MALAWI

Journalist released on bail as he changes plea

[Gregory Gondwe] Ernest Mahwayo, the journalist arrested this week for snapping pictures of the residence of Malawian President Bingu wa Mutharika, has been granted bail. Limbe Dalton's first grade magistrate, Annie Chikhadzula, also granted the journalist an application where he requested that he change his plea. Read more >>

AFRICA

Brand Africa Forum to present first Brand Africa 100 awards

Pan-African consumers can now vote for their most admired and valued brands in the inaugural Brand Africa 100 Awards, which coincides with the second annual Brand Africa Forum. The continent's most valued brands will be revealed at an awards ceremony on Thursday, 29 September 2011 at Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa . Read more >>

SOMALIA

New national famine relief campaign launched

Two Degrees Food, a social enterprise food company and Relief International, a global non-profit organisation in Somalia have partnered to launch a national Famine Relief Campaign o help children suffering from malnourishment in Somalia. Read more >>

UGANDA

SatNav East Africa appoints MapIT

SatNav East Africa recently appointed South African digital mapping company, MapIT, as its Mapping Data Provider for East Africa. Established in 2011, the company is Uganda's pioneer in Global Positioning System (GPS) technology and GPS based consumer electronics. "We are very pleased to be working with the dynamic team at MapIT, and look forward to an exciting and successful journey together," said Vincent Okema, CEO of SatNav East Africa.

SOUTH AFRICA

Media conference addresses new wave

The 13th annual media conference organised by the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) will take place on Friday, 23 September 2011. Entitled WTF Media Conference, its theme is 'It's a smarter world' and should provide great understanding of the new technological wave of applications. Read more >>

AFRICA

MTN still supports African journalism after 10 years

While maintaining its decade-long relationship with the Highway Africa Conference, which starts in Cape Town, South Africa today, Friday, 16 September 2011, MTN has reaffirmed its commitment to the advancement of journalism and the media in Africa. Read more >>

AFRICA

ABN Productions to host media landscape conference

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and CNBC Africa have partnered with ABN Productions, to host a conference, entitled 'A Changing Media Landscape' which will take place at The Venue, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, South Africa. Read more >>

KENYA

Airtel appoints new product, innovation director

NAIROBI: In its continuous efforts to drive and deliver relevant and innovative mobile solutions in Africa, Bharti Airtel has announced the appointment of Willie Ellis as the new product and innovation director for Africa. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Join the communication revolution at IABC Africa Conference

This years annual IABC Africa Conference, taking place 12-14 October 2011 at The Carousel Casino and Entertainment World, north of Pretoria, South Africa, will explore how local and international communicators are incorporating social media and digital tools into their communication strategies and campaigns. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Six tips to optimise your social ranking for potential employers

[Suhaifa Naidoo] Choosing to be a part of a social network allows for you to be scrutinised, something once reserved for the famous. This, however, does not only stop with your friends and ex-partners: people are now being socially examined by potential employers as well. But does this mean that people should refrain from social networking? Read more >>

AFRICA

Selling to the Four Temperament Styles

[John Boe] Have you ever wondered why you seem to hit it off right away with some customers, while with others it's more like oil and water? That's because we respond intuitively to the natural chemistry, or lack there of, between temperament styles. Our temperament style not only determines our behavioral traits, body language patterns and buying style, but it also influences our compatibility with other people. Read more >>

SINGAPORE

AdEffx Campaign Essentials now available in Asia Pacific markets

SINGAPORE: comScore, Inc, a leader in measuring the digital world, has announced the availability of AdEffx Campaign Essentials in Asia Pacific markets, comScore's campaign audience validation tool used by digital marketers, agencies and publishers alike to verify the accuracy of audiences targeted in digital campaigns. Read more >>

KENYA

Mobile: 'world-first' virtual payment card launches in Kenya

NAIROBI, KENYA: Airtel Africa, Standard Chartered Bank and MasterCard have rolled out what is claimed to be the world's first virtual payment card on a mobile phone. Read more >>

AUSTRIA

Press ethics: M&G's Chris Roper to speak at World Editors Forum

VIENNA, AUSTRIA: William Lewis, a leader of News Corporation's efforts to deal with the News of the World phone hacking scandal, has joined the programme of the upcoming World Newspaper Congress and World Editors Forum, to be held in Vienna, Austria, 12-15 October 2011. The speakers' lineup will include South African Chris Roper, Mail & Guardian Online editor. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Ethiopian signs code share agreement with Asiana Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines, reputed to be the fastest growing African airline, has signed a code share agreement with Asiana Airlines, the award-winning South Korean airline, enhancing the growing cooperation with Star Alliance member carriers. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Barges and baguettes

[Amanda Loudon] How's this for a holiday with a difference... Barging on the historic Canal du Midi offers the ideal holiday experience: fresh air, fun and a pace that allows you to savour the delights of the French countryside. Read more >>