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Sentech loses high court battle
[Duncan McLeod: @mcleodd] South African state-owned broadcast signal distribution company Sentech has lost a high court battle with e.tv sister company eBotswana over the piracy of television signals in Botswana. 13 Feb 2012 09:57
Confirmation of court order could lead to return of internet censorship
The January 2011 revolution in Tunisia brought an end to internet filtering and control of online content but old habits seem to be resurfacing and Reporters Without Borders urges the Tunisian courts not to take any decision that could lead to the restoration of filtering. 10 Feb 2012 12:28


Apple's mobile marketing mistakes: Lessons learned
It's no secret that Apple is a success. From the sale of their iDevices such as the iPad, iPod and iPhone to their ability to tap into the app market, Apple is one of the kings of the mobile market. One of the avenues which Apple has been unable to tap into correctly though as been its advertising platform, known as iAd. 10 Feb 2012 10:32
Access to Information Law good for accountability
[Rodrigue Rwirahira] The Access to Information Bill will promote transparency in national programs when passed into law, Alfred Kayiranga Rwasa, the chairperson of the political affairs and gender committee of the lower chamber of parliament has said. 10 Feb 2012 10:18
Ten most beautiful objects in South Africa selected
The shortlist of the 10 most beautiful objects in South Africa over the past year has been selected by line-up of design journalists and cultural commentators for Design Indaba's 2012 Most Beautiful Object in South Africa (MBOISA) award. 10 Feb 2012 07:17


What young Africans think of love
Over the past 10 days, YoungAfricaLive (YAL) users in Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa were given the chance to vote daily on a spectrum of polls that covered everything from love to what's going down with sex. 14 Feb 2012 10:58
Maina Kariuki joins 8 Brand Kenya
8 Brand Kenya has announced that former Coca-Cola executive, Maina Kariuki has joined the board as a shareholder. Kariuki brings with him extensive experience and business acumen accumulated through over 30 years of diverse exposure to both public and private sector markets. 13 Feb 2012 15:18
Vice governor urges journalists to train
LUBANGO, ANGOLA: The deputy governor of southern Huila province for Political and Social Affairs, José ArĂ£o Nataniel, on Friday, 10 February 2012, in Umpata municipality, urged the social communication professionals to further their education, seeking to improve their news contents. 13 Feb 2012 14:47
Islamists halt filming of Egyptian TV series
CAIRO, EGYPT: Islamist students halted the filming of an Egyptian television series at Cairo's Ain Shams University protesting against the "indecent" clothing of the actresses, the production company said on Thursday 9 Febraury 2012. 13 Feb 2012 14:22
Burkina Faso phone operators fined USD5.4m
OUAGADOUGOU: Burkina Faso has slapped three telecoms operators with more than five million dollars in penalties for subpar service, a regulatory official announced at a press conference Friday, 10 February 2012. 13 Feb 2012 13:41
Endemol celebrates a decade of Big Brother in Africa
Endemol South Africa, the television and audio-visual entertainment company, will in May 2012 celebrate 10 years of broadcasting reality show, Big Brother, on the continent. 13 Feb 2012 12:57
Writers are not responsible for headlines
[Philip Ochieng] Talking of sub-editors, one recently gave me the headline: "Thank God, I am an atheist". Even I was a tad puzzled. 13 Feb 2012 11:54
Africa sprints ahead with mobile banking
[Vanessa Clark] With all the right ingredients for a successful banking on-the-go eco-system to develop, Africa is the leading the way in mobile banking. 13 Feb 2012 11:17


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