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There are only several days until the 9th Cordoba African Film Festival kicks off in Cordoba, Spain, taking place from 13-20 October 2012. This event is reported to be one of the main European references for African cinemas. 
The Global Telecoms Business magazine has released the 5th annual GTB Power 100 listing, that names the 100 most powerful people in the global telecommunications industry. Chris Wood, CEO of Nairobi-based WIOCC has been ranked at number 79. 
iROKING, the online digital music platform, has launched its mobile website (
In efforts to bolster its francophone operations, Airtel Africa has appointed Louis Lubala and Antoine Pamboro as the new managing directors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Gabon respectively. 
CNBC Africa, the business television news channel, has been chosen to host a debate at the 2013 World Economic Forum summit in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. The 2013 meetings will take place from 30 January - 2 February. The topic is currently being finalised with organisers of the World Economic Forum (WEF) and CNBC Africa's editorial team. 
NEW YORK, US: Facebook has begun testing a new feature that would allow users to increase the visibility of their posts for a fee, in what appears to be a new bid to add more profitability to the social network. 
LISBON, PORTUGAL / LONDON, UK: Organisers of the European Festival of Creativity, Eurobest, have today announced the impressive line-up of distinguished jury presidents, who, along with Sir John Hegarty, will lead ten juries in the award's 25th year. 
LONDON, UK: Mike Roberts, principal analyst at Informa Telecoms & Media, comments on Deutsche Telekom's T-Mobile USA acquiring MetroPCS. 
LONDON, UK: Informa Telecoms & Media, a leading provider of insight and global data, today announced the launch of World TV Information Service (WTVIS) a new multiscreen tracking and forecasting tool. 
PARIS, FRANCE: The international jury of Pentawards, the first worldwide competition devoted exclusively to packaging design, chaired by Gérard Caron, has announced its 2012 winners. | Partners |
SOUTH AFRICATowards a zero energy home
"Imagine living in a home that treads lightly on the environment...'', generates its own electricity, heats and cools itself and consumes very little electricity while thinking for itself.... well that's the home of today and that's the home that you can invest in...!" Alastair Armstrong, Electrical Engineer. Virtually everything we interact with in the home involves energy (think of it as money) at one level or another, writes Roger Metcalfe. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAWhat's in The Media October issue
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SOUTH AFRICAGfK expanding in Africa - GlobalEDGE
With effect from 1 October 2012, GfK completed the full acquisition of South African market research organisation GlobalEDGE Marketing Consultants. This move further strengthens the Group's presence in the Consumer Experiences sector on the African market. Read more >>| Government |
SOUTH AFRICAPolice winning fight against crime - Mthethwa
The crime statistics which were released recently are an indication that police are winning their war against crime, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa says. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAMotshekga to give a report on Limpopo textbooks
President Jacob Zuma has requested Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga to give a report back on action taken regarding the delivery of textbooks in Limpopo as well as the catch up plan for affected Grade 10 learners. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAMarikana commission visits miners' hostel
The Commission of Inquiry into the Marikana tragedy wrapped up its loco inspection on Tuesday with visits to Lonmin's Wonderkop hostel. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICATransport strike hits economy: Busa
Business Unity SA expressed concern on Monday at the economic effects of the road freight industry strike. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAStart buying e-tags - minister
[Vusi Xaba] Gauteng motorists should start buying e-tags, Transport Minister Dikobe Martins said. Martins was launching October Transport Month in Soweto. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAPresident sends condolences to Sisulu family
SOUTH AFRICAAttaching names to houses is wrong - Sexwale
SOUTH AFRICAZuma explains Cele's axing
SOUTH AFRICADigital revolution hits Northern Cape
SOUTH AFRICASAA's integrity will still fly high: Board Chair
SOUTH AFRICAGovt grants SAA R5bn guarantee
SOUTH AFRICAZuma opens EC schools
SOUTH AFRICASA at risk of food crisis
| Motoring |
SOUTH AFRICANifty hatches added to Cruze range
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Chevrolet has given its popular Cruze brand extra muscle in the shape of an attractive new hatch addition to its sedan range which will no doubt strengthen its grip on the highly competitive C segment of the local car market. At the same time, it has also added some extra power to its sedan engines and prettied the cars up with some fancy cosmetic surgery. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICASlight dip in new car sales
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] The South African new vehicle market was down 2% on August but slightly stronger than September last year according to the National Automobile Association of South African (Naamsa). Read more >>More Motoring news...
| Travel |
SOUTH AFRICASt James... Charm, comfort... and even the weather report
[Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] The St James on Venice is a 15-roomed hotel built into one of the many grand Morningside houses. The suburb has a leafy, old-moneyed feel about it and is also home to many embassies and The Kings House, the Presidential Residence. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICA[10 Things I Love About...] Maputo
[Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] Mozambique is a country rich in culture and unspoiled beauty. It is truly an up-and-coming destination for both business and leisure and the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group's recent expansion into this fast-growing African paradise reinforces our investment into the continent. The ultra-modern Radisson Blu Hotel Maputo overlooks the Indian Ocean and is within easy reach of Maputo's bustling city centre. Read more >>More Travel news...
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- Somewhere in Africa appoints Brazil market representative - more info
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