AFRICA

Internet lifeline cut in Mogadishu

Telecommunications companies based in Somalia's largest open-air market have been hit by stray shells in the latest round of fighting, leading to internet failure in the past four days. Read more >>

AFRICA

ISK announces US$30m investment in world-leading facilities for Nairobi

The International School of Kenya has announced a US$30 million capital investment to extend its state-of-the-art facilities to ensure a world-leading international school for Nairobi, necessary to attracting African headquarters to the country, and as a magnet for the world's top diplomats, CEOs and academics. Read more >>

AFRICA

SA important gateway to Africa: business

As the continent marked Africa Day yesterday, business highlighted the significance of South Africa as a gateway to the continent. Read more >>

AFRICA

Radio journalist held in Juba, Sudan, without charge

The government of Southern Sudan must immediately release radio reporter Mohamad Arkou, who has been in detention for 15 days with no official charges, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today, 27 May 2011. Read more >>

AFRICA

G-Mobile triumphs over MACRA in licence case

[Gregory Gondwe] The High Court in Zomba, Malawi, has dismissed the revocation of mobile telecommunications licence that was given to Globally Advanced Integrated Mobile Networks Limited (G-Mobile). Read more >>

AFRICA

'Breaking Borders' - extraordinary stories of migrants living in Johannesburg

[Deborah Walter] Yesterday, Africa Day 25 May, a new 5-part series of radio documentaries chronicling the lives, challenges, dreams, and positive contributions of migrants living in South Africa, hit the airwaves. In "Breaking Borders," five migrants tell their stories of where they came from, what life is like for them in their new home, and what their goals are for the future. Read more >>

AFRICA

Research shows evolution of Kenyan media landscape

[Carole Kimutai] Research on Kenyan media audiences has revealed that Kenya is more urban than 12 years ago as the population becomes more affluent. This is according to a countrywide research conducted by research firm Synovate under the Kenya Audience Research Foundation (KARF) also reveals the growing popularity of entertainment content. Read more >>

MALAWI

MultiChoice Malawi celebrates African Day

[Gregory Gondwe] The MultiChoice Malawi on Wednesday 25 May 2011 celebrated the African Day in Lilongwe where guests were treated to different African dishes at Cross-Roads Hotel. Read more >>

UNITED KINGDOM

Europe sees 40% growth in mobile banking through smartphones

LONDON, UK: comScore, Inc, a leader in measuring the digital world, today released data from the comScore MobiLens service which showed that 20 million mobile users across the five leading European markets (UK, France, Spain, Germany and Italy), representing 8.5% of mobile subscribers in these markets, accessed their bank account via a mobile phone in March 2011. Read more >>

UNITED KINGDOM

How to value a social media company - PwC Valuation Index

LONDON, UK: PwC's Valuation Index published today shows that, as at the end of Q1 2011, the index for the overall UK market stands at 87, meaning observed equity multiples for all UK quoted shares are 13% below those implied by economic fundamentals. PwC believes that market multiples will continue to track fundamentals more closely than has been the case over the last 20 years. Read more >>

UNITED STATES

CNN, Nokia reveal international partnership plans

ATLANTA, US: CNN and Nokia has announced a multi-level international collaboration where Nokia becomes a key part of CNN's roster of mapping providers, delivering its rich mapping services to the international news network. Read more >>

UNITED KINGDOM

New report reveals shifting trends in global Internet traffic

LONDON, UK: According to a recent report (www.informatm.com/internettraffic) from Informa Telecoms & Media, Internet users will up- and download 1.2 million petabytes of data per year by 2015, around seven times more than in 2010. Read more >>

RUSSIA

MediaCom Russia announces succession plan

MOSCOW, RUSSIA: MediaCom Russia has hired Sergey Khokhlov, who currently holds the position as CEO of Made, as CEO designate for MediaCom Russia, Ukraine and CIS. Read more >>

UNITED STATES

LatAm 2011 dates announced

MIAMI, US: The Festival of Media LatAm 2011 will take place at The Loews Miami Beach Hotel, 12-14 October 2011, and you can book now to take advantage of the early bird offer. Group discounts are also available. Read more >>

FRANCE

SA's Kaufman King of Cannes

CANNES, FRANCE/CAPE TOWN, SA: Benjamin Kaufman, of www.7films.co.za in Cape Town, has had his entry accepted in the new CannesAlso photography competition in the Cannes Festival; the picture is one of just a handful selected to be included in The Big Book that delegates will be able to walk through and interact with during the festival. Read more >>

NORWAY

Small world on small screens

OSLO, NORWAY: There is no doubt that social media is king of the mobile phone. Fresh results from the Opera State of the Mobile Web report reveal that the social component is dominant in the surfing habits of the top 20 mobile-surfing countries. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Hyundai i10 - small car, big value

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] It might look like just another tiny Tinkerbelle designed as a fashion statement for ladies but having just been given a midlife makeover Hyundai's chirpy little i10 now has enough appeal to make it one of the top three entry-level choices on the local market. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Deon Joubert outruns the pack

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Cape Town motor racing personality Deon Joubert beat five other South African motoring heroes of the 1990's at this year's Simola Hill Climb at Knysna. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Le Touessrok is top hotel

Le Touessrok, flagship of Sun Resorts and member of The Leading Hotels of the World, has been named 'Best Hotel in the Indian Ocean' by The Daily Telegraph's luxury travel magazine, Ultratravel. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Fly to India - courtesy SAA

South African Airways (SAA) has introduced a new A340-200 Airbus which flies directly to Mumbai, India, reports BuaNews. Read more >>