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AFRICA Unsung research in poor countriesA team of students has set up a free editing service to assist researchers in developing countries trying to get published in international journals. The university students who come from Canada, Europe and the United States aim to provide detailed editorial feedback in keeping with the standards of international journals. 23 Jun 2009 15:27 AFRICA African mobile web still growing massively - report
AFRICA Increasing American investments into Africa - US studyWASHINGTON: American corporations are becoming increasingly interested in investing in Africa, with some regarding it as the last big growth market, but they are often deterred by Africa's negative image, a new study shows. 21 May 2009 11:26 AFRICA Study names Zimbabwe as software piracy culpritA recent study by the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has detailed the state of global software piracy, and has named Zimbabwe as one of seven countries with the highest rates of illegal software usage. 18 May 2009 13:01 AFRICA Samsung unveils environmental research centre
AFRICA SA, Uganda to enhance science, technology relations[Nthambeleni Gabara] PRETORIA: South Africa and Uganda are to strengthen their co-operation in areas of science and technology. 15 Apr 2009 14:58 AFRICA First Euro-Africa Cooperation Forum set for Brussels
AFRICA Zim: Internet survives fall in media demand[Sam Hungwe] The internet survived a slump in patronage or visibility that affected all the other media in Zimbabwe from Q4 2007 to Q4 2008, the Zimbabwe All Media Products and Services (ZAMPS) survey has revealed. 23 Mar 2009 12:18 AFRICA CMO Council Marketing Outlook 2009 report
AFRICA African media scramble for audiences - African Film and TV YearbookMedia in Africa have expanded rapidly in Africa over the past few years with an increase in the number of radio stations as well as television channels available to audiences. Other forms of media have been introduced including pay TV channels, DVDs and time-shifting technology creating a wider spectrum to choose from. Balancing Act's African Film and TV Yearbook provides an overview of the industry and a listing of film and TV companies in Africa. 16 Mar 2009 10:22 AFRICA CMO Council survey - Protection from Brand Infection Audit
AFRICA 11th PAMRO meeting and research conference
AFRICA Four steps to harness social computing in CRM - GartnerEGHAM, UK: Social computing is becoming a significant customer relationship management (CRM) market trend and represents a disruptive force in this market, according to Gartner. Gartner predicts that, by 2010, more than 60% of Fortune 1000 companies will have some form of online community that can be used for customer relationship purposes. 23 Feb 2009 11:51 Latest jobs |  Ad showcase Love Life   2 of 9  |
Web browser Opera today, Wednesday, 27 May 2009, released its latest State of the Mobile Web report, which provides information on the top global trends affecting the mobile web. In addition to the top global trends and country snapshots, the report highlights trends in Africa and aggregate operator data for the top 10 countries. 
Electronic appliance and mobile phone manufacturer Samsung has established the “Samsung Global Environment Research Centre“, in an effort to promote business practices that will save the environment and improve the quality of human life. 
Sub-Saharan African and European policymakers will be brought together along with ICT research organisations to address the development of collaborative projects. The two-day event is organised by the European Commission (DG INFSO) with the support of the African Union Commission and the EU-FP7 EuroAfrica-ICT project. It will be held from 25 - 26 March, 2009 at the EC premises in Brussels, Belgium. 
Customer anxiety and cutbacks are the biggest factors influencing marketing budget allocation in 2009, according to the newly released Marketing Outlook 2009 report from the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Council. 
The Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Council believe that there are numerous proof points that demonstrate the business impact of counterfeiting, piracy and cyber-fraud. According to recent estimates, counterfeiting and piracy cost the US economy alone between US$200 billion and US$250 billion per year, and stole as many as 750 000 American jobs. 
The 11th PAMRO meeting and All Africa Media Research Conference 2009 will take place in Nairobi, Kenya from 23 August - 26 August. An update of media audience research around the continent since Lagos will be provided. Training sessions will be presented by experienced trainers such as Dr Graham Mytton of the UK. 
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