AFRICA
JOHANNESBURG: Control Room, global music events producer, and FIFA, announced today, Wednesday, 17 March 2010, the first group of musicians confirmed to perform at the 2010 FIFA World Cup Kick-off Celebration Concert. Global artists will perform at the event taking place the night before the first match at 8pm (GMT+2) on 10 June at the newly-renovated Orlando Stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg. 17 Mar 2010 10:29
AFRICA
CAPE TOWN: South African Airways (SAA) and sister airline SA Express have both distanced themselves from price collusion allegations ahead of this year's FIFA World Cup. 17 Mar 2010 11:36
AFRICA
[Sue Blaine] SA's chartered accountant (CA) brand is growing in sub-Saharan Africa and the country's professional body is working with Zambia and Lesotho to bring these countries into the South African CA examination system. 17 Mar 2010 11:32
SOUTH AFRICA
[Issa Sikiti da Silva] The latest revelation that Africa has less than 1 million country domain websites is a sign that the continent still favours priorities such as poverty eradication, land redistribution, basic health care, clean water and education, among others, ahead of developing its technological capacities. Vika Mpisane, GM of .ZADNA, made the revelation during the presentation of .za market research survey yesterday, Tuesday, 16 March 2010, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Rosebank, Johannesburg. 17 Mar 2010 10:19
WEST AFRICA
IT & Telecoms Digest have partnered with the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO), based in London, to organise the 2nd annual West African ICT Congress (WAFICT). The event, to be hosted in Lagos, Nigeria from 1 - 3 June 2010, will be held in conjunction with the West African Telecommunications (WAfriTel) exhibition and conference and the Nigerian ICT Business Solutions Expo (NISE). 17 Mar 2010 09:27
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SOUTH AFRICA
Glo, Nigeria's second biggest mobile operator with over 25 million subscribers, has partnered with Africa's biggest mobile value added services company, Starfish Mobile, to launch one of the biggest and most innovative mobile operator promotions ever run in that region. 16 Mar 2010 10:10
SOUTH AFRICA
The Mega Media AdExpo will be staged from 23-25 March 2010 at Sandton Convention Centre and is a must for all serious marketers and advertisers. The show will be a hub of activity and many last-minute 2010 advertising and promotional deals will be clinched here. 12 Mar 2010 12:17
SOUTH AFRICA
[Desirée Gullan] I have a deep respect for those in the industry that did - and are still - surviving the recession. Necessity truly is the mother of invention as survivors were forced to innovate, re-invent and think more strategically. Here are some trends that Gullan&Gullan believes have come about as a result of the recession. 11 Mar 2010 09:58
SOUTH AFRICA
In reinstating the concept of the original Institute of Marketing, the IMM Africa Association of Marketers has been launched - a body that will embrace marketers and organisations across the continent and provide benefits to a membership base that wishes to align itself with the ideals of a new and dynamic marketing association. 10 Mar 2010 11:55
SOUTH AFRICA
While many are reporting the lower-than-expected visitor bookings to South Africa for the FIFA World Cup this year, a local organisation dedicated to Africans telling Africa's story is broadening the range of products it distributes to media around the world. 5 Mar 2010 15:42
SOUTH AFRICA
Become a 1Africa Affiliate and gain access to their library of free specialist programming for rebroadcast. All you need is a satellite dish and decoder and to contact them to register! You can also keep up to date with the latest shows released each month, advertised in the newsletter as well as on the website. 1 Mar 2010 12:21
SOUTH AFRICA
While summer temperatures soar in Africa, everyone's focus is on getting cool and staying cool. In the branding world, there is equipment you can use to help other people to stay cool, while also getting your brand out there. One such piece of branding equipment is the Ex-Dome gazebo. 24 Feb 2010 08:32