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Eritrea most censored country in the world

With journalists often facing a choice of life in exile or prison, Eritrea secures its place as the most censored country in the world, with secretive North Korea coming in close second...

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Five social media pitfalls that SMEs should avoid

Steven Cohen

Social media is a powerful tool for the small business owner. It can help you to build customer relationships, improve your search engine optimisation, and create a buzz about your business...

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Reaching the right audience: at the right place, at the right time

Leigh Andrews

Much has been said about the impact of mobile marketing and its importance as the continent becomes increasingly mobile-centric...

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Marketing
SOUTH AFRICA
VMA Group expands into Africa
Digital
AFRICA
Facebook's Internet.org to launch in Nigeria
Events & Conferencing
AFRICA
Launch of second MyWorld of Tomorrow Africa
The 2015 MyWorld of Tomorrow Africa Conference and Conference and Exhibition, which takes place 22-24 October this year, was launched at an innovation breakfast this week by Business Connexion... read more>>
Media
AFRICA
CNBC Africa takes a stand against xenophobia
CNBC Africa, Africa's leading business television channel, is taking a stand against xenophobia... read more>>
Mobile
SOUTH AFRICA
Is your website UX ready?
On 21 April Google launched a new mobile-friendly algorithm that rewards websites that are fully optimised for mobile with higher rankings in search results... read more>>
Recruitment
CAMEROON
Everjobs officially launches in Cameroon
Everjobs, Cameroon's new online job portal, recently started its operations in Douala. During a press conference, Co-founder and Managing Director for Africa, Eric Lauer introduced the company officially to the public... read more>>
Retail
ZAMBIA
Pick n Pay opens second Kitwe store at Mukuba Mall
International
INDIA
Internet of Things, Business Intelligence & retail sector - awesome threesome...

Chirag Shivalker

Internet of Things gives rise to Business Intelligence in the Retail sector making the competition really tough; giving nightmares to the retailers... read more>>
UNITED KINGDOM
All the best from Europe's digital media
LONDON, UK: The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) has presented the annual European Digital Media Awards at a ceremony at Google's London headquarters during Digital Media Europe 2015... read more>>
CHINA
China tech firms shake up world's biggest car market
SHANGHAI, CHINA: Chinese technology giants Alibaba and Tencent are promising to build the cars of the future, vehicles linked seamlessly to the Internet and offering shopping and navigation help while on the road... read more>>
EUROPE
Start-up Academy introduced at Lions
CANNES, FRANCE: Lions Innovation Festival teams with R/GA to launch the Start-up Academy, a three-day marketing boot camp to prepare innovators for business with the world's largest brands. read more>>
THE NETHERLANDS
Dutch to launch criminal probe into Uber
UNITED KINGDOM
British police question Piers Morgan over phone hacking
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Business
SOUTH AFRICA
Is your new business ready to hire a PR company?

Kerryn Lloyd

You've just started your own business and are considering hiring a PR agency to help create awareness for your brand, but you're not sure if the time is right... read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
6 ways to balance work and family
In today's modern age it is difficult to live a life that balances your professional responsibilities with your family duties... read more>>
Government news
SOUTH AFRICA
Agriculture sector unites against attacks on foreign nationals
PRETORIA: The agriculture sector has shown its support for efforts to combat attacks on foreign nationals... read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
Success of small businesses depends on government collaboration
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) contribute approximately 40% to South Africa's economy, with 50-60% of new jobs being created in the sector. As such, SMEs are vital to the economic growth and job creation our country so desperately needs... read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
Attacks on foreign nationals have hurt SA, says Trade DM
Attacks on foreign nationals have been regrettable and sad and have also resulted in a loss of export foreign revenue, Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Mzwandile Masina said yesterday... read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
Africa vital for SA economy: Minister
Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel has told factory workers that the continent is vital for the country's economy... read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
Sanef outraged by abuse of journalists
The South African National Editors' Forum (Sanef) is outraged by four more incidents of the abuse of power by police officers, security personnel and taxi drivers against journalists... read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
Talks could end SAA's court battle with CEO
SOUTH AFRICA
Eskom needs additional 3,000MW to avoid loadshedding
More Government news
Motoring news
SOUTH AFRICA
Infiniti QX80 is a powerful charmer

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

The R1m-plus club of muscular, off-road capable, snazzy SUV's has just acquired a new member - the luxuriously furnished, plush and powerful eight-seat Infiniti QX80, which is the latest addition to the brand's growing local range... read more>>
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New events to diarise
Big 3 Africa
Expogroup - 7 May 2015 to 9 May 2015, Nairobi

2015 Africa Prosperity Summit
Legatum Institute - 20 May 2015 to 21 May 2015, Dar Es Salaam

18th East Africa International Trade Exhibition
Expogroup - 23 May 2015 to 25 May 2015, Dar-es-Salaam

2015 All Africa Business Leaders Awards
ABN Productions - 26 Aug 2015, Lagos | 17 Sep 2015, Nairobi | 1 Oct 2015, Johannesburg | 13 Nov 2015, Johannesburg

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

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

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