AFRICA

Still time to commemorate World Press Freedom Day

Thousands of newspapers worldwide will commemorate World Press Freedom Day tomorrow, 3 May 2012, by publishing thoughtful editorial and provocative advertising materials from the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA). There is still time to join them. Read more >>

UGANDA

UHRC calls for self-regulation of the media

[Walter Wafula] In the face of imminent stringent government measures aimed to control the media and journalists in Uganda, human rights activists are calling for a stronger self-regulation mechanism to promote responsible journalism in the country. Read more >>

AFRICA

Africa: Two countries named in 10 worst for censorship

Eritrea experiences the worst censorship in the world, while Equatorial Guinea is among the five most heavily-censored countries, says the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). Read more >>

AFRICA

What's stopping you marketing yourself?

[Donna Rachelson] You know you need to market yourself and you've even come up with a few ideas, but you just haven't done anything about it yet. Sound familiar? Read more >>

SENEGAL

Oxfam's bras without borders

[Khadija Patel] In the latest drive to save Africans from the perils of life on the ever-dark continent, British charity Oxfam has launched the Big Bra Hunt campaign. No, they are not hunting down Blighty's biggest bras. Instead, Oxfam is calling on British women to donate their unwanted bras to charity - for the betterment of Africa. Read more >>

TUNISIA

Future journos to cover Unesco World Press Freedom

Highway Africa's Future Journalists Programme (FJP) took 28 multi-national future journalists to Tunisia to attend the 2012 edition of the Unesco World Press Freedom Day Conference (WPFD), which takes place from 3-5 May. Read more >>

MALAWI

Banda asked to investigate MACRA over MML licence

[Gregory Gondwe: @Kalipochi] Steven Nhlane, editor of the Malawi News has asked president Joyce Banda to investigate the Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) after the high court in Blantyre ordered the regulator to pay Malawi Mobile Limited (MML) a sum of US$66 million for breach of contract last week. Read more >>

AFRICA

Bharti Airtel releases Q4 results

Telecoms operator Bharti Airtel has released its consolidated IFRS results for the fourth quarter and year ended 31 March 2012. Read more >>

GHANA

Glo launches in Ghana

Nigerian telecommunications company, Glo officially launched in Ghana on 30 April 2012. Glo's launch has been a long time coming and henceforth, all 1.5 million Ghanaians who successfully reserved 023-3 and 023-5 Glo numbers can go to any of the 25 GloWorld Shops across the country to activate them and start making calls. The company lauched with about 85% coverage of the West African nation, providing service in 974 cities and 10 000 villages. All new Ghanaian customers will receive 20Gp of free credit everyday for the first 100 days that they join the network. For more, go to www.gloworld.com.

KENYA

Retail outlet opens multimedia store

[Carole Kimutai: @CaroleKimutai] Kenyan retail outlet Nakumatt Holdings is opening a multimedia store that will be branded as Planet Media and is reportedly valued at KSh 25 million (USD 312 000). The store will feature Kenya's largest selection of books, toys and entertainment mediums including music and movie CD's and DVD's alongside a fully fledged interactive gaming section. Read more >>

UNITED STATES

One Show Awards: Would you kill for a Pencil

NEW YORK, US: As the advertising creative community gears up for the 37th annual One Show and The One Club's 4th annual Creative Week 7-11 May in New York City, they can get some of their anxieties out by playing "Kill for a Pencil." Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Rand Fishkin on inbound marketing

Rand Fishkin is regarded by many as a legend in the field of inbound marketing. Here he is interviewed by Dewaldt Huysamen* to get some Fishkin insights for you on the subject - and more. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Labour laws to set new course

In March, cabinet approved the submission of the amendment bills for the Labour Relations Act (LRA) and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) to Parliament. The two will deal with the phenomenon of labour broking and child labour, among other things. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Telkom, KT venture takes a step closer

Telkom and KT Corporation have completed a diagnostic review and harmonised their respective findings and are now in the process of finalising the terms of the Potential Strategic Venture. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

State plans to force BEE partner on rail tender

CAPE TOWN - The manufacturer that wins the Passenger Rail Agency of SA (Prasa) contract to build R123bn of new rolling stock over the next 20 years will be forced to accept a black economic empowerment partner chosen by the agency. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Beaucoup bling for the buck

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Potential buyers who fancy cars that look trendy and sporty might like to consider adding the latest Renault Megane1.4-litre GT-Line coupé to their test-drive bucket list because not only is it a real fun-to-drive, head-turning cutie but it's also remarkably well kitted out and has price-tag numbers of way below credit card meltdown. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Eastern Cape launches coastal route to showcase breathtaking attractions

Head for the trip of a lifetime along the Eastern Cape coastline to discover one of South Africa's most breathtaking stretches of seascape. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Gone Salmon Fishing

[Daniel Dercksen] For those who might think that fishing is tedious, the utterly enjoyable and charming British film Salmon Fishing In The Yemen is guaranteed not only to change your opinion about our scaly friends, but also to transform your views on life, love and unrequited dreams. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

A great 2012 at the movies

[Charles Siboto] In terms of fantasy, sci-fi and comic book movies, the year 2012 only begins now. Sure, we've had the rather lacklustre Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, Wrath of the Titans and, dare I add, The Hunger Games to whet our appetites for what is to come, but that's all they were - starters before the main course. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

SAMA18 winners announced

With the technical excellence award winners announced on Sunday night, Monday, 30 April 2012 saw the artists bask in the limelight at this year's MTN South African Music Awards. Broadcast live from the Sun City Superbowl, Zahara and Mi Casa walked away with the top prizes of Album of the Year and Record of the Year, respectively. Read more >>