|  | [Carole Kimutai] A goof by one of Kenya's leading media houses - the Nation Media Group (NMG) has sparked a mega debate on responsible reporting and how journalists are using social media to break news. |
 | Talk2Us, the brand engagement consultancy, has extended its reseller agreement with SnapComms to cover all African countries. In November 2011, the company negotiated a deal to offer internal digital brand management tools to Southern African and the islands. |
 | [Walter Wafula] Roger Mugisha, presenter of KFM's morning show, D'Mighty Breakfast, has resigned, the radio station announced today. |
 | InMobi, the global independent mobile advertising network, has made strategic moves to confirm its focus on the African continent. Isis Nyong'o, vice president and managing director for Africa said "InMobi is investing to grow and enhance our presence in Africa". |
| The Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) has reportedly enlisted the service of the police in a bid to stop foreign newspapers without local offices from circulating. Publications that might be affected include: The Sunday Times, Mail & Guardian, Business Day and The Zimbabwean. |
| [Reshaad Sha] It's no secret that the mobile phone environment has shown incredible growth globally. The technology has evolved into an indispensable tool that is swiftly changing the way we do business and relate to one another. In Africa, mobile networks have proven the most financially viable answer to the logistically difficult and expensive process of laying physical telephone and data networks. |
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