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Inaugural Africa-focused Massmart Growth Summit set for April 2025

Inaugural Africa-focused Massmart Growth Summit set for April 2025

Trace Awards 2025 to showcase Africa's musical diversity

Trace Awards 2025 to showcase Africa's musical diversity

3 Jan 2025

CANEX WKND: Afreximbank Deal Room applications now open

CANEX WKND: Afreximbank Deal Room applications now open

4 Sep 2024

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Africa Innovation Summit.

Developing Africa-wide innovation

6 Jun 2018

Launch of Intra-African Trade Fair in Cairo, December 2018.

AfCFTA could raise trade by 52%

6 Jun 2018

Image supplied by Warc.

Effective Social Strategy winners for Warc Awards 2018 announced

6 Jun 2018

Africa CEO Forum.

Developing woman leaders in Africa

5 Jun 2018

Sustaining growth through partnerships

Sustaining growth through partnerships

5 Jun 2018

Call for innovations from Africa's youth

Call for innovations from Africa's youth

1 Jun 2018

Wikipedia Conference to be held in sub-Saharan Africa for the first time

Wikipedia Conference to be held in sub-Saharan Africa for the first time

1 Jun 2018

Screengrab from '#bloodnormal' video for Bodyform.

Effective Use of Brand Purpose winners for Warc Awards 2018 announced

30 May 2018

#AfricaMonth: Cape Town celebrates Africa Day

#AfricaMonth: Cape Town celebrates Africa Day

25 May 2018

Barbara Kaija, group editor-in-chief of New Vision Press and Publishing Company and Noura al Hourani, lead Arabic editor at Syria Direct.

Wan-Ifra reveals 2018 Laureates of Women in News Editorial Leadership Award

24 May 2018

Cannes Lions launches "Change for Good" hackathon

Cannes Lions launches "Change for Good" hackathon

24 May 2018

Screengrab from 7-Second Resumes campaign - Grand Prix winner.

Effective Innovation winners for Warc Awards 2018 announced

24 May 2018

DISCOP Markets.

More than 500 content producers from Africa heading for DISCOP Johannesburg

23 May 2018

Explore doing business to profit with purpose at the 2018 Africa Shared Value Summit

Explore doing business to profit with purpose at the 2018 Africa Shared Value Summit

Shift Social Development 23 May 2018

Nielsen Consumer 360 event unpacks major shifts in SA's consumer landscape

Nielsen Consumer 360 event unpacks major shifts in SA's consumer landscape

21 May 2018

We rise together: Collaboration and Africa's economic future

We rise together: Collaboration and Africa's economic future

Shift Social Development 18 May 2018

Swati Bhattacharya, Nicolas Courant, Sebastian Padilla and Fabian Frese. Images supplied.

Jury presidents for Loeries 2018 announced

17 May 2018

2018 NYF executive jury. Image supplied.

New York Festivals' judges give overview of executive jury sessions

17 May 2018

#OneShow2018: SA EXCLUSIVE with Burger King!

Ann Nurock 16 May 2018

Winners of the Festival of Media Global Awards 2018 announced

Winners of the Festival of Media Global Awards 2018 announced

15 May 2018

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Sustainable conferences and events: An event greening guide

14 May 2018

AfricaCom 2017, Cape Town.

AfricaCom 2018 launches the Africa Video Forum

14 May 2018

Ten African startups selected for Disrupt Africa Live Pitch Competition

Ten African startups selected for Disrupt Africa Live Pitch Competition

Tom Jackson 10 May 2018

In2Innovation Summit: Are PR agencies simply consolidating rather than innovating?

In2Innovation Summit: Are PR agencies simply consolidating rather than innovating?

10 May 2018

Crossing borders in Africa with events

Crossing borders in Africa with events

Glenn van Eck 10 May 2018

TV celebrity and CEO of Special Effects Media, Danilo Acquisto. Image supplied.

Danilo Acquisto on the online video revolution (Part 2)

Juanita Pienaar 9 May 2018

#Indaba2018: Telling Africa's stories to increase tourism

#Indaba2018: Telling Africa's stories to increase tourism

Danette Breitenbach 9 May 2018

Kharom Klamphian © –

#AfricaMonth: Pitching for Africa

Leigh Andrews 8 May 2018

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ICCA names Cape Town top MICE destination in Africa

8 May 2018

Tips and trends from social and behaviour change initiatives around the world

Tips and trends from social and behaviour change initiatives around the world

Nicole Biondi 7 May 2018

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Launch of Intra-African Trade Fair in Cairo, December 2018.

Marketing & MediaAfCFTA could raise trade by 52%

6 Jun 2018

Image supplied by Warc.

Marketing & MediaEffective Social Strategy winners for Warc Awards 2018 announced

6 Jun 2018

Africa CEO Forum.

EntrepreneurshipDeveloping woman leaders in Africa

5 Jun 2018

Sustaining growth through partnerships

Marketing & MediaSustaining growth through partnerships

5 Jun 2018

Call for innovations from Africa's youth

EntrepreneurshipCall for innovations from Africa's youth

1 Jun 2018

Wikipedia Conference to be held in sub-Saharan Africa for the first time

Marketing & MediaWikipedia Conference to be held in sub-Saharan Africa for the first time

1 Jun 2018

Screengrab from '#bloodnormal' video for Bodyform.

