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 | Last week on the Biz Takeouts show we looked at alternative funding solutions for SMME companies, and also found out more about the upcoming event, Bright Talks. If you missed the show, listen to the podcast which is now available. [twitterfall] Read more >>
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 | Organised by the AMEP - the Mozambican Association of Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations Agencies, the 9th Maputo International Advertising Festival is set to take place from 26-29 May 2014. Read more >>
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 | Marketing communications agency, Redhouse Advertising, has acquired the TBWA Worldwide license in Kenya. Read more >>
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 | Catherine Milward-Bridges Do your customers and staff struggle to find the 'funny bone' in your biz? Is humour a taboo in your business culture? Read more >>
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 | The 3rd Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) took place from 10-17 November in Calabar, Nigeria. The awards aim to raise awareness in Africa about the vast potential the entertainment industry holds and the impact it can generate in the economy. Here are all the winners... Read more >>
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 | The 10th Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), running from 6-14 December, has selected two African films to be included in the AsiaAfrica out of competition programming segment lineup. Read more >>
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 | In Uganda, and many parts of the world, online activity is halted by pre-broadband speeds or unreliable connections. Google's Project Link is an initiative that is focused on enhancing speed and quality through a metro fiber network. (video) Read more >>
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 | Lindani Tshabangu Have you ever wondered why your emails are no longer getting to the inbox, despite all your best practice efforts? Have a look at what the ISPs consider before allowing your mail to reach the inbox... Read more >>
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 | MTN Business training for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) aims at empowering the SME segment with the knowledge and skills required to run successful businesses. Over 80 participants from northern Uganda received their awards last week after completing the two-day training. Read more >>
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 | Jacques Coetzee Following a long four-day road trip, eight startups from StartupBus Africa pitched their ideas to a group of investors at eKasi, Khayelitsha, South Africa. Read more >>
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 | Gabriella Mulligan The contribution made to gross domestic product (GDP) in sub-Saharan Africa by the broader mobile ecosystem is "well ahead" of other regions in the world and continues to grow, according to the GSM Association (GSMA). Read more >>
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 | Clickatell, a global leader in mobile messaging and transaction services, hosted a master class at AfricaCom 2013 on its VAS (Value Added Services) offerings that are making major inroads in Africa with products such as PINless airtime. Read more >>
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 | Yesterday, 19 November 2013, the Radio for Peacebuilding Africa (RFPA) Awards, which recognises quality radio programmes that contribute to building peace and tolerance in the continent, will host its annual ceremony in Kigali, Rwanda. Read more >>
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 | Juliette Attwell This week we advise on how to cover your bases with hints on writing a good cover letter and what to do with your glowing references. Read more >>
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 | 72% of respondents across Africa believe flexible working is a critical measure to achieving higher productivity, finds the latest Regus survey. Read more >>
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 | NEWSWATCH: Just what investors need... Mugabe's government in Zimbabwe has given foreign shops just 30 days... to close up shop. Affected businesses include advertising agencies. Read more >>
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 | Zeenat Moorad Edcon‚ the unlisted owner of clothing chains Edgars and Jet‚ will roll out stores in Ghana and Nigeria next year. Read more >>
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 | Robin Philip Nigeria is not "business as usual" for new entrants to the market - but for global e-commerce providers there are many opportunities... Read more >>
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 | Robert Briel, writing on Braodband TV News, reports that Globecast will be delivering CCTV-français, China Central Television's (CCTV) French-language channel, on the SES-4 platform to West African viewers. Read more >>
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 | Lauren Davis, writing on io9.com, reports that the pilot phase of a Kenyan TV series will be screening at the United States International University at the end of the month. The series focuses on the immigration hurdles of Africans to Europe. What if the reverse were to happen? (video) Read more >>
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 | This week saw the launch of Airtel Networks Zambia's youth targeted initiative, 'Go for It'. The campaign aims to enriching the lives of Zambia's youth and to empower them with the relevant tools and initiatives for deepening data usage and knowledge. Read more >>
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 | SAN FRANCISCO, USA: - Twitter has announced it has toughened the encryption of traffic to thwart online snooping at the globally popular one-to-many messaging service. Read more >>
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 | NEW YORK CITY, US: Business magazine Forbes this week named Madonna the highest-paid musician in the world, estimating her earnings at $125m in the year to June. Read more >>
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 | NEW YORK CITY, US: The 2014 One Show is ready to accept your entries - and there are several new categories. Read more >>
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 | NEW YORK CITY, USA: Officials have confirmed that Google will pay US$17m to settle an investigation by US states into its use of unauthorised tracking software on Apple's Safari web browsers. Read more >>
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 | SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Yahoo! chief executive Marissa Mayer says the Internet firm will begin encrypting its data to protect users from online snooping. Read more >>
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 | Arab and African countries, which attended the 3rd Africa-Arab Summit here this week, have declared total war on terrorism in all its forms. Read more >>
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 | Representatives of the liquor industry has refuted claims that raising the drinking age from 18 to 21 will have an impact on alcohol use. Read more >>
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 | Siphiwe Nyathi The Limpopo Tourism Agency (LTA) is gearing up for the holiday season by ensuring the province is attractive for tourists. Read more >>
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 | Henrie Geyser: motoring editor The new Lexus IS 350 is a real good-looking, comfortable family cruiser with enough muscle under the bonnet to put a smile on the face of any enthusiastic driver and enough smart and safety features to make it an attractive alternative to the Big Three Germans. Read more >>
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