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Call to enter Bastiat prizes for journalism, online journalism

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:19:00 +0200

The International Policy Network (IPN) announced Wednesday, 17 June 2009, that entries are open for its annual Bastiat Prize for Journalism, but that the deadline for entries is 30 June 2009.
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Design title commemorates Africa Day

Mon, 25 May 2009 11:23:00 +0200

DESIGN> magazine has released its 13th edition on Africa Day, today, 25 May 2009, focusing on the theme ‘Afrika'. The magazine is celebrating the occasion by publishing a special edition featuring 44 articles focusing on design from the continent and spanning 264 pages.
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2010 media training programme underway in Senegal

Fri, 15 May 2009 12:20:00 +0200

On Monday, 12 May 2009 sports journalists began a programme sponsored by FIFA to provide mid-career training to more than 300 reporters and photographers across Africa. The programme is part of FIFA's "Win in Africa with Africa" development programme.
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2009 CNN Multichoice African Journalist finalists

Tue, 12 May 2009 16:10:00 +0200

The finalists in the 14th CNN MultiChoice African Journalist competition were announced on Tuesday, 12 May 2009, by Azubuike Ishiekwene, chair of the independent judging panel. The competition received 836 entries from 38 countries, including French- and Portuguese- speaking Africa.
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UC Berkeley offers fellowships for African journalists

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:28:00 +0200

BERKELEY: The Graduate School of Journalism at the University of California at Berkeley is inviting applications for two year-long fellowships for African journalists, beginning in August 2009.
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FTM launches Mac Action

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:24:00 +0200

A new free online magazine aimed at Apple Mac users, Mac Action, has been launched by Future Thinking Media (FTM). The new publication focuses on the Apple customer base in Africa and aims to provide useful, informative content in a readable package.
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Business In Africa titles relaunched

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:25:00 +0200

Business In Africa magazine, published by the Business In Africa Group, is now under new ownership. According to a release submitted by the group, the myriad new business opportunities Africa presents, both from a traditional commercial perspective and within the new entrepreneurial context, prompted the relaunch of the titles, and is a key component of the new editorial vision.
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Zim: Internet survives fall in media demand

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:18:00 +0200

The internet survived a slump in patronage or visibility that affected all the other media in Zimbabwe from Q4 2007 to Q4 2008, the Zimbabwe All Media Products and Services (ZAMPS) survey has revealed.
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25° in Africa at 2009 Climate Change Summit

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:57:00 +0200

25° in Africa magazine has a tri-pronged focus on energy, Africa and the environment. The publication aims at a wide audience, from energy research hubs, to the man on the street who wants to employ a more energy efficient lifestyle and technologies.
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IFJ promotes Ethical Journalism Initiative online

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 11:49:00 +0200

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) on Wednesday, 4 March 2009, launched a new website to promote its Ethical Journalism Initiative (EJI) campaign about making core values of journalism an integral part in today's media worldwide.
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