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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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Media goof sparks debate on responsible reporting

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:26:00 +0200

A goof by one of Kenya's leading media houses - the Nation Media Group (NMG) has sparked a mega debate on responsible reporting and how journalists are using social media to break news.
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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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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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New appointments at Champion Newspapers

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0200

The Board of Champion Newspapers Limited (CNL) in Nigeriahas announced new appointments in a bid to reposition the company.
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South African appointed director of World Editors Forum

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:30:00 +0200

PARIS, FRANCE / DARMSTADT, GERMANY: In a double first, a South African, Cherilyn Ireton, has been appointed executive director of the WEF, and she is the first woman to head the global organisation of world's editors.
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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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