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Since its inception in 2001, Bizcommunity has expanded from a single marketing and media portal with a South Africa focus (and then extending into Africa) to a total of 
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Johannesburg: An appeals court in the Mozambican city of Beira should reverse the criminal libel conviction of a journalist who wrote about a disagreement between a private school and the family of a disabled student, the Committee to Protect Journalists said on Thursday, 2 August 2012. 
Strategic branding and communication design consultancy, HKLM, has experienced an acceleration in brand activity from clients in several West African countries in what is indicative of the region's strengthening economy and a growing need for organisations to differentiate their offering and secure their competitive positions. This is according to HKLM director, Gary Harwood. 
Registration has officially opened for the Global Journalism and Media Development Summit - an event which integrates two journalism conferences, namely, the 16th edition of the 
CNN has cemented its position as the most watched international broadcaster in Africa, according to the latest EMS Africa survey released by market research organisation Ipsos Synovate. The survey was released at a time when broadcasters are making moves to strengthen their Africa focus, with the BBC launching its first dedicated weekday TV news programme focusing exclusively on Africa this month, and CNBC Africa launching its 10th bureau in Africa. 
Reporters, bloggers and other media trying to boost their Twitter presence can learn a few tips from an unexpected discipline: electrical engineering. 
A tuneful TV campaign, coupled with a Facebook app helps make music for Quidco, a service that allows people to save money every time they make an online purchase. 
RESTON, US: comScore, Inc has released data from the 
ATHENS, GREECE / PARIS, FRANCE / DARMSTADT, GERMANY / KIEV, UKRAINE: Launching a daily, paid-for general interest newspaper in the midst of a nation's economic meltdown is not for the faint hearted. Publisher John Filippakis is proving his mettle after doing just that with the up-and-coming Dimokratia in Greece. 
SAN JOSE, US: Samsung executives at the highest level made a decision to copy "every element" of the iPhone to compete in the smartphone market, a lawyer for Apple said as arguments began in a huge patent trial. 
NEW YORK, US: Gayle Seminara Mandel of the New York-based International Awards Group interviewed AME's executive director, Alisun Armstrong, to find out what makes the AME's Awards tick, and get her views on awards programs generally - what makes them work, what makes them not work. 
LONDON, UK: Nick Moon, managing director of Social Research at GfK, comments: "According to the latest GDP figures, the economy has suffered a further 0.7% decline between April and June. This is the third quarter in a row the economy has contracted, meaning the UK is now stuck in the worse double-dip recession since modern records began. It is not surprising therefore that the Index has remained the same this month, as consumer confidence remains as stagnant as the economy." 
LONDON, UK: PwC's Key Trends in Human Capital 2012 report reveals that productivity levels saw a sharp drop in 2011 following a period of relative stability between 2006 and 2010. The report suggests this drop is driven by an increase in employee costs, which have jumped 16% from 2009 to around US$55 000 in 2011. | Company news |
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SOUTH AFRICABrand and consumer insight Nigeria - Ornico
Oresti Patricios, CEO of Ornico, believes that Africa should feature foremost as a source of South African marketers' inspiration, research and advertising insights. It has been two years since the brand and reputation research company opened office in Nigeria. Read more >>Education & Training
SOUTH AFRICABusiness simulation: reality or just a game? - The Training Shop
The ever-increasing speed of business and the wide diversity of business skills required by the average business owner, entrepreneur, SME, business manager/leader brought about the need for learning without the costs of failure. The Training Shop presents a two-day course with business development simulation training. Read more >>Events & Conferencing
AFRICAMore ministers and universities confirmed for Cape Town Innovation Summit - AfricanBrains
AfricanBrains has announced that even more African Ministers of Education, ICT, Communications and Science & Technology have confirmed their attendance at the Innovation Africa Summit taking place in Cape Town this 5-7 October. The Summit promotes greater public private partnership in education, science and research in sub-Saharan Africa. Read more >>Recruitment
SOUTH AFRICABizcommunity.com revamps recruitment business - Bizcommunity
Since its launch in 2001, Bizcommunity has always seen the benefit for our readers of having industry jobs available on the site, as well as the benefit to companies looking for applicants and recruiters and recruitment agencies having a targeted audience pool to search for good quality applicants and CVs. Read more >>| Government |
SOUTH AFRICAArms deal commission exercising options
"After careful consideration I've decided not to make any submissions. There are a number of issues I have with the [Judge Willie] Seriti commission" Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAWomen must remove barriers to economic emancipation
