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AFRICA
What makes great advertising?
[Louise Marsland] Millward Brown South Africa's Best Liked Ads list celebrates great advertising, but also shows marketers what works today... read


AFRICA
Multi-million grant for research training for African scientists
Wellcome Trust grants aimed at stemming the 'brain drain' of the best African scientists... read


AFRICA
The state of media freedom in Africa
Over 40 journalists and media experts assess the state of media freedom and expression, access to information and media pluralism and diversity in sub-Saharan Africa... read


AFRICA
Africa: the last big consumer story?
Chinese influence remains robust in Africa... read


DEM. REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
AFRIMA pays tribute to Papa Wemba
Tributes pour in for iconic African artist and musician Papa Wemba... read



AFRICA
Africa 'Polio Free' campaign gains momentum
The theme for African Vaccination Week 2016 is 'Close the immunization gap. Stay polio free!'... read
SOUTH AFRICA
Millward Brown announces South Africa's Top 10 Best Liked Ads for Q3 & Q4 2015

Issued by Millward Brown

Millward Brown's Best Liked Ads list celebrates South Africa's favourite TV commercials. These are the ads that have been rated as the best liked by the South African audience whom we believe to be the most important critic... read
AFRICA
MTN Foundation donates sh109m free medical service
MTN Uganda, Centenary Bank and Ministry of Health partner on medical camps offering services such as cancer screening, child immunisation and nutrition... read
DEM. REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
Love in a time of war in the DRC
Pulitzer play on DRC civil war takes to the stage at the Wits Theatre... read
NIGERIA
The Guardian Nigeria launches online TV platform
Guardian TV will provide exclusive video interviews, as well as up-to-the-minute videos from across the world... read
AFRICA
New CNN Africa commercial head
Cathy Ibal to lead brand and advertising solutions across more EMEA markets... read
KENYA
Massive scope for mobile growth in Kenyan retail market

Issued by Nielsen

A new Nielsen study on Kenyan retailers and technology reveals that despite the massive uptake in mobile usage in Kenya, there is still significant scope for growth in the market, particularly in the retail environment... read
SOUTH AFRICA
Pick n Pay to step cautiously into Nigerian market

Colleen Goko

Retailer Pick n Pay will be making a foray into the Nigerian market through a joint venture with AG Levintis... read
Business
SOUTH AFRICA
Industry 4.0: SA gets digital

Danette Breitenbach

In South Africa, a surge is expected in digital in five years' time, with the current level of digitisation and integration expected to rise from 27% to 64%... read
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PRISA - 6 May 2016, Randburg


International filmmaker workshop
Auteur Film School - 14 May 2016, Cape Town | 28 May 2016, Sandton


Social Media in the Workplace
Law@work, UCT Faculty of Law - 19 May 2016 to 20 May 2016, Cape Town


Secrets to Success Conference
Topco Media - 25 May 2016 to 26 May 2016, Johannesburg


Graphic and web design workshops
Multidimensions - 15 Jul 2016 to 4 Aug 2016, Johannesburg


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Disposal of Anglo's phosphate mining business for $1.5bn will advance a major restructuring to cut debt https://t.co/VwHsYME05n - Fri Apr 29
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Britain Suspends Financial Aid to Mozambique: https://t.co/Oa2AHFuJta #Mozambique - Fri Apr 29
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5 lessons learnt from SA mobile payments industry https://t.co/y74F9U4rJI #Africa #startups - Fri Apr 29
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$229k up for grabs in African StartUp Cup competition https://t.co/oBWZjEfPCQ #Africa #startups #entrepreneurship - Fri Apr 29
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Stigma Still Fueling Zimbabwe's HIV Rate https://t.co/7sfB7VSAFy #Zimbabwe https://t.co/pPHOyXqYNN - Fri Apr 29
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Handwashing with soap is one of the most effective and least costly ways to save children's lives. @UNICEFWater https://t.co/cCuURSFebN - Fri Apr 29
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