Zambia breaks new outdoor advertising record!

[Issued by Alliance Media] Alliance Media has recently installed Zambia's largest billboard, breaking their own record which was set only six months ago when they installed a billboard measuring 6mx30m for Samsung on the upmarket Kabulonga traffic circle. 17 Apr 2013 09:48

Alliance Media scoops top award for best outdoor advertising company

[Issued by Alliance Media] Alliance Media has once again taken the first place in the category of Outdoor Advertising in the prestigious PMR (Professional Management Review) Awards. 10 Apr 2013 10:51

Zahara to perform at Africa Day celebrations in Zambia

In line with their philosophy of innovation and creativity, the Straight Up Company has lined up a treat for Zambian music lovers to hear Afro-soul singer, songwriter and poet, Zahara. This South African artist will perform a concert on Friday, 24 May 2013 at the New Government Complex in Lusaka, Zambia. Contemporary local artists, Pompi and Scarlet will perform as opening acts for the songstress. 3 Apr 2013 13:28

Airtel appoints new MD for Zambia operations

Bharti Airtel, the telecommunications services provider with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa, have announced the appointment of Charity Chanda Lumpa as managing director of Airtel's operation in Zambia with effect from 1 May 2013. 29 Mar 2013 10:00

Search for bravest women journalists

WASHINGTON, US: The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) is seeking nominations for its 2013 Courage in Journalism Awards and Lifetime Achievement Award. 22 Feb 2013 10:33

Mobile and digital trends in 5 African countries: a cultural interpretation

[Marcela Ospina] This piece addresses the intersections between technology and culture that I identified while doing fieldwork. Therefore, this is not the result of strict data analysis, but rather the outcome of an immersion in each of these cultures. 7 Feb 2013 12:15

The ONE Campaign aims to bring African voices to the table

As the current Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) expire in 2015, The ONE Campaign, an international grassroots advocacy backed by more than 3 million members worldwide, is launching an initiative to make sure the world's poorest people have a say in the development of the next set of goals to eradicate extreme poverty. 31 Jan 2013 10:34

Mataka used media funds on the Zambian

[Perpetual Sichikwenkwe & Delphine Zulu] Former Zambia Daily Mail deputy managing director, Davis Mataka was given money from the Public Media Support Fund for the purchase of office equipment and allowances for officers tasked to publish the Zambian Newspaper, a witness has told the court. 14 May 2013 15:56

Airtel creates borderless network

Bharti Airtel, the global telecommunications services provider with operations in countries across Asia and Africa has introduced the ONE AIRTEL service which will further ease the burden of roaming costs whilst travelling. 6 May 2013 10:10

Media Council adopts constitution and appoints NGC

On 28 March 2013, the Zambian Media Council (ZAMEC) held an annual general meeting (AGM) in Lusaka where the amended constitution was adopted and National Governing Council (NGC) members appointed the Times of Zambia of 29 March 2013 reports. 22 Apr 2013 12:01

Findeco House lights up Lusaka skyline

[Issued by Continental Outdoor] The night skies in Lusaka, Zambia, are lit up by Continental Outdoor Media, hosting the Samsung logo on Findeco House which has now become an iconic site on the skyline. 17 Apr 2013 11:02

For better quality education in Africa

[Kingsley Ighobor] Amid continuing calls to increase primary school enrolment in Africa, a new report urges greater emphasis on the quality of what students learn. The Africa Progress Panel, a policy think tank chaired by Kofi Annan, former UN secretary-general, noted in September that "many of the children in school are receiving an education of such abysmal quality that they are learning very little." 15 Apr 2013 09:37

State reaffirms plans to recapitalise public media

[Sylvia Mweetwa] Government has reaffirmed commitment to recapitalising the Times of Zambia, Zambia Daily Mail and the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC). 15 Apr 2013 12:10

Strat planning for client service and non-planners: Cape Town, 10 April

[Issued by Stratplanning] A one-day course for client service to fulfil their role more effectively will take place in Cape Town on 10 April. The course is also suitable for PR practitioners as well as those who do not have planning as a line function. 3 Apr 2013 11:12

Zambia hosts Pick n Pay's 95th foreign store

As part of its expansion into Africa, Pick n Pay yesterday, 21 March 2013, said it had opened a store in Luanshya, Zambia. This is the group's sixth Zambian store and takes the total of outlets outside of SA to 95 across eight countries. 22 Mar 2013 13:18