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Women can drive a movement of realistic and nation building stories
Since its inception 61 years ago, the Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (PRISA) has had phenomenal women at the helm, as custodians of the

Ethiopia PM’s diaspora tour: diplomatic, economic and unity dividends
Introduction – Abiy’s fast-paced reforms Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Africa’s youngest political leader, achieved in 100 days what even opponents could not believe was

Insights into Theresa May’s trip to South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria
British prime minister, Theresa May will begin her maiden trip to the African continent on Tuesday in South Africa, before heading to Kenya and Nigeria,

Theresa May begins her visit to Africa
British Prime Minister Theresa May is in South Africa. It’s her first visit to the continent since becoming prime minister in 2016. Speaking in Cape

The 10 Principles in the Helsinki Declaration on Ethical Practice
To work ethically and in accordance with applicable laws; To observe the highest professional standards in the practice of public relations and communications; To respect

Regulating Social Media: Necessity Or Mischief?
NEWS DIGEST -…the attempts by African authorities’ at regulating social media and the wider internet have been met with quite innovative responses. Sooner than authorities

APRA joins the world in mourning the passing away of a global colossus and true African icon, Kofi Annan.
The African Public Relations Association (APRA) joins the world in mourning the passing away of a global colossus and true African icon, Kofi Annan. By

10 Ways to Use Data in Public Relations
10 Ways to Use Data in Public Relations – Stephen Waddington Hope someone finds this useful Public relations is becoming increasingly data driven. That’s a

In Honour of a Worthy Brand Icon…Nelson Mandela
The history of South Africa and Africa cannot be told without the mention of the name Nelson Madiba Mandela who dedicated his life to building

New Mobile Taxes To Cripple Digital Inclusion In Uganda
New Mobile Taxes To Cripple Digital Inclusion In Uganda Uganda is one of the most celebrated African stories on digital and financial inclusion, following the

Summary of the key decisions and declarations of the 31st African Union Summit
Following the conclusion of the 31st AU Summit held in Nouakchott, Mauritania from the 25th of June to 2nd July 2018, the key activities,

2018 Report on Ethics and Reputation in Africa
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