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SOUTH AFRICA
The Bookmarks Awards 2015: All the winners
IAB SA announced the winners of the 2015 IAB South Africa Bookmarks Awards at Turbine Hall in Newtown Johannesburg on Thursday, 19 February 2015. read more>>



SOUTH AFRICA
Making its (Book)mark
[Danette Breitenbach] Last night a total of 13 gold and 34 silver awarded on stage (the 44 bronze winners were announced but not called onto the stage), at the 7th Bookmarks Awards... read more>>

Mugabe falling for Nando's? It's a fake, says fast-food chain

NEWSWATCH: Nando's in Zimbabwe has quickly distanced itself from a cheeky ad based on Mugabe's recent much-publicised 'carpet malfunction', reports BD Live...

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Social media broadens travel in Africa

This year's Social Media Week Lagos, 24 February 2015 is dedicated to travel and Jovago.com will be on hand to educate Nigerians on travel trends and how social media is helping to shape the future of tourism in Africa...

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Africa: State of Mobile Advertising Report released

Mobile is the driving force behind the Africa's accelerating internet adoption, making it a hotbed for mobile growth and commerce, according to Opera Mediaworks' State of Mobile Advertising report....

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Design Indaba
SOUTH AFRICA
[Design Indaba 2015] The Emerging Creatives Class of 2015
Each year, Design Indaba goes on the hunt for South Africa's top design talent through its curated selection of Emerging Creatives, who are featured at the annual Design Indaba Expo... read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
[Design Indaba 2015] Get ready for the Design Indaba Conference and Simulcast
Featuring the best of international creativity on one stage, the Design Indaba Conference taking place from the 25 - 27 February, will also be simulcast live to cities around South Africa... read more>>
Magazines
AFRICA
Forbes Woman Africa out now
Newspapers
SOUTH SUDAN
Newspapers seized again in Sudan
The Sudanese Journalists Network has condemned the confiscation of the print runs of four newspapers by Sudanese security services on Wednesday. No reasons were given for the seizures. read more>>
Retail
SOUTH AFRICA
Distell to swell its African business

Marc Hasenfuss

Liquor brands conglomerate Distell (DST)‚ which has investment house Remgro and beer giant SABMiller as major shareholders‚ will strongly fortify its African business in the medium term... read more>>
Social Media
SOUTH AFRICA
[TrendTalk] Content is key to 'winning' Twitter

Louise Marsland

We know from a personal perspective that to get more followers on social media we have to be active daily, post cool stuff, be authentic and be engaged. But is it the same for brands?... read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
Tips on managing your social media profile
Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn are the perfect, immediate channels to reach and connect with friends, family and people with similar interests, but these platforms are also becoming increasingly popular with employers to recruit and monitor staff... read more>>
Media Freedom & Right to Know
BURUNDI
Appeal Court orders journalist Rugurika's release
The Court of Appeal in the Burundian capital, Bujumbura, on 18 February, ordered the release on bail of the well-known journalist Bob Rugurika, according to Human Rights Watch... read more>>
Youth Marketing
AFRICA
Richest youth entrepreneurship prize opens for entries
African Leadership Academy's Centre for Entrepreneurial Leadership, which was established through a multi-year partnership with The MasterCard Foundation, has opened entries for this year's Anzisha Prize... read more>>
International
SPAIN
Uber's back in Spain... with home food deliveries
BARCELONA, SPAIN: US smartphone app firm Uber reappeared in Spain on Thursday as a home food delivery network after a court banned it from operating its taxi service following complaints from professional drivers... read more>>
UNITED STATES
Social media star Azalea gives up on online 'pettiness'
NEW YORK, US: Rapper Iggy Azalea built a fan base through social media but frequently engaged in bitter feuds, and is taking a break from the internet and its 'pettiness'... read more>>
INDIA
Year 2015: What has business intelligence in store for businesses?

Chirag Shivalker

AHMEDABAD, INDIA: Business intelligence has become the "talk of the town" - but no prize for guessing why... read more>>
UNITED KINGDOM
D&AD extends entry deadline for 2015 Professional Awards
LONDON, UK: The 2015 D&AD Global Advertising and Design Awards have extended the entry deadline to Wednesday, 25 February 2015... read more>>
FRANCE
Launch of Young Lions Health Award encourages creativity around health challenges
CANNES, FRANCE: The Young Lions Health Award is a new competition for young creatives and marketers that aims to improve challenges facing global health systems in developing countries. read more>>
UNITED KINGDOM
Scotland declares online 'independence' from Britain
FRANCE
Infidelity ads pulled from French buses after complaints
ISRAEL
Cyber attacks on Israel traced to Gaza: researchers
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Government news
SOUTH AFRICA
Formal disciplinary enquiry for suspended SAA CEO
A formal disciplinary inquiry has been convened for suspended South African Airways (SAA) CEO Monwabisi Kalawe, said the national carrier's board this morning... read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
Agbiz workshop focuses on new transport legislation
The new regulations pertaining to the National Road Traffic Act, which came into effect on 31 October 2014 and on 31 January 2015 (Regulations 330A to 330D), are not good news for both consignors and consignees... read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
Jamming not a political decision, says Mahlobo

Wyndham Hartley and Paul Vecchiatto

State Security Minister David Mahlobo says it was not an executive or political decision to use a cellular network jamming device that disrupted the start of SONA last week... read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
MEC condemns burning of schools
Limpopo Education Acting MEC Jerry Ndou has condemned the burning of schools in Malamulele and called on law enforcement agencies to deal with the culprits... read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
Staff in move to widen protests

Deneesha Pillay

Lecturers at the Eastcape Midlands College (EMC) have threatened a province-wide shutdown of its three campuses, vowing not to return to classes until their salaries are increased and temporary staff are made permanent... read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
Can a funny meme get to a powerful president?
Can a campaign of laughter born out of humiliation change the mind of a 'Teflon president'? All it might take is one click... read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
WWF report frames the economic issues of shale gas
More Government news
Travel news
SOUTH AFRICA
First Hyatt international global sales office to open in Africa
Hyatt Regency Johannesburg announced today that Sandra Kneubuhler was named Global Sales Director - Africa... read more>>
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Jobs offered


New events to diarise
The Skills Expo
Namibia Careers Expo - 25 Feb 2015 to 27 Feb 2015, Windhoek

WorkinAfrica Virtual Career Fair
WorkInAfrica - 1 Mar 2015 to 31 Mar 2015, Sub-Saharan Africa

Retail World Africa 2015
Terrapinn Ltd - 10 Mar 2015 to 11 Mar 2015, Johannesburg

18th AutoExpo Africa 2015
Expogroup - 27 Apr 2015 to 29 Apr 2015, Nairobi

Africa Com
Informa - 17 Nov 2015 to 19 Nov 2015, Cape Town

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