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SOUTH AFRICA
Triggering the African storytellers' dream
[Leigh Andrews] If you're in any way involved in this industry, you're a natural storyteller, editor or reteller. If there's a story burning in your chest but you have no way to get it on the big screen, here's your chance... read more>>

AfricaCom Awards 2015 - call for entries

The 7th Annual AfricaCom Awards highlight industry leaders and innovation in African communications. This year the awards are taking place on 18 November, at The Lookout, on Cape Town's Waterfront...

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IBM Research - Africa and RTI International forge partnership

NAIROBI, KENYA: RTI International and IBM's Africa research lab have announced a partnership to deploy big data analytics and cognitive technologies to help transform development approaches in Africa...

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Kenya hostile to journalists - CPJ

Kenya is continuously becoming hostile for journalists, Committee to Protect Journalist has said. In a report released in Nairobi, CPJ said journalists face both legal and physical harassment...

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Biz Takeouts
SOUTH AFRICA
[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 140: IMC speaker Alistair King and Red & Yellow's Mandela Day plans
On the latest Biz Takeouts Marketing and Media Radio show, host Warren Harding interviewed Kira Koopman and Alistair King... read more>>
Advertising
AFRICA
Jovago launches advertising campaign in Kenya
Digital
KENYA
Nest opens office in Africa to support start-ups
Mobile
ZIMBABWE
Zarnet eyes Telecel takeover
Government-owned telecommunications firm Zarnet is negotiating with Telecel Zimbabwe shareholders for a possible takeover of the mobile phone company, Parliament heard. read more>>
Research
SOUTH AFRICA
The real face of Mzansi families

Nicole Shapiro

The importance of family for marketers and brand managers is undisputed. They are our bread and butter; from the life policy that leaves a lasting legacy for loved ones to the frozen vegetables we want on their dinner tables... read more>>
Media Freedom & Right to Know
ZAMBIA
Zambia arrests editor, journalist over anti-corruption letter
LUSAKA: Zambian police on Thursday arrested the editor of a major newspaper and one of its journalists, police spokesperson Charity Chanda said. read more>>
TV
ZIMBABWE
New deadline for TV digitalisation

Phillimon Mhlanga

Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries have agreed on a deadline to switch off the analogue television transmissions to digital platforms... read more>>
International
SOUTHERN ASIA
AD STARS 2015 finalists announced
AD STARS has announced the list of 1,717 works - 1,470 by professionals and 247 by non-professionals - that has made it to the final rounds... read more>>
UNITED KINGDOM
Bond stars, JK Rowling warn over future of BBC
LONDON, UK: Celebrities including James Bond stars Daniel Craig and Judi Dench and Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling urged the British government on Wednesday to protect the "precious" BBC as it negotiates a new funding settlement. read more>>
UNITED KINGDOM
Matt Eastwood to speak at Creative LIAisons
Matt Eastwood, Worldwide Chief Creative Officer of JWT, has been announced as a speaker at the London International Awards 2015 Creative LIAisons programme... read more>>
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New events to diarise
IABC Africa 22nd Annual Conference
IABC Africa Region - 29 Jul 2015 to 31 Jul 2015, Johannesburg

5th Telecom CEM, CRM and Loyalty Summit
Fexton Conferences - 17 Aug 2015 to 18 Aug 2015, Johannesburg

5th Annual Customer Experience
Fexton Conferences - 17 Aug 2015 to 18 Aug 2015, Johannesburg

2015 All Africa Business Leaders Awards
ABN Productions - 26 Aug 2015, Lagos | 17 Sep 2015, Nairobi | 1 Oct 2015, Johannesburg | 13 Nov 2015, Johannesburg

Africa Com
Informa - 17 Nov 2015 to 19 Nov 2015, Cape Town

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