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MARCO acquires stake in Africa Communications Media Group

Africa Communications Media Group (ACG) is the first African-owned, pan-African communications and strategic reputation management firm servicing global and regional clients. ACG is headquartered in Johannesburg (South Africa), with additional…

ACGEditor22nd Nov 2021

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ACG Review: October Edition

Here is our sixth edition of the ACG Review: October Edition  which showcases news, insights, tips, trends, and more from across Africa – and beyond Should you desire to engage with…

ACGEditor3rd Nov 2021

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ACG Review: September Edition

Here is our fifth edition of the ACG Review: September Edition  which showcases news, insights, tips, trends, and more from across Africa – and beyond Should you desire to engage with…

ACGEditor30th Sep 2021

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ACG Review: August Edition

Africa Communications Media Group (ACG) wishes South Africa a Happy Women's Month! Here is our fourth edition of the ACG Review: August Edition  which showcases news, insights, tips, trends, and more…

ACGEditor18th Aug 2021

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Standard Website Privacy and cookies policy update

Standard Website Privacy and cookies policy update:  Where we refer to “process”, it means how we collect, use, store, make available, destroy, update, disclose, or otherwise deal with your personal…

Armand14th Jul 2021

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ACG Review: June Edition

Africa Communications Media Group (ACG) wishes South Africa a Happy Youth Month! Our third edition of our ACG Review: June Edition  which showcases news, insights, tips, trends, and more from across…

Armand29th Jun 2021

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ACG Review: May Edition

Africa Communications Media Group (ACG) wishes you a Happy Africa Day! See our second edition of our ACG Review: May Edition  which showcases news, insights, tips, trends, and more from across…

ACGAdmin26th May 2021

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Linda Weaver joins ACG

Linda Weaver has been appointed Chief Operations Officer (COO) of Africa Communications Media Group (ACG), an African-owned, pan-African firm handling communications and reputation management for global clients in the African…

ACGAdmin7th May 2021

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The Role of Media Technology in 4IR

By Mimi Kalinda   “Technology is neither good nor bad – it’s what you do with it that makes the difference” – Marc Benioff. We are in the midst of…

ACGAdmin12th Apr 2021

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ACG Review April 2021 Edition

Africa Communications Media Group (ACG) is thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new digital magazine! Our new publication, titled ACG Review, serves as a showcase for news, insights, tips,…

Mimi Kalinda9th Apr 2021

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Four Challenges Facing Insurance Companies – And How Effective PR Can Help

By Mimi Kalinda   While most industries are feeling the burn due to the COVID-19 crisis (as well as Africa’s economic climate in general), insurance companies in particular face a…

Mimi Kalinda12th Mar 2021

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Changing Gender Dynamics In The African Workplace

By Mimi Kalinda   Globally, there has been a notable shift when it comes to the appointment of women in top leadership positions. In fact, according to the 2019 Grant…

Mimi Kalinda8th Mar 2021

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How To Drive Thought-Leadership Through Impactful Content

By Mimi Kalinda   The term “thought-leader” has become quite a buzzword in recent years, particularly in relation to the rapid rise of “influencers” on social and digital media. However,…

ACGAdmin2nd Dec 2020

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The Importance Of Preserving & Reviving African Languages

By Mimi Kalinda The subject of preserving African languages is something very close to my heart, especially as I consider myself to be a champion of African narratives, and an…

ACGAdmin4th Nov 2020

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It Doesn’t Take A Rocket Scientist

  By Thapelo Manyathela   It’s 2013 I’m working as a freelance sound engineer in my aunt’s backroom. At this point I’ve recorded, mixed and mastered five projects that haven’t…

ACGAdmin9th Sep 2020

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ACG Partners with FORBES WOMAN AFRICA for Leading Women Summit

  Africa Communications Media Group (ACG), the first African-owned, pan-Africa communications and public relations agency, which is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, announced today that it is thrilled to be…

ACGAdmin7th Mar 2019

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How do we hold leaders accountable for agreements they sign?

The African Heads of States and Governments pose during African Union (AU) Summit for the agreement to establish the African Continental Free Trade Area in Kigali, Rwanda, on March 21,…

ACGAdmin29th Jun 2018

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Maturing Africa in the Quantum Age

It takes a village to raise a child, and precisely 54 nations to develop Africa. Our continent has come a long way in terms of development, but much more needs…

ACGAdmin31st May 2018

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Tilting Trade Towards Africa: Becoming The World’s Food Basket

By Mimi Kalinda, a respected Tutu Fellow and thought leader on the African narrative. As we celebrate Africa Day and all the continent’s historical accomplishments, let’s also look ahead and…

ACGAdmin23rd May 2018

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USAID and Intl FCStone Announce Landmark Structured Trade Seminar In Africa

Trade and investment in Africa is fast changing in the digital age and so are regional policies. In an attempt to strengthen the continent’s trading ability, the United States Agency…

ACGAdmin3rd May 2018

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NESTA to host Innovation Hub Outreach for Fall Armyworm Tech Prize

The Fall Army Worm (FAW) poses a serious threat to Africa’s food security and although there are solutions, the steps to take are different in each region based on a…

ACGAdmin28th Apr 2018

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Farmers Crippled by Fall Armyworm Outbreak Are Selling Off Farms

By Nonkululeko Britton-Masekela, an organic farmer and thought leader in agriculture The fall armyworm infestation in Africa is bankrupting farmers who cannot afford expensive insecticides to protect their crops. Struggling…

ACGAdmin27th Apr 2018

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“This is Africa’s time, will it be yours?”

ACGAdmin23rd Apr 2018

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Fall armyworm invasion, a wake-up call for Africa

By Michelle Adelman, an advocate for plant-based protein food and founder of Accite Holdings, which focuses on technology-led, sustainable agriculture projects in Africa. The outbreak of the fall armyworm (FAW)…

ACGAdmin23rd Apr 2018

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How to realize our entrepreneurial worth in Francophone Africa

Africa, although rich in mineral resources, has the lowest level of intra-regional trade, according to the World Economic Forum. Fayelle Ouane, an entrepreneurship advocate and co-founder of Suguba, a regional…

ACGAdmin17th Apr 2018

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The African Development Bank (AfDB) confirms its partnership with the Second Edition of the Africa Innovation Summit to be held in Kigali 6-8 June 2018

Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the AfDB in his letter, addressed to President Pedro Pires, former President of the Republic of Cabo Verde, stated: “Let me first commend you…

ACGAdmin17th Apr 2018

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Listeriosis – a wake-up call for Africa

By Michelle Adelman The rising death toll of the listeriosis outbreak should be a wake-up call not only to South Africa, but Africa as a whole.  The epidemic says a…

ACGAdmin12th Apr 2018

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Tecnicil Idustria announces investment by AFIG Funds, a growth and expansion private equity fund manager

PRAIA, Cape Verde, March 23rd, 2018 – Tecnicil Indústria (“Tecnicil” or “the Company”), the leading beverage company in Cape Verde, with products such as bottled water and carbonated soft drinks,…

ACGAdmin23rd Mar 2018

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Our MD, Mimi Kalinda, will speak at the Africa Trade & Investment Global Summit

Our MD, Mimi Kalinda, will speak at the Africa Trade & Investment Global Summit on how communications can contribute to interregional trade & increase investment in Africa. The 3-days event…

ACGAdmin6th Mar 2018