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AFRICA
88mph's seven selected start-ups for 2014
88mph, an early stage start-up fund and accelerator program that launched in South Africa in 2012, has announced the seven chosen start-ups to partake in the program for 2014. Read more >>

The Loeries Africa Committee: Denford Mangora

First up in our round of interviews with this year's Loeries Africa Committee is Denford Mangora, CEO of Jericho Advertising in Harare, Zimbabwe.

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WhatsApp with Facebook?

Christopher Smith

People have been asking why Facebook spent so much on the instant messenger. Is it that Facebook wants to have dominance in the mobile market or are more people moving away from Facebook?

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Why we need creativity

John Laurence

Creative agencies are tasked with finding new ways of attracting people's attention to marketing messages. It's a treadmill that will never stop...

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Digital
MOZAMBIQUE
Mozambique first SADC country to join A4AI
Mozambique has become the first SADC country to join the A4AI, a global coalition working to make broadband affordable for all, after A4AI signed a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Mozambican government. Read more >>




Education & Training
UGANDA
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Events & Conferencing
AFRICA
Anti-Counterfeiting Africa Conference educates, empowers
Described as a leader in the high tech industry sector, HP is aiming to raise awareness on the impact and consequences of counterfeit trade during its Anti-Counterfeiting Africa Conference in Johannesburg. Read more >>

Mobile
NIGERIA
Free mobile transfers for Nigerians through Transferbee
Transferbee, a UK based company, has launched a campaign, running until 1 May 2014, which enables Nigerians living in the UK to transfer money home to friends and family free of charge via their mobile phones. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA
Mobile a game-changer in Africa

Issued by Ole! Media

South African entrepreneur Deseré Orrill, co-founder of digital media company Ole! Media Group, believes mobile has become a game-changer in the way advertising and promotion works within the continent. Read more >>


International

BELGIUM
EU to scrap mobile roaming fees
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: The European Parliament endorsed a sweeping package of EU telecommunications reforms, including a much-awaited measure to end roaming charges for cross-border mobile phone use. Read more >>

UNITED STATES
Five things learned at #SXSW
AUSTIN, US: A handful of themes emerged during South by Southwest Interactive's five days of wide-ranging programs. Read more >>

FRANCE
Brazil Day comes to Cannes Lions
CANNES, FRANCE: The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced that this year's Festival will incorporate a programme dedicated to showcasing, understanding and celebrating Brazilian creativity. Read more >>

SYRIA
Syria paper accuses peace envoy of encouraging 'terror'
UNITED STATES
Amazon launches new device for streaming video
UNITED STATES
Microsoft's smartphone assistant, Cortana

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Government

SOUTH AFRICA
Billions to be spent on Pretoria boulevard
The Tshwane municipality is going ahead with plans to build a government boulevard in Pretoria. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA
Cable thieves darken e-toll roads
Cable thieves have darkened Gauteng's R20bn freeway network as streetlights along the route have ceased to function. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA
Call to transform Africa's prisons
African leaders in Correctional Services have been urged to spare no effort in transforming the prisons inherited from colonial and repressive regimes into correctional facilities that rehabilitate offenders. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA
Objections to candidates now closed
By the 5pm cut-off on Tuesday, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) had received in excess of 40 submissions regarding objections to candidates of political parties for the upcoming national and provincial elections. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA
Ports penalised for under-spending

Razina Munshi


More Government news


Lifestyle

SOUTH AFRICA
Tweaks add to Sportage appeal

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Kia has updated its popular Sportage range and smartened it up with bits of fancy make-up, exterior and inside enhancements, engine refinements, transmission changes and cabin comforts that are likely to push up sales, which already stand at more than 9,000 units since it was introduced to the local market three years ago. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA
In the Footsteps of Christ
Recently David Ben-Sira and friends took a 7-day Christian tour in Israel. This is what they saw and experienced... Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA
Get it on the Concierge Digibook, so it won't be missed

Brian Berkman

Most upscale hotels will send a few pointers on things to do while visiting along with the ubiquitous 'please book your restaurant and spa reservations in advance of your arrival' request with your hotel confirmation. Read more >>


New events to diarise

Fidic standards and analysis masterclass Namibia
Innovation Research Training Group - 6 May 2014 Windhoek

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

Africa Investment Promotion Summit
Africapaciti - 11 Jun 2014 to 12 Jun 2014 Tshwane

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


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