The diary of investment prospects in Namibia - the world's fifth largest uranium producer - contains, among others, exploring a land of relative peace where opportunities to make a ‘lot of money' abound in sectors such as mining, fisheries, agriculture, manufacturing, energy, tourism and human resources development. 20 Nov 2009 11:31
Operators in the sector see themselves as a legitimate form of advertising, but according to Out of Home Media South Africa the medium faces an uphill battle for recognition thanks to 'uncooperative' municipalities that hamper outdoor advertising's growth. 20 Nov 2009 11:06
The South African digital marketing adspend, which represents only a fraction (1.7%) of the total adspend, has become a cause for concern for industry watchers who believe businesses are not putting enough effort and resources to develop a sector full of opportunities and innovations. 19 Nov 2009 12:09
Disparities in income, illiteracy and affordability are just some of the factors that appear to inhibit fair and even broadband access in SA. 19 Nov 2009 09:10
A two-day national colloquium on broadband policy, hosted by the Department of Communications (DOC), to discuss ways as to how best to increase the accessibility and affordability of broadband throughout South Africa, opened this morning, 18 November 2009, at Gallagher Estate in Midrand, Johannesburg. 18 Nov 2009 12:29
South African local technology start-up companies will have their progress and growth checked and closely monitored on a regular basis thanks to SASI (South African Start-up Index) - an online incorporate and interactive media platform powered by YouNoodle - launched yesterday, 16 November 2009, at Wits Business School (WBS) in Parktown, Johannesburg. 17 Nov 2009 07:59
The 2009 Bookmarks Awards have come and gone, but prior to the event the Online Publishers Association (OPA), which is tasked to reward excellence, hosted workshops to announce some changes and outline its future vision. 16 Nov 2009 11:06
In developing markets in general and in South Africa in particular, where computer Internet penetration is low, mobile is a proxy of Internet connectivity and is often the first screen, said Rick Joubert of Yonder Mobile Media, speaking at Tony Koenderman's Brainstorm conference in Johannesburg and Cape Town earlier this week. 13 Nov 2009 12:22
At the launch yesterday, Wednesday 11 November 2009, of the new jersey to be worn by Bafana Bafana during the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the Unite Mzansi Unite (UMU) campaign, Adidas said this will reinforce its grip on the global and African market as a leading football brand. 12 Nov 2009 11:32
The Public Service Broadcasting Bill, deemed ‘scrappy' and ‘complicated' by Wits University's Prof Anton Harber but fiercely defended by Minister Siphiwe Nyanda, continues to be hammered by many critics who firmly believe it will further damage the independence of South African media, which is already stressed by the Film and Publication Amendment Act, the proposed Harassment Bill and the ANC's never-say-die proposal of a Media Tribunal. 12 Nov 2009 07:47
The Weekender newspaper is dead and buried - officially killed by the recession. Those who enjoyed the 44-month-old newspaper's intelligent and unique content describe the loss as some sort of a drama, while industry watchers dig deep into their expert minds to explain the causes of the newspaper's ‘sudden death'. 9 Nov 2009 08:20
Free-to-air TV station e.tv this year joined forces with Edcon Group to take the seven-year-old Jet Community Awards to another level - to create awareness around community projects participation and give exposure to those who are working hard under difficult conditions to improve the lives of ‘forgotten' people living in socially-disadvantaged areas of Southern Africa. 5 Nov 2009 08:20
A recent study conducted by World Wide Worx and backed by First National Bank (FNB) and BlackBerry has revealed that many consumers out of SA's 16 million urban cellphone users are highly aspirational people looking to upgrade their phones, and are looking specifically for devices that have more features. 4 Nov 2009 09:24
Africa is not the same as it was 10 years ago. Despite the shadow of armed conflict, military coups, electoral fraud, racism, dictatorship, xenophobia and human rights violations that still linger over the ‘dark continent', many observers believe that a couple of positive developments that have taken place here have created a platform for investment and optimism. 30 Oct 2009 10:06
The issue of media ownership concentration at the hands of a few companies - 95% or so of print media is in the hands of Caxton, Avusa, Media24 and foreign-owned Independent Newspapers, and 42% of radio by SABC - was once again at the forefront of an intense media discussion hosted last night, 29 October 2009 by Amandla Forum in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. 30 Oct 2009 07:31
As technology changes constantly and ‘disrupts' ways of life, many marketers are finding it difficult to deal with the complexities that come with those changes, forcing them to redefine their strategies in view of staying relevant in the environment they operate. 29 Oct 2009 10:00
