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East Coast Radio Legacy in action: The Mancosa East Coast Radio Business Breakfast returns for 2026!

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Digital Impact Awards' nominees for 2019 announced.

Nominees announced for Digital Impact Awards in Africa

15 Jul 2019

10 retail trends for 2019

10 retail trends for 2019

Jackie Kalis 15 Jul 2019

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Social media has made brands less relevant, not more

Estelle Nagel 15 Jul 2019

AFCON sports journalists honoured

AFCON sports journalists honoured

15 Jul 2019

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How to use design thinking to build the next Amazon

Anne-marie le Roux 15 Jul 2019

The Lion King roars to life on the big screen in a whole new way

The Lion King roars to life on the big screen in a whole new way

Daniel Dercksen 15 Jul 2019

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New entertainment channel from Discovery for Africa

15 Jul 2019

Sipromad takes over Pan-African channel Africanews

Sipromad takes over Pan-African channel Africanews

15 Jul 2019

Screen grab from Nike's 'Never Stop Winning' ad.

#FairnessFirst: Nike just does it again - this time standing strong for equal pay

Leigh Andrews 15 Jul 2019

Scan Display hosts first African Distributor Conference

Scan Display hosts first African Distributor Conference

Scan Display 15 Jul 2019

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Governing the digital nomads of the future

15 Jul 2019

Greg Chen is the CEO and co--founder of Mobiz

Easing the mobile data burden

Greg Chen 15 Jul 2019

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Donor-funded journalism is on the rise in Africa: why it needs closer scrutiny

12 Jul 2019

Data-driven marketing and advertising; and how to harness new customer data insights

Data-driven marketing and advertising; and how to harness new customer data insights

Rirhandzu Shingwenyana 12 Jul 2019

While print may be dying, traditional journalism is certainly adapting

While print may be dying, traditional journalism is certainly adapting

Rachel Briant 12 Jul 2019

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Fake news and the role of the ordinary citizen

12 Jul 2019

A story of storytelling: The business of writing with Michael Smorenburg

A story of storytelling: The business of writing with Michael Smorenburg

Leigh Andrews 12 Jul 2019

3 consumer trends to keep an eye on in 2019

3 consumer trends to keep an eye on in 2019

12 Jul 2019

Sudanese protesters are seen with their smartphones in Khartoum on April 21, 2019. CPJ has called on South African telecommunications company MTN Group to end its role in Sudan’s internet shutdowns. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Ozan Kose.

MTN Group urged to end participation in internet shutdowns in Sudan

Justin Shilad 12 Jul 2019

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Ethiopian Broadcasters Association migrates to SES Satellites

12 Jul 2019

An SA win at D&AD New Blood Awards

An SA win at D&AD New Blood Awards

12 Jul 2019

Ad Tech Masterclass in Nigeria.

Creating a brand safe environment for advertisers in Africa

Louise Marsland 11 Jul 2019

#IRIGrowthSummit: Invest in the tech of tomorrow to thrive in FMCG

#IRIGrowthSummit: Invest in the tech of tomorrow to thrive in FMCG

11 Jul 2019

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Kids and family focused channel Pineapple TV launched in Nigeria

11 Jul 2019

In an interview today, Tanzanian Foreign Minister Palamagamba Kabudi said that journalist Azory Gwanda (pictured), who has been missing since 2017, is dead. Credit: CPJ/Mwananchi.

In BBC interview, Tanzanian foreign minister says journalist Azory Gwanda is dead

11 Jul 2019

Ethiopians read newspapers in Addis Ababa on June 24. Following what the government refers to as a failed attempted coup, access to the internet was cut and journalists were arrested. Credit: CPJ/Reuters/Tiksa Negeri.

In era of reform, Ethiopia still reverts to old tactics to censor press

Muthoki Mumo 10 Jul 2019

Kantar announces South Africa's Top 20 Best Liked Ads for 2018

Kantar announces South Africa's Top 20 Best Liked Ads for 2018

Kantar 10 Jul 2019

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How can we establish a pro-youth and entrepreneurship strategy for South Africa?

Nicci Botha 10 Jul 2019

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CTICC to host over 100 international conferences by 2026

10 Jul 2019

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Best Use of Data jury announced for Warc Media Awards 2019

10 Jul 2019

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