ZIMBABWESouth African newspapers face distribution veto in Zimbabwe [Dumisani Ndlela] The distribution of South African and other international newspapers could be banned or restricted under measures meant to limit their import into Zimbabwe. 16 May 2008 07:07
ZIMBABWEGov't puts pressure on newsprint producer ahead of run off [Dumisani Ndlela] The Zimbabwe government is exerting pressure on Mutare Board and Paper Mills (MBPM) to increase newsprint supplies to the state-controlled newspaper group, Zimbabwe Newspapers (Zimpapers), whose publications it hailed for “standing firm in defence of national institutions” during the March 29 elections. 14 May 2008 08:00
ZIMBABWEState media group reviews newspaper subscription plan [Dumisani Ndlela] The state-owned Zimbabwe Newspapers group (Zimpapers), which publishes two daily titles as well as five weekly newspapers, has reviewed all newspaper subscriptions and introduced a pre-paid payment plan to stem losses. 24 Apr 2008 06:30
SOUTHERN AFRICASouth Africa's top newspaper journalists, photographers, designers honoured At an awards ceremony in Johannesburg this week, Mondi Shanduka Newsprint and the Newspaper Association honoured the South African newspaper journalism industry at the seventh annual Mondi Shanduka Newspaper Awards. 11 Apr 2008 09:38
ZIMBABWEProbe as CIO boss obtains unpublished Independent story [Lebo Nkatazo] The Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (ZUJ) said Tuesday, 25 March 2008, it has launched an investigation into allegations that the organisation was used by the country's intelligence services to intercept an article which a local weekly newspaper intended to publish. 27 Mar 2008 14:32
ZIMBABWECartoonist launches website [Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwean political cartoonist Tony Namate has launched a website for political cartoons after what he said were “consistent requests from Zimbabweans in the Diaspora who can't access his cartoons” from the domestic press. 4 Mar 2008 07:58
ZIMBABWEZimbabwe: Between the lines The Zimbabwean government's move to ask two independent newspapers it has banned to re-register is being viewed with much scepticism in local media circles. 30 Jan 2008 06:18
GHANAPutting 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
ZIMBABWEGovernment blitz wipes out 40% ad revenue for newspaper group [Dumisani Ndlela] A newspaper executive this week revealed that his group had lost 40% of advertising revenue following what he described as “wanton looting of retail outlets” as a result of a government price blitz that triggered economy-wide shortages in the country. 22 Jan 2008 08:32
WEST AFRICAPress harassment hinders Niger's development, watchdogs warn Press freedom groups agree that an increase in arrests, intimidation and harassment of journalists in Niger is impeding development in one of the poorest countries in the world. 16 Jan 2008 07:32
ZIMBABWEZim advertising awards go ahead despite lack of new campaigns [Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwe's Advertising Publicity Club is organising its annual competition for the advertising industry, despite a dearth of new campaigns due to an economic crisis that has stunted growth and limited new advertising campaigns in a once vibrant sector. 11 Jan 2008 07:04
EGYPTEgyptian court says no to websites' ban An attempt by an Egyptian judge to ban 51 websites to which he takes exception suffered a setback recently when a court ruled against him. 3 Jan 2008 09:46