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And the finalists are... Well, a big congratulations to all the CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2014 finalists! I can't believe it's that time of the year already... Good luck to each and every one of you, and thank you for the contribution you make to the industry! David Blyth has dubbed Ghana the 'lesser-known marketing treasure of West Africa' and says that when judged on market size, this country is often overlooked by brands looking to expand across Africa. Last week also saw the celebration of our 100th Biz Takeouts episode! Our show host, Warren Harding ( @BizWazza), chatted to leader of Democractic Alliance ( @DA_News) and Premier of the Western Cape, Helen Zille ( @helenzille), as well as Justin Beswick ( @justinbeswick) and Kirsten Wilkins on TEDx Cape Town ( @tedxcapetown). If you missed this milestone show, make sure you listen to the podcast which is now available. If you have contributed in any way to make this show such a success, we want to sincerely thank you. We can't wait for the next 100! That's all from me, have a fantastic week! Cheers! Ilse van den Berg, Editor: Marketing & Media Africa (@Biz_Africa)PS. If you are interested in getting interviewed on Biz Takeouts, or want to suggest a show topic, email Warren Harding on biztakeouts@bizcommunity.com. Comment online in our ed's column archive. Go mobile with apps and m.bizcommunity.com. Engage with us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Google+. Subscribe to YouTube and via RSS. Send all your African marketing and media news and event invitations to africanews@bizcommunity.com, exclusive opinion pieces to contributors-africa@bizcommunity.com and international news to internationalnews@bizcommunity.com. Read "How to contribute to Biz, from op-ed pieces to news". | Weekly top stories |
| Ferial Haffajee, Chair of the independent judging panel and Editor-in-Chief of City Press, announced the finalists in the prestigious CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2014 Competition... read more>>
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David Blyth When judged on market size, Ghana is often overlooked by brands looking to expand across Africa. At 26 million people, it is dwarfed by its almost-neighbour and... Read more >> | BizTakeouts, the audio version of Bizcommunity.com's Marketing & Media news website, came of age last Thursday, 7 August 2014, as the company celebrated its 100th show... Read more >> | Andile Qokweni Those who know me well will know that I'm a Manchester United fan and I'm a media strategist by trade. I'm combining my two passions to try to get an understanding of whether television... Read more >> |
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 | Yesterday marked the 100th episode of the Biz Takeouts Marketing and Media Radio show! For 100 shows we have brought you the hottest insights from African and South African marketing, media, digital and ad... read more>> | | |
 | Sid Peimer Strategy is part science (based on fact) and part art (based on ideas). The result is that there is no one right answer. However, there are some wrong ones, and... read more>> | |  | Inspired by the millions of stories consumers tell about the things they do in their Levi's, the company has announced its new global brand campaign, 'Live in Levi's'... (video) read more>> | | |
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 | Colin Hill Ever wondered why we can't get a handle on fraud and why it keeps occurring? Actually it's simple to understand but it is one of the largest issues that many companies have to deal with. read more>> | | |
 | A Lagos-based startup, Big Cabal Media, has curated and launched an educational Ebola-awareness website aimed at the West African market. In one week the website reportedly saw more than 500,000... read more>> | |  | In an aim to improve the quality of its network performance and to accelerate the roll out of 2G and 3G coverage and new services to its customers, Etisalat Nigeria has... read more>> | |  | Intelsat has recently expanded its relationship with Orange Niger to extend the reach of Orange's cellular network in Rural Niger; as well as extended an agreement with MSTelcom to expand... read more>> | | Issued by Tech4Africa | | |
 | Today, Friday, 8 August 2014, JUMIA and African Money, founded by African entrepreneur Sékou Diawara, will come together for a special event in Abidjan, celebrating Africa as a vibrant and... read more>> | |  | The South African SME winner of Africa's Most Influential Women (MIW) in Business and Government is Annelise de Jager for her highly successful NGO Empowerment Program - a 12-month coaching... read more>> | | |
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 | Bob Koigi The absence of specialist media channels, and obstacles in direct marketing, have created challenges for advertisers keen to reach the country's aspiring consumer class... read more>> | | |
 | Ericsson has recently partnered with Vodafone Egypt, signing a three year managed services agreement to deliver network field maintenance services to improve the quality of its network covering... read more>> | |  | Airtel Africa has signed an agreement with BGFIBank Group to expand mobile money access to the bank's customers across four countries... read more>> | |  | Bharti Airtel, a telecommunications services provider with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa and Kenya Airways have opened a new innovative chapter in the telecoms industry in Africa... read more>> | | |
 | Joachim Hambsch With the growth of video and its pervasive use, its benefits go beyond social and personal engagement and marketing campaigns; the world of internal communications, tasked with ensuring effective communication... read more>> | |  | Kenyan reputation management firm, Redhouse Public Relations, has announced an agreement with Magna Carta, which is Africa's exclusive affiliate of global communications consultancy Ketchum... read more>> | | |
 | Juliette Attwell In this week's column we look at what to do when you have a vast amount of work experience. Is it a good or bad thing? read more>> | |  | Homecoming Revolution will host a range of Pan African employers at the first-ever Talent Speed-Date event to be held on the 22 August 2014 at the Hilton Hotel In Sandton... read more>> | | | | |
 | Research by Standard Bank reveals that the rapid economic growth rates being experienced across the African continent, along with burgeoning population growth and increasing urbanisation... read more>> | | |
 | Craig Steyn Since Facebook has implemented the changes to its algorithm feed limiting the organic reach available for pages, people, and more, businesses have been... read more>> | | |
 | Internet-TV platform for African entertainment, iROKOtv.com, has revealed a new international content package which has diversified its catalogue and secured Hollywood, Bollywood, Korean and Telenovela content... read more>> | | |  | WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - New Zealand's largest telecommunications carrier, Telecom Corp., has changed its name to Spark, saying the re-branding will better reflect its expanding activities in the digital age. read more>> | |  | NEW YORK CITY, US: New categories include: Movie Trailer, Culinary Program, Lifestyle Program, Online Drama, Online Comedy, Sound Design, and Video Art & Experimental Film. read more>> | | Ivan Serrano | | | | | | | More International | |
|  | Chilean President Michelle Bachelet says she has put a proposal to her government to provide 50 scholarships to post-graduate students in South Africa and other African countries so they can complete their master's degrees at a top university in Chile. read more>> | |  | Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, has released government's framework for implementing the National Development Plan (NDP) over the next five years. read more>> | | | | | More Government news | |
|  | Brian Berkman Ranked number one by TripAdvisor users for Hotels in Sandton, Fairlawns Boutique Hotel and Spa has a lot to be proud of. read more>> | |  | Henrie Geyser: motoring editor In their ongoing showroom war for the hearts, minds and wallets of the South African motoring public the three luxury German carmakers between have nearly 400 different models on the battle ground trying to out-pace and out-grace their opponents. read more>> | | | SOUTH AFRICA - Mimecast SA appoints Clockwork Media to manage communications account - more info
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