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New newspaper business models - WEF
Wanja Oberhof, co-founder of niiu, which combines paper format with internet convenience, has joined the programme of the World Editors Forum, held from 1 - 3 December 2009, and will speak in a session regarding new newspaper business models currently being developed.
The Accra Daily Mail relaunches in Ghana

The Accra Daily Mail, one of Ghana's leading daily newspapers is back in business after a three-month, self-imposed suspension - with a different name, frequency and layout. Now called The Mail, the paper has become a bigger bi-weekly publication with help from the publishing house of the Ghanaian newspaper, The Daily Guide. 17 Apr 2009 11:35


Financial crisis magnifying problems in Ghanaian newspaper industry

The newspaper industry in Ghana is being buffeted by an array of challenging forces ranging from changing trends in advertising, rising costs due to the worldwide financial crisis to a decline in circulation arising from economic constraints facing newspaper readers. 9 Mar 2009 11:37




Putting African football in the picture

Africa Interactive works together with local media talent in Ghana to put the Nike5showdown tournament in the picture. 29 Jan 2008 09:54


African nations agree to $1 billion Indian satellite project

A critical mass of countries are signing on to a plan for India to invest $1 billion in the Pan-African e-Network satellite project, a joint initiative with the Africa Union aimed at developing the region's information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure. 30 Nov 2007 12:04


Four young Kenyans become mobile reporters

“This is a great opportunity to promote responsive journalism and democracy in Kenya,” says Munene Kilongi. He is standing in a street in Nairobi while he is sending his report on the elections in Kenya from his mobile phone. 22 Nov 2007 06:56




APEX awards now Cape to Cairo

The Advertising Performance Excellence (APEX) awards have just increased in magnitude following a decision by the custodians of the awards, the Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA), to extend entry to the rest of the continent. 28 Aug 2007 13:28


Ghanaian journalist harassed

Journalist harassed and forced to delete photographs of politician. 3 Aug 2007 13:56


Army chief's wife assaults journalist

The wife of the Zimbabwean army attacked a journalist covering opposition party activity in the capital. 2 Aug 2007 12:43


Botswana's BTC accused of using advertising spend to influence editorial

Government communications company is allegedly denying advertising to newspaper in retaliation for critical story. 2 Aug 2007 12:42


Zimbabwe's newspaper industry grapples with rising costs

[Dumisani Ndlela] Escalating printing and newsprint costs are conspiring to create a nightmare for the newspaper publishing industry in Zimbabwe, battling to survive under a volatile economic environment and legislative controls largely considered draconian. 31 Jul 2007 11:45


Zapiro zaps the competition

Jonathan Shapiro, the South African cartoonist who was detained by the apartheid regime – and is now being sued for defamation by a high-ranking member of SA's present ruling party – has seen off tough competition from other African cartoonists and won the Cartoonists Rights Network 2007 award for courage. 12 Jul 2007 11:41


Naughty Knuckles newspaper free to publish

Ban lifted on newspaper that published explicit photograph of ex-official in sexy threesome. 5 Jun 2007 08:30


Mauritanian editor freed

Journalist released on bail; three others interrogated by police. 5 Jun 2007 08:24


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