| 12 Jul 2013 |
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Today's top stories
[Michelle Atagana] My favorite thing about Africa right now is how everyone is gingered up about amazing things that are happening in the tech scene. It's not just about the innovations or the fact that the continent has more than 45 tech hubs, it's the culture that is emerging. We are building a real tech-obsessed community here and that is great. Read more >>
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) condemns an amendment to a media law adopted by the Gambian parliament that imposes lengthy prison sentences and heavy fines on individuals who use the internet in any capacity to criticize government officials. Read more >>
 | The Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory recently released a video in which the likes of Richard Branson, Bill Clinton, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama encourage the world to support Mandela Day on 18 July 2013. Read more >> |
 | [Tim Wyatt-Gunning] Last week my mother told me that a gig a month is more than enough for her. Well of course it is Mum, but you're not getting the most out of your virtual life. Trust me, it's so much easier to manage than your real one. Read more >> |
 | The University of Exeter Business School is delighted to announce its continued relationship with Afren Plc. Following the success of the Afren One Planet MBA Scholarship in 2012, Afren has committed to funding an annual scholarship on the One Planet MBA for the next five years. Read more >> |
 | [Anton Harber] As the Financial Times stops printing in South Africa, who is moving into the gap? China Daily's Africa edition, of course. Read more >> |
In the past two weeks, two Egyptian journalists were killed while covering protests and clashes between Muslim Brotherhood supporters and opposition activists. Read more >>
 | Orange is launching a quick and easy international money transfer service at a competitive price called "Orange Money International Transfer". The offer is available between Mali, Senegal and Cote d'Ivoire. Read more >> |
African Member States agreed an action plan to implement the International Telecommunication Regulations (ITRs) as adopted last December at the World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT) in Dubai. Read more >>
 | [Grace Kerengo] Diageo chief marketing officer, Andy Fennell has unveiled a competition to find the most talented filmmaker in Africa who will produce the next local TV commercial for Guinness. Read more >> |
 | [Craig Ogusanyo, Issued by Ornico] Nigeria is a country rich in natural resources, with mammoth purchasing power. The country's National Broadcasting Commission recently shared its desire to license more network stations; and this is one step closer to quenching the thirst for a diverse media. Read more >> visit press office >> |
 | [Jillian Reilly] Do I admit that the whole Obama in Africa parade sort of passed me by? That I didn't anxiously await the arrival of my spiritual American leader back to his birthplace? I didn't line the streets of Cape Town, waving my tiny made-in-China American flag, hoping to get a glimpse of the man and admire the swish and sway of Michelle's bangs? Read more >> |
 | SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Apple dropped its lawsuit on Tuesday (9 July) against rival Amazon for using the term "Appstore" for its online shop and mobile gadget applications. Read more >> |
 | LONDON, UK: The London International Awards are closing soon - you have just five days left to enter! Read more >> |
 | BERLIN, GERMANY: Europeans worry more about unemployment than any other social or economic problem, such as inflation, rising rents or crime, according to a 12-country survey published in Germany on Tuesday (9 July). Read more >> |
More International
 | In this great new series MWEB and Bizcommunity.com are bringing you the best of South Africa's entrepreneurs... the challenges they faced, how they met - and beat those challenges. (Videos) Read more >> |
 | The Board of the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) has welcomed the appointment of Minister Dipuo Peters as the new Transport Minister. Read more >> |
After spending more than a month in a critical condition in hospital, former President Nelson Mandela is now responding to treatment, the Presidency says. Read more >>
 | NEWSWATCH: Newly appointed communications minister Yunus Carrim says one of his first tasks will be to sort out the SABC, reports Times Live. Read more >> |
More Government news
 | [Eugene Yiga] Following its premiere on the main programme at this year's Grahamstown National Arts Festival, Vigil brings together three multiple award-winning South African theatre luminaries for a season at Cape Town's Fugard Theatre. We spoke to actor and producer Graham Hopkins about his role in this black comedy. Read more >> |
 | [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] If it was closer to Christmas and I was a follower of the fable about the jolly fat fellow with the baggy red suit and reindeer-powered sleigh, I would have posted a message on his Facebook page saying: "Dear Father Christmas, I have been a good lad all year so please make me the happiest person in the world by bringing me just one present this Christmas - a shiny new red Golf GTI". Read more >> |
 | From this August, One&Only Cape Town gets guests up close and personal with the ocean and its inhabitants, a celebrity chef and his home-grown specialities and some of the finest wines the region has to offer. Read more >> |
Anais Nin "If you do not breathe through writing, if you do not cry out in writing, or sing in writing, then don't write, because our culture has no use for it. (via Quote Garden)"
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