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Radio summit for programme and station managers in Africa

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:19:00 +0200

Dear Fellow Broadcasters

There are expressions that say "iron sharpens iron", and that it takes a "diamond to polish a diamond". We also believe that in the field of broadcasting excellence breeds excellence.
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Malawi: Kwacha devaluation causes panic

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:54:00 +0200

The government's decision to devalue the local currency, the Malawi Kwacha, last week has sparked fears that it might affect interest and inflation rates.
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Zim: Retailers get into the festive mood

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:49:00 +0200

For Zimbabweans, Christmas has of late never been this merry: over the past decade, they have had to battle a hyperinflationary crisis that made it impossible to budget for festivities, while retailers shunned festive season indulgences for customers. Then there were empty shelves to contend with over the last two years.
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Diary of investment prospects in Namibia

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:31:00 +0200

The diary of investment prospects in Namibia - the world's fifth largest uranium producer - contains, among others, exploring a land of relative peace where opportunities to make a ‘lot of money' abound in sectors such as mining, fisheries, agriculture, manufacturing, energy, tourism and human resources development.
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Sport on World Newspaper Congress agenda

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:21:00 +0200

The International Association of Sports Newspapers has organised a series of events at the upcoming World Newspaper Congress and World Editors Forum that will focus on the growth of multimedia in the sports press and the organisational, editorial and financial challenges and opportunities it has heralded.
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Imagine Afrika III airs on SABC 1

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:01:00 +0200

The third series of the African reality show Imagine Afrika (IA) has begun flighting across Africa. Filmed in Botswana, Côte d'Ivoire and Uganda with production and post-production in South Africa the series looks at the lives of nine characters selected for their compelling and challenging life circumstances.
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Microsoft launches Windows 7 in Malawi

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:30:00 +0200

Microsoft has officially launched Windows 7 in Malawi with country manager for Microsoft East and Southern Africa Louis Otieno touting it as its most well-researched product.
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MTN Uganda pursues data expansion

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:30:00 +0200

Data is expected to be the next revenue generator for MTN Uganda as ARPU (average revenue per user) slows down due to declining consumer spend triggered by the global economic downturn, says Themba Khumalo, MTN Uganda CEO.
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Twenty Ten Project calls for applications

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:23:00 +0200

In preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, African photo/multimedia journalists are invited to participate in “The Twenty Ten Project,” an international training programme that will take place in the months prior to, and also during, the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
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Festival of Media Awards 2010 call for entries

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:13:00 +0200

The fourth annual Festival of Media Awards, organised in association with Advertising Age is open for entries. The winners of the 2010 event will be announced at the awards gala dinner on Tuesday, 20 April 2010 in Valencia.
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