ZIMBABWE

Government tightens law to punish price control violators
[Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwe's Attorney General (AG) has revealed plans to tighten the country's law to controls escalating prices of basic goods and essential services, including a jail term for retailers or manufacturers charging prices above those stipulated by government.

AFRICA

Dubai Lynx honours Joseph Ghossoub
The organisers of the 1st Dubai International Advertising Festival announced yesterday, 18 March 2008, that Joseph Ghossoub, President and CEO of The Holding Group (THG), will be honoured with the first Dubai Lynx Advertising Person of the Year Award.

ZIMBABWE

Zimbabwe to screen foreign journalists
Zimbabwe is planning to closely screen foreign media intending to cover upcoming elections amid suspicions uninvited observers and security personnel might impersonate western reporters, state media reported.

AFRICA

Building a case for mobile advertising
Many advertisers are in wait-and-see mode on mobile advertising. "At the moment, the level of transparency is not enough to drive significant budgets into this medium," acknowledges Henry Stevens, director of media and entertainment at the GSM Association, a trade group that represents wireless service providers.

Net effect on journalism: More outlets, fewer insights
[Brad King] Traditional advertising business models may not sustain the news business as companies - and independent bloggers - seek out niche markets, found a study conducted by the Project for Excellence in Journalism.

Namibia awards first ever street pole advertising tender - Alliance Media
The City of Windhoek has awarded the exclusive advertising rights for the installation and maintenance of Street Pole Advertisements to Alliance Media Namibia. Following the tender process the award was made in a 10-year contract whereby Alliance Media will install the structures throughout the Capital City.


Nothing shady about our parasols - Right Stuff
There is clearly an unrelenting demand for umbrellas in the commercial sector, as can be clearly seen in their extensive use at outdoor cafés, beaches and sporting events. It therefore comes as no surprise that we offer a product which not only exceeds the expectations of our clients, but also fulfils the urgent need for value for money.

Act fast, time is ticking by... - Quo Vadis Communications
There are only a few places left for Quo Vadis Communications' highly regarded Organisational Communications course in Johannesburg during April and May 2008.

New agreement maximises SA, Ethiopia trade
[Michael Appel] South Africa and Ethiopia are to maximise trade and capacity between the two countries through the Investment Protection and Promotion Agreement which was signed on Tuesday, 18 March 2008.

NIGERIA

Nigeria's premier private broadcaster goes public
[Dan Oshodin] Daar Communications, owners of Nigeria's Africa Independent Television (AIT) and Raypower FM, both of which made history as the very first private television and radio stations in Nigeria, has taken the broadcast network to the Nigerian Stock Exchange.

R225 million to support TV drama
[Gabi Khumalo] The Department for International Development in England has announced an investment of R225 million to support two of southern Africa's most successful television and radio series.