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Windhoek Beer appoints M&C Saatchi Abel JHB

by MarkLives. Windhoek Beer has announced its new lead agency for South Africa.

Big Q CMOs: Marketers operate in a very complex environment
by MarkLives. We asked a panel of key industry execs for their take on the modern CMO's changing role. Next up is Masego Motsogi of 99c Joburg.

The making of SA's biggest foodie magazine
by Herman Manson. PnP Fresh Living's massively upped print run offers a sense of the resurgence of print and its value offering to brands.

By Invitation Only: Hello from the other side — views on creativity from Botswana
by Obakeng Kokwe. I’m personally excited about developments in the creative and cultural industries in Botswana.

Africa Dispatches: The digital dreamscapes of Isaiah Wakoli
by Charlie Mathews. The fantastical dreamscapes of digital artist, Isaiah Wakoli, reimagine people, places and contexts in Africa.

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Ad of the Week: Absa Premiership turns up the rivalry
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SA TV Ratings: SABC 2 — primetime top 20 for Jul 2017

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Jonathan Lang launches ONE Agency
New shopper agency launched by Tradeway

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