A corruption case against former South African President Jacob Zuma and French company Thales related to a $2 billion arms deal was adjourned on Monday to May 26, and his defence lawyer said Zuma would plead not guilty when the hearing finally starts. The trial of Zuma, 79, had been expected to begin on Monday...
Day: <span>18 May 2021</span>
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AT&T’s WarnerMedia and Discovery merge to house big brands under one roof
Telecommunications titan AT&T’s WarnerMedia and Discovery unveiled their blockbuster $43-billion union Monday, a combination that would bring some of the biggest names in television — HBO, CNN, HGTV, Animal Planet and Food Network — and the Warner Bros. movie studio under one roof. AT&T said it would exit the entertainment business by spinning off Warner...
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“Noseweek as a Print publication is Unlikely to Survive” – Editor
The investigative Noseweek magazine, an independent print publication of 28 years, may soon close its doors due to several reasons including the recent loss of a defamation lawsuit against the magazine. Martin Welz, the publication’s Editor wrote to subscribers, that whatever the options “Noseweek as a print publication is unlikely to survive”. NOSEWEEK ORDERED TO...
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Nedbank’s Latest Ad Campaign urge South Africans to take Money Seriously
South Africa has one of the lowest savings and highest debt-to-income ratios in the world. Nedbank wanted to take a stand and create social consciousness around excessive consumerism and irresponsible money behaviour. To achieve this, integrated brand and communications group Joe Public United collaborated with Romance Films to bring a new campaign to life. The...