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[AdForum Worldwide Summit] Day five in the Big Apple [Johanna McDowell] NEW YORK CITY: Day 5 of the 2012 AdForum Worldwide Summit started off at M&C Saatchi New York. Read more >>[AdForum Worldwide Summit] Day four in the Big Apple[Johanna McDowell] NEW YORK CITY: Day 4 of the 2012 AdForum Worldwide Summit was a jam-packed day and we met with a total of six agencies all over New York city. Read more >>[AdForum Worldwide Summit] Day three in the Big Apple[Johanna McDowell] NEW YORK CITY: It was a packed morning and evening for Day 3 of the 2012 AdForum Worldwide Summit. We got some time off (about two hours) in the afternoon for the consultants to catch their breath. Read more >>[AdForum Worldwide Summit] Day two in the Big Apple[Johanna McDowell] NEW YORK CITY: The morning of Day 2 at the 2012 AdForum Worldwide Summit was spent with two different digital, direct and CRM agencies - both with international networks and strong players in their markets. Read more >>[AdForum Worldwide Summit] Day one in the Big Apple[Johanna McDowell] NEW YORK CITY: We ate a delicious dinner at the oldest (former) synagogue in New York, now an art gallery and event space - organised by Ogilvy, who had hosted us earlier that day for a presentation - as part of the 2012 AdForum Worldwide Summit. Read more >>
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Find out more about the annual digital industry awards ceremony, 
Today South Africa marks the 35th anniversary of constitutionally guaranteed 
Volcano Group CEO, Peter Jackson, has been appointed to the board as regional director: Africa for the ICOM+IN Network. The announcement was made at the network's EMEA regional meeting held in Milan, Italy last week. The Volcano Group was also appointed lead agency for the region. 
The lettera27 foundation, in collaboration with the 
The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC), through its Africa Foundation, joined the rest of the world on Monday, 15 October 2012, to mark the fifth anniversary of Global Handwashing Day 2012. 
Basic Lead, the Los Angeles based organisers of 
CNBC Africa in partnership with ABN Productions has announced the finalists of the 2012 All Africa Business Leaders Awards (
With 
Bharti Airtel, a telecommunications service provider with operations in 20 countries across South Asia and Africa is reported to have moved up one notch in the world wide ranking to be the fourth largest mobile operator in the world in terms of subscribers. 
Arterial Network have officially launched the African Creative Economy website, 
African Bank recently selected a Z-Card as part of its marketing mix to generate awareness that it now provides interest free, short-term loans to foreign nationals who are formally employed and residing in South Africa. 
NEW DELHI, INDIA: India has asked its central bank to examine allegations that US retail giant Wal-Mart has illegally invested in Indian supermarkets since 2010, the Press Trust of India reported Thursday. 
PARIS, FRANCE: Internet giant Google has warned it would exclude French media sites from its search results if France adopts a law forcing search engines to pay for content, in the latest confrontation with European governments. 
Trying to describe what L&P tastes like is tackled in a distinctly kiwi way this week in the new Saatchi & Saatchi campaign for L&P. The kiwi brand has launched four new 15-second TV spots with the 'Bit Different Aye' campaign, which follows an online competition on its Facebook page. 
The Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity will be held at the Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai from 10-13 March 2013. Heading up two of the seven juries will be Sylvia Vitale Rotta, CEO of Team Créatif, presiding over the Design jury, and Iain Jacob, president of Dynamic Markets, Starcom MediaVest Group, who will head up the Media jury. 
SAN FRANCISCO: Yahoo! nabbed another key Google executive, Henrique de Castro, who will join the company as its chief operating officer. 
PARIS: European data protection agencies on Tuesday, 16 October 2012, said Google's new privacy policy does not comply with European Union laws and told the US Internet giant to fix it within months or face legal action. 
Asia's largest conference on new media, Digital Media Asia 2012, will be held from 27 to 29 November 2012 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and will offer three one-day sessions on social media, digital business innovations and mobile and tablet publishing - the main transformative issues facing publishers in the region and beyond. 
