Someone is watching Kenya's media

[Carole Kimutai: @CaroleKimutai] In the last four months, Jackal News has broken all barriers and become the source of news and gossip on the happenings in the Kenyan media space. Carole Kimutai caught up with Bogonko Bosire, who says he owns news and gossip, asked him about media in Kenya and China investing in media. 16 Jan 2012 11:47

Multichoice overwhelmed with Big Brother response

[Gregory Gondwe: @Kalipochi] Multichoice Malawi says it has been overwhelmed with interest that Malawians are showing soon after the announcement of the seventh season of Big Brother Africa. 16 Jan 2012 10:30

Zimpapers to launch radio station within five months

VUMBA: The Zimpapers board chairman has congratulated the company's management for successfully bidding for a radio licence as it moves to expand its national and regional market share both in the print and electronic media. 13 Jan 2012 13:29

Press freedom under fire

[Patou Nsimba] KINSHASA, DRC: Only two months after its creation, the Congolese media regulation body, CSAC, is already in the firing line of press freedom activists. The nongovernmental organisation, Journalist in Danger (JED) has called for its immediate abolition. 13 Jan 2012 10:49

Journos detained, barred from traveling

The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) have expressed deep concern over perpetual attacks against journalists by Somaliland police, who continue to arrest and detain reporters. Some journalists have also been barred from traveling around Somaliland to cover stories. 11 Jan 2012 11:52

CBeebies brings children's tales to the small screen

CBeebies fans from around the world will be treated to classic children's stories in a series of short films commissioned for the preschool network. BBC Worldwide has concluded deals with publishers Barefoot Books and Ladybird Books which will see eight tales read by the CBeebies presenters in Africa, Asia, Australia, Latin America and Poland. 11 Jan 2012 11:10

Turner Broadcasting appoints entertainment content chief: EMEA

Domingo Corral has been appointed by Turner Broadcasting System Europe Limited to head up general entertainment content for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. 11 Jan 2012 10:09

[2012 trends] Getting published in 2012

[Allison Cooper] While 2012 will bring another hard year for some brands and their consumers, there are others which will continue to perform really well. In 2012, marketers must seek out trends that not only enable a brand to engage with consumers, but also ensure that they are constantly breaking through the media's gatekeeping role to ensure newsworthy publicity opportunities. 10 Jan 2012 15:15

[2012 trends] Social media marketing and the youth

[Bradley Maseko] The following is a breakdown of 12 social media marketing trends for 2012 with regards to how businesses will target the youth market. The emphasis for businesses/brands in 2012 will be to avoid becoming subject to the "Social Media Burnout Effect". 10 Jan 2012 14:23

Journalists protest over top jobs

Several hundred Tunisian journalists demonstrated in Tunis on Monday, 9 January 2011, to protest at the appointment of media bosses by the government, which they regard as a return to bad practices of the past. 10 Jan 2012 13:02

TV monopoly to stay

The Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) will not be issuing out private television licences any time soon despite mounting pressure to do so, saying its main focus is on meeting the Southern African Development Community (SADC) deadline on the transition from analogue to digital broadcasting. 9 Jan 2012 11:42

News censorship never ends well for governments, says CNN exec

[Herman Manson: @marklives] Tony Maddox, the executive vice president and MD of CNN International, is responsible for CNN's international news and information portfolio. On a visit to South Africa in December 2011, Maddox shared with Bizcommunity.com his views on social media and 'citizen reporting,' the recently signed 'secrecy bill' and CNN's editorial operations in Africa. [video] 9 Jan 2012 11:15

Inspire Africa TV show premiers in Uganda

[Walter Wafula] Season 1 of Project Inspire Africa, a reality TV show aimed at transforming Africa by discovering and empowering the continent's budding entrepreneurs premiered in Kampala on Wednesday, 4 January 2011. 6 Jan 2012 12:42

Gabon suspends opposition media outlets

LIBREVILLE, GABON: Gabon authorities have slapped a temporary ban on two opposition media outlets after they covered an address to the nation by opposition leader Andre Mba Obame, who declared himself president last year. 5 Jan 2012 12:10