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Marketing & MediaAFRICA Africa investor Tourism Awards shortlist announcedLONDON: International pan-African investment group Africa investor (Ai) this week announced the shortlist for its annual Tourism Investor Awards. The Ai Tourism Investor Awards are hosted annually to raise the profile of new investments into the industry.
AdvertisingAFRICA ACA announces 2009 APEX judging panel The Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA) has announced its panel of judges for the 2009 APEX Awards. The panel is be chaired by Andy Rice, chairman of Yellowwood Brand Architects. SOUTH AFRICA The US president Barack Obama has undoubtedly inspired art, street art and fashion - Gallo Images The Getty Images Creative Research team finds how a politician is influencing marketing and advertising and how his look is becoming a visual reference. Advertisement:
Education and TrainingEAST AFRICA CIPR launches East African program[Carole Kimutai] The UK-based Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has launched a program that will target PR practitioners in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda offering internationally accredited PR courses.
MobileKENYA CBK denies Zain's money transfer service[Titus Kaloki] The Kenyan mobile services sector is in the headlines again, this time for all the wrong reasons. A war of words has emerged between the Central Bank of Kenya and the second largest mobile services provider, Zain. It's all about the failure by the bank to give a nod to Zain's much anticipated money transfer services under the brand name, Zap.
Online MediaNIGERIA SA Tourism takes Nigerian tourists onlineAs part of its global word-of-mouth campaign, South African Tourism launched a website for Nigerians to upload pictures, videos or write on their South African travel experiences after visiting the country.
RadioCENTRAL AFRICA MACRA to issue cellular mobile radio telecommunications licenceThe Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is in the process of issuing an individual licence to provide public cellular mobile radio telecommunications services in Malawi.
RecruitmentAFRICA 2009 may wipe out recent employment gains - ILODAKAR: The global economic meltdown originating from high-income countries may reverse recent employment gains for workers in the poorest nations, according to the International Labour Organisation's (ILO) latest Global Employment Trends Report.
RetailAFRICA Meeting Africa's development needs [Sean Intiomale] The African economy has seen a 5.4% growth rate over the past few years. Effectiveness in trade and industry and promotion of foreign direct investments and public-private partnerships has enabled the achievement of strong macroeconomic management, investments in resource development, and improvements in the performance of the public sector. AFRICA JSE Africa trading exchange to boost inter-Africa investment[Michael Appel] JOHANNESBURG: The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) will be launching, Africa Board, its new African trading segment on the JSE's Main Board which is set to increase interest and investment in African companies. AFRICA AU pins hope on Obama amid global crisis[Bathandwa Mbola] ADDIS ABABA: The African Union has invested much hope in United States President, Barack Obama, amid the global economic crisis. |
| | Events to diarise | Rapid Score Card workshop African Information Institute - Randburg, 2 February
How to Build Your Balanced Scorecard in Five Easy Steps” is based on proven methodology used by thousands of organisations in both the private and public sector, making it a absolute must to attend. First time on the African continent! | | | AMASA February Meeting - new LSM's explained INM Outdoor - Johannesburg, 4 February
The 10 LSM market segmentation tool is a thing of the past. | | | Aprimo Marketing Summit 2009 Scion IT (Pty) Ltd - San Diego, 9 February
The Aprimo Marketing Summit is an exclusive event for Aprimo customers, partners and prospects. | | | African Science Communication Conference South Africa Agency for Science and Technology Adv - Midrand, 18 February
The South Africa Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA), a business unit of the National Research Foundation (NRF) will from 18 to 21 February 2009 host the second African Science Communication Conference. | | | | |
| | Jobs offered | | Graphic Designer/Video Editor - Centurion | | Sales Executives - Woodstock | | Marketing and Communications Consultant - Cape Town | | PA to Client Services Director - Durban | | Sales Executive - Corporate - Sandton | | Junior Account Executive - Umhlanga | | Regional Supervisor - George/Knysna/Mosselbay | | Junior Brand Co-ordinators - Krugersdorp | | Technical Area Sales Rep - Kempton Park | | Graphic Designer - Krugersdorp | | | |
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