SOUTH AFRICA

[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 11: Personalising marketing and iMaverick again

Tonight, Wednesday, 17 August 2011, the Bizcommunity/Chai FM Media & Marketing radio show will be talking client entertainment and personalising marketing, as well as South Africa's first-ever iPad newspaper, iMaverick, once again. Listen 6pm-7pm on 101.9 FM in Johannesburg or via streaming audio. [twitterfall] Read more >>

AFRICA

Climate change, a challenge to Brand Africa

[Thabani Khumalo] Climate change has turned into the biggest challenge of the century and is one of the main causes of famine, misery, disease, death, desperation and frustration. Our globe is undergoing major climatic changes and as a result we are faced with huge development challenges and opportunities. Read more >>

AFRICA

Africa may soon claim .africa domain

According to the African Registry Consortium (ARC), Africa will soon have its own online space as plans are firmly afoot to introduce the generic top-level domain (gTLD), .africa, by 2013. Read more >>

AFRICA

Addis Ababa to host Innovation Digital Summit 2012

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of Ethiopia (MCIT) in partnership with Extensia, an ICT promotion company that provides market intelligence and consultancy services, will host the 10th Annual Innovation Africa Digital Summit to be held in Addis Ababa from 27 - 29 March 2012. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Charity events, bursaries offer students media opportunities

Two charity events, the inaugural CNBC Africa Corporate Golf Challenge and the AMASA party, will raise funds for media students and the SABC Education and The National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa (NEMISA) are offering R2 000 000 in bursaries for electronic media students. Read more >>

AFRICA

Mastering the brag/bash balance

[Douglas Kruger] Good speakers walk a fine line between self-deprecation and bragging. Have you found a happy medium? Read more >>

AFRICA

Investor conference tackles China's interest in Africa

Members of the local and global investment industry will come together at the 2nd Annual African Cup of Investment Management in Cape Town from 1 - 2 September 2011, hosted by IMN and sponsored by Sanlam Investment Management, to tackle issues on South Africa's pension system and China's increasing interest in Africa. Read more >>

AFRICA

Angola denies entry to Mozambican journos, SADC activists

NEW YORK: The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) is troubled that Angolan immigration authorities have barred two Mozambican journalists from entering the country, claiming that they lacked the correct entry visas. Read more >>

AFRICA

WAN-IFRA to aid new businesses, promote innovations

The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) has launched its Mobile News Grants and Training Scheme which aims to help start and expand mobile news platforms across Sub-Saharan Africa. Read more >>

AFRICA

Airtel launches TVC to inspire soccer stars [video]

Airtel Africa recently launched a Pan-African television ad, created by Ogilvy Africa in Kenya, that aims to inspire youth to pursue their passion for football, by participating in the Airtel Rising Stars tournament. Read more >>

UNITED KINGDOM

UK riots: Don't blame social media

LONDON, UK: Social media does not cause social problems say APC and GreenNet, following statements by, amongst others, Prime Minister David Cameron, who has condemned social networking sites for what he perceives as their role in helping rioters organise their riots. Read more >>

UNITED KINGDOM

GlobalWebIndex identifies key trends in global internet behaviour

LONDON, UK: GlobalWebIndex, reputed to be the world's most detailed global insight study into consumer behaviour online, has released its latest findings. Wave 5 of the global survey highlights five key trends in the way consumers use all internet platforms. Read more >>

UNITED STATES

4A'S announces 2011 Jay Chiat Awards For Strategic Excellence shortlist

NEW YORK, US: The 4A's has announced the shortlist for the Jay Chiat Awards for Strategic Excellence, claimed to be the first global advertising awards to recognise brilliant strategic thinking. Submissions in 10 categories were received from Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States and Vietnam. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Kizashi leads Suzuki into battle

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Suzuki has muscled its way back into the local car market since its return to this country three years ago with seven new vehicles, a strong and expanding dealer network and a rapidly growing reputation for solid, value-for-money wheels -- and now it has also taken its first brave steps into the medium-sized car market with its new four-door Kizashi sedan. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

The new evocative Range Rover Evoque

The Range Rover Evoque is available as a coupé or five-door and is intended to open Range Rover to new target audiences. The design aims to imply exclusivity, arouse emotions and generally make people's heads turn. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Mont Rochelle, your home from home

[Chris Moerdyk: @chrismoerdyk] Most five star hotels are luxurious. Some are elegant but only a few have class - Mont Rochelle has that magic touch by the bucket load. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Sometimes the people make the place

[Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] Basil and Reinette Keller are spectacular hosts and as open-hearted as their beautiful Empress Proteas in bloom which they grow organically and export far and wide. Read more >>