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AFRICA
Why Wi-Fi is a viable solution for better customer relationships
[Michael Fletcher] The retail and service industry across Africa is constantly under pressure to not only increase their customer base, while meeting profit targets, but to do so whilst satisfying its consumers' needs. Read more >>

Flexible working shown to be crucial for productivity

72% of respondents across Africa believe flexible working is a critical measure to achieving higher productivity, finds the latest Regus survey.

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How to inject humour into your brand

Catherine Milward-Bridges

Do your customers and staff struggle to find the 'funny bone' in your biz? Is humour a taboo in your business culture?

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Overcoming the Nigerian e-commerce payments hurdle

Robin Philip

Nigeria is not "business as usual" for new entrants to the market - but for global e-commerce providers there are many opportunities...

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Biz Takeouts
SOUTH AFRICA
[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 79: Retail Capital and funding solutions
On the next Biz Takeouts Marketing & Media radio show, which airs every Thursday morning from 9am-10am, show host Warren Harding chats to David Lewis, CEO of Retail Capital. [twitterfall] Read more >>

Advertising
KENYA
Redhouse Advertising acquires TBWA license in Kenya
Marketing communications agency, Redhouse Advertising, has acquired the TBWA Worldwide license in Kenya. Read more >>

Digital
SOUTH AFRICA
Incredible Connection‚ MaxConnect partner for broadband roll out

Bekezela Phakathi

Technology specialist retailer Incredible Connection has partnered with Maxwell Technology‚ a satellite-based Internet and data solutions provider‚ to roll out reliable high-speed broadband to areas where there is limited or no data coverage. Read more >>

Mobile
MALAWI
Malawians now able to buy fuel with Airtel Money
Airtel Malawi announced late last week that it has entered into a partnership with Total, offering Malawians the option to purchase fuel, lubricants or groceries in the service shop using Airtel Money services. Read more >>

NIGERIA
PINless prepaid airtime takes off in Nigeria
Clickatell, a global leader in mobile messaging and transaction services, hosted a master class at AfricaCom 2013 on its VAS (Value Added Services) offerings that are making major inroads in Africa with products such as PINless airtime. Read more >>

Radio
AFRICA
RFPA Awards recognises importance of youth reporters
Yesterday, 19 November 2013, the Radio for Peacebuilding Africa (RFPA) Awards, which recognises quality radio programmes that contribute to building peace and tolerance in the continent, will host its annual ceremony in Kigali, Rwanda. Read more >>

TV
KENYA
Kenyan TV show on Africa in 2062 in pilot phase
Lauren Davis, writing on io9.com, reports that the pilot phase of a Kenyan TV series will be screening at the United States International University at the end of the month. The series focuses on the immigration hurdles of Africans to Europe. What if the reverse were to happen? (video) Read more >>


International

UNITED STATES
Google agrees to pay privacy settlement of US$17m
NEW YORK CITY, USA: Officials have confirmed that Google will pay US$17m to settle an investigation by US states into its use of unauthorised tracking software on Apple's Safari web browsers. Read more >>

UNITED STATES
Yahoo! says it will encrypt website traffic
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Yahoo! chief executive Marissa Mayer says the Internet firm will begin encrypting its data to protect users from online snooping. Read more >>

UNITED STATES
Sony sells more than a million PS4 consoles in debut
NEW YORK CITY, USA: More than a million PlayStation 4 consoles were sold in the first 24 hours of its release in North America, according to manufacturer Sony. Read more >>

UNITED STATES
Five arrested in US$45m 'cyber heist'
FRANCE
Vivendi third quarter net profit falls 24% to €376m
CHINA
2013 Digital Asia Festival Awards: Winners

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Government

SOUTH AFRICA
More Setas planned for rural areas
More Sector Education and Training Authority (Seta) offices are being planned for rural areas where Further Education Training (FET) colleges will be opened according to Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA
Opposition to lifting the drinking age to 21
Representatives of the liquor industry has refuted claims that raising the drinking age from 18 to 21 will have an impact on alcohol use. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA
Tourism agency ready for festive season

Siphiwe Nyathi

The Limpopo Tourism Agency (LTA) is gearing up for the holiday season by ensuring the province is attractive for tourists. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA
Gordhan says Irregular spending tops R28bn

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Lifestyle

SOUTH AFRICA
Lexurious Lexus gets A for looks

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

The new Lexus IS 350 is a real good-looking, comfortable family cruiser with enough muscle under the bonnet to put a smile on the face of any enthusiastic driver and enough smart and safety features to make it an attractive alternative to the Big Three Germans. Read more >>


New accounts

    SOUTH AFRICA
  • C.S.A chosen for L'Ormarins Queen's Plate 2014 - more info

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New events to diarise

Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing - 7 Dec 2013 to 21 Dec 2013 Johannesburg,Cape Town
Fast track your career with the most desirable qualification in South Africa. The Diploma in Digital Marketing is internationally accredited and will give you the strategic edge in your career. Read more >>


Bright Talks
Bright Talks - 28 Nov 2013 Cape Town

Primedia Scholarships
Rhodes University - 30 Nov 2013 Grahamstown

Social Media, Web and InDesign workshops
Multidimensions - 2 Dec 2013 to 6 Dec 2013 Johannesburg

Geostatistics and Mineral Resource Estimation
Neoedge Pte Ltd - 7 Apr 2014 to 11 Apr 2014 Accra


Quotes

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"We must not always talk in the marketplace of what happens to us in the forest."

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