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SOUTH AFRICA
Facebook Rooms: what it could mean for your company
[Jason Perelson] Facebook, Inc has launched its new app, "Rooms" across iOS devices in the US, with an eventual roll-out to more devices and areas. What could this mean for your company? read more>>



Cinema
AFRICA
CAFF presents 'Visions to be Heard: Empowering Young Africans through Film'
CAFF, the Humanitarian Centre and the French Society (Trinity College) presents 'Visions to be Heard: Empowering Young Africans Through Film' - a special event to launch the Humanitarian Centre's new themed year... read more>>
Digital
AFRICA
Application economy creates opportunity for Africa

Gary Lawrence

We all live in an application economy. Retail, news, entertainment, banking, education, government, communications - everything is driven by a connected, mobile, application-based world... read more>>
TANZANIA
Tigo, Facebook take Internet.org app to Tanzania
In a move that is expected to promote internet adoption in Tanzania, Tigo is now offering free access to basic internet services through Facebook's Internet.org app... read more>>
Mobile
NIGERIA
Nigeria to benefit from 100 gigabit-per-second fiber-optic network
Alcatel-Lucent and MTN Nigeria will be boosting connectivity in Nigeria by launching a superfast, 100 gigabit-per-second fiber-optic network. MTN Nigeria will deploy a 100G network that re-uses existing 10G... read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
Flaw in Vodacom software caused security leak
Faulty security software at cellphone network operator Vodacom allowed the distribution of the cellphone numbers of the company's subscribers to websites they browse on their phones... read more>>
Promotions
SOUTH AFRICA
VavavavoOomph!

Susan Mottram, Issued by Oomph! Africa

Brand activation and OOH media expert Oomph! Africa cracked a record quarter-of-a-million attendance at Sanlam's Roadshow... read more>>
Retail
AFRICA
Survey shows huge growth potential for e-retailers in Africa

Sumesh Rahavendra

Africa offers enormous growth potential for e-retailers given that online shopping is in its infancy in the region. The recently released Shop the World! report reveals that emerging markets offer the highest growth potential for the e-commerce industry... read more>>
TV
AFRICA
What's next for TV in Africa?
DISCOP Africa, which brings together the driving forces behind the continent's multiplatform television and digital content businesses, will be hosting '20 Years of TV in Africa: What Next'... read more>>
International
JAPAN
Toshiba's profits of ¥30,8bn in six months
TOKYO, JAPAN: Toshiba said its half-year net profit rose by about 43% from a year ago, largely owing to a weak yen and strong sales in its infrastructure business. read more>>
UNITED STATES
Warning of major hacking attack on the USA
WASHINGTON, USA: Cyber attacks might be taking a toll now, but just wait: a survey of experts says things are likely to get even worse in the US over the next decade. read more>>
UNITED STATES
Still time to enter 2015 Automobile Advertising of the Year
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Government
SOUTH AFRICA
NYDA welcomes age restrictions on free housing
The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has welcomed the age restriction of 35 set by the Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu for access to free public housing. read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
SA government 'notes' ratings downgrade by Japan
Government says it has taken note of the decision by Japanese based credit rating agency Ratings and Investment Information Inc (R&I) to downgrade South Africa's foreign and domestic currency ratings to "BBB+" and "A-" respectively. read more>>
More Government news
New events to diarise
FNB Wine Festival Mozambique 2014
DK EVENTOS - 6 Nov 2014 to 8 Nov 2014 Maputo

The Future of Life Insurance in Africa Summit
Landsberg Communications International - LCI - 26 Nov 2014 to 27 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

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

ConMach Nigeria 2015
ConMach Nigeria 2015 - 11 Mar 2015 to 14 Mar 2015 Lagos

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

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