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The Year of Visual Communications

Bizcommunity.com has wrapped up its annual BizTrends2017 with a round up of all the trends we predict will move the industry this year. In 17 Trends for 2017, we predict that this will be the ‘Year of Visual Communications' as video gains prominence and becomes an integral element of all marketing communications.
Elsewhere in Africa, the Africa Data Science Association NGO has been formed to promote globally acceptable data science practices for Africa. The idea is to implement accreditation processes to maintain standards and proficiency in the profession.

Have a great week!
Louise Marsland
Africa Editor: Bizcommunity.com


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