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Source: © 123rf In 2024, 258,000 apps for iOS and Android operating systems were downloaded per minute for all types of publishers, with in-app purchase revenue up 12.5% to $150bn

2024 in-app purchase revenue up to $150bn, but app downloads decrease

Apple the world’s most valuable brand… again

22 Jan 2025

The 2025 Tabbie Awards competition for B2B online and print publications is open (Image supplied)

2025 Tabbie Awards competition open

9 Jan 2025

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#WorldPressFreedomDay: Freedom to do journalism

#WorldPressFreedomDay: Freedom to do journalism

Guy Berger 3 May 2018

Building capacity of science journalism in Africa

Building capacity of science journalism in Africa

30 Apr 2018

Media resources launched for Rugby Africa Gold Cup

Media resources launched for Rugby Africa Gold Cup

26 Apr 2018

Peace Hyde, Forbes Africa presenter.

Africa's business leaders give advice on Forbes Africa show

20 Apr 2018

(c) Ventsislav Bratovanov -

The line between news and advertising is blurring, according to study

20 Apr 2018

AfriDocs and Channel24 strike streaming deal

AfriDocs and Channel24 strike streaming deal

16 Apr 2018

David Tiltman, head of content, Warc. Image supplied.

Warc and Sabre Awards partner to showcase PR-led case studies

16 Apr 2018

Kenya's AfricanStockPhoto builds strong active user base

Kenya's AfricanStockPhoto builds strong active user base

Tom Jackson 11 Apr 2018

The World Press Freedom Index 2017 by .

#FairnessFirst: Grave press freedom violations in Africa

Leigh Andrews 9 Apr 2018

SA adman feared abducted in Rwanda

SA adman feared abducted in Rwanda

29 Mar 2018

(L to R): Thierry Zomahoun, president and CEO of AIMS, and founder and chair of NEF, Elsevier CEO, Ron Mobed.

New scientific publication boosts African research

28 Mar 2018

Caroline Kende-Robb is chief advisor to Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown, chair of the UK Education Commission.

These are the eight reasons why 2018 could be Africa's year

Caroline Kende-Robb 27 Mar 2018

Africa CEO Forum.

Showcasing African startups and leadership

22 Mar 2018

Do not criminalise media workers - UN

15 Mar 2018

2018 Africa Forum CEO of the Year: Nadia Fettah, MD of Saham Finances,

Nadia Fettah named 'CEO of the Year'

12 Mar 2018

Kenya's A24Media launches $1m media tech investment fund

Kenya's A24Media launches $1m media tech investment fund

Gabriella Mulligan 8 Mar 2018

Nomfundo Dlamini, Tank Research founder.

Marketing is key in medicines distribution in Africa

Nomfundo Dlamini 8 Mar 2018

Alexi Wheeler, vice president, animation production and development, Nickelodeon.

Nickelodeon's Alexi Wheeler on entering the age of content

Juanita Pienaar 7 Mar 2018

Barclays Africa Group Limited appoints Dentsu Aegis Network across 10 sub-Saharan Africa markets

Barclays Africa Group Limited appoints Dentsu Aegis Network across 10 sub-Saharan Africa markets

Dentsu 5 Mar 2018

Human rights activist Annie Raman on Fort Review.

#FortReview: "How creativity can save lives when put to good use" - Annie Raman

Leigh Andrews 1 Mar 2018

Investing in media measurement in Africa

Investing in media measurement in Africa

1 Mar 2018

Thomson Reuters launches Eikon mobile app in Africa

Thomson Reuters launches Eikon mobile app in Africa

20 Feb 2018

Federico de Nardis,CEO Of GroupM Sub-Saharan Africa.

New CEO for Group M Sub-Saharan Africa

16 Feb 2018

Ringier Africa signs pan-African content agreement with NYT

Ringier Africa signs pan-African content agreement with NYT

13 Feb 2018

Maithreyi Seetharaman in Abu Dhabi.

Africanews launches weekly business, lifestyle programme for Middle East

9 Feb 2018

Print monitoring for press release distribution in Africa launched

Print monitoring for press release distribution in Africa launched

7 Feb 2018

Image credit: Pixabay via .

YouTube labels state-sponsored news as rules tighten

5 Feb 2018

Kenyan government ignores court order over broadcasting ban

Kenyan government ignores court order over broadcasting ban

2 Feb 2018

Promoting media freedom across the globe

Promoting media freedom across the globe

1 Feb 2018

Editors condemn Kenyan govt attempts to muzzle media

Editors condemn Kenyan govt attempts to muzzle media

1 Feb 2018

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Building capacity of science journalism in Africa

Building capacity of science journalism in Africa

30 Apr 2018

Media resources launched for Rugby Africa Gold Cup

Media resources launched for Rugby Africa Gold Cup

26 Apr 2018

Peace Hyde, Forbes Africa presenter.