Chairperson of the African Union Commission and Home Affairs Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has challenged women to this month concentrate their activities on making sure that they remove barriers to their economic emancipation. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICASA told to save energy to avoid blackouts
PRETORIA: South Africans must save electricity as the country cannot afford to go back to a situation where load shedding is necessary like in 2008, says Eskom board chairperson Zola Tsotsi. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICATransport ministry sneaks through new road rules: DA
Transport Minister Ben Martins has "snuck through" changes to the National Road Traffic Regulations, bypassing Parliament, the DA claims. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAPoor record keeping blamed for dept's woes
Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini has blamed the poor management of grant beneficiaries' records as among the reasons behind the department's continuous qualified reports. She has now committed to achieve a clean audit opinion before 2014. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAWage settlement to chart new way of doing things
Public Service and Administration Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says the public sector wage settlement reached between government and labour unions last night will ensure stability, proper planning and chart a new way of doing things in government. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAGauteng commissioner optimistic about war against crime
Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant-General Mzwandile Petros is optimistic that the war against crime in the province and the country can be won. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICADBSA board announces new CEO
The Board of the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) on Tuesday announced the appointment of Patrick Dlamini‚ as the CEO of the Bank. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAZuma wants more skills
President Jacob Zuma has emphasised the need for skilled officials to run the financial affairs of municipalities following the recent damning report of auditor general Terence Nombembe on how local government systems were failing South Africans. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICASA still among top business destinations
South Africa remains in the top 15 'long-haul' business events destinations in the world and is the premier business events destination in Africa, says Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAZuma recognises military veterans
SOUTH AFRICATraditional Courts Bill to be reviewed [Gabi Khumalo]
SOUTH AFRICAExtra classes for Limpopo learners
SOUTH AFRICAJobless rate dip spoiled by shocks at factories
| Motoring |
SOUTH AFRICAStrong growth in new vehicle sales in July
[Alexander Parker] Surging entry-level new car sales‚ buoyant demand for taxis and LCVs and car-hungry rental companies are behind a remarkable 18.3% year-on-year increase in new vehicle sales last month‚ the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of SA (Naamsa) says. Read more >>More Motoring news...
| Travel |
SOUTH AFRICAAmbre... where life's a beach
Mauritius is a favourite international getaway for South Africans, four hours away by regular airline flights and a household name for its wide range of luxury resorts. Sun Resorts has also signed an agreement for the lease of Ambre Resort & Spa, a 4-star hotel located in on Belle Mare Bay on the sheltered east coast effective from October 2012, so start planning that breakaway... Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAFlower power!
[Rod Baker] If you're a Capetonian or just visiting our little spot of paradise (you're welcome, but aren't you sad you don't live here?), and you have a hankering to "see the flowers" as we in the Mother city are wont to say, you don't need to embark on "The Great Trek" to the far north. The flowers are virtually on our/your doorstep - in the West Coast National Park. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICASAA introduces baggage piece concept for all flights
South African Airways (SAA) is introducing a new check-in baggage policy in response to varying customer requirements in each of its markets. The policy aligns with most of the larger Star Alliance member carriers ensuring a transparent and consistent set of rules across SAA and other Star Alliance network. Read more >>More Travel news...
| BizLounge |
SOUTH AFRICANando's Comedy Fests coming to Durban, Joburg and Cape Town
The 4th Annual Nando's Durbs Comedy Festival will feature seven of the biggest comedians on one stage from 14 to 19 August at The Playhouse Theatre and the 5th Annual Nando's Jozi Comedy Festival will be held at the Teatro, Montecasino, from 20 to 26 August, 2012 and 3rd to the 9th of September 2012 at the Artscape Theatre. Read more >>More BizLounge news...
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- Where next for sustainability communications? SGS - Online, 14 August
- Zazi Zithande Zithembe Champagne and Diamonds Aptitude Consulting - Sandton, 18 August
- Sustainable investment and development conference Africa Agriculture - Johannesburg, 29 August
- BMGI Solution Series: Innovation BMGI - Johannesburg, 31 August
- Business presentation skills Front Foot Strategic Consulting - Johannesburg, 3 September
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