| 3 Jul 2013 |
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Today's top stories
 | [John French] 'Who shot JR?' pales in comparison to the current epic media maelstrom on whether Nelson Mandela is alive or not. Is he alive? Will he survive this near death experience? No one really knows, but just about everybody is debating it. Read more >> |
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Competition within the technology sector is becoming more intense and Asia's importance as both a manufacturing location and a consumer market is growing. However, although Asia is still key to the sector, Africa has also witnessed an explosion in technology adoption recently and is set to develop as a region. Read more >>
 | [Deon Scheepers] It is true that a good customer experience will lead to more business, or better "word-of-mouth marketing." Certainly, we all know that in the era of social media, a single negative customer interaction can lead to a public relations nightmare. Read more >> |
 | [Craig Wilson] The Israeli connectivity company has big plans to expand its operations in Africa, including setting up a South African office. Read more >> |
 | President Obama has announced a new program to bring Africa's most promising young leaders to US universities annually for training in public management, business and civic leadership. Read more >> |
Nigerian authorities should stop the legal harassment of journalists in connection with a critical story about President Goodluck Jonathan's political plans, the Committee to Protect Journalists said recently. Read more >>
As part of the pre-awards activities for the eighth season of The Future Awards, its central working committee held the second edition of the Online Master Class series on 28 June 2013 at Prince of Anthony Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos. Read more >>
 | First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama underlined her commitment to education during a conversation with South African youth, in conjunction with African youth channel MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) and Google+. Read more >> |
E-commerce in Africa has grown dramatically over the past year, says Robin Philip of payment services provider PayGate, and is now in a position to support the massive consumer boom that's happening across the continent. Read more >>
Africa's pivotal advanced technology trade show is pleased to announce Sony as a platinum sponsor of its 2013 exhibition. Read more >>
 | Patricia Hidalgo has been appointed by Turner International as Senior Vice President and Chief Content & Creative Officer Kids for Turner Broadcasting System EMEA effective 1 July 2013. Read more >> |
 | SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Google closed its Google Reader service on Monday (1 July) and is unlikely to re-open it. Read more >> |
 | LONDON, UK: British publisher Pearson and Germany's Bertelsmann have completed a deal to create a publishing firm, Penguin Random House, the parent groups announced on Monday (1 July). Read more >> |
More International
 | PRETORIA: The Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) has said that media reports that do not fully capture the processes proposed to address and enhance efficiencies in the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act are baseless. Read more >> |
 | PRETORIA: International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Marius Fransman is to travel to Geneva, Switzerland to attend the 2013 Substantive Session of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) session. Read more >> |
 | PRETORIA: Correctional Services Minister Sibusiso Ndebele says the roll-out of electronic monitoring will address overcrowding in correctional centres and contribute to a safer South Africa. Read more >> |
 | PRETORIA: Government has encouraged South Africans to observe what has become known as Mandela Month by giving at least 67 minutes of their time on 18 July 2013, to create a better tomorrow for all. Read more >> |
More Government news
SOUTH AFRICA  Jose Cuervo moves to Edward Snell & Co. - more info
SOUTH AFRICA Patricia Hidalgo joins Turner International - more info
Carl von Clausewitz "Pursue one great decisive aim with force and determination. (via Brainy Quote)"
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