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Tom Mboya and Evanson Nyaga were named the overall winners of the 
The president of Liberia, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has become the latest head of state to commit to the core principles of a free press after endorsing WAN-IFRA's Declaration of Table Mountain in Monrovia on Saturday, 21 July 2012. 
The final speakers for the International Seminar of Creativity in Cape Town are John Hunt, worldwide creative director, TBWA\ Worldwide and a Google US speaker, who will join the four jury chairmen at City Hall in Cape Town on 21 September 2012, as part of Creative Week Cape Town, which runs from 15-23 September. 
UMT Consulting SA, a local Project, Program and Project Portfolio Management (PPPM) solutions provider, has announced that it has joined forces with TPG The Project Group (GmbH) in Germany, a provider of Enterprise Project Management (EPM) solutions and services, and has been rebranded as TPG Africa. 
The AfricaCom Awards, which acknowledges the growth and importance of the telecoms and digital sectors across the African continent, is set to take place during the 2012 AfricaCom conference taking place from 13-15 November at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), South Africa, under the theme 'Reaching the Next Frontier for Growth'. Entries for the AfricaCom Awards are now open. 
Tom Mboya and Evanson Nyaga, from Kenya, have been awarded the top prize at this year's CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2012 Awards Ceremony which took place on Saturday, 21 July 2012, in Zambia. 
The 16th Highway Africa Conference, taking place at Rhodes University, South Africa, is set to host the 12th edition of the Highway Africa New Media Awards. Sponsored by Telkom, these awards reward innovative uses of Information Communication technologies (ICTs) in journalism that serves Africa and its citizens. The awards were pioneered to highlight the role that ICTs play to enhance journalism and the media, in the process uplifting communities. 
Airtel Madagascar recently launched its mobile 3.75 platform contributing towards building the largest 3.75G network across Africa. The launch of the platform promises profound changes to how subscribers in the region experience the web on internet-enabled devices. 
Networx PR, a communications agency specialising in the ICT, media and telecommunications sector, has been reappointed as the public relations partner for Informa Telecoms & Media's, 
Silveray Statmark Company (SSC), a Bidvest Group company has acquired the distribution rights for Leitz workspace products, a brand that has been synonymous with the highest quality in office accessories, throughout Europe, the America's and Asia. 
SINGAPORE: Spikes Asia, the regional creative advertising and communications festival for Asia Pacific, is pleased to announce that this year's final three jury presidents are Yang Yeo who will chair the Design Jury, Glenn Osaki will lead the PR Jury, and Michael Hilliard has been appointed the first Branded Content & Entertainment Jury president. 
MIAMI, US: It may have the creative flair and ambition, but is Latin America and its media economy equipped to compete on the global stage? Is the region meeting the high standards set by global brands in education, organisation, regulation and innovation? 
PARIS, FRANCE: RECMA has announced the publication of the 13th edition of its 
LONDON, UK: Leading independent digital marketing agency, 
LONDON, UK: On 18 September 2012, D&AD celebrates its 50th birthday. The organisation is staging a huge party and awards ceremony, at which the top ranked agencies, studios and people of the last 50 years of D&AD will be recognised with a one-off Award. The 2012 Black Pencils and President's Awards will also be announced. 
LONDON, UK: comScore, Inc has released the third white paper in The Power of Like series, The Power of Like Europe: How Social Marketing Works for Retail Brands, focusing on European retail brands such as ASOS, H&M, La Redoute, Topshop and Zara. 
LONDON, UK: BBC Worldwide will today publish its Annual Review for 2011/12 showing an 8% rise in headline profit to £155m (2010/11: £144m). Profit before tax of £104m (2010/11: £92m excluding gains on disposals) is up 13% on a like for like basis. The company grew headline sales by 5% to £1085m in the 12 months to 31 March 2012 (2010/11: £1030m). These figures exclude the BBC Magazine titles sold and licensed in the year. | Company news |
Events & Conferencing
SOUTH AFRICACoffee book journey through Africa, celebrating World Heritage Convention 40th anniversary - Litha Communications
From the north, where the might of the pharaohs began civilisation, to the south, where humanity took its first steps, the continent of Africa is rich in cultural and natural resources that are revered and treasured by its people and the world. Read more >>Magazines
SOUTH AFRICAAfrica Real Estate magazine launches - Pangram
Africa Real Estate is a new real estate publication that focuses on African real estate (commercial, retail, residential and hospitality). The publication aims to encourage real estate investments by exploring real estate opportunities, risks, trends and celebrate strides made in real estate investments, development and management. Read more >>Media
SOUTH AFRICAEMS shows BBC World News reaches over half of affluent Africans - BBC.com
Following the launch of Focus on Africa, the latest EMS Africa survey has shown BBC World News reaches more than half (50.2%) of affluent Africans every month. The survey revealed that BBC World News has a monthly reach of 79.8% in Uganda, 67.5% in Nigeria, 66.2% in Ghana, 60.4% in Kenya and 46.8% in South Africa. Read more >>| Government |
SOUTH AFRICADenel profit falls to R41m from R110m
[Hopewell Radebe] State-owned defence company Denel has posted a modest profit of R41m in the financial year ending March 2012‚ which was significantly lower than the R110m profit posted last year‚ group CEO Riaz Saloojee said on Thursday. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAMacroeconomic impediments crippling South African businesses
Quarterly research highlights real hindrances to business growth are poor government service delivery, political uncertainty and crime. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAMinister mum on digital migration
[Samuel Mungadze] National policy seems to be at a standstill in the Department of Communications, with little information coming from the minister's office. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAChina proposes priority areas to boost Africa ties
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Fifth Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, Hu said in the next three years, his government will take measures in five priority areas to support the cause of peace and development in Africa and boost a new type of China-Africa strategic partnership. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICASA, world unite to celebrate Madiba legacy
Today, South Africa and the world come together to celebrate world icon and former President Nelson Mandela's 94th birthday, as well as the ideals he stands for. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICANew forensic lab to help police outsmart criminals
The launch of a state-of-the-art forensic laboratory in Cape Town, by the Minister of Police Nathi Mthethwa yesterday, is to help police to fight crime more smartly. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAEducation dept welcomes Metcalfe's report
[Nthambeleni Gabara] The Department of Education has welcomed the report compiled by Professor Mary Metcalf into the delivery of textbooks to Limpopo schools. It says that the report adequately captures the complexities of the Section 100 (1)(b) intervention in that province and the difficulties experience by national government in terms of the provision of textbooks to schools in Limpopo. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAWe want a solution: Motlanthe
SOUTH AFRICAKZN seeks solutions to end taxi violence
SOUTH AFRICARepo rate cut welcomed
SOUTH AFRICAGovt, BUSA hold talks over GFIP
SOUTH AFRICA281 rhinos poached in 2012
SOUTH AFRICAState shuns money from abroad for Telkom
| Motoring |
SOUTH AFRICAChinese MG won't ruffle any feathers
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] The MG badge is back in South Africa again and this time its Chinese owners are keeping their fingers crossed that it might be a case of third time lucky for this once iconic British sports car brand. Read more >>More Motoring news...
