Economic Partnership Agreement divides Malawi
[Gregory Gondwe] Malawi is divided over whether to endorse the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPAs) or not with President Bingu wa Mutharika joining the fray when he told the media in Lilongwe two weeks ago, that he will not allow Malawi to sign.

Nasrec gets R120 million upgrade for 2010
[Bathandwa Mbola] More than R120 million has been set aside to upgrade the Nasrec precinct south of Johannesburg's city centre to support the hosting of the International Broadcast Centre (IBC) during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

ZIMBABWE

Zim splurges cash to manage international perception
[Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwe has splurged an undisclosed amount of money to bring in tourism agents from international markets as it battles to counter renewed Britain and US travel warnings.

ZIMBABWE

Beverley's red door closes, and opens for a new brand
[Dumisani Ndlela] Beverley Building Society's red door is closing, and a new one could open to the public next month.

ICTs as a tool for service delivery under spotlight at SADC Summit
Key information and Communication Technology (ICT) players will converge in Mauritius for the seventh SADC ICT in Government Summit and Networking Forum on 29-31 May 2008.

AFRICA

New boost for Africa's social, economic growth
Microsoft announces new partnerships with the European Union and national governments to foster implementation of ICT best practices in Africa in support of the continent's social and economic growth.

EAST AFRICA

Five radio station employees released, station back on the air
Heavily-armed police raided the Mogadishu studios of privately-owned Radio Voice of Peace on the morning of 17 April 2008, arresting five employees who were finally released in the evening, Reporters Without Borders has learned from Omar Faruk Osman, the secretary general of its partner organisation in Somalia, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ).

EGYPT

Egyptian authorities raid satellite communications supplier
The Egyptian government has initiated a drastic move to thwart satellite channels. It reportedly raided one of the most important companies offering satellite equipment for rent and confiscated five sets of its broadcasting equipment recently. This action may have serious consequences on the live broadcasting capacities of several satellite channels such as Al Jazeera, Dubai, Qatar and French TV.