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SOUTH AFRICA
The cultural differences and doing business in Africa
[Louise Robinson] Africa has been earmarked as a big growth market in which to operate, but you need to know what you're doing to achieve any kind of success in this dynamic environment... read more>>



Branding
SOUTH AFRICA
Why these brands are growing

Louise Marsland

Global strategic marketing consultancy Added Value has found that brands that tap into cultural relevance and prove themselves to be authentic, honest, all natural, with a good story to tell, have brought back a traditional craft... read more>>
Digital
AFRICA
Internet.org app adds three services
Magazines
SOUTH AFRICA
Turning risk to opportunity - RISKAFRICA magazine announces new focus

Issued by COSA Media

Niche magazine title, RISKAFRICA, has expanded its focus to include risk managers amongst its broker and insurance industry readers, offering them news and practice insights from across sub-Saharan Africa's fastest emerging markets... read more>>
Mobile
KENYA
Samsung Kenya honoured with 2014 Kenya Frost & Sullivan Competitive Strategy Innovation and Leadership Award
Frost & Sullivan has honoured Samsung Kenya with the 2014 Kenya Frost & Sullivan Competitive Strategy Innovation and Leadership Award, based on its recent analysis of the mobile phone market... read more>>
Promotions
AFRICA
Last opportunity to win an invitation to AfricaCom 2014
One African journalist can stand the chance to win an invitation to attend the 17th AfricaCom 2014 telecoms event, taking place from 11-13 November 2014... read more>>
Recruitment
SOUTH AFRICA
Salary Review reveals 20% increase in IT salaries

Issued by CareerJunction

This is just one of many interesting findings revealed by one of SA's leading job boards, CareerJunction, in their most recent Salary Review... read more>>
Research
AFRICA
TA Telecom launches big data analysis project
TA Telecom recently announced the launch of its beta trials for Nafsi, described as Africa's most ambitious big data analysis project, which is currently underway... read more>>
Retail
SOUTH AFRICA
Tap into Africa's franchising potential
The FNB Franchise Leadership Summit, attended by industry thought leaders and experts, provided a platform to engage and discuss key franchise trends in the industry... read more>>
TV
RWANDA
Rwandan president accuses BBC of 'genocide denial'
Rwanda's president on Tuesday accused the BBC of "genocide denial" after it aired a controversial documentary on the country's leadership and the mass killings of 1994... read more>>
International
JAPAN
Japan Display warns of enormous losses
TOKYO, JAPAN: Shares in Apple supplier Japan Display slumped more than 18% in Tokyo after the world's biggest manufacturer of screens for smartphones and tablets warned it would post an annual net loss. read more>>
UNITED STATES
Facebook challenging Google in online ad market
NEW YORK: For years, Google has been the undisputed leader in online advertising, but Facebook is gaining quickly in the fast-evolving market. read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
Skype launches video messaging app
NEW YORK - Microsoft-owned Skype unveiled a new app enabling users to send short video messages to stay connected between calls. read more>>
More International
Government
SOUTH AFRICA
State may sell Vodacom stake to fund Eskom

Thabiso Mochiko and Andiswa Maqutu

Crushing financial pressure on Eskom has compelled the government to consider selling its R26bn stake in Vodacom and to assess its other listed holdingsā€š such as Telkom to raise the cash that Eskom needs. read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
Families encouraged to grow their own vegetables

Nthambeleni Gabara

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Senzeni Zokwana says the fight for food security in South Africa should start at a family level with vegetable gardens in all suburbs. read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
Emergency workers urged to end illegal strike

More Matshediso

Gauteng's Department of Health says normal emergency services have not yet been badly affected by the illegal and unprotected strike of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) workers. read more>>
More Government news
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New events to diarise
Africa PPP Investment and Development Summit 2014
Neoedge Pte Ltd - 21 Oct 2014 to 22 Oct 2014 Accra

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

Africa Oil Week Conference 2014
Global Pacific & Partners - 3 Nov 2014 to 7 Nov 2014 Cape Town

Cards and Payments Africa 2015
Terrapinn Ltd - 10 Mar 2015 to 11 Mar 2015 Johannesburg

Bauma Conexpo Africa 2015
MMI South Africa (Pty) Ltd - 15 Sep 2015 to 18 Sep 2015 Johannesburg

Upcoming events
East Africa Brew Fest
Kelwin Events - 18 Oct 2014 Nairobi

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