SWAZILAND

New bill 'will close down the press'

The Swaziland Government has been accused of trying to close down the press with the publication of a new bill to bar public servants from disclosing any information about their work that relates to 'public policy'. Read more >>

AFRICA

Valuing the keynote presentation

[Douglas Kruger] Let's talk frankly about cost. In particular, the cost of hiring professional speakers. How on earth is it that one such creature asks R10 000 for a keynote, while another cheerfully sends through an invoice for R30 000? Is there really that much of a difference? Should you choose based on price? If not, then what? And if you find yourself on the other end of the equation, being asked to voice your expertise at a conference, how would you know what to charge? One grandiose thumb-suck? Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

eLearning Africa receives sponsorship from CoZa Cares Foundation

CoZa Cares Foundation will be a sponsor of eLearning Africa, which takes place in Cotonou, Republic of Benin from 23-25 May 2012. Read more >>

AFRICA

MTN joins African Utility Week

Machine-to-Machine (M2M) technology is set to change the way a multitude of industries operate, including the electricity and water sectors, says Kevin Jacobson of MTN Service Provider, who will join South African Energy Minister Elizabeth Dipuo Peters and Eskom CEO Brian Dames in the opening session at the African Utility Week, taking place in Johannesburg, South Africa from 21-24 May 2012. Read more >>

AFRICA

Intl speakers at the 2012 Loeries seminar

This year, the Loeries judging migrates to Cape Town's City Hall and forms part of the Cape Town Creative Week. The week will includes a seminar on 21 September 2012, which aims to inspire its audience with insights from a selection of top global brand leaders - including the Loeries four international jury chairmen. Read more >>

AFRICA

CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2012 finalists announced

The finalists in the 17th CNN MultiChoice African Journalist competition were announced today, 18 May 2012, by Ferial Haffajee, chair of the independent judging panel. This year the competition received entries from 42 countries across the continent, including French and Portuguese speaking Africa. Read more >>

NAMIBIA

NBC in red by N$42,6 Million

[Denver Kisting] The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) - known for its financial troubles - made a cash loss amounting to N$42,6 million during the financial year ending 31 March 2012. Read more >>

AFRICA

A24 Media partners with MHz Networks

A24 Media and MHz Networks are proud to announce a new partnership. MHz Networks will feature news shorts from A24, reportedly Africa's first online delivery site for material from journalists, African broadcasters and NGO's acrossthe continent. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Fired for Facebook comments

[Candice McGregor] These days we have technology at our fingertips. Smartphones mean that people have access to the internet wherever they are and the likes of Facebook and Twitter make sharing personal news with friends as simple as pressing a button, but users need to take care - what they send can spell trouble... Read more >>

MALAWI

Govt calls for unbiased 'spy machine' debate

[Gregory Gondwe: @Kalipochi] Newly appointed information minister of Malawi, Moses Kunkuyu has said that if there has to be an unbiased debate over the controversial Consolidated ICT Regulatory Management System (CIRMS), the media and all those involved have to stop calling it a 'spy machine'. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

The sales professional is the sale

[Peter Gilbert] What's the most influential factor in business-to-business sales? Surprisingly, it's you - the sales professional. Read more >>

UNITED KINGDOM

Facebook sponsored ads - 44% of people say they would 'never' click on them

LONDON, UK: global survey undertaken by leading independent digital marketing agency, Greenlight, reveals 30% of people 'strongly distrust' Facebook with their personal data whilst 44% say they would 'never' click on Facebook sponsored ads, all of which indicates Facebook's advertising programme is facing an upward struggle. Read more >>

BRAZIL

The return of vinyl

BRASILIA, BRAZIL: Even in media, sometimes an old idea is worth revisiting. Budweiser's latest campaign in Brazil is actually a collection of old ideas. Securing a high-profile musician to front a campaign has been a standard advertising tool for many years, but when the combination fits, it works perfectly. Read more >>

FRANCE

The Mobile Circus Comes To Town

CANNES, FRANCE: The Mobile Marketing Association and Velti bring the Mobile Circus to town to coincide with mobile's debut at 59th Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, 17-23 June. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Efforts to transform state legal services boosted

Justice Minister Jeff Radebe is expected to release a framework document on the transformation of state legal services on Monday. The document is part of the department's efforts to advance transformation. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Grave concern over South Africa's future

South African businesses are either putting off their investment decisions or investing in foreign countries according to Grant Thornton's first quarter survey and Business Live says that government incompetence and inefficiency is the main reason for the lack of confidence. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Govt serious about performance

The Department of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation will continue to put in place measures to enhance government's performance, says Minister Collins Chabane. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

SAA capital injection to boost competitiveness in Africa

A new planned capital injection by the government into South African Airways (SAA) is part of a plan to make the carrier more competitive in routes on the African continent, and does not constitute a bailout of the national carrier, says Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Travel trends that will influence 2012 and beyond

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), reputed to be the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, has worked with some of the most influential hospitality experts and travel commentators to identify key global trends that will have potential impact in 2012 and beyond. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Nomvethe recalled to score goals for Bafana

PRETORIA: Premier Soccer League (PSL) and Moroka Swallows veteran striker, Siyabonga "Bhele" Nomvethe, 35, has been included in the Bafana Bafana team to face Ethiopia on the 2014 World Cup qualifier. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Game celebrates the donation of 100th Amalunchbox kitchen

On 16 May Game handed over its 100th Amalunchbox mobile kitchen to 935 excited learners at Moriting Primary School in Tembisa, Johannesburg marking an incredible investment in changing the lives of an estimated 100,000 children across South Africa. Read more >>