AFRICA

AU, Kenya Airways partner for peace

ADDIS ABABA: The Commission of the African Union (AU) and Kenya Airways have announced a partnership in aid of the 2010 Year of Peace and Security in Africa. Under the agreement, Kenya Airways will provide communication and financial support to the Make Peace Happen campaign. Read more >>

AFRICA

Some non-sponsors beating WC partners

Companies with no official link to the FIFA World Cup are doing a better job in some cases of linking themselves to the tournament, a study by research company Nielsen shows. Read more >>

AFRICA

Four more Loeries judging panels announced

The Loerie Awards has announced the Advertising and the New Voice judging panels as well as the Communication Design and Student panels for the 2010 event. Judging will take place in Johannesburg, South Africa between 17 - 25 August 2010 at Vega, the Brand Communication School. Read more >>

AFRICA

Twenty useful tips for dissecting mobile web design

[Graeme Haley] With the current surge in popularity of smartphones and web-capable phones, increased focus has been put on designing for mobile. There are however some marked differences between designing for the web and designing for mobile. Mobile expert Graeme Haley looks at the mystery and simplicity of designing for mobile phones with these 20 must-have tips. Read more >>

AFRICA

Google showcases at Highway Africa 2010

The 2010 Highway Africa Conference will feature four speakers and trainers from Google. Participants will also be able to attend training workshops on Google Search and other applications to aid in information-gathering, including Google Scholar, Translate, Books, News, Trends etc. Read more >>

AFRICA

2010 Kurt Schork Memorial Awards call to entry

The Kurt Schork Memorial Awards aims to recognise the contributions of journalists covering foreign news and reporters from the developing world and countries in transition. The 2010 Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism is open for entries until Tuesday, 13 July 2010. Read more >>

EAST AFRICA

Puntland directs independent media

MOGADISHU: The Information Ministry of the semi-autonomous region of Puntland issued a statement signed by its director Yasin Adan Roble ordering all independent radio and television stations and websites in Puntland to take orders from the department. Read more >>

EAST AFRICA

Rwandan journalist shot dead

Two unidentified men shot dead a Rwandan journalist outside his home in the capital Kigali last Thursday (24 June 2010). Jean Leonard Rugambage was the acting editor of the Umuvugizi newspaper, which had been recently suspended by authorities. Read more >>

KENYA

Kenya kicks-off SIM registration exercise

[Carole Kimutai] On Monday, 21 June, the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) in partnership with the country's four mobile operators - Safaricom, Zain, Orange and Yu - launched a campaign for SIM card registration. Read more >>

AFRICA

African telecoms still face risks

Fitch Ratings on Monday (28 June 2010) said that despite a strong mobile sector growth over the past five years, African telecoms investment continues to face many risks common to emerging markets. Read more >>

AFRICA

New Xerox presses at Africa Print 2010

Bytes Document Solutions plans to launch two new Xerox colour presses at Africa Print 2010. Africa Print takes place from 8-10 September at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. Read more >>

UGANDA

Star QT clothing line extends footprint to Uganda

[Walter Wafula] Star QT, a South Africa-based clothing line and fashion label is set to be launched in Kampala this August to increase the popularity of the brand and its products in Uganda. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Africa Fashion Week presents Deola Sagoe

Deola Sagoe's new spring/Summer Collection will be shown for the first time in South Africa at Africa Fashion Week on 30 June at Sandton Convention Centre. The House of Deola Sagoe was established in 1989 and is currently headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. She has been nominated for a prestigious African Fashion Award on 5 July 2010, cementing her place amongst Africa's best fashion icons. Read more >>

AFRICA

"Anti-counterfeit deal threatens accessibility of drugs"

[Adam Robert Green] LONDON: A proposed anti-counterfeit trade deal between 10 countries and the European Union (EU) could create "a new set of barriers to the export of generic medicines to low income countries". Read more >>

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Emirates takes young Football for Hope players under its wing

DUBAI, UAE/JOHANNESBURG: Emirates, the award-winning airline of the United Arab Emirates, is helping a team of Australian youths get off to a flying start at the Football for Hope Festival 2010 in Johannesburg. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

How's this for a shady deal? Use umbrellas to market your brand! - Big Eye Branding

In Africa, everyone needs umbrellas! Shelter from the sun is essential all year round to avoid overheating and sun damage. Have you ever thought about what a great marketing tool that makes the umbrella? Read more >>