Africa's business leaders give advice on Forbes Africa show

20 Apr 2018

(c) Ventsislav Bratovanov -

The line between news and advertising is blurring, according to study

20 Apr 2018

AfriDocs and Channel24 strike streaming deal

AfriDocs and Channel24 strike streaming deal

16 Apr 2018

David Tiltman, head of content, Warc. Image supplied.

Warc and Sabre Awards partner to showcase PR-led case studies

16 Apr 2018

Kenya's AfricanStockPhoto builds strong active user base

Kenya's AfricanStockPhoto builds strong active user base

Tom Jackson 11 Apr 2018

The World Press Freedom Index 2017 by .

#FairnessFirst: Grave press freedom violations in Africa

Leigh Andrews 9 Apr 2018

SA adman feared abducted in Rwanda

SA adman feared abducted in Rwanda

29 Mar 2018

(L to R): Thierry Zomahoun, president and CEO of AIMS, and founder and chair of NEF, Elsevier CEO, Ron Mobed.

New scientific publication boosts African research

28 Mar 2018

Caroline Kende-Robb is chief advisor to Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown, chair of the UK Education Commission.

These are the eight reasons why 2018 could be Africa's year

Caroline Kende-Robb 27 Mar 2018

Africa CEO Forum.

Showcasing African startups and leadership

22 Mar 2018

Do not criminalise media workers - UN

15 Mar 2018

2018 Africa Forum CEO of the Year: Nadia Fettah, MD of Saham Finances,

Nadia Fettah named 'CEO of the Year'

12 Mar 2018

Kenya's A24Media launches $1m media tech investment fund

Kenya's A24Media launches $1m media tech investment fund

Gabriella Mulligan 8 Mar 2018

Nomfundo Dlamini, Tank Research founder.

Marketing is key in medicines distribution in Africa

Nomfundo Dlamini 8 Mar 2018

Alexi Wheeler, vice president, animation production and development, Nickelodeon.

Nickelodeon's Alexi Wheeler on entering the age of content

Juanita Pienaar 7 Mar 2018

Barclays Africa Group Limited appoints Dentsu Aegis Network across 10 sub-Saharan Africa markets

Barclays Africa Group Limited appoints Dentsu Aegis Network across 10 sub-Saharan Africa markets

Dentsu 5 Mar 2018

Investing in media measurement in Africa

Investing in media measurement in Africa

1 Mar 2018

Human rights activist Annie Raman on Fort Review.

#FortReview: "How creativity can save lives when put to good use" - Annie Raman

Leigh Andrews 1 Mar 2018

Thomson Reuters launches Eikon mobile app in Africa

Thomson Reuters launches Eikon mobile app in Africa

20 Feb 2018

Federico de Nardis,CEO Of GroupM Sub-Saharan Africa.

New CEO for Group M Sub-Saharan Africa

16 Feb 2018

Ringier Africa signs pan-African content agreement with NYT

Ringier Africa signs pan-African content agreement with NYT

13 Feb 2018

Maithreyi Seetharaman in Abu Dhabi.

Africanews launches weekly business, lifestyle programme for Middle East

9 Feb 2018

Print monitoring for press release distribution in Africa launched

Print monitoring for press release distribution in Africa launched

7 Feb 2018

Image credit: Pixabay via .

YouTube labels state-sponsored news as rules tighten

5 Feb 2018

Kenyan government ignores court order over broadcasting ban

Kenyan government ignores court order over broadcasting ban

2 Feb 2018

Promoting media freedom across the globe

Promoting media freedom across the globe

1 Feb 2018

Editors condemn Kenyan govt attempts to muzzle media

Editors condemn Kenyan govt attempts to muzzle media

1 Feb 2018

Embrace digital but ignore traditional media at your peril

Embrace digital but ignore traditional media at your peril

Thabiso Dlamini 1 Feb 2018

New appointment to lead CNN sales in EMEA

New appointment to lead CNN sales in EMEA

29 Jan 2018

Hundreds protest Morocco trial of journalists

Hundreds protest Morocco trial of journalists

29 Jan 2018

New spotlight on media and digital at African Utility Week Awards

New spotlight on media and digital at African Utility Week Awards

26 Jan 2018

Why release of two journalists in Ethiopia does not signal end to press crackdown

Why release of two journalists in Ethiopia does not signal end to press crackdown

Muthoki Mumo and Jonathan Rozen 26 Jan 2018

Popular Ugandan tabloid back in print after ban

Popular Ugandan tabloid back in print after ban

25 Jan 2018

Re/Insurance journalism awards deadline

Re/Insurance journalism awards deadline

25 Jan 2018

Omar Essack, CEO of Primedia Broadcasting.

#BizTrends2018: Advertising platform accountability

Omar Essack 8 Jan 2018

Daniel Munslow, independent communications consultant.

#BizTrends2018: Are you a reputational resilience expert or crisis fodder?

Daniel Munslow 8 Jan 2018

#BizTrends2018: Telling the truth is not a lie

#BizTrends2018: Telling the truth is not a lie

Samantha Page 8 Jan 2018

#BizTrends2018: Five Predictions for media

#BizTrends2018: Five Predictions for media

Lisa Macleod 8 Jan 2018

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