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Source: © WPP Despite third-quarter results showing a strong performance from GroupM and WPP's winning of the Amazon media account, the network's expectations for the full year remain unchanged

Strong Q3 performance for WPP; full year expectations remain unchanged

Suhana Gordhan of LoveSong to lead Radio & Audio at The One Show 2025

Suhana Gordhan of LoveSong to lead Radio & Audio at The One Show 2025

23 Oct 2024

Source: © 123rf People are increasingly seeking depth, authenticity, and sensory richness in their experiences, aiming to engage with the world in meaningful ways. this is one of five macro trends identified by the Accenture Life Trends 2025 report

5 global macro trends and consumer insights from the Accenture Song's Life Trends 2025 report

22 Oct 2024

Mo Abudu receives medal of honour at MIPTV Cannes

Mo Abudu receives medal of honour at MIPTV Cannes

11 Apr 2019

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Digital media platform for African finance needs repurposed

11 Apr 2019

Bizcommunity sends a clear message that Africa is open for business

Bizcommunity sends a clear message that Africa is open for business

dotAfrica 9 Apr 2019

Bizcommunity launches BIZ | Daily top story headlines

Bizcommunity launches BIZ | Daily top story headlines

Bizcommunity.com 8 Apr 2019

Still missing: Azory Gwanda.

#WhereIsAzory campaign launched to find missing Tanzania journalist

5 Apr 2019

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StarTimes to emphasise regional content to enhance viewership in Africa

5 Apr 2019

Pulse election coverage.

Measures to provide quality news in elections

5 Apr 2019

New business journalism series on leading women in tech in Nigeria

New business journalism series on leading women in tech in Nigeria

3 Apr 2019

Congratulations to the 2019 Pan African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards winners! Katya Stead @katyalebeque (South Africa), @TheAlushula (Kenya) @BSarabetty (Morocco).

Pan African Re/Insurance Journalism award winners

2 Apr 2019

Africa rising as Bizcommunity launches .Africa domain

Africa rising as Bizcommunity launches .Africa domain

Bizcommunity.com 2 Apr 2019

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Sports writers from around the world gather in Ghana

27 Mar 2019

Ime Archibong, Facebook's vice president of product partnerships.

Facebook to launch content Oversight Board

Ime Archibong 26 Mar 2019

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UN journalism fellowship applications open

25 Mar 2019

Why science matters so much in the era of fake news and fallacies

Why science matters so much in the era of fake news and fallacies

Tawana Kupe 25 Mar 2019

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Journalists aim to curb human trafficking

20 Mar 2019

Mike Joubert of the Billybo Group, in action on the eCommerce Africa 2019 stage.

#ECO19: Unpack why your brand story matters before you start telling it

Leigh Andrews 20 Mar 2019

#HumanRightsDay: The human cost of journalism globally

#HumanRightsDay: The human cost of journalism globally

19 Mar 2019

Stock photo image bank of professional African women created

Stock photo image bank of professional African women created

12 Mar 2019

APO chairman, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard.

Driving prosperity between Europe and Africa

12 Mar 2019

AMA journalism competition winner announced

AMA journalism competition winner announced

12 Mar 2019

Facebook wants to stop spreading fake news about vaccines

Facebook wants to stop spreading fake news about vaccines

Shereesa Moodley 11 Mar 2019

6 South African entries shortlisted for 2019 Inma Global Media Awards

6 South African entries shortlisted for 2019 Inma Global Media Awards

6 Mar 2019

Egyptian photojournalist Mahmoud Abou Zeid, also known as Shawkan, center, is hugged by his parents at his home in Cairo, Egypt, Monday, March 4, 2019. Shawkan was released after five years in prison. Credit: CPJ/AP Photo/Amr Nabil.

Egyptian photojournalist Shawkan finally free

5 Mar 2019

TV series, High Rollers.

Taking Africa's content to the world

5 Mar 2019

Kenyan filmmaker, Wanuri Kahiu, on the set of her film, Rafiki.

#DesignIndaba2019: We need to believe in African mermaids

Louise Marsland 4 Mar 2019

TheConversation.com

How metrics are changing editorial decisions in African newsrooms

Dr Admire Mare and Dumisani Moyo 20 Feb 2019

An electoral worker prepares identity card and biometric verification readers, at the offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Kano, northern Nigeria, on February 14, 2019. CPJ joined a call for Nigeria to ensure that internet and social media services remain connected during the upcoming elections. Credit: CPJ/AP Photo/Ben Curtis.

Nigeria urged not to cut social media during elections

15 Feb 2019

Reducing fake news during elections in Africa

Reducing fake news during elections in Africa

Akua Gyekye 13 Feb 2019

400 West African journalists trained on migration reporting

400 West African journalists trained on migration reporting

11 Feb 2019

Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, APO founder & chairman, addresses journalism students in Senegal.

APO founder talks about his meteoric media journey

8 Feb 2019

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Mo Abudu receives medal of honour at MIPTV Cannes

Mo Abudu receives medal of honour at MIPTV Cannes

11 Apr 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Digital media platform for African finance needs repurposed

11 Apr 2019

Bizcommunity sends a clear message that Africa is open for business

Bizcommunity sends a clear message that Africa is open for business

dotAfrica 9 Apr 2019

Bizcommunity launches BIZ | Daily top story headlines

Bizcommunity launches BIZ | Daily top story headlines

Bizcommunity.com 8 Apr 2019

Still missing: Azory Gwanda.

