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NEW YORK: Censorship of the press by the government of Guinean President Alpha Condé threatens the democratic strides made by the country in recent months, the Committee to Protect Journalists said on Thursday, 28 July 2011. 
Twitter has confirmed that it will begin placing advertisements known as "Promoted Tweets" in the timelines of users who follow a particular brand or company. 
MOGADISHU: The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) recently welcomed the new minister for Somalia's information, posts and telecommunication sector, Abdulkadir Hussein Mohamed, who was sworn for the oath of office at a ceremony held at the presidential palace, Villa Somalia, along with other cabinet members. 
Orange and Google recently announced a partnership that will leverage Orange's SMS platform to bring Google's services to African customers. This agreement aims to facilitate access to the growing mobile internet market in Africa. At the end of 2010, only 1.4% of the population in Africa and Middle East had access to broadband services, compared to 62.5% for mobile services. 
Following the appointment of four brand directors at KWV last year, each with full accountability for a portfolio of brands, the company has appointed a new sales team. 
eBotswana, a sister company to South Africa's e.tv, was in court, Thursday, 28 July 2011, arguing an application against the South African signal distributor, Sentech in the South Gauteng High Court for failing to take all reasonable steps necessary to prevent pirate viewing of SABC channels in Botswana. 
LONDON, UK: Pamela Clark-Dickson, senior analyst for messaging at Informa Telecoms & Media, comments on Orange's partnership with Google and the mutual benefits it brings to both parties. 
LISBON, PORTUGAL: Eurobest, for Europe's creative advertising and communications industry is open for delegate registrations. The three-day event will take place 28-30 November 2011 at the iconic São Jorge Cinema, one of Lisbon's most exciting entertainment venues, located right in the heart of the city. Eurobest's Awards Show and After Party will be held on the evening of 30 November at the historic and beautiful São Luiz Theatre. | Motoring |
SOUTH AFRICAN3 highway re-opened - with lane restrictions
| Travel |
SOUTH AFRICAMango launches new schedule for optimised flight times
Low cost airline Mango has announced the launch of its new schedule, on all of its routes, which will be fully incorporated by beginning September. The new schedule, designed based on extensive research and traveller demand, will come into effect in stages during August. Certain flight numbers may also be amended to reflect the new timetable. Read more >>More Travel news...
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Media Director - Kenya - Nairobi
Media director vacancy Scangroup Ltd., is recruiting a dynamic Media Director who is a seasoned Media Strategist handling global brands in FMCG, Telecommunications, Finance, Social Marketing amongst other marketing fields. Read more >>- Sales and Exhibition Management - Johannesburg
- Account Executive - Bryanston
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- Online Advertising Sales Executive - Cape Town
- Production Co-ordinator/Manager - Bryanston
- Resource Editor - Johannesburg - Rivonia
- Business Development/Research Specialist - Johannesburg
- Head of Corporate Relations - Contract - Johannesburg
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- Junior Advertising Media Marketer - Bryanston - Sandton
- Student Advisor - Southern Suburbs
- CRM Analytics Manager - Sandton
- Advertising Sales Executive - Cape Town
- Client Service Adminstrator - Johannesburg
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- General Manager - Maputo
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- Receptionist/Administrator - Fourways
- Large Format Printer Operator/Finisher - Durban (Negotiable according to experience)
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| New events to diarise |
- Film producer's workshop Auteur Film School - Cape Town, 7 August
- Screenwriting workshop Auteur Film School - Johannesburg, 13 August
- Governance beyond boards™ intervention CGF Research Institute (Pty) Ltd - Johannesburg, 16 August
- Creative class awards Ubuyambo - Pietermartizburg, 26 August
- Corporate governance breakfast CGF Research Institute (Pty) Ltd - Johannesburg, 6 September
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