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We've launched a new site header!In efforts to stay at the top of our game, today we launched a new header to improve navigation and highlights all our industry sectors. These sectors include: Agriculture, Arts, Automotive, Building & Construction, CSI, Education, Conservation, Finance, Maritime, Government, Human Resources, IT & Telecommunications, Legal, Lifestyle, Logistics, Manufacturing, Medical, Security, Mining, Property, Science & Technology, Sport, and Tourism & Hospitality - all of which you can subscribe to a weekly newsletter. If you're wishing to contribute news in these industries, here's a list of addresses to where you can send your news. Let us know what you think by telling us on our Facebook page or tweeting us @Biz_Africa. Your feedback is always appreciated. In news this week: Canon launches filmmaking clubs in Kenyan schools; the Malawian government drafts an 'E-bill' with an objective to set up a responsive ICT legal framework that shall facilitate competition, development of ICT and the participation of the country in the information age and economy. Nokia in partnership with Co-creation Hub in Nigeria have launched an academy program called 'Nokia/CCHub Growth Academy' which is aimed at accelerating mobile software companies in growing their companies on regional and international levels. Let's make this week count! Evan-Lee Courie @evan1985Responses to this column welcomed in our online editor's column archive. Send all your Africa marketing news to africanews@bizcommunity.com and opinion pieces to contributors-africa@bizcommunity.com, also take a look at our guide "How to contribute to Bizcommunity, from op-ed pieces to news". Follow Bizcommunity on Twitter @Biz_Africa and join our Facebook page. Top stories
CRM
 Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency, reportedly Nigeria's first structured outdoor media regulator, is set to introduce Skype video as part of steps to improve customer engagement and delivery of its services to stakeholders. Read more >>
Special focus on media freedom & right to know
 While welcoming Tunisia's acceptance of 110 of its 125 recommendations during a United Nations review last week, the IFEX Tunisia Monitoring Group (IFEX-TMG) calls on the country's leadership to adopt the recommendations related to freedom of expression without delay. Read more >>
The Loerie Awards
 This year saw the introduction of a new category at The Loerie Awards - for the Rest of Africa and the Middle East, sponsored by the Mail & Guardian. The category gave non-South African work a chance to shine and the audience saw two Gold Loeries awarded, as well as three Silver statues and seven Bronzes. Read more >>
Marketing
 [Declan Hollywood] More than one billion dollars was spent on airline tickets over the internet in South Africa last year. With this growing 24% each year, it is becoming increasingly important for business owners within the travel industry to harness the power of the web to increase their customer bases and their revenues. Read more >>
Cinema
 Reaffirming its commitment to the filmmaking industry, Canon Middle East, recently announced its support for young, aspiring filmmakers in Africa by backing the 'Youth Film Makers' organisation, an NGO registered in Kenya. Read more >>
CSI
[Raheem Akingbolu] Like some other corporate organisations in the Nigerian market, the management of MultiChoice Nigeria has consistently leveraged on its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities to connect with the market and touch lives. Read more >>
Digital
 Alcatel-Lucent and the National Information Technology Agency (NITA), the information and communications technology (ICT) policy arm of Ghana's Ministry of Communications, are expected to expand communication links between central and regional administration offices in support of 'e-Ghana', a national initiative to develop local IT services and improve the transparency and efficiency of government functions. Read more >>
Education & Training
 An expanding, global network of education institutions and non-profit organisations will serve 15,000 economically disadvantaged young people. Read more >>
Events & Conferencing
 The 4th annual IT Leaders Africa Summit, hosted by Kinetic Events, will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa from 13-14 March 2013. The IT Leaders Summit series is hosted in strategic locations globally. The series hosts over 150 CIOs and senior IT executives representing leading companies from the respective regions. Read more >>
Media
 [Gregory Gondwe: @Kalipochi] The government of Malawi has announced the completion of the drafting of the electronic legislation called 'E-bill', which now awaits input from institutions and individuals before parliament passes it into law. Read more >>
 [Gregory Gondwe: @Kalipochi] The National Bank of Malawi (NBM) has challenged Malawi's business journalists to be relevant as Malawi is undergoing economic hardships. Read more >>
Mobile
