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AFRICACNN Multichoice African Journalist 2008 finalists
Finalists in the prestigious CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2008 Competition were announced today, 15 May 2008, by Azubuike Ishiekwene, Chair of the independent judging panel. This year the competition, now in its 13th year, received a record 1912 entries from 44 countries throughout the African continent, including French- and Portuguese-speaking Africa. 15 May 2008 16:04

SOUTHERN AFRICASABC opens news agency
[Michael Appel] In order to firmly stamp its presence on the national and international market, the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has launched its own news agency. 8 May 2008 23:57

SOUTHERN AFRICAMalawian media institutions dominate NAMISA Awards
[Gregory Gondwe] Malawi's two media institutions have dominated this year's National Media Institute of Southern Africa (NAMISA) awards which are held annually during commemoration of the World Press Freedom Day. 7 May 2008 14:02

ZIMBABWEBulawayo blogger arrested in media clampdown
[Lindie Whiz] A Bulawayo woman was set free on bail Monday, 14 April 2007, after prosecutors charged her with practising journalism without accreditation during and after the 29 March general elections. 16 Apr 2008 12:57

SOUTHERN AFRICAAfrican writers urge for protection of languages
[Nthambeleni Gabara] Aspiring African writers, authors and academics in the Western Cape have urged government to enforce policies that will protect indigenous languages. 10 Apr 2008 14:10

ZIMBABWETimes reporter released on bail, trial set for this week
A New York Times reporter and a British national were released on bail from Zimbabwe's Harare Central Prison on 7 April 2008 after spending five days in detention on charges of reporting without accreditation. 9 Apr 2008 11:33

SOUTHERN AFRICAUniversity of Malawi to introduce new media degree course
[Gregory Gondwe] The University of Malawi in collaboration with the Malawi chapter of the Media Institute of Southern Africa will be introducing a BA in Communication studies, which will help in improving the quality of media in Malawi. 7 Apr 2008 07:45

ZIMBABWEForeign journalists seized in police raid on hotel
Zimbabwean police have arrested two foreign journalists at a hotel in the capital Harare on suspicion of reporting without press accreditation, a spokesman said. 4 Apr 2008 11:51

ZIMBABWECNN barred from Zimbabwe elections
American Cable News Network (CNN) has revealed it has been barred from covering Saturday's general elections in Zimbabwe. 26 Mar 2008 15:14

SOUTH AFRICAWAN protests against press crackdown in Tibet
The World Association of Newspapers (WAN) and World Editors Forum (WEF) have protested to Chinese President Hu Jintao against the crackdown on coverage of events in Tibet and the banning of foreign media, in violation of international agreements, Chinese law and China's Olympic promises. 26 Mar 2008 09:08

ZIMBABWECharamba reads riot act to foreign correspondents
[Lebo Nkatazo] Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe's press secretary on Wednesday, 19 March 2008, summoned and read the riot act to journalists working for foreign publications over coverage of the 29 March elections. 25 Mar 2008 11:54

ZIMBABWEZimbabwe to screen foreign journalists
Zimbabwe is planning to closely screen foreign media intending to cover upcoming elections amid suspicions uninvited observers and security personnel might impersonate western reporters, state media reported. 19 Mar 2008 10:19

ZIMBABWEJournalist petitions High Court over ban
A Zimbabwean journalist banned from practising for a year by a government commission has launched an appeal in the High Court to have the ban lifted, his lawyer said on Friday, 7 March 2008. 10 Mar 2008 11:35