| 17 Apr 2013 |
| Marketing & Media | Africa |
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Today's top stories [Issued by Alliance Media] Alliance Media has recently installed Zambia's largest billboard, breaking their own record which was set only six months ago when they installed a billboard measuring 6mx30m for Samsung on the upmarket Kabulonga traffic circle. Read more >> visit press office >> |
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Further to its plan of establishing a premier cloud services marketplace for Africa, SEACOM's Pamoja cloud services business has been officially launched in the strategic East African market of Kenya. Read more >> |
 Africa's carriers' carrier WIOCC is further strengthening its presence in Africa by bringing in three experienced senior telecoms industry professionals: Darren Bedford, from PCCW (formerly Gateway Communications); Martin Mutiiria, from Nokia Siemens Networks; and Jason Tutty from Reliance Globalcom. Read more >> |
As part of their work to support African nations along a low-emission path to development, partner UN agencies, the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) and the World Bank group are hosting the fifth Africa Carbon Forum in Cote d'Ivoire, on 3-5 July 2013. Read more >> |
"Today's World Earth Day reminds us all of our need to commit to protecting our environment and increasing renewable energy projects instead of relying on the more traditional power sources is a great way for countries and companies to start making a difference." This is according to Emma Sayers, the conference producer of the upcoming Clean Power Africa, set to take place in Cape Town, South Africa from 14-15 May 2013. Read more >> |
 [Stuart Thomas] There have been tons of mobile instant messaging services over the years, but few have had the kind impact WhatsApp's managed to gain since it was founded in 2009.
In fact, the service may now have more users than Twitter. Read more >> |
[Chika Otuchikere] The Nigeria Police Force yesterday rearrested and detained the Leadership Newspapers' group news editor Tony Amokeodo and political correspondent Chibuzo Ukaibe. Read more >> |
 Eskimi initiated a research to learn the usage of e-mail as a communication tool in West Africa. A total of 1 000 people participated in a survey. Read more >> |
 In order to promote new African music talent, StarAfrica.com has launched the second edition of the StarAfrica Sounds music contest, in partnership with Deezer and Zimbalam. Read more >> |
[Issued by Alliance Media] Alliance Media has recently installed Zambia's largest billboard, breaking their own record which was set only six months ago when they installed a billboard measuring 6mx30m for Samsung on the upmarket Kabulonga traffic circle. Read more >> visit press office >> |
Jonglei state FM, covering the eleven counties of South Sudan's largest and most easterly state, is soon to begin broadcasting news and current affairs programmes in both English and Arabic, according to Jonglei's ministry of information and communication. Read more >> |
 [Issued by CG Consulting] Offering local knowledge and African expertise, Database 360 recently helped its hundredth client overcome the obstacles of breaking into African markets with accurate and up-to-date databases for businesses across the continent. Read more >> visit press office >> |
 South African media company, Planet Image Productions have announced the opening of their new state-of-the-art studios in Randburg, Johannesburg, as the company prepares to officially launch Africa's First RadioTV, Planet RadioTV (PRTV) and propel its flagship show, "Good Morning Africa", to new heights. Read more >> |
 SINGAPORE / JOHANNESBURG, SA: Mobile devices are more important to consumers than money, keys or food, yet marketers are yet to unlock the full potential of mobile. Read more >> |
WASHINGTON, US: A new "digital public library" set to launch this month aims to provide an alternative to Google for those looking for American cultural information online. Read more >> |
 [Ted Leonhardt] SEATTLE, US: Ally was just nine months from graduating when she got her first opportunity to design a brand program. It was through a connection she'd made with Tom, a creative director at the city's largest design firm. Read more >> |
 NEW YORK, US: Creative Week in New York is only three weeks away! Don't miss our exclusive events, presentations, panel discussions, exhibitions and showcases that all celebrate creativity in advertising, design, music, the arts and communications. Check out our festival schedule now and book your tickets. Read more >> |
More International...
 [Harry Herber] Sometimes you're amazed at how little you know. I'm not talking about the 702 'Brain of Johannesburg' competition, where the questions are aimed at anyone with a double digit IQ. I'm talking about the media industry. Read more >> |
 The April issue of The Media magazine, jam packed with insightful information on what's happening in the media industry, features the topic of corruption in the media industry. Joanna Wright investigates allegations of out and out fraud in the media industry. Read more >> |
 South Africa stands out as a tourist destination in the world, Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk said on Tuesday (16 April). Read more >> |
The South African government has condemned Sunday's terrorist attacks in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, which resulted in the death of more than 34 civilians. Fifty eight others were injured. Read more >> |
 [Helmo Preuss] The Department of Minerals and Energy may cut the retail petrol price by 71 cents a litre (c/l) on 1 May‚ provided the daily over-recovery remains near the 12 April level. The wholesale price of diesel (0.05% sulphur) could fall by a more subdued 49c/l. Read more >> |
 [Rod Baker] NEWSWATCH: It has come to light that police confiscated the cellphones of 45 officials for images taken after Oscar Pistorius' arrest, reports The Citizen. Read more >> |
More Government news...
 South African Airways (SAA) and Jet Airways, claimed to be India's premier international airline, have announced a code share agreement that will enable seamless air travel connectivity to several business centres in India and South Africa. Read more >> |
 [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Renault has now also pushed its Clio on the dance-floor to join the growing number of car manufacturers who are already stomping to the popular beat of "Down-Sizing" by "The Turbo Chargers". Read more >> |
 [Sindy Peters] Did you know the diamond you're rocking on your ring finger started forming billions of years ago? That's right, billions - way before dinosaurs walked upon Earth. The Cape Town Diamond Museum at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town offers many more interesting facts about one of our most precious stones. Read more >> |
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