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Hello Africa Recently, I decided to venture into the wild for three weeks travelling from Pretoria up to Zimbabwe, Botswana and Zambia. I must admit it turned out not to be as wild as I had imagined - apart from free roaming wild animals of course. For the first time, I got to experience these countries for myself - building relationships with the local people and getting acquainted with the different cultures represented in these three nations. Africa is a majestic, peaceful place with so much potential. It's a place full of life, love and hope. I look forward to this new journey - taking over from Evan-Lee Courie who has been providing our readers with the latest news and trends in the African marketing, media and advertising industries for almost two years now. I especially look forward to building new relationships with you, our readers, contributors and industry experts in and from greater Africa, and to getting to know this industry - outside of South Africa - much better. Cheers! Ilse van den Berg, Africa Editor (@Biz_Africa)Comment online in our ed's column archive. Go mobile with apps and m.bizcommunity.com. Engage with us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Google+. Subscribe to YouTube and via RSS. Send all your African marketing and media news to africanews@bizcommunity.com, exclusive opinion pieces to contributors-africa@bizcommunity.com and international news to internationalnews@bizcommunity.com. Read "How to contribute to Biz, from op-ed pieces to news".Weekly top stories | Finalists in the CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2013 Awards have been announced by Ferial Haffajee, chair of the independent judging panel. Read more >> |
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[Tony Seifart] It's the dream of any tech-person: come up with an idea or concept that you can build up and sell off for millions. Consider something as banal as Draw Something which only a few weeks after its release was sold to Zynga for US$180-million. Everyone wants the "Big Score". Read more >>
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) condemns an amendment to a media law adopted by the Gambian parliament that imposes lengthy prison sentences and heavy fines on individuals who use the internet in any capacity to criticize government officials. Read more >>
Aegis Media were asked to do a campaign for Baileys, a Diageo brand, in both Nigeria and Kenya, and 72 hours later had a creative concept and execution plan that fully answered and met the client's brief and saw three of their network brands - Posterscope, Isobar and Carat working as one integrated unit. Read more >>
 | The 34th Durban International Film Festival (DIFF), hosted by the Centre for Creative Arts, University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, with principal funding by the National Lottery Development Trust Fund, has finalised the selection of participants for the 6th edition of the Talent Campus Durban which takes place from 19-23 July 2013. Read more >> |
 | The Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory recently released a video in which the likes of Richard Branson, Bill Clinton, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama encourage the world to support Mandela Day on 18 July 2013. Read more >> |
 | [Tim Wyatt-Gunning] Last week my mother told me that a gig a month is more than enough for her. Well of course it is Mum, but you're not getting the most out of your virtual life. Trust me, it's so much easier to manage than your real one. Read more >> |
This week at the Great Rift Valley ICT summit taking place in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 17-18 July 2013, Gilat Satcom will unveil a raft of new fibre routes in coastal and landlocked Africa. Read more >>
 | The University of Exeter Business School is delighted to announce its continued relationship with Afren Plc. Following the success of the Afren One Planet MBA Scholarship in 2012, Afren has committed to funding an annual scholarship on the One Planet MBA for the next five years. Read more >> |
Are you a young Kenyan aged between 18 and 24 years? Are you passionate about the environment? Here is a chance for you to become a UNEP-Bayer Young Environmental Envoy. Read more >>
 | TrustMedia, a Thomson Reuters Foundation, is inviting journalists around the world for a five day intensive course on the coverage of women's issues, their opinions and rights. Read more >> |
 | [Glenn Gillis] No-one would dispute that corporate training is a necessary process for all organisations. Some might even say training is now more important than it has ever been. Read more >> |
Integriti PR, a West African avant-garde communications company in collaboration with relevant stakeholders and partners within the telecommunications sector in Ghana has announced the establishment of a yearly award scheme for journalists operating within the telecom industry christened, Telecom Journalists Awards. Read more >>
 | [Anton Harber] As the Financial Times stops printing in South Africa, who is moving into the gap? China Daily's Africa edition, of course. Read more >> |
[Magnus Taylor] What's the most important question in a journalist's armoury? Answer: is it true? Read more >>
Zambian authorities should release two journalists who have been detained since early Tuesday, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) have said. Read more >>
 | MTN Uganda, in partnership with the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) have re-established the Kampala Public Library (KPL) creating a one-stop centre for members of the general public and specific groups such as tourists and investors to utilise the facility to request for and receive information about Kampala city. Read more >> |
 | Orange is launching a quick and easy international money transfer service at a competitive price called "Orange Money International Transfer". The offer is available between Mali, Senegal and Cote d'Ivoire. Read more >> |
South Africa and the rest of the African continent should not just be looking to bridge the digital divide, but instead to leapfrog developed countries by aggressively adopting advanced mobile technologies over the next few years. Read more >>
 | The latest Mxit Brand Index has been released, revealing the top 20 South African brands on Mxit on 30 June 2013. Read more >> |
 | [Jerome Mouton] So your YouTube channel is finally up and running, but after several months the average viewership is distressingly low. Any movie without a distribution strategy will crash and burn, its no different online. Read more >> |
