AFRICACan PR save the arts?
[Vimtha Rajbansi] It is through the arts and culture sector of our society that people can be brought together and be given hope, a touch of magic, and a little escapism for a brighter life. The arts is a part of everyone's life, but the perception of the industry in South Africa needs a radical shift if it is to survive. 24 Jul 2008 19:37

AFRICAAfrica communicators to talk 2010
Communicators from across Africa will be in Johannesburg at the end of July 2008 to discuss how best to take advantage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup and project Africa positively to the world at the third annual 2010 National Communication Partnership Conference. 7 Jul 2008 13:57

CENTRAL AFRICAOil company invests in Malawi
[Gregory Gondwe] Total Group, which has already invested over US$20 million in Malawi since its merger with Mobil Oil Malawi Limited, has announced that it will be investing US$4 million annually in the country in a drive to boost its projects. 12 Jun 2008 07:07

KENYATelkom Kenya campaign voted tops
[Carole Kimutai] The Ogilvy Public Relations Kenya campaign to manage and position the restructuring of Telkom Kenya has been voted the best in Africa. 6 Jun 2008 08:28

SOUTH AFRICALaunch of MediaClubSouthAfrica.com
The International Marketing Council (IMC) of South Africa, custodian of Brand South Africa, today, Wednesday, 21 May 2008, launched MediaClubSouthAfrica.com, a web-based media service for all who want to track the country's progress and achievements in the build-up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup and beyond. The launch took place at the International Media Forum South Africa (IMFSA) which opened in Bryanston today. 21 May 2008 10:49

AFRICAB2B in a Web 2.0 world, Part 1: Digital media relations
[Ned Madden] It used to be so simple. A public relations specialist would send press releases to the major papers, make some calls, and read his client's news in the paper the next day. However, the emergence of Web 2.0 means the entire PR game has changed. 12 May 2008 12:58

EAST AFRICATelling it like it is
Fleishman-Hillard, a leading global PR firm, recently announced its strategic partnership with Tell-Em Public Relations, one of East Africa's leading PR agencies. Carole Kimutai finds out more about the new alliance from Elizabeth Cook, Tell-Em's Public Relations General Manager. 20 Mar 2008 10:06

KENYAFleishman-Hillard boosts African footprint
Fleishman-Hillard International Communications has extended its reach in Africa with an affiliation with Tell-Em Public Relations in Kenya. In addition to the company's offices in Cape Town and Johannesburg, this adds to its' affiliate relationships with Quadrant Company in Lagos and TRACCS in North Africa. 21 Feb 2008 08:52

EAST AFRICAUnrest affects Kenya Airways
This week, Kenya Airways CEO Titus Naikuni presented an update on the company's performance following the post-election unrest. 11 Feb 2008 10:56

AFRICABusiness as usual for KIA
Concerns have been raised regarding the safety of passengers when travelling through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and Kenya Airways has issued and assurance that at no time has there been a threat to its operations; the airline and other foreign carries such as BA and Virgin continue to operate normally. 23 Jan 2008 06:11

WEST AFRICAPress harassment hinders Niger's development, watchdogs warn
Press freedom groups agree that an increase in arrests, intimidation and harassment of journalists in Niger is impeding development in one of the poorest countries in the world. 16 Jan 2008 07:32

ZIMBABWEZim advertising awards go ahead despite lack of new campaigns
[Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwe's Advertising Publicity Club is organising its annual competition for the advertising industry, despite a dearth of new campaigns due to an economic crisis that has stunted growth and limited new advertising campaigns in a once vibrant sector. 11 Jan 2008 07:04

SOUTH AFRICADeadline for writing course on doorstep - Quo Vadis Communications
The days are ticking by before the highly interactive and exciting Organisational Communications Course run by Quo Vadis Communications begins in Durban. 21 Jul 2008 16:42