MALAWI

Court battle over repressive media law begins

[Gregory Gondwe] The High Court in Blantyre on Tuesday, 29 March 2011, started hearing the case where a newly enacted piece of legislation that empowers a cabinet minister to ban any publication viewed against public interest is being challenged. Read more >>

AFRICA

Advertising not paw-sing for breath

[David Furlonger] Advertising agency MetropolitanRepublic may talk about creative excellence and client relationships being central to its success - but a dose of superstition doesn't do any harm either. Read more >>

NORTH AFRICA

Google localises search in Iraq and Tunisia

SAN FRANCISCO: Google on Thursday (31 March 2011) began providing searches and results localised for internet users in Iraq and Tunisia. Read more >>

AFRICA

Intelsat New Dawn Satellite launch postponed

LUXEMBOURG, JOHANNESBURG: The launch of the Intelsat New Dawn spacecraft aboard an Ariane 5 rocket, initially scheduled for launch Wednesday, 30 March 2011, was scrubbed after the launch sequence was shut down automatically. According to Intelsat SA, provider of fixed satellite services, the spacecraft is secure. Arianespace is going to review the data and make another launch attempt at a later date.

AFRICA

India's 'digital divide' worst among BRICs

NEW DELHI: India is trailing its so-called BRIC colleagues Brazil, Russia and China in bridging the "digital divide" as a large number of its population has no internet access, a report said Wednesday (30 March 2011). Read more >>

KENYA

Intel, KIE roll out digital curriculum in Kenya schools

NAIROBI: Intel Corporation and the Kenya Institute of Education have announced a joint commitment to roll out a digital educational curriculum that would transform how students interact with their teachers in the classroom. Read more >>

NIGERIA

Nollywood comes to YouTube

[Jeremy Daniel] In a major boost for the African film industry, YouTube has created a Nollywood-specific channel on YouTube. The channel boasts over 400 Nollywood movies that can now be downloaded and viewed for free from anywhere in the world. Read more >>

ZAMBIA

Out of the fire, into the frying pan for Shoprite

[Zeenat Moorad] SA's biggest grocer, Shoprite, told I-Net Bridge/BusinessLIVE on Tuesday (29 March 2011) that as far as it was aware there was never a formal investigation by Zambian competition authorities regarding allegations that it was threatening to delist its suppliers who entered into agreements with Pick n Pay. Read more >>

MOZAMBIQUE

Mozambique to hike food, fuel prices

MAPUTO: Mozambique will hike food and fuel prices but will offer other aid to the poor in the hope of staving off north Africa-style protests or a repeat of deadly riots last year, an official said on Wednesday, 30 March 2011. Read more >>

FRANCE

Join study tour to news organisations

PARIS, FRANCE: A tour aimed at CEOs, managing directors, editors-in-chief and senior news executives who are interested in bringing their newsroom forward is being organised by Newsplex and the World Editors Forum (WEF) from 15-20 May 2011 in the US. Read more >>

FRANCE

American Express wins first MIPTV Brand of The Year Award

PARIS, FRANCE: The first MIPTV Brand of the Year Award will be presented to American Express on Tuesday 5 April, in Cannes. The MIPTV Brand of the Year Award recognises a global brand for outstanding contribution to the development and production of branded entertainment programming. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Stylish, sporty Suzuki Swift

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Suzuki's second generation Swift has arrived in South Africa bragging with new looks, a completely new engine and several smart goodies to enhance its popular compact hatchback. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Motorists to benefit from new Act

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Selling a used car just won't be the same for car dealerships wanting to off-load a dicey vehicle to an unsuspecting buyer, thanks to the new Consumer Protection Act. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Emirates marks three-year anniversary in Cape Town

Emirates yesterday celebrated three years of service from Cape Town International Airport. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Think before you fly

[Mark Dixon] Do you remember when air travel was a pleasure and a privilege? No? Well, to be honest, nor do I, although I remember growing up to think that flying was glamorous and exciting. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

SAMAs coming to Joburg

The 17th Annual MTN South African Music Awards will be held at Montecasino, Johannesburg on Friday, 20 and Saturday, 21 May, 2011. There will be a weekend-long live music celebration with multiple stages. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Double Adaptor; it's like Britney Spears "getting down" to Metallica

[Ruth Cooper] Double Adaptor are storming up the local electro dance scene and have now set their pretty eyes on conquering the Euro market. In April they will be taking some of those sexy beats and vivid visuals to Germany, Italy and the Czech Republic. We chatted to the brothers, Email Checkerr and Flikkerr aka Tim and Dan Apter about their upcoming tour and a future of "bigger parties and brighter lights." Read more >>