Marking a first for the SA mapping and LBS (location-based services) industry, South African digital mapping enabler mapIT has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with the world’s leading indepedent enabler of LBS , deCarta...

In today’s cut-throat business environment, companies are investigating ways to become more competitive and streamline their respective business operations.

MapStudio recognises these tough economic conditions and,...

Etienne Louw, Managing Director, MapIT: “Map-a-Doc shows how easy it has become to find almost anything you want or need on a map.”

After eighteen months of sourcing, verifying and geo-locating thousands of records,...

MapStudio, a leading publisher and distributor of maps and travel guides in South Africa, has developed a sports mapping website for the South African running community.

Known as ‘MyRoute’, this community...

Van Schaik Bookstore recently launched a Mobile Novel, also called an m-novel, on MXit as part of their Corporate Social Investment campaign to encourage reading amongst the youth of South Africa. The m-novel - Romeo and Khunjulwa,...

South African media giant Avusa Media is today launching Zappon; a group-buying website, which will - on a daily basis - offer consumers highly sought-after and largely-discounted deals on everything from meals to spa treatments,...

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled in favour of Nu Metro following its complaint against Ster-Kinekor for advertising Ster-Kinekor’s 3-D cinemas as "the only place to truly experience 3-D" The ASA ruling...

Avusa’s first-half results delivered improved revenues and profitability. Revenue grew 5% whilst operating profit exceeded that of last year by 22%.

This improved profitability was supported by stronger advertising...

Hirt & Carter, one of South Africa’s most innovative print and retail solutions suppliers, has taken a 51.8% share of equity in the blue chip, Durban-based design company Paton Tupper.

Colin Cary, the Hirt &...

Avusa is pleased to announce that 96% of its shareholders voted at its general meeting held on 14 October 2010 in favour of the acquisition of UHC Communications.

We welcome UHC to the Avusa family and we are committed...

Whilst the Avusa results mirror the recessionary environment, the business declared an increased dividend.

Advertising revenues were 17% lower than the prior year for Avusa with the resultant operating profit 39% below...

The Mondi Shanduka Newspaper Awards were held at a glittering function at Soccer City in Johannesburg on the 5th of May where the best work got the opportunity to be lauded by all present.

There were 15 Categories for...

A new digital division has been launched within Avusa Media - Avusa Media LIVE. The division will represent the digital media publishing brands of the group including Times LIVE, The Sowetan, Sunday World, The Herald and The Dispatch,...

South African Born Bhekumuzi Luthuli, A celebrated Maskandi Superstar hailed from (Kwa-Maphumulo - Near Stanger). The Multi-Platinum selling Maskandi artist had proven beyond doubt that he was the undisputed master of the genre...

Sunday Times editor Mondli Makhanya has been promoted to editor-in-chief of Avusa Media newspapers it was announced today.

Announcing the promotion Avusa CEO Prakash Desai said that in his new position Makhanya would...

Prominent media and entertainment group Avusa Limited has demonstrated its growing appetite for the Out of Home sector, with the acquisition of independent media specialists BOO! Alternative Media Communications.

BOO!’s...