 | [Grace Kerengo] Diageo chief marketing officer, Andy Fennell has unveiled a competition to find the most talented filmmaker in Africa who will produce the next local TV commercial for Guinness. Read more >> |
 | [Craig Ogusanyo, Issued by Ornico] Nigeria is a country rich in natural resources, with mammoth purchasing power. The country's National Broadcasting Commission recently shared its desire to license more network stations; and this is one step closer to quenching the thirst for a diverse media. Read more >> visit press office >> |
 | [Jillian Reilly] Do I admit that the whole Obama in Africa parade sort of passed me by? That I didn't anxiously await the arrival of my spiritual American leader back to his birthplace? I didn't line the streets of Cape Town, waving my tiny made-in-China American flag, hoping to get a glimpse of the man and admire the swish and sway of Michelle's bangs? Read more >> |
 | PARIS, FRANCE: Twitter said Friday it had handed over data to French authorities to help identify the authors of anti-Semitic tweets, following a complaint from a Jewish students' group. Read more >> |
 | LONDON, UK: Malik Saadi, Principal Analyst at Informa, says the Nokia 1020 is smashing all camera innovation records but it will not be successful without a huge marketing boost. Read more >> |
 | SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Apple dropped its lawsuit on Tuesday (9 July) against rival Amazon for using the term "Appstore" for its online shop and mobile gadget applications. Read more >> |
 | SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Facebook on Monday (8 July) began rolling out a tool for US English language users to mine the social network's trove of experiences for anything from restaurant choices to photos of far-off places. Read more >> |
More International
 | In this great new series MWEB and Bizcommunity.com are bringing you the best of South Africa's entrepreneurs... the challenges they faced, how they met - and beat those challenges. (Videos) Read more >> |
 | Two senior police officers have been suspended following a wide-ranging investigation into the alleged corruption in the Central Firearm Registry, police have confirmed. Read more >> |
The Marikana Commission of Inquiry resumed its hearings in Centurion this morning. Read more >>
The National Treasury says pensioners could get more when they retire if retirement income charges are reduced. Read more >>
 | The Board of the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) has welcomed the appointment of Minister Dipuo Peters as the new Transport Minister. Read more >> |
 | There will be no load shedding as a result of delays at the Medupi power plant, says Eskom. Read more >> |
After spending more than a month in a critical condition in hospital, former President Nelson Mandela is now responding to treatment, the Presidency says. Read more >>
More Government news
 | [Eugene Yiga] Following its premiere on the main programme at this year's Grahamstown National Arts Festival, Vigil brings together three multiple award-winning South African theatre luminaries for a season at Cape Town's Fugard Theatre. We spoke to actor and producer Graham Hopkins about his role in this black comedy. Read more >> |
 | [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] If it was closer to Christmas and I was a follower of the fable about the jolly fat fellow with the baggy red suit and reindeer-powered sleigh, I would have posted a message on his Facebook page saying: "Dear Father Christmas, I have been a good lad all year so please make me the happiest person in the world by bringing me just one present this Christmas - a shiny new red Golf GTI". Read more >> |
 | [Brian Berkman] The choice for away nights seems to be between self-catering serviced apartments and houses or full-service hotels, but there is also an in between option that gives you the flexibility of being in your own private space but with breakfast and other amenities available nearby as part of the package. Read more >> |
 | [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Mercedes-Benz has just unwrapped the hyper-rejuvenated range of its popular E-Class swank-mobiles and pity to the fans of the three-pointed star cars who have only just begun to feel comfortable with the brand's myriad range of onboard technologies - because the spruced up range requires an even higher degree in rocket science. Read more >> |
 | [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] The Women's World Car of the Year awards are designed primarily to reflect the preferences of women buyers through the ballot box of women motoring writers from around the world - and here's the winner for 2013... Read more >> |
 | From this August, One&Only Cape Town gets guests up close and personal with the ocean and its inhabitants, a celebrity chef and his home-grown specialities and some of the finest wines the region has to offer. Read more >> |
 | From 22-24 October 2013, the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Durban will host the Sports and Events Tourism Exchange (SETE) Conference and Exhibition. Read more >> |
 | [Eugene Yiga] Following the success of its Celebrity Symphony Season, the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra presents a series of winter concerts, including four performances at City Hall and a special "Cirque de la Symphonie" at Artscape Theatre. Read more >> |
 | [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Cross-overs are all the rage in South Africa these days with a wide selection of makes and models to choose from and now that Mitsubishi has spruced up its practical and well-equipped three-model ASX range it is also muscling its way into the upper look-at-me echelons of this competitive segment of the market. Read more >> |
 | [Debbie Hathway] Dance, Religion and Spirituality is the theme of the UCT School of Dance's seventh international dance conference entitled Confluences, which runs on campus from 11-13 July 2013. Read more >> |
International sales office for a Tanzanian tour operator is seeking a German speaking travel consultant/sales representative. Read more >>International sales office for a Tanzanian tour operator is seeking a travel consultant/sales representative. Read more >>
Samantha Sotto "Life is a barter of choice and consequences. (via Good Reads)"
Anais Nin "If you do not breathe through writing, if you do not cry out in writing, or sing in writing, then don't write, because our culture has no use for it. (via Quote Garden)"
E. B. White "There is nothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries than an agreement. (via Brainy Quote)"
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