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 | Data practitioners across Africa have launched a non-profit organisation Africa Data Science Association (ADSA), which aims to develop and promote globally acceptable data science standard practices for Africa... read |
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 | Fundisiwe Maseko IBM recently launched its ‘Digital Nation' initiative aimed at increasing digital literacy in Africa… read |
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 | Tom Jackson Kenyan makerspace Gearbox has launched a Fab Lab platform for Fab Academy… read |
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 | Nigerian Internet Exchange (IXPN) goes live at MainOne's MDXi Lekki Data Center to peer local internet traffic… read |
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 | Gabriella Mulligan The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced a US$4 million funding initiative aimed at supporting innovative solar companies across sub-Saharan Africa... read |
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 | Activity in African capital markets shows significant decline in 2016 amidst economic uncertainty and global political upheaval… read |
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 | UNHCR and WFP are concerned that sustained cuts to food assistance will have severe nutrition and protection-related consequences for refugees… read |
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 | Mark de Groot Traditionally, telecoms companies have struggled to build an ongoing relationship with their customers… read |
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 | Dean Workman Blockchain is more than just a new payment system, it can potentially revolutionise transactions over the internet… read |
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 | Paratus Telecom has installed cutting-edge wireless broadband technology in Zambia… read |
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 | Reena das Nair Effective competition in the supermarket industry is important because it has far-reaching implications for consumers and suppliers... read |
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 | Josephine Wawira The country is looking for a transformational growth that will take the sector to the next level, marketing Ethiopia locally and internationally to list the country among Africa's top five destinations... read |
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 | Tiger Brands announced on Tuesday that it intended to spin its controlling stake in its Kenya-based Haco Tiger Brands to a local partner... read |
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 | Sue Morris Larry Fink, the CEO of BlackRock, one of the world's largest investors, said, “The pursuit of profit maximisation at any cost has come at a great cost to the planet and our humanity. Today's culture of quarterly earnings hysteria is totally contrary to the long-term approach we need.” read |
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 | Four Moroccan cities, led by Marrakesh, ranked among the top 10 African cities for quality of life in a new survey published on Tuesday, 21 February... read |
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 | “The evolution of the hotel market across Africa continues with some of the largest international brands announcing they were opening hotels in new countries." read |
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 | As more gamers play sports online, major brands, such as Gillette, are capitalising on this multi-million dollar industry... read |
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 | The new $1 million fund is open to non-profits in Africa with enterprising ideas to help improve the lives the marginalised… read |
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 | A weather app, designed for developing countries to assist users in predicting severe weather events or disasters, has been launched… read |
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 | Innovative research released by The MasterCard Foundation is making the case for a new approach to youth employment training strategies in Africa… read |
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 | The NBA Africa Game returns to Africa in August and will be televised across the continent by Kwesé TV… read |
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 | The IAB SA has announced the Bookmark Awards finalists for 2017. Following several weeks of judging, the panel has narrowed down a record number of entries into a shortlist of official finalists, each demonstrating talent and digital innovation in their respective categories... read | |
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 | Ogilvy & Mather Cape Town has been appointed lead agency for KFC's New Africa Markets… read |
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 | DHL's On Demand Delivery service in Sub-Saharan Africa is making online shopping easier in Kenya, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Mauritius and Tanzania, with more countries being added… read |
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 | Digital money transfer service hits 10,000 in unique transactions per month in Tanzania, via WorldRemit… read |
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 | Daryn Mason Online retailers have led the charge when it comes to the early adoption of technology to enable better customer experience. However, despite a growing appetite for VR... read |
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 | According to recent research by Forrester, VR will not be ready for marketers until 2020 and public cloud adoption has increased dramatically in Europe, among other findings... read |
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 | Danette Breitenbach The reality of out of home (OOH) is that it is much more complex than targeting consumers travelling from home to work and back, and how OOH taps into that complexity to determine its success... read |
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 | Jodene Shaer Clean-up in the marketing aisle! Social media has swiped its hand across B2B and B2C and left marketing in disarray. Watch your step, because H2H is demanding shelf space... read |
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 | John Sanei As the digital industry, we are the custodians of change. We introduce the tools that have the potential to bring exponential levels of growth, efficiency and engagement to our businesses. However, digital alone is not the cure-all for every business problem. In order for digital to succeed in today's climate, it has to be keenly focused on consumer and employee needs... read | |
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 | Charles Mburugu Short message service (SMS) marketing is becoming increasingly popular with many businesses all over the world. Text messaging in business is not only fast and convenient, but also very cost-effective compared with other forms of communication. When done properly, a text marketing campaign can improve your business' reputation and boost your profits... read |
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 | Brands can benefit from tuning into the trend of music streaming networks to differentiate themselves from their competition, as consumers change they way they listen and acquire music... read |
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 | Jared Koning It is common for salespeople to seek a path that offers least resistance. For example, a salesperson may prefer sending an email or making a quick phone call rather than meeting up with the customer. What the majority of salespeople don't know is that customers ignore emails and calls, which means selling products and services becomes more difficult... read |
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 | Tarryn Giebelmann My house has been on the market for four months. In this time, not one person has come to view it, not even when it was on show. Not even a nosy neighbour. It's almost as bad as if no one comes to your birthday party... read |
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 | Tech startup, Controvert Media has implemented the use of artificial intelligence robots to automatically write and post news articles on the internet… read |
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 | 5G will pave the way for a new era of digital transformation and the next generation of ultra-high broadband infrastructures… read |
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 | Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has offered a vision for the social network as a force in building a "global community”… read |
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 | Main rivals Savanna Sunrise and HotelOga have signed an agreement to merge, creating an African giant in hospitality marketing technology… read |
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 | Hanna Ziady New Bryte Insurance launches in Botswana with plans to expand into other African countries… read |
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 | Soaring cost of basic staples is an extra challenge for pastoralists as livestock prices fall… read |
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 | Issued by African Excellence Awards The second round of the pan-African competition in PR and HR is open for submissions until 22 February 2017... read |
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 | Warc has released a comprehensive marketing effectiveness report, based on in-depth analysis and insights from the global IPA Effectiveness Awards 2016... read |
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 | Issued by Regent Business School Muslims in Seychelles succinctly portrays the consolidation of Islam in Seychelles and how Islam has managed to become vibrant in a country which is predominantly Christian... read |
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