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CNN Multichoice African Journalist 2008 finalists

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:04:00 +0200

Finalists in the prestigious CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2008 Competition were announced today, 15 May 2008, by Azubuike Ishiekwene, Chair of the independent judging panel. This year the competition, now in its 13th year, received a record 1912 entries from 44 countries throughout the African continent, including French- and Portuguese-speaking Africa. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Opposition website blocked as Egypt hosts African telecoms conference

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:14:00 +0200

On 12 May 2008, the Arabic Network for Human Rights Information reported that the website of the Egyptian Movement for Change, or Kefaya, has been blocked for those who have Internet access through the T-Data Company. T-Data, the country's largest Internet service provider, has been under direct government oversight since 4 May. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Micro Dart Ad revolutionises point-of-purchase

Tue, 13 May 2008 15:40:00 +0200

The Micro Dart Ad® is the latest addition to our ever-growing, ever-popular Dart Ad® range. Standing at around 50cm in height, the Micro Dart Ad® enters the point-of-purchase sector with an impact far greater than its diminutive size suggests. Read full story... | Send to a friend

A global statement

Tue, 13 May 2008 14:40:00 +0200

After many months of preparation, planning and high level negotiations with the government in Cameroon, Global Outdoor Systems found themselves in a position to present MTN with a landmark branding opportunity in Yaoundé. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Government bans issue of French weekly

Mon, 12 May 2008 14:21:00 +0200

The Algerian government banned the distribution of the 4 May 2008 issue of the Paris-based news weekly Jeune Afrique, which has an article on the local region of Kabylie. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Al-Jazeera bureau forced to stop broadcasting Maghreb news programme

Fri, 09 May 2008 11:59:00 +0200

Moroccan authorities have decided to stop the pan-Arab satellite TV news station Al-Jazeera from broadcasting a daily news programme covering the Maghreb countries (Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria) from its studios in the Moroccan capital Rabat. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Rope barrier system makes a grand entrance

Fri, 09 May 2008 11:20:00 +0200

Book your space in the queue with our all-new stylish and practical rope barrier queue management systems, the ideal solution for crowd control, queue management and point-of-purchase. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Talking trademarks in Africa

Thu, 08 May 2008 08:27:00 +0200

Recent developments mean that trademark owners should make plans both to develop their brands' presence and to protect their rights in (and from) Africa. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Getty Images Space Snaps Challenge scores huge discounts

Tue, 06 May 2008 17:07:00 +0200

South African designers have found the Getty Images Space Snaps Challenge and are heading to be the highest scorers in outer space whilst also saving 25% on their royalty-free purchases. Read full story... | Send to a friend

MSN welcomes Maghreb

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:32:00 +0200

The new MSN Maghreb portal was launched at a press conference in Skhirat, Morocco, on Tuesday, 22 April 2008. Read full story... | Send to a friend