#WhereIsAzory campaign launched to find missing Tanzania journalist

5 Apr 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

StarTimes to emphasise regional content to enhance viewership in Africa

5 Apr 2019

Pulse election coverage.

Measures to provide quality news in elections

5 Apr 2019

New business journalism series on leading women in tech in Nigeria

New business journalism series on leading women in tech in Nigeria

3 Apr 2019

Congratulations to the 2019 Pan African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards winners! Katya Stead @katyalebeque (South Africa), @TheAlushula (Kenya) @BSarabetty (Morocco).

Pan African Re/Insurance Journalism award winners

2 Apr 2019

Africa rising as Bizcommunity launches .Africa domain

Africa rising as Bizcommunity launches .Africa domain

Bizcommunity.com 2 Apr 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Sports writers from around the world gather in Ghana

27 Mar 2019

Ime Archibong, Facebook's vice president of product partnerships.

Facebook to launch content Oversight Board

Ime Archibong 26 Mar 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty

UN journalism fellowship applications open

25 Mar 2019

Why science matters so much in the era of fake news and fallacies

Why science matters so much in the era of fake news and fallacies

Tawana Kupe 25 Mar 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Journalists aim to curb human trafficking

20 Mar 2019

Mike Joubert of the Billybo Group, in action on the eCommerce Africa 2019 stage.

#ECO19: Unpack why your brand story matters before you start telling it

Leigh Andrews 20 Mar 2019

#HumanRightsDay: The human cost of journalism globally

#HumanRightsDay: The human cost of journalism globally

19 Mar 2019

Stock photo image bank of professional African women created

Stock photo image bank of professional African women created

12 Mar 2019

APO chairman, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard.

Driving prosperity between Europe and Africa

12 Mar 2019

AMA journalism competition winner announced

AMA journalism competition winner announced

12 Mar 2019

Facebook wants to stop spreading fake news about vaccines

Facebook wants to stop spreading fake news about vaccines

Shereesa Moodley 11 Mar 2019

6 South African entries shortlisted for 2019 Inma Global Media Awards

6 South African entries shortlisted for 2019 Inma Global Media Awards

6 Mar 2019

Egyptian photojournalist Mahmoud Abou Zeid, also known as Shawkan, center, is hugged by his parents at his home in Cairo, Egypt, Monday, March 4, 2019. Shawkan was released after five years in prison. Credit: CPJ/AP Photo/Amr Nabil.

Egyptian photojournalist Shawkan finally free

5 Mar 2019

TV series, High Rollers.

Taking Africa's content to the world

5 Mar 2019

Kenyan filmmaker, Wanuri Kahiu, on the set of her film, Rafiki.

#DesignIndaba2019: We need to believe in African mermaids

Louise Marsland 4 Mar 2019

TheConversation.com

How metrics are changing editorial decisions in African newsrooms

Dr Admire Mare and Dumisani Moyo 20 Feb 2019

An electoral worker prepares identity card and biometric verification readers, at the offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Kano, northern Nigeria, on February 14, 2019. CPJ joined a call for Nigeria to ensure that internet and social media services remain connected during the upcoming elections. Credit: CPJ/AP Photo/Ben Curtis.

Nigeria urged not to cut social media during elections

15 Feb 2019

Reducing fake news during elections in Africa

Reducing fake news during elections in Africa

Akua Gyekye 13 Feb 2019

400 West African journalists trained on migration reporting

400 West African journalists trained on migration reporting

11 Feb 2019

Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, APO founder & chairman, addresses journalism students in Senegal.

APO founder talks about his meteoric media journey

8 Feb 2019

Previous BBC Komla Dumor Award winners (L-R): Didi Akinyelure (2016), Nancy Kacungira (2015) and Waihiga Mwaura (2018).

Search for next African broadcast journalism star

8 Feb 2019

Lionel Reina, chief executive officer, APO Group.

APO announces expansion plans for 2019

6 Feb 2019

Microsoft CMO on the transformation of digital marketing

Microsoft CMO on the transformation of digital marketing

Jessica Tennant 5 Feb 2019

#BizTrends2019: Bizcommunity hosts #BizTrendsLIVE!, an overview

#BizTrends2019: Bizcommunity hosts #BizTrendsLIVE!, an overview

Jessica Tennant, Bizcommunity.com 1 Feb 2019

AMA competition for media trip to Africa CEO Forum

AMA competition for media trip to Africa CEO Forum

29 Jan 2019

Zimbabwe must be held accountable for rights abuses

Zimbabwe must be held accountable for rights abuses

28 Jan 2019

Applications open for fellowships for journalists in Africa

Applications open for fellowships for journalists in Africa

22 Jan 2019

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Brand Finance releases report for the world's most valuable brands in 2019

22 Jan 2019

The Accra International Conference Centre screened a documentary by undercover journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas in Accra, Ghana, on June 7, 2018. Ahmed Hussein Suale Divela, who was involved in the film, was murdered on January 16. Credit: CPJ - Francis Kokoroko/Reuters.

Investigative journalist Ahmed Divela shot dead in Ghana

18 Jan 2019

New APO Group CEO, Lionel Reina.

#BizTrends2019: Africa is one of the major players in the global economic future

17 Jan 2019

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