20 Feb 2012 |
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A world without knowingCould you ever imagine a world without having access to information? A world in which we didn't know what was happening around the world? For the life of me, I can't for one second imagine just how it would be. News sites, newspapers, radio, television, social networks - just how they have become part of our very existence is beyond amazing. There isn't one day where I go about my everyday doings without having to check social networks to see what's happening in the world. First thing I do in the morning is check Twitter; the last thing I do at night is check Twitter. There is a constant need to know what is happening around me, locally and internationally. And I'm very sure there are millions out there who feel the same way I do. Just last week, in Malawi, a civil society body barred state journalists from attending a news conference it was hosting. The reason was because of the state broadcaster's biased reporting. This incident is just one such account in which media does not have access to information. In Somalia, the government announced that the communications "law" for the Somali telecommunications and broadcasting industry has been "finalised"; however, the National Union of Somali Journalists has condemned the government's latest moves to control the freedom of expression, freedom of information and independent broadcasting in the country. The union of journalists condemns the 'communcatiion law' and feels that the bill will undermine broadcasting, disrespect editorial independence and hinder the flow of information to the people of the country. In Uganda, the Press Freedom Index Report released by the Human Rights Network for Journalists-Uganda indicates that the media space is rapidly "shrinking and sinking", due to increasing levels of attacks, especially by the police. Suddenly, doesn't it become easier to imagine living in a world where you don't know what's going on around you? Think of all the questions you will have. Who will be able to answer them? In other news: the Journalists' Union of Malawi has partnered with Transparency International to conduct a ' Reporting Corruption Training Course for Malawian Journalists' to be held in Malawi next month; deadlines for application close Wednesday, 22 February 2012. Blantyre Newspapers has released e-editions of four of its titles, namely the Daily Times, Weekend Times, Malawi News and Sunday Times. ITNewsAfrica is set to host the Tech Demo Africa Showcase, aimed at showcasing technology from established companies, as well as startups; the showcase takes place in Johannesburg, South Africa in April 2012. As we continue to bring you industry related news from around the continent, we welcome you to send all your Africa marketing and media news to africanews@bizcommunity.com and opinion pieces to contributors-africa@bizcommunity.com, take a look at our guide "How to contribute to Bizcommunity, from op-ed pieces to news", as well as follow us on Twitter @Biz_Africa and join our Facebook page. Here's to keeping you in the know! Evan-Lee Courie ( @evan1985) Today's top stories
Special focus on media freedom & right to know
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) condemns latest moves contemplated to stifle and control freedom of expression, freedom of information and independent broadcasting following the announcement of completion of Somali telecommunications and broadcast media bill by the Ministry of Information, Telecommunications and Posts of Transitional Federal Government (TFG). Read more >>
Advertising
[Herman Manson: @marklives] Lowe Bull is rebranding as Lowe + Partners South Africa after the international parent company acquired a majority share in the local agency. Its two offices become Lowe Johannesburg and Lowe Cape Town. Read more >>
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Digital
[Vanessa Clark] Despite a lack of appropriate electronic payment systems and expensive shipping costs continuing to plague the African e-commerce sector, making money on the internet is increasingly a reality for many African entrepreneurs. Read more >>
Education & Training
![](https://biz-file.com/c/1202/94420.jpg?1) Following their visit to the International Film Festival of Rotterdam (IFFR) earlier this month, the returning African film producers, Rwandan Joel Karekezi, and South African producers James Tayler and Noxy Mavundla are convinced that the local film industry's market potential could be unlocked through creatively exchanging ideas with the rest of Africa. Read more >>
Mobile
![](https://biz-file.com/c/1202/94412.jpg) e-Banking services in Nigeria is set to witness a shift as FirstBank of Nigeria Plc (FirstBank) and Airtel Networks Limited have agreed to combine their strengths to provide mobile money services to millions of Nigerians. Read more >>
Online Media
[Gregory Gondwe: @Kalipochi] Blantyre Newspapers Limited (BNL), also known as Times Group, has lived up to its media pioneer billing with the establishment of its e-edition of its four titles, the Daily Times, Weekend Times, Malawi News and Sunday Times. Read more >>
HARARE, ZIMBABWE: A court in Zimbabwe has sentenced a 17-year-old boy to be caned after he posted a picture of a woman on Facebook with a caption that called her a prostitute, state media said on Monday. Read more >>
Research
[Wikus Engelbrecht] There are many statistics, research documents and reports on the growth and opportunities in mobile communications and marketing on the African continent. While those papers look grand and promising, what is the status of mobile use and adaptation to new mobile technologies among actual users, both in rural and urban environments? Read more >>
Sales
[John Boe] Unfortunately, the first two orders many new salespeople receive are "Get out and stay out!" It is only natural for your prospect to procrastinate when asked to make a decision involving money. As a general rule, people are hesitant to commit to purchasing a product or service until they have convinced themselves that they need it and are assured they are getting it at a fair price. Read more >>
![](https://biz-file.com/c/1202/94403.jpg) NEW YORK, US: The unique convergence of five emerging technology forces - analytics, mobility, social, cloud and cyber security - provide the opportunity for businesses to accelerate performance in 2012, according to Deloitte's 3rd annual Tech Trends report Elevate IT for Digital Business, released earlier this month. Read more >>
![](https://biz-file.com/c/1202/94396.jpg) RESTON, US: comScore, Inc has released its monthly analysis of US web activity at the top online properties for January 2012 based on data from the comScore Media Metrix service. Read more >> More International...
[Paul Vecchiatto] The Western Cape will have to spend between R3bn and R4bn to make the province the information, communications and technology hub of SA, says Nirvesh Sooful, technical advisor to Western Cape Premier Helen Zille. Read more >>
[Paul Vecchiatto] Government will make cyber crime and security a priority for this year with the transfer of responsibility from the Department of Communications to that of State Security, says Justice & Constitutional Affairs Minister Jeff Radebe. Read more >> More Government news...
[Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] About four years ago while visiting Karoo lodge Samara we were encouraged to plant spekboom trees to counteract the carbon emissions we produced in getting there. That was the first time I'd consciously engaged in the impact of my life as a traveller and, rather than feel guilty about it, I was offered a neatly-packaged solution to deal with it. Read more >> More Travel news...
[Ruth Cooper] P.H. Fat don't know much for sure, but they do know this: "You are going to die" and if you are reading this you are not dead yet, congratulations. Nothing to do with doomsday prophesies, the EP title "You Are Going to Die", off P.H. Fat's second musical offering ( hitting webs today) is rather an attempt at something truly honest and certain; a fact that we all know for sure. Read more >> More BizLounge news...
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