Marketing & MediaEffective Use of Brand Purpose winners for Warc Awards 2018 announced

30 May 2018

#AfricaMonth: Cape Town celebrates Africa Day

Marketing & Media#AfricaMonth: Cape Town celebrates Africa Day

25 May 2018

Barbara Kaija, group editor-in-chief of New Vision Press and Publishing Company and Noura al Hourani, lead Arabic editor at Syria Direct.

Marketing & MediaWan-Ifra reveals 2018 Laureates of Women in News Editorial Leadership Award

24 May 2018

Cannes Lions launches "Change for Good" hackathon

Marketing & MediaCannes Lions launches "Change for Good" hackathon

24 May 2018

Screengrab from 7-Second Resumes campaign - Grand Prix winner.

Marketing & MediaEffective Innovation winners for Warc Awards 2018 announced

24 May 2018

DISCOP Markets.

Marketing & MediaMore than 500 content producers from Africa heading for DISCOP Johannesburg

23 May 2018

Explore doing business to profit with purpose at the 2018 Africa Shared Value Summit

Marketing & MediaExplore doing business to profit with purpose at the 2018 Africa Shared Value Summit

Shift Social Development 23 May 2018

Nielsen Consumer 360 event unpacks major shifts in SA's consumer landscape

RetailNielsen Consumer 360 event unpacks major shifts in SA's consumer landscape

21 May 2018

We rise together: Collaboration and Africa's economic future

Marketing & MediaWe rise together: Collaboration and Africa's economic future

Shift Social Development 18 May 2018

Swati Bhattacharya, Nicolas Courant, Sebastian Padilla and Fabian Frese. Images supplied.

Marketing & MediaJury presidents for Loeries 2018 announced

17 May 2018

2018 NYF executive jury. Image supplied.

Marketing & MediaNew York Festivals' judges give overview of executive jury sessions

17 May 2018

Marketing & Media#OneShow2018: SA EXCLUSIVE with Burger King!

Ann Nurock 16 May 2018

Winners of the Festival of Media Global Awards 2018 announced

Marketing & MediaWinners of the Festival of Media Global Awards 2018 announced

15 May 2018

Image Supplied

Tourism & TravelSustainable conferences and events: An event greening guide

14 May 2018

AfricaCom 2017, Cape Town.

Marketing & MediaAfricaCom 2018 launches the Africa Video Forum

14 May 2018

Ten African startups selected for Disrupt Africa Live Pitch Competition

ICTTen African startups selected for Disrupt Africa Live Pitch Competition

Tom Jackson 10 May 2018

In2Innovation Summit: Are PR agencies simply consolidating rather than innovating?

Marketing & MediaIn2Innovation Summit: Are PR agencies simply consolidating rather than innovating?

10 May 2018

Crossing borders in Africa with events

Marketing & MediaCrossing borders in Africa with events

Glenn van Eck 10 May 2018

TV celebrity and CEO of Special Effects Media, Danilo Acquisto. Image supplied.

Marketing & MediaDanilo Acquisto on the online video revolution (Part 2)

Juanita Pienaar 9 May 2018

#Indaba2018: Telling Africa's stories to increase tourism

Tourism & Travel#Indaba2018: Telling Africa's stories to increase tourism

Danette Breitenbach 9 May 2018

Kharom Klamphian © –

Marketing & Media#AfricaMonth: Pitching for Africa

Leigh Andrews 8 May 2018

Image via

Tourism & TravelICCA names Cape Town top MICE destination in Africa

8 May 2018

Tips and trends from social and behaviour change initiatives around the world

ESG & SustainabilityTips and trends from social and behaviour change initiatives around the world

Nicole Biondi 7 May 2018

Tim Harris, CEO of Wesgro; Rudi Visser, head of innovation acceleration for RCS; Victoria Jackson of Mest; Kerry Petrie of Silicon Cape; Xabiso Lombo, founder of Guardian Gabriel; Alexander Fraser of VC4A; and Christophe Viarnaud, founder of AfricArena.

Marketing & Media#AfricaMonth: "We're not the United States of Africa"

leigh andrews 4 May 2018

Christophe Viarnaud, founder of AfricArena and CEO of French-South African tech company, Methys.

Marketing & Media#AfricaMonth: Feed our startup gazelles and unicorns with funding

leigh andrews 3 May 2018

The Commonwealth Africa Forum.

EntrepreneurshipAfrica is open for business

2 May 2018

Winners of 2018 Webby Awards announced

Marketing & MediaWinners of 2018 Webby Awards announced

26 Apr 2018

Media resources launched for Rugby Africa Gold Cup

Marketing & MediaMedia resources launched for Rugby Africa Gold Cup

26 Apr 2018

Emilar Gandhi, public policy manager for the SADC region for Facebook | Photo: Jessica Tennant

Marketing & MediaFacebook Africa, Digify Africa launch online safety programme for SA youth

Jessica Tennant 25 Apr 2018

Business events can lead the growth of African tourism

Tourism & TravelBusiness events can lead the growth of African tourism

Yugashnee Naicker 25 Apr 2018

LIA and Gorilla Doctors announce new global competition

Marketing & MediaLIA and Gorilla Doctors announce new global competition

23 Apr 2018

The Soapbox Films team with Stein back-left.

Marketing & MediaVR and digital video storytelling as top marketing tools for 2018

Leigh Andrews 19 Apr 2018

Disrupt Africa to host live pitching competition in Nairobi

ICTDisrupt Africa to host live pitching competition in Nairobi

19 Apr 2018

Philip Thomas, Ascential Events CEO and chairman-elect of Cannes Lions.

Marketing & MediaCMO Growth Council launched by Cannes Lions and ANA

17 Apr 2018

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