 Phone manufacturing company, Nokia in partnership with Co-creation Hub (CcHUB), a social innovation centre in Nigeria, have embarked on an academy program called 'Nokia/CCHub Growth Academy' which is aimed at accelerating Nigerian mobile software companies in growing their companies on regional and international levels. Read more >>
Online Media
[Tosin Omoniyi] In the aftermath of the killing of a Nigerian lady by 'online friends', educationists engage in a robust debate on the dangers of an unrestricted internet amongst the youth. Read more >>
PR & Communications
 [Douglas Kruger] Considering which anatomical part we park on them, chairs are one of the most venerable oratory tools in the universe. I'd go so far as to say, of all props and visual aids available to you, the humble chair, and not Bill Gates' little programme, is the ultimate. Read more >>
Radio
The minister of Social Communication, Carolina Cerqueira, congratulated Luanda Commercial Radio (LAC) on its 20th founding anniversary, on Tuesday, 25 September 2012. Read more >>
Recruitment
 [Donna Rachelson] We all know that the most effective marketing is the type that stands out from the clutter, with a clear and concise message, and a strong unique selling proposition. The strange thing to me is that we don't apply this knowledge when marketing ourselves. Read more >>
Retail
 SA consumer goods group Tiger Brands (TBS) has acquired a 63.35% shareholding in Dangote Flour Mills Plc in Nigeria for approximately R1.5 billion. The transaction is expected to be effected during the first week of October. Read more >>
Sales
This case study shows how web-accessible Customer Relationship Management system fuels far-flung business growth, as salespeople can tap in anywhere, anytime. Read more >>
TV
[Jude Bukenya] Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has revised earlier standards set for the importation of DVB-T2 set-top boxes to be imported in the country as Uganda prepares to migrate from analogue to digital broadcasting, paving way for free to air channels and other external. Read more >>
 LONDON, UK / BUCHAREST, ROMANIA / TORONTO, CANADA: This is the 7th edition of FILMINUTE, the international one-minute film festival and competition. We showcase 25 of the world's best one-minute films. This year's festival features a broad range of expertly crafted one-minute films from 15 countries. There's comedy, horror, heartbreak and drama, fiction, animation, and documentary. These films resonate long after the 60 seconds are up. Read more >>
More International...
 Bucking the idea that environmentalism hurts economic performance, a new UCLA-led study has found that companies that voluntarily adopt international 'green' practices and standards have employees who are 16% more productive than the average, writes UCLA's Alison Hewitt. Read more >>
Digital
 Johannesburg-based email and SMS marketing software provider, Everlytic, has launched in Kenya. As part of its expansion into emerging markets, the company recently unveiled its Kenyan website, and is set to establish itself as the ultimate platform for sharing content via email and social media in Kenya. Read more >>
All eyes will be on the Rustenburg Civic Centre in the North West province today as the Farlam Commission of Inquiry, appointed by President Jacob Zuma to probe the killing of 34 mine workers in Marikana in August, begins its work. Read more >>
 Government has the responsibility to professionalise the public service by upgrading and retaining their skills through technology, says Public Service and Administration Minister Lindiwe Sisulu. Read more >>
More Government news...
 [Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] There are game reserves aplenty vying for that moneyed six-star market that demands bespoke experiences and don't mind paying for them. Only a handful gets providing the holy trinity of experiences - superb hospitality, absolute privacy, and breath-taking environment right. Read more >>
 A new Hilton Worldwide regional office serving Africa & Indian Ocean was officially opened last week by global president and CEO, Chris Nassetta, and Rudi Jagersbacher, area president of Middle East and Africa for Hilton Worldwide. Read more >>
 1time Airline's reputation as a professional, efficient and world-class airline has once again been publicly acknowledged by winning the 2012 World Travel Award (WTA) as Africa's Leading Low Cost Airline. Read more >>
More Travel news...
 [Sindy Peters] We're all quite familiar with the highly conceptual music video output from Mr Cat & the Jackal. With their latest offering, Where's my Shoes, they've produced something a lot different. We chatted to the band to find out where their heads were at. Read more >>
 [Sindy Peters] South African Celtic Woman fans, the long wait is finally over - the group has arrived in SA and is ready to entertain you! With shows in Jozi on 28 and 29 September, and in Cape Town on 2 October, we had a chit chat with youngest member of the group, Chloë Agnew. Read more >>
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