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SOUTH AFRICA
Traditional media can claim back its edge with innovation
[Shane Radford] IBM believes that traditional media and entertainment companies that move fast to embrace and monetise digital channels stand to win back their audiences and their advertising revenue, despite... read more>>



Biz Takeouts
SOUTH AFRICA
[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 101: Groupon SA's new CEO and Digital Edge Live
Yesterday on the weekly Biz Takeouts Marketing and Media Radio show, show host Warren Harding (@bizWazza) interviewed Emilian Popa, CEO of Groupon SA and Ben Wagner, Head of Native VML. [twitterfall] read more>>
Digital
SOUTH AFRICA
Marketing/IT should collaborate on digital
According to recent research, chief marketing officers (CMOs) and chief information officers (CIOs) should align their efforts in a digital world. read more>>
AFRICA
Partnerships essential for cloud services in Africa
Cloud services and content aggregation company, Pamoja, states that partnerships are essential if a cloud services ecosystem is to be entrenched and thrive in Africa... read more>>
Education & Training
NIGERIA
Programmes unveiled for young Nigerians in creative industry

Ujunwa Atueyi

Numerous programmes have been unveiled at the Digital Bridge Institute, Oshodi, Lagos, the home of Del-York Creative Academy, for young Nigerian graduates and professionals who seek to explore opportunities in the creative industry. read more>>
Mobile
AFRICA
Towards the African smart city
Globally, the pressure is on for cities to become "smart". There is a strong need to invest in information communication technology and socio-economic development, while still effectively managing budgets and... read more>>
Retail
SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa key to Cotton On's African growth
The Cotton On Group has officially launched its regional headquarters in South Africa, cementing its commitment to South Africa as the cornerstone of its operations in the region... read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
Managers from developing markets make better global business leaders

Michael Wood, Issued by Aperio

"Are you a terrorist or a spy?" I was asked. Intuitively I smiled, maybe I shouldn't have, but I have found a smile can diffuse a situation and honestly I did find the question a little funny... read more>>
TV
WEST AFRICA
SES, CWG launch Maiden digital TV platform for West Africa
In an aim to provide access to a greater number of stations to households across West Africa at a relatively low cost, SES in partnership with CWG, has launched a new digital television platform... read more>>
International
CHINA
Lenovo's profits rise by 23% to $214m
HONG KONG - Lenovo has posted a 23% jump in quarterly net profit, beating market estimates as the Chinese technology company logged strong sales of personal computers and smartphones. read more>>
UNITED STATES
Cheap smartphones boost Android platform
WASHINGTON, USA: A rise in low-cost smartphone sales, notably in emerging markets, helped Google's Android platform extend its dominance in the mobile market in the second quarter according to a survey released this week. read more>>
TURKEY
"My shoes looks better than you" MP tells Turkish Parliament
ISTANBUL, TURKEY: Turkish women took to social networks on Wednesday (13 August) to post pictures of shoes in a new viral campaign against sexism inspired by MP Aylin Nazliaka whose incendiary speech to parliament went viral on social networks this week. read more>>
UNITED KINGDOM
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UNITED KINGDOM
Security fears prompt Manchester United to ban laptops
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Government
SOUTH AFRICA
Energy Safety Week's focus on illegal power connections
Illegal power connections have come under the spotlight as Eskom's National Electricity Safety Week continues. read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
Quake victims grateful for assistance
Pretoria - Matlosana Local Municipality residents, affected by last week's earthquake, have expressed their satisfaction and gratitude to the North West provincial government and the Gift of the Givers Foundation, for their continued efforts to assist them. read more>>
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East Africa Brew Fest
Kelwin Events - 18 Oct 2014 Nairobi

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15 Apr 2015 to 17 Apr 2015 Cape Town

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