PR TIMES AFRICA PRTimesAfrica (March 2016) | Page 3

CONTENT Editor’s Desk 4 Message from the publisher 5 The Five Stars 7 Bringing the voice of contemporary Africa to the world... Let there be light: Akon lighting up Africa The story teller who becomes one with story Gift to the world that keeps on giving back to Africa Problem of out of school youths in Africa 24 Diplomatic Corner. With Mohammed Basah 26 Why Africa? Why Nigeria? You have to understand the power line In international diplomacy Africa’s time to grow: Tanzanian Ambassador... A profile in public service and representation PR and Marketing 41 Six ways pros can prepare for facebook dislike Exciting New Software, Aveva Engage PR is that factor every business needs... 5 tips to help brand managers survive social media mobs Would you like ice cream with your omelette? How to surprise,... Why and how communicators should be lifelong learners PR is sales, marketing and advertising Social media content vs trending topics Who should be your spokesman in crises? The road less travelled. What Africa can learn fron Finland... A living study in how to turn passion into a livelihood GraduatePro unveils Africa’s biggest book project Africa Today 63 Can Africa fund its own growth? Africans also investing in China Countries In Focus 69 Top 5 tourist stops in Tanzania you cannot afford to miss Namibia: A gem that is indeed worth investing in Events 75 MBGA 2015 The 49th Bostwana Day TEAM ALWALEED KHABIR YOUSOUFF Publisher/Editor in Chief BASAH MOHAMMED Editor/Director Business Development E. IGHO RESEDENZ CREATIVE DIRECTOR SUSAN BENSON HEAD OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS SAMUEL T. OLAOSEGBE CORPORATE AFFAIRS JOSEPH ARUBI DISTRIBUTION BARR. AMAECHI NWEKE LEGAL ADVISER Scan to visit our website PRTIMES AFRICA Published By: Brand Republique Innovative Creations Suite 5, Purple Stone Plaza, Apo, Abuja, Nigeria. Unit 13, Honey Close, 75 Clover Road, Ext. 3, Kruger, Honeydew, Johannesburg, South Africa Tel: [phone], Email: [email protected], www.prtimesafrica.com