| Travel |
SOUTH AFRICACosy conferences at decadent Paternoster boutique guest house
Abalone House aims to offer executive meeting and boardroom facilities with a distinct difference. In the idyllic seaside village of Paternoster on the West Coast, this five-star boutique guest house cradles an intimate, plush executive boardroom - with views over a languid pool and tranquil courtyard garden. The sweeping Atlantic Ocean lies just a little beyond. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICACreating the story, telling the story
[Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] With social media we have all become storytellers. One of Anantara Resorts' differentiators is their focus on giving guests experiences that become stories as well as enabling their telling. Having high-speed free Wi-Fi all over the Island is just one way they achieve this but also by choreographing wow moments that become the fulcrum around which tales of the journey are told. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAMuch song and dance on MSC Opera, MSC Sinfonia
Cruising is well known to be one of South Africa's favourite holiday options. The reason is simple - exceptional on board entertainment choice, so no matter what your age or taste you will be sure to find something to suit your style! Read more >>More Travel news...
| BizLounge |
SOUTH AFRICAGoing out of Just Business
[Eugene Yiga] After the success of playwright Mike van Graan's Hostile Takeover, which was runner-up in the 2005 PANSA Festival of Reading of New Writing, comes Just Business. And after this reworked and renamed version enjoyed a successful world premiere at the recent National Arts Festival, where it won a Standard Bank Ovation Award for excellence on the 2012 National Arts Fringe, it is now showing in Cape Town for a limited run. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAWe're Batman
[Charles Siboto] So our friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man's currently doing his web-slinging thing on the big screen; new actor in the form of Andrew Garfield, Mary Jane's been put on the shelf in favour of a new love interest Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone), he's donning a cool new suit. The Lizard (Rhys Ifans) causes havoc as the new villain and basically everything is shiny new. Total reboot. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICARemember The Woman In Black
[Daniel Dercksen] Arousing the horror that lurks within a gothic mystery is a terrifying experience and proves that graphic dramatic action or blood and gore are no substitute for real fear. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAJohn Legend to play one-off Joburg show
John Legend is to return to South Africa for an exclusive and intimate show to celebrate Woman's Day on 10 August, 2012. He will play at the Sandton Convention City and will be supported by SA songstress / Idols judge Unathi Msengana and multiple SAMA winners MiCasa. Read more >>More BizLounge news...
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- Informa Media & Telecoms reappoints Networx PR - more info
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- Intern PPC Campaign Manager - Cape Town
- Client Manager - Johannesburg - Rivonia
- SEO Specialist - Cape Town - Claremont
- Wordpress Enthusiast - Web Developer - Cape Town
- Senior VIP Host Management - Sandton
- Receptionist - Bryanston
- Production/Studio Traffic Manager - Johannesburg
- Project Manager - Durban
- Account Executive - Johannesburg - Rivonia
- Media Strategist - Rivonia
- Public Relations Account Director - Sandton
- Strategic Copywriter - Cape Town
- Management Accountant - Johannesburg - Rivonia
- Junior/Intern Graphic Design Position - Cape Town
- Freelance Account Directors - Bryanston
- Junior Bookkeeper - Cape Town
- Research Manager - Mystery Shopping - Bryanston
- Accounts Payable - Johannesburg - Rivonia
- Digital Media Planner - Cape Town
- Communications Officer - Sandton
- Senior Interactive Designer - Design Lead - Cape Town
- Senior Front End Developer - Cape Town
- Digital Designer - Cape Town
- Senior Media Buyer - Rivonia (Negotiable)
- Senior Implementation Planner - Rivonia
- Online Media Internship - Cape Town
- Senior Front End Developer - Cape Town
- Telebemarker - Pretoria
- Technical Manager - Durban
- Activations/Project Manager - Bryanston
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| New events to diarise |
- Vessels of Virtue Business Network Dinner Elohay - Johannesburg, 28 July
- Containers and material handling conference Mogorosi Communications Consultancy - Boksburg, Johannesburg, 21 August
- Tshwane Entrepreneurship Week - TNEW 2012 Young Revolution - Lynnwood, 27 August
- The North South Forum South African American Chamber of Commerce - Marrakech - Morocco, 21 October
- Mr Golden Africa 2013 Mr Golden Africa - Johannesburg, 11 March
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