Sony, Questek to equip 2010 stadia
Sony and Questek Advanced Technologies (Questek) have been awarded the contracts to install networked electronic solutions into the Orlando and Royal Bafokeng stadia, which are being constructed for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The announcement was made today, Thursday, 11 December 2008. 11 Dec 2008 13:54
New "event visa" to help process 2010 visitors faster
[Michael Appel] JOHANNESBURG: The Department of Home Affairs is to issue "event visas" to allow soccer fans coming to South Africa for the 2010 FIFA World Cup to use dedicated counters at airports and give them pre-clearance before they arrive. 10 Dec 2008 11:24
HD TV definitely puts me on a high
[Chris Moerdyk] Local soccer fans who can't afford to get to the World Cup games in 2010 will be in for a treat, even if they have to make do with watching the action on big screens at one of the many fan parks that will be dotted about the country. Because, if DSTv's fledgling high definition (HD) channel is anything to go by, fans won't have to actually be present in the stadium to feel that they're actually there. 10 Dec 2008 10:15
FIFA, AFP Foundation to train African media
More than 300 African sports journalists will be invited to attend training next year as part of a programme financed by FIFA. Training will be provided by the AFP Foundation, an independent, non-profit organisation set up by Agence France-Presse, one of the three global news agencies. 4 Dec 2008 10:33
Rich Mkhondo joins 2010 LOC
Rich Mkhondo has been appointed as chief communications officer, replacing Tim Modise, the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee South Africa (OC) announced on Friday, 28 November 2008. Mkhondo joins the OC from Ogilvy Public Relations (OPR) Worldwide/South Africa, where he was MD. 1 Dec 2008 09:46
FIFA completes distribution of 2010 TV rights
With the awarding of the free-to-air terrestrial TV rights to the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON), FIFA completed its worldwide placement and distribution structure of the 2010 media rights on Tuesday, 25 November, 2008. 28 Nov 2008 09:51
Confederations Cup media accreditation process
The accreditation process for the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 will be launched on 5 January 2009 via the FIFA Media Channel. The deadline for accreditation applications is 6 February 2009. 28 Nov 2008 09:00
2010 hospitality package sales ‘far beyond Germany'
[Michael Appel] The amount of hospitality packages sold for the 2010 FIFA World Cup is far beyond what Germany sold in 2006, says FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke. 26 Nov 2008 11:53
Global market turmoil no threat to 2010 - Jordaan
[Michael Appel] Despite the current global economic turmoil, South Africa's preparations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup are in their final stages and will not be affected greatly said Local Organising Committee CEO Dr Danny Jordaan at the opening of Soccerex, the world's biggest inter-business football exhibition in the world, on Monday, 24 November 2008. 25 Nov 2008 13:57
African broadcasters drive 2010 HIV-prevention initiative
A new continent-wide HIV-prevention initiative, harnessing Africa's passion for soccer, will combine a sustained media campaign with community-level outreach and education programs using soccer to promote healthy living and responsible choices among African youth. 25 Nov 2008 10:07
Miss World beauties to assist at FIFA Confederations Cup draw
FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke will be able to count on the Miss World contestants currently in South Africa for assistance during the draw for next year's FIFA Confederations Cup South Africa on Saturday, 22 November 2008. 21 Nov 2008 12:03
Mobile marketing, broadcasting ahead of 2010 World Cup
The importance of mobile marketing and broadcasting ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup will feature prominently in the upcoming Soccerex 2008 that South Africa will host later this month. 13 Nov 2008 11:05
Visa kicks off 2010 marketing campaign with winner's trophy showcase
The 2010 FIFA World Cup Winner's Trophy was showcased at an event in Johannesburg yesterday, Wednesday, 5 November 2008, by Visa, FIFA's exclusive financial services partner. The event marked the official launch of Visa's 2010 FIFA World Cup South African marketing campaign. 6 Nov 2008 09:25
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