 2023

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Marketing & MediaCongolese government will closely follow case of detained journalist -spokesperson

Alessandra Prentice 15 Sep 2023

Source: © Adeniji Aabdullah Podcasting can reinvigorate newsrooms, and it is doing just that in Africa

Marketing & MediaPodcasting reinvigorating newsrooms in Africa

13 Sep 2023

Google Africa Internet Academy to focus on AI for Africa

Marketing & MediaGoogle Africa Internet Academy to focus on AI for Africa

7 Sep 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

Image supplied. Selected participants in the 7th Realness African Screenwriters’ Residency are left to right: Michael Omonua (Nigeria), Chantel Clark (South Africa), Babalwa Baartman (South Africa), Chadi Zeneddine (Gabon/Lebanon) and Amartei Armar (Ghana)

Marketing & Media5 African screenwriters selected to 7th Realness African Screenwriters' Residency programme

13 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

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

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

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

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

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: Loeries Last year's Loeries Awards event was a recovery event. This year the event will be bolder and bigger

Marketing & MediaThe Loeries 2023 - bigger and bolder, expect swagger

Danette Breitenbach 15 Mar 2023

Adrian Ephraim. Source: LinkedIn

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

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

23 Jan 2023

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Marketing & MediaAlgerian journalist in custody ahead of trial, lawyers say

Lamine Chikhi 3 Jan 2023

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

African creatives score spots in Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative

LifestyleAfrican creatives score spots in Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative

13 Sep 2022

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Marketing & MediaAfrica No Filter launches African journalism handbook

22 Jul 2022

#AfricaMonth: A look at music publishing in SA with Eddie Hatitye of Music In Africa Foundation

Marketing & Media#AfricaMonth: A look at music publishing in SA with Eddie Hatitye of Music In Africa Foundation

Evan-Lee Courie 24 May 2022

#AfricaMonth: Building the next generation of African media brands

Marketing & Media#AfricaMonth: Building the next generation of African media brands

Evan-Lee Courie 16 May 2022

Source: © dolgachov

Marketing & MediaAfrican Media Agency and Smart Africa Media announce partnership

25 Apr 2022

Source: © africanarguments Developing journalism skills on the continent is a key priority for the newly launched AMA Academy

Marketing & MediaAMA Academy: A key resource for African journalists

Danette Breitenbach 16 Mar 2022

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Marketing & MediaAre digital platforms eating (good) journalism's lunch?

Danette Breitenbach 4 Feb 2022

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Marketing & MediaNew York Times acquires Wordle

2 Feb 2022

Source: © Stafford Ondego The Standard Group's converged, modern, digital-first newsroom during its official launch in November 2021

Marketing & MediaData, not journalism, the key to a successful paywall

Danette Breitenbach 31 Jan 2022

#LetsTalkDigital: The Convergence of Creative and Media: Ryan Sauer, King James Group

Marketing & Media#LetsTalkDigital: The Convergence of Creative and Media: Ryan Sauer, King James Group

11 Nov 2021

Where your backstory is a front page story

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Marketing & MediaFirst Africa Book and Design Festival to launch in November

30 Sep 2021

Libri, a book distributor which operates in the German-speaking market

Marketing & MediaPubliseer starts distributing books through Libri

19 Jul 2021

#PulpNonFiction: Chicken and eggs

Marketing & Media#PulpNonFiction: Chicken and eggs

Bronwyn Williams 7 Jun 2021

Forbes Africa announces 30 Under 30 for 2021

Marketing & MediaForbes Africa announces 30 Under 30 for 2021

1 Jun 2021

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Marketing & MediaTwitter to ask users to rethink abusive messages - a promising step towards 'slowcial media'

Martin Graff 24 May 2021

Google launches second Google News Initiative Innovation Challenge in Africa, Middle East, Turkey

Marketing & MediaGoogle launches second Google News Initiative Innovation Challenge in Africa, Middle East, Turkey

23 Feb 2021

Bizcommunity and NSP Consultants congratulate BizListing winners!

Marketing & MediaBizcommunity and NSP Consultants congratulate BizListing winners!

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#LockdownLessons: Companies putting the grit in integrity

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Bizcommunity.com 26 May 2020

The Bizcommunity: Not taking lockdown lying down

Marketing & MediaThe Bizcommunity: Not taking lockdown lying down

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#Newsmaker: Wesley Diphoko, Fast Company SA's new editor-in-chief

Marketing & Media#Newsmaker: Wesley Diphoko, Fast Company SA's new editor-in-chief

Jessica Tennant 25 Feb 2020

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