With the start of the 10th All-Africa Games in Maputo, Mozambique, over the weekend, PocketMedia Solutions was selected by the German Development Cooperation, in conjunction with the National Aids Council, to produce Z-cards thats includes a map and programme of the events for the multi-sports event. Best of luck to all those participating! This Thursday 8 September, Bizcommunity in partnership with Aegis Media brings you the first of many marketing/media debates titled 'Thought Leadership Digibates'. Hosted by Soli Philander, the first session will be centred on "The Africa Question", and will be broadcast live via audio streaming, 9am-11am. Visit our special section to view the lineup. The 2011 Tech4Africa conference, the continent's only web and emerging technology conference is launching the inaugural Tech4Africa Innovation Award. This will recognise homegrown innovation to further inspire the industry to develop global solutions to uniquely African challenges. Nominations and entries for the Tech4Africa Innovation Award close on Monday 12 September. Engage, Inspire, Enable and Innovate! Have a great week! Evan-Lee Courie (@evan1985)

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