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15th IACC calls for young journos from sub-Saharan Africa
Transparency International and the hosts of the 15th International Anti-Corruption Conference (15th IACC) invite young journalists working in the sub-Saharan Africa region to be part of the anti-corruption conference to be held in Brasilia, Brazil from 7-10 November 2012. 7 Aug 2012 10:52
DStv Eutelsat Star Awards returns in 2012
How can satellite technology help expand Africa's horizons into the future? This is what the 2012 DStv Eutelsat Star Awards want to know from African students. 6 Aug 2012 13:06
Data services offer ACL opportunity to grow
[Gregory Gondwe: @Kalipochi] Almost all telecommunication service providers in Malawi are selling internet devices called 'dongles' which use a telephone or mobile phone connectivity to provide internet services especially when stuck to a PC or laptop. There is now a debate within the media fraternity on performance of dongles sold by Airtel Malawi Limited, Telecoms Networks Malawi (TNM) Limited, Malawi Telecommunication Limited (MTL) and Access Communications Limited (ACL). 6 Aug 2012 10:36
Kenya's retailers sound alarm over increased pilferage
[Carole Kimutai: @CaroleKimutai] If you are a shopper in Nairobi and you walk into Nakumatt Lifestyle, you will notice something - baby milk is stored in a glass cabinet, under lock and key. That key is in the custody of one employee. These security measures by Nakumatt and other retail outlets are as a result of increased cases of operational losses occasioned by shoplifting and general theft. The losses (shrinkage) industry players fear could be a case of an emerging organised pilferage ring targeting local supermarkets. 6 Aug 2012 10:10
Mi-Fone launches smart feature phone
Mi-Fone, the African mobile device brand, has launched the Mi-3000 model, reportedly Africa's first smart feature phone with a 60-day battery standby time with EDGE connectivity. 6 Aug 2012 10:00
Data journalism is the future
The first Coding For Democracy Hackathon, under the umbrella of ODADI (Open Data & Democracy Initiative), was held in Cape Town, South Africa from 4-5 August 2012, with over 100 geeks, journalists and activists joining hands for a collaborative weekend of building useful apps. 7 Aug 2012 10:12
Mursi to appear on weekly TV appearances
Newly elected president of Egypt, Mohamed Mursi will appear on a weekly television program to chat with the people, Mursi's spokesman Yasser Ali said. 6 Aug 2012 12:39
How data journalism could save the media
[Craig Wilson] Knight International journalism fellow and open-data advocate Justin Arenstein says the rise of digital platforms holds big surprises in store for SA media. 6 Aug 2012 12:00
At last, Jonathan signs FOI Bill
[Dave Oso] President Goodluck Jonathan signed the Freedom of Information Bill into law on Saturday, 4 August 2012, ending a decade-long intense lobbying and agitation by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), civil society groups, right activists and even individuals. 6 Aug 2012 11:49
Herald reporter, Madera laid to rest
The Herald senior business reporter, Bright Madera who died in Kariba last Friday was buried at his rural home in Chirarwe, Nyanga, yesterday, 5 August 2012. People from various walks of life, including journalists from across the media divide, attended the burial. 6 Aug 2012 11:31
Zuma launches CNBC Africa's new show, Political Exchange
South African president Jacob Zuma, recently launched CNBC Africa's new political economy programme, 'Political Exchange', to be broadcast live every week day at 9pm. 6 Aug 2012 11:00
ABN Productions, CNBC Africa hosts Leading Women Debate
ABN Productions in partnership with CNBC Africa will on Wednesday, 8 August 2012, host the 'Leading Women Debate', an in-depth discussion of issues affecting women's advancement in business. 6 Aug 2012 10:49
Ugandan movie to premiere in Wandegeya
The Ugandan film industry keeps getting stronger by the day and its latest addition is David Maloba. At 22, Maloba is set to make history come Thursday, 9 August 2012, by becoming the first Ugandan to officially premiere a short film. 6 Aug 2012 09:44

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