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SOUTH AFRICA
Getting the local app market buzzing with Buzzme
[Leigh Andrews] Vredendal-based entrepreneur John Bock talks us through the launch of his new social networking app 'Buzzme', intended to connect Africans in new ways... read


Biz Takeouts
SOUTH AFRICA
[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 154: Rugby players and social media, introducing Super Scouts
Tune in to the Biz Takeouts Marketing & Media radio show on 22 October 2015, from 9-10am, as show host Warren Harding chats to Eugene Eloff... read
Advertising
TANZANIA
TBWA\Africa extends to Tanzania
CRM
SOUTH AFRICA
Experience, not price drives consumers' preferences in Africa
According to Professor Adré Schreuder, CEO of Consulta, customer experience has surpassed price as major purchasing driver in Africa... read
Digital
SOUTH AFRICA
AfricaCom 2015 Awards - shortlist announced

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As a showcase for innovation within the telecoms and ICT sector across Africa, the AfricaCom Awards continues to grow in strength and significance... read
RWANDA
Ericsson offers Transform Africa critical ICT solutions
This week, Africa's top political and business leaders will gather in Kigali, Rwanda at the Transform Africa conference to discuss the critical ICT requirements needed to drive the continent's digital transformation agenda... read
Entrepreneurship
WEST AFRICA
Regional All Africa Business Leaders Awards in Nigeria this week
On 22 October 2015, the final regional round of the annual 2015 All Africa Business Leaders Awards (AABLA) will be held in Lagos, Nigeria... read
SOUTH AFRICA
Pitching tips for entrepreneurs at Ericsson AHUB
The AHUB Pitch and Win event, presented by Ericsson at AfricaCom 2015 on Wednesday 18 November 2105 gives five short-listed start-ups three minutes to pitch in front of a panel of judges representing investors... read
Events & Conferencing
AFRICA
Call for Papers for POWER-GEN Africa, DistribuTECH Africa
The fourth annual POWER-GEN Africa and third DistribuTECH Africa conference and exhibition, have announced the Call for Papers for both events, with a deadline for abstract submissions of 6 January 2016... read
Media Freedom & Right to Know
ETHIOPIA
In Ethiopia, Zone 9 bloggers acquitted of terrorism charges
The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the acquittal by an Ethiopian court of four Zone 9 bloggers charged with terrorism... read
International
UNITED KINGDOM
LIA 2015 announces Integration shortlist
London International Awards (LIA) has announced the shortlist for Integration, with 29 entries making it to the final round. Winners will be announced on 10 November... read
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
New content streams at Dubai Lynx
Four content stages will operate throughout the 2016 edition of Dubai Lynx, set to run from 6-9 March, including the Inspiration Stage, Regional Stage, Data x Innovation x Tech Stage and Focus on Africa... read
More International
Business
SOUTH AFRICA
The art of establishing a good business relationship

Lisa Illingworth

A key predictor in the success of an entrepreneur is his ability to develop and leverage relationships in the early stages of setting up his business... read
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New events to diarise
AfricaCom - 17 Nov 2015 to 19 Nov 2015, Cape Town
The biggest and best tech event in Africa gathers senior decision makers from the digital ecosystem. If you're involved in the digital economy in Africa this is the event for you. Read more >>



Event Sponsorship Forum
Gerom Media - 29 Oct 2015, Johannesburg


Retail Congress Africa
i2i Events Group - 3 Nov 2015 to 4 Nov 2015, Cape Town


Marketing Analytics Conference 2015
Trade Conferences International - 4 Nov 2015 to 5 Nov 2015, Johannesburg


The Business Excellence Forum and Awards
ActionCOACH SA - 5 Nov 2015 to 6 Nov 2015, Johannesburg


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