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Media Commission and foreign newspapers

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:23:00 +0200

The Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) chairperson has threatened action to stop the circulation in Zimbabwe of foreign newspapers that are not registered under the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA).
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Foreign newspapers to be banned in Zimbabwe

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:12:00 +0200

The Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) has reportedly enlisted the service of the police in a bid to stop foreign newspapers without local offices from circulating. Publications that might be affected include: The Sunday Times, Mail & Guardian, Business Day and The Zimbabwean.
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R886m invested in varsity ICT

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:25:00 +0200

The Higher Education and Training Department says R886 million has been invested in connecting South African universities and public research organisations to each other at a minimum speed of 10 gigabits per second.
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Zimpapers will continue to uplift, guard nation's interests

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +0200

KADOMA, ZIMBABWE: Zimpapers will continue playing its part in uplifting and guarding the nation's common interests through its publications while making no apologies about that stance, Zimpapers chief executive Justin Mutasa has said.
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Saicom reaches into Zimbabwe

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:29:00 +0200

While furthering its objective of capturing market share in the field of electronic vending services in Africa, Saicom, the telecommunications company and providers of GSM Community Service Telephones has concluded an agreement with Zimbabwe based Electronic Automation Systems and Integration (EASI).
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Alleged editors' bribery saga: PM to sue media outlets

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:56:00 +0200

Prime minister Morgan Tsvangirai has instructed his lawyers to institute legal proceedings in response to stories implicating him in an alleged journalists bribery scam.
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Zimpapers to launch radio station within five months

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:29:00 +0200

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.
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Howzit MSN expands into Africa

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:10:00 +0200

Howzit MSN, a web portal in South Africa has expanded its reach into the rest of the continent with the launch of a dedicated channel for Africa. This move is in response to the growing demand of internet users for locally relevant content and from advertisers for advertising inventory that reaches a pan-African market.
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New look for The Zimbabwean

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:53:00 +0200

The Zimbabwean will introduced a 'new look' on Thursday, 12 January 2012. The new look will round-up general news, with a focus on news analysis, feedback from readers, profiles and other features.
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TV monopoly to stay

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:42:00 +0200

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.
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