NORTH AFRICANiger Communication Minister urged to end crackdown on media support group
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) on Wednesday, 10 September 2008, urged the Communication Minister of Niger, Mohamed Ben Omar, to stop his crackdown on the Press House, an independent media support group, after he threatened to dissolve its board and all the member associations. 11 Sep 2008 12:35

MOROCCO Blogger jailed for two years for critising King
A Moroccan blogger who wrote an article criticising the King was sentenced to two years in jail after a startling short trial, reported the Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI), International PEN's Writers in Prison Committee (WiPC) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF). 11 Sep 2008 11:53

NORTH AFRICATunisia internet users spend US$132,7m in B2C e-commerce
A new Arab Advisors Group major survey of internet users in Tunisia revealed that 36.4% of internet users in Tunisia use e-commerce. Based on the survey results, the Arab Advisors Group estimates that Tunisia's internet users spent US$132,7m during the past 12 months in e-commerce transactions. 1 Sep 2008 15:10

MOROCCO Saudi Arabia joins Zain's One Network
[Gregory Gondwe] Zain Malawi announced that Malawians can now easily link with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, after launching commercial services on 26 August 2008, in that country. 28 Aug 2008 10:57

NORTH AFRICASA to offer humanitarian assistance to Sudan
[Luyanda Makapela] Pretoria: The South African government is to offer humanitarian assistance to the Abyei region of Sudan consisting of 40 tons of non-perishable items including tents, blankets, mosquito nets, inflatable mattresses, food and clothes. 22 Aug 2008 11:40

NORTH AFRICAWAITRO appoints TechnoPark as regional focal point for MENA region
TechnoPark, the science and technology facilitator of Economics Zones World announced that the World Association of Industrial and Technological Research Organisations' (WAITRO) executive committee has unanimously chosen TechnoPark to serve as the organisation's regional focal point (RFP) for the Middle East and North Africa region from July 2008 to June 2010. 11 Aug 2008 10:46

NORTH AFRICAInterpublic increases stake in MCN
The Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) has announced that it has concluded an important transaction in the Middle East and North Africa region, increasing its stake in the Middle East Communication Networks (MCN) from a minority position to 51% ownership. 5 Aug 2008 12:00

SOUTH AFRICAAlliance Media wins Namibia International Airport advertising tender - Alliance Media
Alliance Media has been awarded the tender to once again exclusively control the indoor and outdoor advertising at Windhoek's Hosea Kutako International Airport. 30 Sep 2008 14:48

SOUTH AFRICANigeria Mobile Football Trivia game kicks off with the English Premiership - Starfish Mobile
Starfish Mobile Nigeria has teamed up with Zain, a major mobile telecommunications company, to launch the second Mobile Football Trivia Game in that region. The latest game will be based on the current English Premiership League. The first mobile trivia game was launched in June and was based on the 2008 Euro Champs tournament. 11 Sep 2008 18:55

SOUTH AFRICAQuo Vadis to handle CAF Southern Africa's Conference on Sustainability - Quo Vadis Communications
CAF Southern Africa has appointed Quo Vadis Communications (QVC) to work on media liaison and public relations for its two-day conference titled Innovating for Sustainability - ‘Africans investing in Africa' to be held on 17th and 18th September 2008. 3 Sep 2008 13:56

SOUTH AFRICABarclays Bank continues to lead in African airport advertising - Alliance Media
Barclays Bank has launched a dominant airport advertising campaign in Uganda where Barclays have adopted area ownership of key sites and areas within the airport, targeting arriving and departing passengers as well as the busy meet-and-greet trade. 3 Sep 2008 12:58

SOUTH AFRICAEast African brands join family of international Superbrands - Superbrands
A host of brands operating in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania have been identified by a voluntary independent panel of experts in the marketing and communications fields in East Africa. The brands participating in the programme range from local home grown brands through to worldwide global giants like Toyota, Mercedes Benz, Pirelli, Shell, Smirnoff and Weetabix. 1 Sep 2008 09:56

SOUTH AFRICAOutdoor advertising: Sports Dugout and Tunnel - Right Stuff
The Dugout is a classy shelter for seating team managers and players during a football match. Made from high-quality aluminium and polycarbon sheeting, the Dugout can be branded on the sides and back and is the professional choice in sports marketing and accessories. 29 Aug 2008 16:43