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The evolving business model for m-governance

Vijay Sai Pratap

A look at the evolving business model for (mobile governance) m-governance projects and the use of mobile technology as a catalyst for inclusive development.

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Luxor African Film Festival winners

16-24 March 2014 saw the third edition of the Luxor African Film Festival take place in Luxor, Egypt.

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TV news presenters join forces to help free detained journalists

Prominent presenters from multiple news organisations have highlighted the importance of journalism by uniting to create a 40-second film which ends with a collage of photos of journalists muted as part of the FreeAJStaff campaign.

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Digital
SOUTH AFRICA
The revolution will not be televised

David Barnard

As revolutions go, the impact of digital video on the advertising world has been a long time coming. Read more >>

Events & Conferencing
NIGERIA
The Loeries and DStv Take on Lagos
The Loeries and DStv joined forces for a day to match the frenetic pace of Lagos, filled with constant movement and energy. The Loeries Roadshow and DStv VIP Showcase, held on 25 March at the Victoria Crowne Plaza, was an exciting and inspiring event with around 200 people attending. Read more >>




Mobile
KENYA
Airtel announces new bosses in Kenya and Seychelles

Susan Mwenesi

Airtel Kenya has appointed Adil El Yousseffi as its new managing director, while Amadou Dina takes over the Seychelles office in the same capacity. Read more >>

Production
KENYA
Submissions open for feature-length Swahili films
Zuku TV is inviting submissions for feature-length Swahili films for broadcast on Zuku Swahili Movies, described as 'a premium movie channel tailor made for all audiences within the East African region'. Read more >>

TV
AFRICA
'African Start-Up' to air on CNN International
Today, 28 March 2014, 'African Start-Up' on CNN International will air a 30-minute special that will showcase innovative SME entrepreneurs from South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya and Rwanda. Read more >>


International

UNITED KINGDOM
D&AD juries' results - days 1 & 2
LONDON, UK: Thus far, 69 pieces of work have been awarded at the 52nd annual D&AD judging event in London. Read more >>

RUSSIA
Russian officials dump iPads over spy fears
MOSCOW, RUSSIA: Russian government officials have swapped their iPads for Samsung tablets to ensure tighter security, the telecommunications minister told news agencies. Read more >>

UNITED STATES
How to define market research success

Ashlan Bonnell

WASHINGTON, US: A "good" market research report can cost you thousands of dollars. And when I say "good," I mean a report that helped you make one of your difficult business decisions... Read more >>

SOUTH KOREA
Early Galaxy S5 release in South Korea irks Samsung
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: Samsung voiced annoyance yesterday after South Korean telecoms operators released its latest smartphone ahead of schedule in order to dodge sales restrictions imposed by regulators. Read more >>

UNITED STATES
IMA Entry Deadline: Monday, March 31
UNITED STATES
Computers lose more ground to tablets
UNITED STATES
Digital ventures boost ailing news media, study shows
SOUTH AFRICA
Lions Health festival adds international speakers

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Government

SOUTH AFRICA
Minister meets NHLS to discuss new funding model
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has held an urgent meeting with the board of the National Health Laboratory Services to ensure that services rendered by the lab continue. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA
Screws tighten with NCA Bill
The National Credit Amendment Bill, approved by the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), will see the screws tightened on reckless lending. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA
Penalties for late birth registration
The clock is ticking for parents who do not register their children's birth timeously, with the Department of Home Affairs now enforcing a penalty for late birth registration. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA
SKA to redefine Africa's image
Science and Technology Minister Derek Hanekom says the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) will transform perceptions of Africa as the continent is not usually seen as a location for cutting edge science and technology. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA
SIU to investigate Usaasa

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Lifestyle

SOUTH AFRICA
Married in Mauritius

Rod Baker

No, not Seattle... Mauritius, though cynics might suggest that wherever it's intoned, the longest sentence in the English language is "I do"*. Read more >>


Jobs offered




New events to diarise

African Cristal Festival - 26 May 2014 to 28 May 2014 Nairobi
This event aims to bring together the entire media and communication industry and to promote regional culture through dedicated competitions. Read more >>

Africa Health Exhibition and Congress
Britespark Communications - 29 May 2014 to 31 May 2014 Johannesburg

AgriBizNiz
Moshate Media - 11 Aug 2014 to 12 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

African farmers workshop and expo
Moshate Media - 12 Aug 2014 to 14 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

Legal aspects of business in West & Central Africa
UCT Professional Development Project - 6 Oct 2014 to 10 Oct 2014 Cape Town


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