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Milk, popcorn... and Nigeria

Ahmed Bulbulia, writing from Nigeria, looks into the curious case of milk & popcorn in Nigeria, and still on the West African giant, we look at the nation and how it is among the 20 fastest growing economies and what that might mean.

And just in case you haven't had enough of Nigeria, Burson-Marsteller has announced a new partnership in Nigeria... the launch of CMC Connect Burson-Marsteller in Lagos and Abuja.

Leigh Andrews writes on the epic impact of global-local acquisitions and mergers... and spoke to Elian Wiener, founder and CEO of Epic Communications - recently acquired by Publicis Groupe - on the subject.

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AFRICA
The curious case of milk & popcorn in Nigeria
[Ahmed Bulbulia] I never fully appreciated the phrase "We are a product of our environment" until coming to Lagos. Small, seemingly inconsequential aspects of a society have a ripple effect affecting culture as a whole... read more>>

Nigeria among 20 fastest growing economies

According to latest survey released by New York based financial newswire service, Bloomberg, Africa's largest economy Nigeria has been ranked among 20 fastest growing economies in the World...

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Burson-Marsteller announces partnership in Nigeria

Global public relations and communications firm, Burson-Marsteller, today announced the launch of CMC Connect Burson-Marsteller in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria.

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The epic impact of global-local acquisitions and mergers

Leigh Andrews

Independent agencies are few and far between. Elian Wiener, founder and CEO of Epic Communications - recently acquired by Publicis Groupe - tells us about the benefits of being an 'acquired agency'...

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Marketing
AFRICA
Proud Africa spirit wins at international awards
Carat Division and Isobar, network brands of Dentsu Aegis Network Sub-Saharan Africa, have won bronze at the Global Dentsu Aegis Network Innovation Awards for 'Best Use of the Dentsu Aegis Operating Model'...(video) read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
[TrendTalk] 2020 marketing vision

Louise Marsland

Is the 'Internet of Things' the biggest marketing trend for the next five years? International research shows that marketers and CEOs are prioritising the Internet of Things and believe it will have the biggest impact on marketers by 2020... read more>>
Digital
SOUTH AFRICA
How the NSP industry will impact the provision of Internet Access into Africa

Edward Lawrence

From the recent South African SONA and Budget Speech 2015, it is clear that the development of the country's ICT sector has become a focus area for South African government... read more>>
Mobile
SOUTH AFRICA
Mobile payments' perceived insecurity

Anton Vukic

Mobile methods of payment first came on the scene around ten years ago. At first, adoption was slow, as mobile technology was not on the level it needed to be to support the functions needed... read more>>
PR & Communications
SOUTH AFRICA
Tips to communicate more effectively

Neville De Lucia

Mastering communication skills can improve your professional image and expand your authority... read more>>
Recruitment
SOUTH AFRICA
Networking steps to career success
We've all heard the saying, 'it's not what you know, but who you know'... read more>>
International
GERMANY
China's ambitious IT sector lays claim to global role
HANOVER, GERMANY: China's huge IT sector is out in force in Germany this week, signalling to the world it is ready to not just copy but lead as a tech superpower... read more>>
UNITED STATES
Yahoo sees 'end-to-end' email encryption by year-end
WASHINGTON DC, US: Yahoo said Sunday it plans to introduce "end-to-end encryption" for email this year to boost privacy protection for users concerned about snooping from governments or hackers... read more>>
UNITED STATES
Women's Wear Daily to become weekly
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Government news
SOUTH AFRICA
Condolences pour in for Minister Chabane
Condolences continued to pour in from all corners of the country on Sunday as news of the passing away of Public Service and Administration Minister Collins Chabane spread... read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
Solar water heating delay hurts investments

Linda Ensor

The Department of Energy freeze on rolling out the solar water heating programme has created an uncertain environment that has deterred investors, Parliament heard on Wednesday, 11 March... read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
Government acknowledges seriousness of waste problem
Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa acknowledged that waste is a serious problem in South Africa, which adversely affects the integrity of the natural environment... read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
Competition Commission's guidelines for determining administrative penalties

Ahmore Burger-Smidt

More Government news
Travel news
SOUTH AFRICA
Arabella... love at first sight...

Brian Berkman

What's not to love about 113 hectares of pristine fynbos...? read more>>
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Housing for Africa
Housing for Africa - 12 May 2015, Johannesburg

GRI Africa Regional Conference
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2nd AgricBusiness Tradeshow and Conference
Allen Otutu - 3 Nov 2015 to 4 Nov 2015, Abuja

Africa Energy Indaba 2016
Siyenza - 16 Feb 2016 to 17 Feb 2016, Johannesburg

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