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AFRICA
AfricaCom Awards 2014 shortlist released
The AfricaCom Awards 2014, which celebrates and acknowledges leaders in digital technology, ICT, telecommunications and media across Africa, is set to take place on 12 November 2014... read more>>



Biz Takeouts
SOUTH AFRICA
[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 109: The BlackBerry Experience with Nader Henein
Tune in to the Biz Takeouts Marketing & Media radio show, tomorrow, 16 October 2014, from 9am-10am, as show host Warren Harding chats to Nader Henein from BlackBerry... read more>>
Cinema
AFRICA
Online film submissions for ZIFF 2015 now open
The 18th edition of ZIFF will take place from 18-26 July 2015, and for the first time ever, will be accepting film submissions online via the festhome.com web platform... read more>>
Digital
SOUTH AFRICA
Entries open for 2015 IAB South Africa Bookmarks Awards
The inaugural IAB Digital Summit will precede the 2015 IAB South Africa Bookmarks Awards. Both will be held on 19 February 2015 at the Turbine Hall in Newtown Precinct, Johannesburg... read more>>
Events & Conferencing
NIGERIA
Symposium aims to solve challenges facing brand Nigeria
In line with its tradition of strengthening the corporate image of Nigeria through innovative platforms, BrandiQ Magazine's Brand Nigeria Symposium is set to take place on 6 November... read more>>
Media
SOUTH AFRICA
African Investigative Journalism Conference at Wits in November
'Power Reporting', the African Investigative Journalism Conference is taking place at Wits University from 3-5 November 2014... read more>>
Mobile
NIGERIA
Alcatel-Lucent, MTN to boost connectivity in Nigeria
Alcatel-Lucent is opening up Africa's most populous nation to the benefits of ultra-broadband connectivity by launching a 100 gigabit-per-second fibre-optic network with MTN Nigeria... read more>>
Recruitment
AFRICA
Global Human Resources certifier announces Unilever as Africa's number one Top Employer for 2015

Issued by Top Employers Institute

Africa's 10 Top Employers have been announced by the Top Employers Institute in recognition of the world-class growth and development conditions they create for employees... read more>>
Retail
NIGERIA
Buywela.com simplifying e-commerce for Nigerians
A new startup, Buywela.com, is aiming to become the "Google for e-commerce" in Nigeria - simplifying the online shopping experience... read more>>
Sponsorship
SOUTH AFRICA
MyWorld of Tomorrow gets gold sponsorship from AccessData
AccessData is the gold sponsor for the MyWorld of Tomorrow (MWOT), taking place 16-18 October 2014 at the Sandton Convention Centre... read more>>
International
FRANCE
France lets users Tweet money to others
PARIS, FRANCE: Money is now only a tweet away for French people, after a bank in the country launched a novel way to transfer money using the social networking platform. read more>>
GERMANY
Google sees Amazon as its biggest competition
BERLIN, GERMANY: Google boss Eric Schmidt said his company's biggest competition as a search engine came from e-commerce company Amazon, and not from other search engines. read more>>
FINLAND
Inspiring creativity - Eurobest, European Festival of Creativity
HELSINKI, FINLAND: Eurobest, the European Festival of Creativity, taking place from 1-3 December 2014 in Helsinki, promises content designed to challenge thinking and inspire new ways of approaching the creative process. read more>>
More International
Government
SOUTH AFRICA
E-toll costs are prohibitive for motorists

Natasha Marrian

A nominal increase in the fuel level nationally and an increase in motor vehicle licence fees in Gauteng were mooted as alternatives to electronic tolls by the African National Congress (ANC) in the province. read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
SA, France sign nuclear cooperation agreement
The Department of Energy has confirmed that South Africa has signed an Inter-Governmental Framework Agreement on Nuclear Cooperation with France. read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
SAA's warning over bogus websites
South African Airlines (SAA) has warned the public about fraudulent websites that reportedly have information on the Cadet Pilot Development Programme. Applications for positions are now closed. read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
Municipality instructed to comply with audit report
More Government news
Jobs offered


New events to diarise
Zim Achievers Business Breakfast
Zimbabwe Achievers Awards - 17 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

Africa Jet Fuel and Aviation Conference
Magenta Global - 27 Oct 2014 to 28 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

11th Annual HR Africa Summit
Institute of International Research - 27 Oct 2014 to 31 Oct 2014 Johannesburg

Africa Marine and Leisure Expo
1 Nov 2014 to 2 Nov 2014 Durban

Water Africa Building and Construction
ACE Event Management - 3 Nov 2015 to 5 Nov 2015 Abuja

Upcoming events
Africa's First Marketing Summit - 15 Oct 2014 to 18 Oct 2014 Victoria Falls
IMM Graduate School of MarketingThe Africa Marketing Confederation's (AMC) first Summit is expected to be a catalyst in the way African marketers cooperate and collaborate. Read more >>


Africa's First Marketing Summit
African Marketing Confederation - 15 Oct 2014 to 18 Oct 2014 Victoria Falls

ConMach Nigeria 2014
ConMach Nigeria 2014 - 16 Oct 2014 to 19 Oct 2014 Lagos

East Africa Brew Fest
Kelwin Events - 18 Oct 2014 Nairobi

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