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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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Media grows despite challenges

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:34:00 +0200

In a report released by the Civic and Political Space Platform (CPSP), a group of civil society organisations in Malawi, it was established that the media in Malawi has had positive growth over the last two years, despite numerous challenges which almost derailed its progress.
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IFJ backs FAJ call for action to protect journos

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:39:00 +0200

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) on Friday, 27 January 2012, joined its African regional organisation, the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ), in calling on the Federal Government of Nigeria to protect journalists as the increased violence by Islamist group, Boko Haram, continues to claim lives of citizens and threatens to ignite a wider conflict.
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African journo awards extends deadline

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:02:00 +0200

CNN International and MultiChoice announced at the end of last week that the deadline for entries for the CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2012 Awards have been extended to Wednesday, 22 February 2012, and the judging to take place in April this year.
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[2012 trends] Getting found in 2012

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:01:00 +0200

In 2011, further innovations in the online space meant that consumers became even more savvy about blocking out traditional forms of advertising. Buyers also showed that they have the capability to evaluate the products and services they need on their own.
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2012 Tabbie Awards open for nominations

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:40:00 +0200

CLEVELAND, US: The 2012 Tabbies call for entries is now available at the TABPI website (www.tabpi.org), allowing all B2B magazine editors, publishers and art directors the opportunity to have their best work judged by their peers. Tabbies' partners include South Africa's SAFREA, and MPASA. [video]
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BBA 7 brings double housemates

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:24:00 +0200

Multichoice Malawi announced on 24 January 2012 that the Big Brother Africa housemates of Season 7, will go in the house in pairs, where they will choose whether to pair with spouses, friends or family.
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[2012 trends] Five African digital trends for 2012

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:27:00 +0200

Africa is a mobile-first digital environment with 55% of the continent's 1 billion people having mobile phones. In South Africa mobile internet penetration is 70%, whilst desktop internet penetration sits at only at 11%, whereas in Nigeria mobile and desktop penetration are both over 20%.
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CNBC Africa launches satellite bureau in Gabon

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:11:00 +0200

Business news from Gabon scores an opening goal on CNBC Africa with the official opening of the channel's live satellite bureau in Libreville, West Africa, the same week which sees the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations kick off.
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Arab Free Press Forum opens with call for more gains

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:10:00 +0200

TUNIS, TUNISIA: The Arab Free Press Forum opened today, 23 January, in Tunisia with a celebration of the gains that have been made in Middle East press freedom, but with a reminder that much more needs to be done.
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