Facebook to stop stalking you off-site – but only if asked

Facebook is drawing back the veil to show what data it collects on users. Many may not like what they see. A feature in settings called Off-Facebook Activity will show all the apps and websites that send information about you to Facebook, which is then used to target ads more effectively. You will also be […]

African Migrations

“Did you know only 11 African countries either request no visa or just a visa on arrival for all African citizens? #EquatorialGuinea is the least open country, with all African citizens needing a visa”- Mo Ibrahim Foundation Read more on #AfricanMigrations Forum Report of Mo Ibrahim Foundation here  https://t.co/EC2h3UuQ5S Good morning #Africa! #Agenda2063

Cocoa industry stakeholders accept price dictated by Ghana, Ivory Coast

Stakeholders accept demands Ghana and Ivory Coast on Wednesday announced that they had won concessions from stakeholders in the cocoa industry, including acceptance of a $2,600 floor price for a tonne of cocoa. The two nations had threatened to stop selling their production to buyers unwilling to meet a minimum price. Following a two-day meeting […]

APRA President lauds South African Government on List of Visa Free Countries

Barely a week after the 12th African Union (AU) Heads of State extraordinary Summit on African Continental Free Trade (CFTA), South Africa has granted Ghana and a few other countries a visa-free status. In a statement released by the South Africa Minister of Home affairs, Aaron Motsoaledi, citizens of seven countries will be able to […]

Ethical storytelling: The quest to enhance Africa’s narrative

In its pursuit to enhance Africa’s narrative, the African Public Relations Association (APRA) will once again host its annual African Public Relations Conference, which is set to take place in Kigali, Rwanda from 13 to 17 May 2019. Now in its 31st year, APRA’s conference is geared to inspire and provide a platform to share […]

2019 SABRE Awards Africa Winners

The winners will receive their trophies during the awards ceremony in Kigali, Rwanda, on May 16. The gala dinner will be part of the African Public Relations Association’s annual conference. Book your tickets here.THE PLATINUM SABRE AWARD FOR BEST IN SHOWFINALISTSFabric — Siemens with Atmosphere and the King James GroupFind Your Beautiful — Darling Nigeria […]

APRA RWANDA 2019 CONFERENCE UPDATE

Plans are in full gear for APRA Rwanda 2019 and our first recce visit has been done.  Change of Venue This is to notify everyone that there has been a Change of Venue, our conference will now hold at the Kigali Serena Hotel and no longer Kigali Convention Centre. Please all should take note and share this information within […]

SABRE AWARDS AFRICA EXTENDS ENTRIES DEADLINE

In response to popular demand, we’ve extended the final, final deadline for SABRE Awards entries in North America and EMEA to midnight PST on February 8, 2019. Meanwhile, entries for the Africa competition can be made until February 15, 2019. So if you missed the deadline earlier this week, now’s your last chance to ensure […]

APRA Meets With New Force PRO

A 3-man delegation representing the African Public Relations Association (APRA) has met with the FPRO, ACP Frank Mba at the Police Force Headquarters, Abuja, to congratulate him on his appointment as the Force PRO. The delegation was led by Mr Edward Adebanjo, the MD of Publics group of companies, who represented the APRA President, Mr […]