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Perion, Mediamark and McSorely Media launch exclusive AI advertising partnership across Africa

Mediamark Perion, Mediamark and McSorely Media launch exclusive AI advertising partnership across Africa

15 May 2026

Protecting African stories from the threat of piracy

MultiChoice Protecting African stories from the threat of piracy

15 May 2026

The Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Global Brands 2026

Kantar The Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Global Brands 2026

14 May 2026

Bizcommunity repositions for the future

Bizcommunity.com Bizcommunity repositions for the future

1 Apr 2026

Africa is not just chatting; it is closing deals

Dentsu Africa is not just chatting; it is closing deals

26 Mar 2026

Team Conviviality powers Pernod Ricard’s African growth with tech, data, and market-first media from Dentsu

Dentsu Team Conviviality powers Pernod Ricard’s African growth with tech, data, and market-first media from Dentsu

24 Mar 2026

AdHive Group introduces the Honeycomb: A smarter model for modern marketing

AdHive Group AdHive Group introduces the Honeycomb: A smarter model for modern marketing

16 Mar 2026

Kantar appoints Ndeye Diagne as chief strategy and transformation officer, MEA & Türkiye

Kantar Kantar appoints Ndeye Diagne as chief strategy and transformation officer, MEA & Türkiye

26 Feb 2026

4 stands, 1 sustainable philosophy

Scan Display 4 stands, 1 sustainable philosophy

24 Feb 2026

Consumers face climate burnout as fears over global conflicts increase

Kantar Consumers face climate burnout as fears over global conflicts increase

17 Feb 2026

Africa leads boldly as dentsu welcomes new global CEO

Dentsu Africa leads boldly as dentsu welcomes new global CEO

16 Feb 2026

Kantar announces senior appointments in South Africa and Africa

Kantar Kantar announces senior appointments in South Africa and Africa

20 Jan 2026

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Tunisian journalist sentenced amid union outcry over media repression

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23 Jan 2026

Supporters of Ugandan Presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, of the National Unity Platform (NUP) party, attend his campaign caravan ahead of the general elections in Kampala, Uganda December 15, 2025. Reuters/Abubaker Lubowa/File Photo

Censorship concerns rise as Uganda blocks live coverage of election protests

Reuters 6 Jan 2026

Tunisian journalists rally near the government's office, holding signs to protest press restrictions, call for greater freedom, demand the release of their jailed colleagues, and vow that the widening crackdown will not silence them, in Tunis, Tunisia, 20 November 2025. Source: Reuters/Jihed Abidellaoui

Tunisian reporters take to the streets to oppose crackdowns

Tarek Amara 21 Nov 2025

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Lesotho Times editor wrongfully arrested, admits anti-corruption agency

Sechaba Mokhethi 12 Sep 2025

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BBC has a long history in Africa. New book offers a critical take on the broadcaster

Albert Sharra, Anthony Mavuto Gunde and Jimmy Kainja 5 Sep 2025

Source: © First Post One of Al Jazeera’s most recognisable faces in Gaza, journalist Anas al-Sharif has died following a targeted Israeli attack on a tent housing journalists in Gaza City on Sunday evening

Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif dies in Israeli attack

11 Aug 2025

Ugandan journalist Gloria Laker Adiiki Aciro is pictured on the left. Source: Peace News.

Ugandan journalist wins 2025 Luxembourg Peace Prize

14 Jul 2025

World News Day 2025 will take place on 28 September (Image supplied)

World News Day 2025: Journalism makes a difference

7 Jul 2025

All about YOU! Putting YOU in YOUth Month on Biz!

All about YOU! Putting YOU in YOUth Month on Biz!

Bizcommunity.com 20 May 2025

Source: © BBC The BBC is the most trusted international news provider amongst all audiences as well as the UK’s most recognised cultural export internationally

BBC the UK's most trusted news provider internationally

13 May 2025

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This year, World Press Freedom Day, 3 May, will focus on the profound influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on journalism and media under the theme: Reporting in the Brave New World – The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media

World Press Freedom Day 2025: The impact of AI on media and press freedom

2 May 2025

TikTok removes than 8 million videos in Q4 2024 in SSA, highlighting online safety

27 Mar 2025

BBC News takes full responsibility for Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone shortcomings

3 Mar 2025

Trump's U-turn on the banning of TikTok

Danette Breitenbach 2 Jan 2025

Uncertainty for TikTok advertisers with Trump’s return to power

8 Nov 2024

Newsroom blueprint to combat AI and fake news published ahead of US elections

4 Nov 2024

Biased media coverage costs Africa $4.2bn on debt servicing

15 Oct 2024

Calling on African media to map the media meltdown

14 Oct 2024

Meta bans Russia state media across all platforms as “covert influence” operations threaten US election

Danette Breitenbach 17 Sep 2024

Palestinian photojournalist Mahmud Hams awarded Visa d'Or for powerful Gaza war coverage

9 Sep 2024

Why over 350 organisations share their news via a Biz Press Office

Bizcommunity.com 19 Aug 2024

South Africa's Daily Maverick's Choose Truth campaign for World News Day

12 Aug 2024

Kenya must compensate family of slain Pakistan journalist, court rules

Humphrey Malalo 9 Jul 2024

Nicaraguan journalist Carlos Fernando Chamorro awarded Wan-Ifra's Golden Pen of Freedom

31 May 2024

2 Tunisian journalists jailed pending trial, bolstering fears for free speech

Tunisian newsroom 16 May 2024

Katy Katopodis' PRCA Ethics & Practices Board appointment underscores its critical role

8 May 2024

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