TANZANIA

Right to Information Act could benefit many

[Issa Yussuf] Local people and reporters in Zanzibar have always shared their experiences of how difficult it has been in getting information they need. They insist that several leaders at village to national level remain reluctant to release information, even when it is important to the public. Read more >>

AFRICA

VWV Group appoints Terry Behan as CEO: EMEA

Brand experience agency, the VWV Group, has appointed Terry Behan as the CEO of the EMEA division (Europe, Middle East and Africa). Behan has extensive work experience in these areas and will fit into VWV's expansion plans. Read more >>

RWANDA

Rwanda still to set digital migration deadline

[Fred Buteera] Rwanda's minister of Youth and ICT, Jean Philbert Nsengimana has said that the country's final switch from analogy to digital transmission is still to be decided. Read more >>

AFRICA

EFMD, GMAC to hold management education events in Beirut, Nairobi

The European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) with the support of the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), will hold two upcoming events with a focus on management education and its importance to the Middle East-North Africa region and across Africa. Read more >>

AFRICA

Tech4Africa 2012: 'Unlocking the next billion consumers'

Prominent technology and innovation conference Tech4Africa has announced its theme for 2012: "Unlocking the next billion consumers". Read more >>

AFRICA

Conference celebrates 40 years of Heritage preservation

The international "Living with Heritage in Africa" conference, being held from 26-29 September 2012 at the Kopanong Hotel & Conference Centre in Benoni, Gauteng South Africa, celebrates the 40th anniversary of the founding of UNESCO-World Heritage Committee (WH). The conference creates an opportunity to network and set the course of action for African Heritage properties, economic and community development for the next 40 years and beyond. Read more >>

UGANDA

[Executive Check] Inspire Africa magazine's plans for Africa

[Walter Wafula] Gerald Muhangi, head of publications and editor in chief Inspire Africa magazine speaks about the future of the magazine, entrepreneurship in Africa and the magazine environment. Read more >>

AFRICA

SAMRO appoints new chairman of Board of Directors

The South African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) recently announced the appointment of the reverend Abe Sibiya as the new chairman of its board of directors, at a recent SAMRO Board meeting, after incumbent Annette Emdon stepped down from the position. Read more >>

TANZANIA

Educate public on 3rd Generation Rights, press urged

Journalists have been called upon to educate the public on the importance of including 3rd Generation Human Rights in the new constitution. Read more >>

NIGERIA

Z-Card Nigeria shares MTN's message to consumers

MTN Nigeria recently appointed Z-Card to design and produce a 'MTN Quick Tips' guide about its products and services to bridge the communication gap for its consumers. Read more >>

AFRICA

Software AG SA makes management changes

Software AG South Africa has announced senior management changes in their local operation with plans of growing their African business stream. Read more >>

UNITED STATES

Marketing pays off: iPhone 5 frenzy builds ahead of today's release

SAN FRANCISCO, US: Gadget lovers have flooded Apple with pre-orders and set up camp outside the company's real-world stores to get their hands on the new generation iPhone 5 set for release today. (Video) Read more >>

UNITED STATES

August 2012 US online video rankings

RESTON, US: comScore, Inc, a leader in measuring the digital world, today released data from the comScore Video Metrix service showing that an all-time high of 188 million US Internet users watched 37.7 billion online content videos in August, while video ad views totalled 9.5 billion. Read more >>

UNITED STATES

Luxury Portfolio International releases latest magazine

CHICAGO, US: The fall edition of the Luxury Portfolio International Magazine is now available on newsstands and is also being offered online. The publication, produced biannually by the real estate network Luxury Portfolio International, focuses on spectacular homes and trends in luxury living. Read more >>

UNITED STATES

From bricks to clicks: Which retailers are carving out space in the m-commerce market?

RESTON, US: comScore, Inc, a leader in measuring the digital world, today released a study on US smartphone shopping behavior based on data from its comScore Mobile Metrix 2.0 service. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Anti-toll group concerned over court decision

The Opposition to Urban Tolling Association (OUTA) has expressed concern that the voices of Gauteng road users were not heard in the Constitutional Court yesterday. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

KZN records largest drop in murder cases

KwaZulu-Natal experienced the largest drop in murders in South Africa in terms of murder cases, but still accounts for over one in five murders in the country. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

IMC welcomes Marikana negotiated settlement

The Inter-Ministerial Committee on the Marikana tragedy led by Minister in the Presidency, Collins Chabane, has welcomed the conclusion of the negotiated wage settlement between the Marikana miners and Lonmin mine management. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Strengthen firearm control measures - Mthethwa

Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has instructed police management to strengthen firearm control measures with immediate effect. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Kid brother 370Z is no mama's boy

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] The Nissan 370Z is often referred to as the Nissan GT-R's baby brother, not because it is a little mommy's boy car but because it has a dark side just like its bigger brother, the tar-shredding Nissan GTR super sports car. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Yes, you can have The Last Word

[Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] It is no longer true that our best hospitality deals are offered only to tour operators. The Last Word, a collection of exquisite boutique hotels, is aiming its current September and October special offers at locals. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA

Book your place in the Sun

[Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] Snow-capped mountain peaks in winter or lush, rolling green lawns and azure skies in summer - it is true that the Drakensberg sounds like the location for one of those glossy Stuyvesant adverts which is one of the reasons for its enduring popularity. Read more >>