Africa

Unveiling the Luminaries: 2024 Effie Awards South Africa Announces Esteemed Grand Jury Panel

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Johannesburg, South Africa – As the marketing and advertising community gears up for one of its most coveted award ceremonies, the organizers of the 2024 Effie Awards South Africa have announced the composition of the Grand Jury, tasked with the responsibility of adjudicating a stellar array of entries. This elite panel comprises a diverse group of industry experts, continuing a tradition of excellence in recognizing outstanding marketing campaigns that have made a tangible impact on consumer behavior and business success. Each year, the Effie Awards garners entries from some of the most creative and strategically … Read more

IAB South Africa Bookmark Awards Unveils Diverse and Dynamic Jury Panels for 2024

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Johannesburg, South Africa – The IAB South Africa Bookmark Awards has unveiled the chairs and members of its nine jury panels for 2024, showcasing a diverse range of industry experts. This year’s new addition, the Marketing Craft panel, joins the existing panels that make up the Bookmarks, including Publishers, Innovative Engineers, Builders, Marketers, Performance Marketing, Social, Community & Influencer Marketing, Youth Action, and Special Honours. The inclusion of the Marketing Craft panel reflects the Awards’ dedication to setting new standards in digital media, marketing, and technology, by recognizing impactful digital work within the industry. Khensani … Read more

Award-Winning Documentary ‘Dahomey’ Explores Europe’s Return of Looted Antiquities to Africa

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Berlin, Germany – “Dahomey,” a thought-provoking documentary by director Mati Diop, has won the top prize at the Berlin film festival. The film explores the complex issues surrounding the return of looted antiquities from Europe to Africa. This year’s festival, the 74th annual event, was the first to feature Lupita Nyong’o as the first black jury president. The jury chose “Dahomey” as the winner out of 20 contenders for the prestigious Golden Bear award. In her acceptance speech, Diop expressed that the prize not only honored her but also the invisible and visible community that … Read more

Israel and South Africa Face Off in International Court of Justice Over Alleged Genocide in Gaza

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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will consider a case brought by South Africa against Israel on charges of genocide during the war in Gaza, according to ICJ rules. Both Israel and South Africa have nominated judges to represent their respective countries in the case. Israel has selected Aharon Barak, the former chief justice of the country’s Supreme Court, while South Africa has chosen Judge Dikgang Moseneke, the former deputy chief justice of its Supreme Court. Additionally, British lawyer Malcolm Shaw, an expert in international law, will defend Israel at the ICJ. On the other … Read more