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SOUTH AFRICA
[MRMW] Adapt or die - spotlight on mobile market research
[Leigh Andrews] Market research is a tricky topic, particularly when related to mobile use in Africa. Simplify the process by being device-agnostic and keeping literacy and language top of mind... read more>>



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SOUTH AFRICA
JWT appoints Kershnee Pillay as Managing Partner

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JWT South Africa has announced the appointment of Kershnee Pillay - ex Client Lead Director at Mindshare World South Africa and Media Manager and Strategic Buyer at Nestle South Africa - as Managing Partner JWT Johannesburg... read more>>
Digital
AFRICA
Firefox OS to expand into Africa
Airtel, MTN South Africa and Tigo, operated by Millicom, are the first carriers working with Mozilla to soon bring the first Firefox OS smartphones to Africa... read more>>
Events & Conferencing
AFRICA
Gearing up for the 2014 AABLA finale
On 14 November 2014 the CNBC Africa All Africa Business Leaders Awards Presented By Johnnie Walker Blue Label, will announce the ultimate business game-changers across five categories... read more>>
MOROCCO
Fifth Annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit to be held in Morocco
The fifth annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit will bring together over 3000 entrepreneurs, heads of state, government officials, global entrepreneurs, small medium enterprises (SMEs), corporate leaders, and young entrepreneurs... read more>>
Mobile
NAMIBIA
New mobile airtime distribution service launched in Namibia
Namibian ICT provider, Paratus Telecom, in conjunction with Nomanini, have launched a new mobile airtime distribution service called Katiti... read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
Mxit offers Ebola app to West Africa
Online Media
SOUTH AFRICA
Content: Skate or fall - it's that simple

Catherine Milward-Bridges

I once heard someone say that his passion for skateboarding stems from being able to teach kids how to fall - or 'bail', in skateboarders' lingo. This piqued my interest... read more>>
Research
KENYA
October Kenyan TV viewership analysis
GeoPoll has released TV audience data for top channels in Kenya for the month of October, including details on popular viewing times, average daily viewers for each station, and ratings for individual shows... read more>>
International
UNITED STATES
Interview: Michael O'Rourke, President, New York Festivals
NEW YORK, US: New York Festivals International Advertising Awards has honoured the World's Best Advertising since 1957. Here are some insights from Michael O'Rourke,President, New York Festivals. read more>>
CANADA
Toronto Star to launch tablet edition next year
OTTAWA, CANADA: Canada's largest circulation newspaper, Toronto Star, announced yesterday plans for a tablet edition in the new year, following in the footsteps of another major local newspaper. read more>>
IRELAND
Start-ups say skills, not taxes behind Ireland's draw
AUSTRALIA
Australian novelist wins top French literary award
More International
Government
SOUTH AFRICA
Union takes aim at SABC over wages
The Media Workers Association of SA (Mwasa) has gone to court in a bid to compel acting SABC CEO Anton Heunis to implement a July court order aimed at improving the salaries of his staff. read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
Citizens pay even more tax than firms
The South African tax burden has steadily increased over the past four years with individual taxpayers bearing the biggest part of it as the gap between their contributions and that of companies continues to widen. read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
New public-private partnership to address skills shortages in agriculture
More Government news
Travel
SOUTH AFRICA
Go on the rails with Rohan... it's unforgettable

Brian Berkman

With his trademark tie and starched collared shirt, Rohan Vos, the patriarch of the family that redefined luxury train travel with Rovos Rail, inspects the steam locomotive. (Videos) read more>>
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