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Confirmation of court order could lead to return of internet censorship

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:28:00 +0200

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.
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Apple's mobile marketing mistakes: Lessons learned

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:32:00 +0200

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.
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Access to Information Law good for accountability

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:18:00 +0200

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.
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Ten most beautiful objects in South Africa selected

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:17:00 +0200

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.
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UNISA supports African Education Week

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:29:00 +0200

UNISA's newly established College of Education has shown its commitment by sponsoring the 6th Annual African Education Week Convention and Learning Expo, which takes place 2-4 July 2012, at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Media Council furious at morning show

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:01:00 +0200

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has initiated disciplinary action against one of the country's top radio show for airing offensive material to an inappropriate audience.
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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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Are journos being real twits to tweet?

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:57:00 +0200

I was not in the least bit surprised to hear that the BBC and SKY News had put a stop to their journalists breaking news on Twitter.
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Court acquits 'Daily Monitor' editors

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:56:00 +0200

KAMPALA, UGANDA: A court in Kampala has thrown out a case of forgery against the Daily Monitor managing editor Daniel Kalinaki and political editor Henry Ochieng on grounds that the prosecution failed to adduce sufficient evidence to sustain the charge.
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1000 journalists attacked in Uganda in 2011 - Report

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:09:00 +0200

Over 1000 journalists were in attacked in Uganda during 2011, according to the new Human Rights Network for Journalists report (HRNJ). The number is a huge leap compared to 58 journalists who were attacked in 2010 and 38 who were attacked in 2009.
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