Sharing the African knowledge The African advertising industry lost one of its unsung heroes last week. Piet Smit's influence in media research has reached far and wide, from Namibia to Mauritius, and into Europe and the USA as well. He will be remembered as a pioneer of his time as his work continues to aid a growing African ad industry. The mobile internet industry in Africa, however, still has its work cut out for it, according to Strike Media's founder, Russel Stromin. From a development perspective he believes that Africa has more distinct requirements when it comes to the mobile internet. Features and applications will need to cater for the specific needs of the African population and serve as useful tools rather than provide leisure-value. If you have some wisdom to share with the rest of Africa's communications practitioners, the IABC is calling for papers for the 2009 IABC Africa Region Conference. The theme for this year's event is "Right Message. Right Audience. Right Medium." The event takes place in South Africa in October this year and submitting your proposal might get you a seat where those gathered will share their knowledge and insight. Cheers! Sindy Peters, Content manager Send all your Africa marketing news to africanews@bizcommunity.com. | Today's top stories
Advertising
Piet Smit, former technical director of the South African Advertising Research Foundation (SAARF), passed away on Friday, 3 April 2009. Doctors suspect that it was due to a massive pulmonary embolism. Smit's influence in the industry extended across Africa. Read more >>
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 [Russel Stromin] The global buzz about the coming of the mobile internet is attracting lots of investment and interest in the sector - but anybody interested in Africa needs to understand that the continent is on a very different path from the developed world. Read more >>
Eventing
 On 18 April 2009, the finalists for Miss FTV Africa 2009 will compete for the title at the Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace, Johannesburg in South Africa. The casting process for Miss FTV Africa 2009 started in January where 24 fashion model finalists from across the nation's five biggest cities were chosen. Read more >>
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The International Centre for Journalists is calling for nominations for the 2009 Knight International Journalism Awards. The organisation aims to recognise outstanding journalists who uphold the highest standards despite overwhelming challenges. The deadline for nominations is Monday, 13 April 2009. Read more >>
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[Titus Kaloki] MTN Africa has its eyes set firmly on finally entering the Kenyan market by offering to buy Econet Wireless International's (EWI) stake in local mobile provider Econet Wireless Kenya (EWK) which operates as Yu. Currently Yu is the latest entrant in the telecoms market and it has already had its share of trouble after its founding CEO, Mike Foley, resigned only six months after being appointed. Read more >>
 MTN Group President and CEO, Phuthuma Nhleko, believes the new appointments will help MTN to achieve its vision of being a leading telecoms player in emerging markets. MTN, which started in South Africa 15 years ago, currently has 21 operations in Africa and the Middle East. Read more >>
Globally Advanced Integrated Networks (GAIN) received its mobile phone service operating licence on Monday, 30 March, 2009 from the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) and pledged to inject US$40m within the first five years into the operation. Read more >>
Newspapers
[Sam Hungwe] Zimind Publishers, a newspaper publishing house, is looking for an agency to launch a marketing campaign for its planned daily newspaper, NewsDay, which has already started recruiting staff. Read more >>
Public Relations
[Walter Wafula] Public relations firm Moringa Ogilvy has become the new communications agent for Nokia in Uganda, according to an official at the Kampala-based firm. Read more >>
The IABC is calling for speakers willing to share best practice, case studies, local and international trends and their experience with delegates at the 2009 IABC Africa Region Conference. The event will be held 8 - 9 October 2009 at Kiewits Kroon, Gauteng, South Africa. Read more >>
Retail
 JOHANNESBURG: The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has provided Standard Bank with a US$400 million line of credit to support trade in sub-Saharan Africa and address the shortage of trade finance resulting from the global financial crisis. The loan, announced on Thursday, 2 April, 2009 during the G20 Summit, is part of a co-ordinated global initiative. Read more >>
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