Building a digital video economy in Africa
This is a big year for video: online video is expected to overtake broadcast television. It is estimated that video will comprise 80% of all internet activity by the end of 2020
Thebe Investment Corporation acquires a controlling stake in Discover Digital
Thebe Investment Corporation, has taken up controlling stakes of 51% in Discover Digital South Africa and 50.1% in Discover Digital International. Discover Digital, an end-to-end digital media, content and fintech solutions provider, has been in existence since 2014.
Local digital talent agency app is revolutionising the casting process
WeCast offers models, actors and casting professionals a start to finish casting solution
GroupM launches the Africa Media Index
GroupM launched the ‘Africa Media Index’, its inaugural study on the media landscape in Africa, on 23 May in Johannesburg
Nedbank announces new marketing and communications agencies after extensive search
Digitas Liquorice will manage Nedbank's digital creative account
Betway steps into the Esports arena
Competitive gaming really gained traction when viewers started streaming live competitions on platforms like Twitch - a live video game streaming service for gaming enthusiasts
Gauteng Department of Economic Development launches IP conference for creative industries
In an effort to increase awareness and understanding on the concept, scope and nature of intellectual property, the Gauteng Department of Economic Development and its steering committee partnered with the Association of Independent Recording Companies of South Africa to host the first Gauteng Creative Industries IP Conference
Urban Brew Studios to move to Brightwater Commons
Urban Brew Studios announced that they will be moving to brand new state of the art facilities...
SA industry bodies draft Advertising Code of Practice for Social Media
The IAB SA, the ASA and industry bodies are drafting an Advertising Code of Practice Social Media guidelines
ICASA to issue Information Memorandum on the licensing process for high demand spectrum
ICASA will publish an Information Memorandum on the licensing process for the International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) spectrum before 31 December 2019





























