25 Sep 2013

Marketing & Media Africa

Today's top stories


Digital
KENYA
Westgate stand-off takes to Twitter
According to a report on BBC, 'authorities and militants have taken the Nairobi battle to Twitter'. Apart from informing the public about what's going on, Twitter have also been used to rally Kenyans to support victims. Read more >>

ZIMBABWE
Microsoft 365 launches in Zimbabwe
[Nanine Steenkamp] Microsoft has launched Microsoft Office 365 in Zimbabwe, making the latest cloud-based service available to local businesses. Read more >>


Education & Training
AFRICA
Hackaton from Harare to Cape Town
17-21 November will see the StartupBus tour departing from Zimbabwe and setting off to Cape Town with the aim of strongly connecting international entrepreneurs with their African counterparts. Read more >>


Events & Conferencing
SOUTH AFRICA
MMA SA supports Tech4Africa 2013
One of the pinnacle events for the mobile industry in 2013 is Tech4Africa, taking place from 9-10 October. Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) is supporting it with guaranteed discounts for its members. Read more >>




Exhibitions
SOUTH AFRICA
Scan builds COP11 internal infrastructure in Namibia
[Issued by Scan Display] Scan Display was contracted by Conference Systems Namibia to build 2,600m² of meeting rooms, 1,500m² of office space and 600m² of exhibition space for the 11th Conference of Parties to the Convention to Combat Desertification (COP11 UNCCD). Read more >>  visit press office >>


Mobile
AFRICA
Mobilising apps for Africa
Boasting a stellar lineup of speakers and two different interactive developers workshops, AfricApps at AfricaCom 2013 is a practical guide to understanding the nascent app developers market on the African continent and how to monetise developed product. Read more >>



SOUTH AFRICA
Yookos releases mobile website for non-smartphones
Yookos, one of Africa's innovative social media companies, has launched its mobile website that can be accessed via any handset globally. Read more >>


Recruitment
SOUTH AFRICA
[BizCareers] Education vs experience vs salary
[Juliette Attwell] This week, these three factors battle it out in a bid to win the career war. Is experience more important that education? Is salary more important than gaining experience? We have a look at both of these questions below. Read more >>


TV
AFRICA
Zulu TV channel for sub-Saharan Africa
South African arts practitioner Mbongeni Ngema has announced that his company, Committed Artists Records and Films, will unveil a new Zulu TV channel on 30 September 2013 at KZN Music House in Durban. Read more >>


International

FRANCE
Cannes Chimera: Submit communications ideas to fight against extreme poverty
CANNES, FRANCE: The third Cannes Chimera global communications challenge, set to the brief 'Help Lead the Fight Against Extreme Poverty', will close for entries on 30 September. Read more >>

GERMANY
European insurers discover cyber protection market
FRANKFURT, GERMANY: It's already a booming market in the United States, but in Europe, companies are now waking up to the idea of cyber insurance to protect themselves against losses through an Internet attack. Read more >>

UNITED STATES
Microsoft to reboot tablet effort with new Surface
WASHINGTON, USA: A year after its failed tablet introduction, Microsoft is back with a new Surface that has corrected many of the mistakes in its first iteration as it tries to gain a foothold in the tablet market dominated by Apple's iPad and others makes that use Google's Android operating system.. Read more >>

UNITED STATES
Apple sets new record for iPhones sales launch
NEW YORK CITY, USA: Apple says it sold a record nine million iPhones in the three days after launching two new versions of the smartphone. Read more >>


More International


Government

SOUTH AFRICA
Cabinet weighs in on crime stats
Cabinet has commended the efforts of the South African Police Service (SAPS) and all organisations that have partnered with government in the fight against crime. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA
Minister intervenes in motor strike
Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant has intervened in the extended strike by petrol attendants and workers in the automotive industry after meeting with employers and union leaders. Read more >>


More Government news


Lifestyle

SOUTH AFRICA
Super small town info guide
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Grab a copy of Things to do in a Dorp - a highly informative and entertaining guide to 150 favourite local small towns. Read more >>


Jobs offered

Marketing Manager - Johannesburg
Digital Project Manager - Johannesburg
Marketing Manager - Johannesburg
Graphic Designer - Durban North
Production Controller - Johannesburg
Sales Executive - Fourways
Account Executive - Eastrand/Nelspruit
IS/BI Manager - Johannesburg Northern Suburbs
Sales Manager - Okavango
Online Editor - Sandton
IS/BI Manager - Johannesburg Northern Suburbs
Editor - Kuala Lumpur
Graphic Designer - Sandton
SEO Account Manager - Cape Town
Copywriter - Cape Town
Interface Designer - Cape Town
SEO Copywriter - Cape Town
Design Group Head - Cape Town



New events to diarise

Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing - 12 Oct 2013 to 26 Oct 2013 Cape Town,Sandton
The most sought after qualification in marketing in South Africa. Companies like MTN, Nedbank, Old Mutual, FNB & Liberty Life have sent their staff on our course. www.brandschool.co.za Read more >>
The Write Journey Weekend Workshop
the writing studio - 28 Sep 2013 to 29 Sep 2013 Cape Town
Sanwild Rhino Launch
Sanwild Rhino Sanctuary - 2 Oct 2013 Johannesburg
Masterclass - Integrating Digital
Red and Yellow School - 4 Nov 2013 to 25 Nov 2013 Durban,Johannesburg,Cape Town
Creative Current Affairs Reporting
Institute for the Advancement of Journalism - 14 Nov 2013 to 15 Nov 2013 Johannesburg


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