Yunus Carrim & ‘real' targets for universal broadband access

The water delivery crisis in South Africa has shocked many who rely on official statistics. The illusion of universal access was one of the lessons of broadband in South Africa.

SAARF/MarkLives #Top40TVratings: SABC 1 claims top five slots

 For the week of 3 February - 9 February 2014, Generations topped our National SAARF/MarkLives #Top40TVratings Chart, while Ngempelah jumped to the no. 2 slot. Muvhango was the top-watched show on SABC 2 and sixth on the national list.

King James appointed to Sanlam, resigns Allan Gray

The King James Group has been appointed to handle the Sanlam Group advertising and communications account.

Smart Africa TV: Mo Abudu on the long road to launching Ebony Life TV

In this interview, Mo Abudu, CEO of Ebony Life TV, talks to Michelle Garforth-Venter at DISCOP 2013 about the long road to launching her channel and licensing the Desperate Housewives format from Walt Disney

The Dissident Spin Doctor: What your comms policy reveals about you

So, how is your corporate communications policy structured? Is it free and open, or is it rigid, sluggish and fear-inducing? Because, watch out, the way that you communicate, both internally and externally, says a lot about you to the outside world.

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