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SOUTH AFRICA
Top 10 digital campaigns of 2013
[Hando Sinisalu] European research firm Best Marketing International constantly monitors award-winning digital marketing campaigns for its "The Best of Global Digital Marketing" conference program. (video) Read more >>


Exhibitions
AFRICA
African EduWeek to encourage quality education delivery
African EduWeek returns to Johannesburg from 10-11 July at the Sandton International Convention Centre and this year's theme is "Empowering teachers to deliver quality education everywhere". Read more >>

Mobile
UGANDA
MTN Uganda rolls out 115 new network coverage sites
MTN Uganda has completed its planned 2013 network coverage site roll-out initiative. This saw the roll-out of 115 new coverage sites and upgrading the capacity of another 406 network sites. Read more >>

ZIMBABWE
Mobile money tax imposed in Zimbabwe
Tawanda Karombo, writing on ITWeb Africa, says that Zimbabwe has started levying a tax of 5 cents on mobile money transactions Read more >>

Production
AFRICA
Afrinolly Short Film Competition finalists announced
The panel of judges has finally narrowed the Afrinolly Short Film Competition shortlist down to 20 finalists - ten in the Short Film category and ten in the Documentary category. Read more >>

Publishing
AFRICA
Biographies of journalist Mohamed Amin released online
A24 MEDIA and Camerapix have launched the classic biographies of Mohamed Amin, described as Africa's most famous journalist, online. Read more >>

TV
NIGERIA
Channels TV once again wins best Nigerian TV award
Independent Nigerian broadcaster, Channels TV, has been awarded the "Best Station of The Year Award" for 2013 by The Federal Republic of Nigeria's Media Merit Award Trust. Read more >>


International

UNITED STATES
IMA Web Interactive Media Awards deadline extended
NEW YORK CITY, US: Final 2013 Awards deadline extended to January 15 Read more >>

UNITED STATES
Apple, Samsung agree to mediation in US patent battle
NEW YORK, USA: The chief executives of Apple and Samsung have agreed to attend a mediation session by mid-February to discuss their legal battle over smartphone patents according to court documents. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA
Brazil airlines want 1,500 more flights for World Cup
RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazilian airlines, including heavyweights TAM and Gol, have asked the country's aviation authorities to allow some 1,500 additional flights to meet demand during the World Cup, officials said on Wednesday, 8 January 2014. Read more >>

UNITED STATES
Fibre optic dress changes color on a whim
CANADA
Going digital hurting newspapers: industry spokesman
UNITED STATES
Motorola tries 'aggressive' mode for smartphones

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Government

SOUTH AFRICA
Textbooks blow for blind pupils
A shortage of textbooks for blind pupils and lack of enough teachers for deaf pupils has been cited as one of the reasons for the low pass rate at a special needs school. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA
Mpuma records fewer road accidents
Fewer road accidents and deaths were recorded in Mpumalanga over December. Read more >>


More Government news


Lifestyle

SOUTH AFRICA
Take time out for a trip to Tau

Brian Berkman

There is, of course, the legend of the lost Kruger Millions but even that tenuous link to great stories suggests the gold bullion is somewhere near Machadadorp and not hidden beneath a lion's den in The Kruger National Park. Read more >>


People on the move

    SOUTH AFRICA
  • Ben Evans appointed MD of OgilvyOne South Africa - more info

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New events to diarise

Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing - 27 Jan 2014 to 7 Feb 2014 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 >>


Social Media Marketing Magic
Niche Training - 6 Feb 2014 to 20 Feb 2014 Cape Town,Gauteng,Kwazulu-Natal

Diploma in Digital Marketing
BrandSchool Kenya - 10 Feb 2014 to 14 Feb 2014 Nairobi

FIDIC
Alusani Skills & Training Network - 24 Mar 2014 to 25 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

PSASA Convention 2014
PSASA - 11 Apr 2014 to 12 Apr 2014 Johannesburg

The 5th Orange Africa Mega Music Expo
Ngavu Enterprise Inc. - 23 Sep 2014 to 24 Sep 2014 Johannesburg


Quotes

Anne Frank
"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world."

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