AUCKLAND: American International Group (AIG) and the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) recently announced a five-and-a-half year agreement for AIG to sponsor six NZRU rugby teams: the All Blacks, Maori All Blacks, All Blacks Sevens, New Zealand Black Ferns (women's fifteens), New Zealand Women's Sevens, and New Zealand Under 20. 
BRUSSELS: The World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) has welcomed the launch of the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA). The EDAA will administer a new industry-wide self-regulatory programme to provide internet users with transparency and control over online behavioural advertising (OBA). | Company news |
Events & conferencing
SOUTH AFRICAFive reasons to be at Tech4Africa 2012 - Liviserver
Tech4Africa is the premier mobile, web and emerging technology event in Africa, bringing global perspective to the African context. Culminating in an annual event over two days, which brings together attendees and speakers from around the world, Tech4Africa's vision is that technology can catalyse economic and social change in Africa. Read more >>| Government |
SOUTH AFRICAA Rolls Royce paid with shoddy houses
[Matthew Savides and Bongani Mthethwa] Building contractor Mabongi "Shauwn" Mpisane had just turned 22 when she was registered as a shareholder in a company that would eventually bag several huge government contracts. To date the company, Zikhulise Cleaning, Maintenance and Transport, has been awarded about R500m worth of municipal and provincial government tenders to build low-cost houses, schools and renovate hospitals. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICASA gains ground on Mauritius
In the race between Mauritius and South Africa for the most investor-friendly holding company regime for private equity, South Africa is gaining ground on its island rival. An analysis of the impact of South Africa's latest efforts to establish itself as an attractive gateway into Africa shows that the country is narrowing the gap in terms of tax and exchange controls, says Doelie Lessing, director in corporate tax at Werksmans Attorneys. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAGovt, Sanef commit to closer ties
Government and the South African National Editors Forum (Sanef) have resolved to work closely together for the good of the country. The two parties held their annual meeting on Friday and Saturday in Magaliesburg. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICACity, residents' committee agree on mediation
PRETORIA: The City of Tshwane and Schubart and Kruger Park Residents' Committee have agreed that a mediation team should be appointed to facilitate discussions aimed at resolving issues between the parties. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICASouth Africa should look to the South
PRETORIA: South Africa's prospects for growth and development will depend increasingly on diversifying and strengthening of economic links with countries in the south, said Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAZuma hosts Lesotho Prime Minister
PRETORIA: President Jacob Zuma is to hold a meeting with Lesotho's Prime Minister Motsoahae Thomas Thabane during the latter's official visit to South Africa on Thursday, 18 october 2012. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAMthethwa calls for global unity in fighting crime
PRETORIA: Crime is a scourge that does not respect borders and international solidarity is needed to combat it, says Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICATraditional Courts Bill must pass constitutional test - Radebe
The Traditional Courts Bill would only be passed if it is in step with the Constitution, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Jeff Radebe, said on Tuesday, 16 October 2012. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICACorrectional Services gears up to achieve clean audit
PRETORIA: Correctional Services National Commissioner Tom Moyane says he is confident the department will achieve improved financial management. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAInvestment opportunities exist in Zimbabwe: Thabethe
PRETORIA: Zimbabwe has numerous investment opportunities and it is up to business to turn these opportunities into tangible economic benefits, says Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Elizabeth Thabethe. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAPraise for SA tourism sector
PRETORIA: President Jacob Zuma has congratulated the South African tourism sector following news that South Africa has increased its tourism figures. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICANo debate request received from Zille, says Presidency
PRETORIA: The Presidency on Tuesday, 16 October 2012, said it had not received a request from Western Cape Premier Helen Zille regarding her wish to undertake a debate with President Jacob Zuma on the state of the economy. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAInmates put their music skills on display
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Calling all producers - win yourself a #5GumExperience by remixing and submitting your version of A-trak's "Money Makin". A-trak will judge all submissions and the winner and a mate will be flown to the 5 Gum SA gig either in Jozi or Cape Town, put up in a hotel, and will get to meet the man himself. Read more >>More BizLounge news...
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