27 Sep 2013

Marketing & Media Africa

Today's top stories

SOUTH AFRICA
The Top Employers in Africa named for 2014
[Issued by Top Employers Institute] While challenges abound for any company extending its reach into Africa, The Top Employers Africa 2014 Certification Programme shows that HR plays a vital role in bridging gaps and ensuring that both business and employee needs are met. Read more >>  visit press office >>

Special Focus on Media Freedom & Right to Know
MOROCCO
Terrorism charges against Ali Anouzla condemned
Reporters Without Borders condemns the terrorism charges that were brought yesterday against Ali Anouzla, a news website editor who was arrested in Rabat eight days ago after posting an article containing a link to a video posted by Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM). Read more >>




Digital
NORTH SUDAN
Sudan internet back up
NEWSWATCH: After almost 24 hours of a complete internet blackout Renesys has confirmed that Sudan's internet is back up. Read more >>




Education & Training
NORTH SUDAN
Samsung Smart School launched in Sudan
Samsung Electronics Africa launched its Smart School solution, a fully integrated one-on-one learning platform, at the Ahfad University for Women in Khartoum, Sudan earlier this week. Read more >>


Mobile
KENYA
Survey shows Kenya, SA top cashless payment users
James Kariuki, reporting on Africa Review, says that according to a recent survey, Kenyans and South Africans are the top users of cashless payments in Africa. Read more >>


Online Media
AFRICA
africa.com a popular domain purchase
[Nanine Steenkamp] Submissions for the acquisition of africa.com domain names are flooding in, as brands seek to gain an internet tag associated with the continent. Read more >>


PR & Communications
SOUTH AFRICA
Media relationships work two ways
[Marion Scher] I received an email this morning from a colleague who, some would think quite cheekily, asked me for my press listing for a particular industry... Read more >>


Research
SOUTH AFRICA
#PAMRO15: The role of media audience research in emerging markets
[Oresti Patricios] There is a need for transparency, and to tell not just one story, but many. Read more >>


International

UNITED STATES
Mintel identifies five new social media trends
CHICAGO, US: In the latest of a quarterly series, Mintel's social media analysts, Gabi Lieberman and Lizz Martinez, have identified five new trends in online consumer marketplace behaviour gleaned from high-level research into the strategies employed by Fortune 500 companies across the US. Read more >>

UNITED STATES
Post-it notes get fresh life with digital app
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Post-it notes, those sticky papers used by pen-and-ink people for reminders and bookmarks, are getting new life for the digital world. Read more >>

UNITED STATES
Amazon's new Kindle has a 'Mayday' button
NEW YORK CITY, USA: Amazon unveiled its upgraded Kindle tablet computers on Wednesday, 25 September, boosting power for the devices while adding a "Mayday" button for free, live technical support. Read more >>

UNITED KINGDOM
Tesco unveils its own tablet computer
LONDON, UK: Britain's biggest retailer Tesco has unveiled its first tablet computer, as the supermarket chain seeks to boost flagging sales in its domestic market. Read more >>

UNITED STATES
Print news may soon be a 'luxury' says Bezos
NEW YORK CITY, USA: Amazon's chief executive and new Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos said on Wednesday, 25 September, that print newspapers could one day become a luxury. Read more >>


More International


Partners

SOUTH AFRICA
In the Zone with MWEB Entrepreneur: Ouma Rusks and Simba Chips
Ouma Rusks and Simba chips are two iconic food brands started by the entrepreneurial Greyvenstein family, in the small town of Molteno in the Eastern Cape. Read more >>


Government

SOUTH AFRICA
Police nab 115 illegal miners
Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu says police have arrested 115 illegal miners in and around Roodeport in the past two months. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA
Govt looks at rolling out nuclear power
Government is looking at the various aspects involved in the rolling out of nuclear energy, says the Department of Energy (DoE). Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA
E-tolling bill signed into law
President Jacob Zuma has signed into law the Transport Laws and Related Matters Amendment Bill - paving the way for e-tolling, the presidency said on Wednesday (25 September). Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA
The rise of the pre-tenders
[Anton Ressel] The next generation of tenderpreneurs is waiting in the wings, and we should all be very worried. Read more >>


More Government news


Lifestyle

SOUTH AFRICA
Astra looks good with a boot
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] General Motors SA have pulled a few pleasant surprises out of the hat for its passenger cars, including some impressive specification upgrades, fresh cosmetics, changes in model line-ups, the addition of a new engine, a hot limited edition scorcher - and an all-new Astra four-door sedan. Read more >>


New accounts


SOUTH AFRICA
Mushroom Media growing at a steady pace - more info



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New events to diarise

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AAA School of Advertising - 10 Sep 2013 to 21 Nov 2013 Cape Town
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
Sales Strategy
8 Oct 2013 to 9 Oct 2013 Cape Town
Masterclass - Integrating Digital
Red and Yellow School - 4 Nov 2013 to 25 Nov 2013 Durban,Johannesburg,Cape Town


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