Why the focus on China’s role in Mugabe’s fall missed the bigger picture: Chinese President Xi Jinping reviews the guard of honour on a state visit to Zimbabwe. Reuters/Philimon BulawayoThe fall of Robert Mugabe has dominated global coverage of Africa over the past few weeks. In Western coverage of the first week after the coup in Zimbabwe there was speculation about what China … [Read more...] about Why the focus on China’s role in Mugabe’s fall missed the bigger picture | The Conversation
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Missed your exams because of the taxi strike?
Missed your exams because of the taxi strike?: Missed your exams because of the taxi strike?: Most universities in Gauteng will allow students an opportunity to write exams if they missed it because of the taxi strike. #TaxiStrike: Transport Minister condemns Gauteng strike: The Minister of Transport condemns the blocking of major roads in and around Johannesburg, Midrand and … [Read more...] about Missed your exams because of the taxi strike?
In case you missed it: Best PR reads from 2016
In case you missed it: Best PR reads from 2016: The end of 2016 is fast approaching, and here at media update HQ, we have entered a state of reflection. Looking at the content we’ve written this year focused on PR and communications, the team have chosen five stories, though not an exhaustive list, that media update published this year that we feel are worth a second … [Read more...] about In case you missed it: Best PR reads from 2016
In case you missed it: Best marketing reads from 2016
In case you missed it: Best marketing reads from 2016: As the sun sets on another year, we reflect on some of the big topics covered by media update in the marketing sphere over the past 12 months. With so much innovation afoot, it was a difficult choice, but we managed to whittle it down to a few favourites. Source: Media Update Submit your own Press Release or get free … [Read more...] about In case you missed it: Best marketing reads from 2016
How Brazil missed its golden South-South co-operation moment | The Conversation
Former Brazilian president Lula da Silva speaks during a ceremony to celebrate a decade of Brazil's Bolsa Familia programme. His development aid programme has since fizzled out. Reuters/Ueslei MarcelinoCompared to China or India, Brazil is a relatively small player in development aid. Yet it has managed to make a mark in Africa and globally, especially under the … [Read more...] about How Brazil missed its golden South-South co-operation moment | The Conversation
