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Loeries calls on Africa African agencies are being encouraged to enter this year's South African-based Loerie Awards. In its 32nd year, the event has become a highlight on the SA ad industry calendar and the organisers are really pushing for more African participation this year. Loeries CEO Andrew Human will be in Dubai this week to deliver a presentation to all interested. Africa definitely has the creative talent - its all about exposing that talent to the world. A pan-African media portal is on the cards after discussions during a joint meeting hosted by the AU and EU. The platform could be extremely beneficial to the African media community provided it is a well-maintained entity. It is a good sign when leaders invest in promoting a sustainable media environment putting education and freedom of information at the top of their lists. Rupert Murdoch is putting his words into action - as of June this year, readers of The Times and The Sunday Times in Britain will have to pay for their news. If Murdoch's initiative works well for the company, we can be sure to see other news organisations do the same - only time will tell... Sindy Peters, Africa editor Responses to this column welcomed in our online editor's column archive. Send all your Africa marketing news to africanews@bizcommunity.com. Top stories
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The Economist Corporate Network plans to launch a new Africa business group in Johannesburg, South Africa on Friday, 26 March 2010 ahead of the Economist Conferences' Business Roundtable with the Government of South Africa on 30 March. Created for senior executives with strategic responsibilities for Africa, it will be the first Economist Corporate Network membership service focusing entirely on the continent. Read more >> |
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts in central London will be the venue for the joint FIFA Sony press conference on Thursday, 8 April 2010, that will unveil the plans for filming various FIFA World Cup matches in 3D. 
JOHANNESBURG: Research shows that 74 percent of all accommodation establishments in the country (South Africa) are charging reasonable prices, said Minister of Tourism Marthinus van Schalkwyk on Friday, 26 March 2010. 
The 2010 Loerie Awards are now open for entries and, in order to encourage more entries from the rest of Africa and the Middle East, Loeries CEO Andrew Human will be in Dubai at the Media One Hotel on Wednesday, 31 March 2010, to deliver a brief presentation about this South African-based event to interested parties. It will be followed by drinks and snacks. 
The Festival of Media has announced its shortlisted nominees for the new Media Professional of the Year award. The nominees' profiles will be presented to the jury of the 2010 Festival of Media Awards, who will select the winner to be announced at the Festival of Media in Valencia in April 2010. 
HARARE: Freelance journalist Nunurai Jena was early last week detained by security officials at Beitbridge Border Post on his way home from South Africa. 
The theme at this year's annual Editors Forum is The tablet year: Why mobile distribution will change news reporting. The forum, organised by the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) will be held alongside the World Newspaper Congress and Info Services Expo in Beirut, Lebanon, 7-10 June 2010. 
KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait's Zain telecom said on Thursday, 25 March 2010, it expects to close a US$10.7 billion deal with India's Bharti Airtel "within days" for the sale of its operations in 15 African countries. 
The 8th Mobile Media Day will be held on 18 and 19 April 2010 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It's aim is to challenge the misconception that market growth can only be driven by entertainment and games. The event is organised by the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA). 
CAPE TOWN: The Salvation Army, together with Saatchi & Saatchi Cape Town are exposing child trafficking with an outdoor campaign that aims to inform the South African public about the severity of human trafficking. 
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SOUTH AFRICAAdExpo opens with a bang - CADEK Media
The Mega Media AdExpo has opened its doors and will run until Thursday, 25 March 2010 at the Sandton Convention Centre. AdExpo offers two conference areas where more than 31 speakers will address visitors on topics ranging from branding in Africa to PR and social media. Read more >>| Jobs offered |
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