South African marketers and consumers can rest assured that their country's rich branding history has been researched, documented, condensed and safely kept in the ‘Brand Museum' of branding, advertising and packaging - to serve as an ‘an ‘instruction manual' and a ‘book of wisdom' of brands and branding, and to be revisited by present and future generations. 29 Oct 2009 09:10
The inaugural Intra-Africa Business Symposium, which kicked off Wednesday, 28 October 2009 in Sandton, Johannesburg, will constitute a vital platform for African decision-makers, media practitioners and business leaders to share their views and suggest solutions to enhance intra-Africa business and move the continent forward. 28 Oct 2009 13:12
Edgars celebrated its 80th anniversary in style with the premiere yesterday, Tuesday, 28 October 2009, at Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, of a new concept store that will sell skin care products, fragrances, clothes, shoes and other accessories. 28 Oct 2009 09:25
The South African Revenue Services (SARS), the Free State Provincial Government and the Department of Social Development (DSD) emerged as overall winners at the inaugural Public Sector Excellence Awards ceremony last night, Monday, 26 October 2009, scooping platinum Grand Prix accolades for ‘best reputation' - state-owned entities, provincial governments and government departments - respectively. 27 Oct 2009 09:00
The Republic of Cameroon, the largest economy in central Africa and sub-Saharan Africa's 7th biggest economy, is at crossroads and looking to redirect itself to the path of economic diversity by calling on South African investors for help amid the heat of the global recession. 23 Oct 2009 09:42
As issues of climate change and global recession become the fundamental talking points in every corner of the world, consumers have begun to review their close relationships with some brands, gradually moving toward the less superfluous and embracing more of the essential. 22 Oct 2009 06:52
Despite its seemingly endless problems - diseases, crime, war, coup d'états, dictatorship and corruption - Africa has nevertheless become a destination choice for potential investors who seek to capitalise on its phenomenal growth and annual higher returns to expand their wings and grow their brands. But the continent is not for the faint-hearted! 21 Oct 2009 07:47
Brands play a critical role not only for people's consumptions, but in their entire lives as well. As the world enters the age of sustainability, the expectations of a brand to rise and do well become an economic imperative. This emerged at the two-day inaugural Brands & Branding for Good conference which opened today, Tuesday, 20 October 2009, at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg. 20 Oct 2009 12:47
As South Africa media celebrate yet another anniversary of Black Wednesday and ponder the way forward, critics of the media allege that post-apartheid newsrooms have become places where ‘sexist' and ‘reckless' journalists and news editors plot the downfall of women, ‘unfairly' criticise government and sensationalise issues of race, class and gender - all in the name of freedom of expression. 20 Oct 2009 08:27
The time of reckoning has begun at the SABC, with the auditor general's report into the public broadcaster's financial affairs producing its first casualties late last week. 19 Oct 2009 08:50
After sweeping the urban population off its feet, the mobile Internet revolution is now targeting the rural areas of Africa, where more than 70% of the continent's 890 million people live in extreme poverty and in the fringes of society, thanks to governments' ‘discriminatory' policies prioritising urban areas. 15 Oct 2009 07:29
For an average African a cellphone is a digital centre, a library, a laptop, a viable source of news, a vital device for mass telecommunications and a social media tool for communication, leading to self-perpetuating growth and prosperity, says Brett Loubser, Samsung product and technical support manager. 14 Oct 2009 08:29
Harnessing the potential of Internet and applications on mobile devices is the main theme of the inaugural two-day Mobile Web Africa conference that has opened today, Tuesday, 13 October 2009, at the Michaelangelo Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg. 13 Oct 2009 11:31
A community media organisation should not just be a team of talking heads but rather produce dramas, documentaries and real content related to social and economic issues affecting their constituencies, Dr Tanja Bosch, of the University of Cape Town's School of Film and Media Studies, told a two-day community media conference held last week in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. 12 Oct 2009 08:06
Issa Sikiti da Silva is a freelance journalist and short stories writer whose work has been published in local and foreign publications, both in English and French. He contributes to Bizcommunity.com as a news writer. Email him at 
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