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   Loeries exhibition to visit NamibiaThe Loerie Awards Travelling Exhibition will be hosted at the DV8 Saatchi & Saatchi office in Windhoek, Namibia, from 4 - 13 April 2009. The expo, which showcases 2008 winners, is making its way around southern Africa, visiting educational institutions, agencies and festivals along the way. 1 Apr 2009 11:31 The 4th Maputo International Advertising Festival - fact sheet - AMEP
Cricket Australia tries to corner image marketCricket Australia (CA), the governing body of one of Australia's favourite sports, is trying to force all photographers and agencies to sign a new contract before they enter the cricket grounds. 13 Dec 2007 06:42 African nations agree to $1 billion Indian satellite projectA critical mass of countries are signing on to a plan for India to invest $1 billion in the Pan-African e-Network satellite project, a joint initiative with the Africa Union aimed at developing the region's information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure. 30 Nov 2007 12:04 Getty Images unveils smarter search with launch of new website - Gallo ImagesFully redesigned and re-engineered, the new Getty Images website serves as a powerful source for creative inspiration while delivering a more efficient search experience. Numerous enhancements are intended to make it easier than ever to find a specific image or discover an expanded selection of relevant visuals, and a flexible user interface complements a broad range of work styles. 29 Aug 2007 13:53 APEX awards now Cape to CairoThe Advertising Performance Excellence (APEX) awards have just increased in magnitude following a decision by the custodians of the awards, the Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA), to extend entry to the rest of the continent. 28 Aug 2007 13:28 Volcano assists Airlink's expansion in Africa with new routes to paradise - Volcano Advertising
Namibians celebrate 10 years of advertising excellenceThe Namibian advertising industry held its 10th Annual Gecko Awards - its version of the Loerie Awards last Friday. The single Grand Prix went to Andrew Weir of Weirdesign for his 'Maid in Africa' clothespeg business card. 13 Mar 2006 12:39 NAB adds two Namibian dailies to its bouquetThe Newspaper Advertising Bureau (NAB) has signed up two well established Namibia-based daily newspapers, 'Republikein' and 'Allgemeine Zeitung', predominantly serving Afrikaans and German speakers. 16 Nov 2005 12:41 Is 'German engineering' what you want for your beer?[Dr Kay Brügge] M&C Saatchi Develops its First Pan African Advertising Campaign for British AirwaysM&C Saatchi has become an active partner in the way British Airways is redefining business travel for the 21st century. The agency’s first pan-African advertising outdoor campaign targets countries such as Zimbabwe, Zambia and Namibia and invites travellers to come to South Africa to discover the beauty that the country has to offer over the Christmas period. 29 Nov 2001 16:54 Latest jobs | Ad showcase |
Golo (Mozambique), Joe Public (South Africa), LV Ogilvy (Reunion-France), Executive Center and Orion (both from Angola), sabiOne.com (England) and McCann Ericksson (Portugal) have expressed their interest in taking part in the 4th Maputo International Advertising Festival. 
Airlink, true to its theme of the ‘Freedom of the African Skies’, continues to extend its reach with new African destinations and is proud to announce a new direct route from Johannesburg to Pemba, Mozambique. 
As an 'old' Namibian, I couldn't resist writing about the Windhoek Lager ad, "German engineering where you need it second most..." The "Windhoek" ad capitalises on this instant recognition with a luxury car manufacturer's slogan and the borrowed and re-worked pay-off line is certainly humorous for those in the know. Yet, I am in two minds about it. 
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