Triggerfish, in partnership with Goethe-Institut and the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development, has launched Triggerfish Academy, a free digital learning platform for anyone wanting to understand more about the career opportunities and how to get started in the field of animation. The website features 25 free video tutorials, quizzes and animation exercises […]
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Coronation CEO invites young people to have their say this Youth Month
To mark Youth Month and recognise the importance of tapping into the powerful insights of South Africa’s youth, Coronation Fund Managers invited 35 finance and business university students to its Cape Town offices for an interactive discussion session with CEO Anton Pillay. Students from the University of the Western Cape and the University of Cape […]
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Inclusive Education, One Pen at a Time
For the eighth consecutive year, South Africa’s most loved pen, BIC®- through its partnership with the Read Educational Trust and Brainwave – is on a mission to distribute 1.5 million pens to learners at disadvantaged schools across South Africa. To achieve this, BIC® is embarking on a national educational roadshow, ‘Power Their Potential’, with brand […]
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Book donation to benefit thousands of children nationwide Children cannot learn to read, or love to read, if they do not have access to books and stories. That’s why the DG Murray Trust (DGMT) and FNB have teamed up with Books For Africa and logistics company DSV to get books into the hands of approximately […]
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Millions of South Africans have an online presence, and most eagerly start and end each day checking Facebook, Twitter and Instagram profiles. However, many do not keep in mind that, with the amount of personal information they post online, they need to safeguard themselves, as well as their family and friends. Although social media is […]
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Students get ‘Neon Runner’ game published on Google Play
Four second-year students from Vega (a brand of the Independent Institute of Education – The IIE) are well on their way to pursuing lucrative careers in the gaming world, after having their game, Neon Runner, successfully published on the Google Play store. Neon Runner is an endless runner game that becomes more challenging as it […]
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New Vodacom ad celebrates nation-building through digital education
In a significant move to showcase the social purpose of its business, Vodacom has launched a heartwarming television commercial emphasising the organisation’s commitment to building South Africa through digital education. The commercial features a grandmother telling her new granddaughter of the wonders life can deliver – and how new digital tools make them even better. The […]
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Boomtown assists Mashesha Stoves develop its purposeful brand
Award-winning Mashesha Stoves approached Boomtown to assist with its marketing after receiving an R100,000 grant to increase awareness of innovative stove and its benefits. Mashesha Stoves are scientifically engineered to provide clean, safe and an environmentally conscious way to cook. Initially designed for use in rural communities, it is also a convenient way to cook […]
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First ACA ‘Future Ballers’ event a resounding success
There is a myth about age discrimination in advertising. Some say that while ‘ageism’ exists in all industries, in advertising it appears to be on ‘steroids’. It is true that if you look at the industry fleetingly, it appears to be flooded with young, hungry creative brilliance. But we all know, dig a little deeper […]
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Grade 11 and 12 learners seeking inspiration for tertiary studies that will equip them for careers of the future and gain first-hand insights into the Business and Brand programmes at Vega School’s BizBrand Jam. This experiential day of engaging activities will be hosted by Vega (a brand of The Independent Institute of Education – The […]
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