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2014 Golden Pen of Freedom awarded to jailed Ethiopian journalist

Eskinder Nega, an Ethiopian publisher, journalist and blogger who is serving an 18-year jail sentence under anti-terror legislation, has been awarded the 2014 Golden Pen of Freedom.

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[2014 trends] Trends affecting social media content

Daniel Pinch

With everyone from makers of fizzy drink brands to NASA competing for attention online the need for great content is critical. These are just some of the trends affecting social content this year.

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Euronews to launch pan-African multilingual news channel

In 18 months time, Euronews, in partnership with the national television channel of the Republic of the Congo, will bring to Africa its unique know-how as a multi-lingual and multi-cultural news channel, Africanews, broadcasting around the clock.

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Media Freedom & Right to Know
SOMALIA
NUSOJ protests ban against Somali Chanel television
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) is protesting against the decision to ban the Somali Chanel television in Beletwein, Hiiraan in Central Somalia by the Hiiraan administration on Sunday, 26 January, 2014. Read more >>

Advertising
SOUTH AFRICA
E-toll ad gets run off road
The SA National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has agreed to withdraw its boast that e-tolling could increase a company's profits by 20%. Read more >>

Digital
AFRICA
Gilat Satcom partners with DiViNetworks to boost network operators in Africa
Gilat Satcom, a leading provider of satellite and fibre-based connectivity services in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, today announced that it has partnered with DiViNetworks to boost satellite and fibre capacity and reduce costs for ISPs and network operators. Read more >>

Exhibitions
SOUTH AFRICA
AB7 expo to benefit from increasing interest in Africa
Africa is fast becoming the 'New Frontier', bucking the trend of stagnant world markets. Its population of almost one billion people comprises a rapidly expanding middle class with ever-increasing wealth and disposable income. There is a growing demand for a wider variety of products, foods and flavours, with more overseas and local suppliers eager to oblige. Read more >>

Mobile
KENYA
"The world's most influential expert in mobile" to deliver special address at Mobile East Africa

Issued by All Amber

World-renowned mobile expert Tomi Ahonen has been confirmed to deliver a special address during the Mobile East Africa 2014 main conference on 12-13 February, as well as a dedicated full-day workshop on Friday, 14 February. Read more >>

ZIMBABWE
Mobile money service 'Telecash' to launch this week
Zimbabwean mobile operator, Telecel, has confirmed that it will be launching a mobile money service this week, reports ITWeb Africa. Read more >>

Recruitment
AFRICA
More productive jobs for Africa's youth vital for the region's economic progress
While many African economies have registered impressive economic growth in recent years, poverty levels across the region have not fallen as much as expected and young people looking for better-paying work have been at a great disadvantage. Read more >>


International

HUNGARY
German, Swiss media groups combine Hungary activities
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY: Swiss media group Ringier and Germany's Axel Springer said on Thursday they are combining their operations in Hungary but selling a number of titles including the country's biggest broadsheet daily Nepszabadsag. Read more >>

SOUTH KOREA
SK Telecom's profit jumps 44%
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: SK Telecom, South Korea's biggest wireless operator, said its net profit for 2013 jumped 44.3% on increased value of its stock investment and expansion of lucrative 4G services. Read more >>

UNITED STATES
Google Glass to be integrated in prescription frames
NEW YORK, USA: Google Glass is being integrated into prescription frames from the US tech giant, a move that could broaden the appeal of the Internet-connected eyewear. Read more >>

UNITED KINGDOM
"I hacked Daniel Craig's phone," says British journalist
LONDON, UK: A former News of the World journalist told a British court how he used phone-hacking to find out about an affair between James Bond star Daniel Craig and the actress Sienna Miller. Read more >>

UNITED KINGDOM
D&AD previews White Pencil award for newest film in 'I Wish I'd Done That' series
SWEDEN
Ericsson and Samsung settle patent dispute

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Government

SOUTH AFRICA
Private sector projects won't be compelled to join SIPs
Government will have to seek the consent of owners of private infrastructure projects before these can be incorporated in the State's Strategic Infrastructure Projects (SIPs), the Minister of Economic Development Ebrahim Patel said today. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA
Policy revision at SABC causes raised eyebrows

Linda Ensor

A move by the SABC to revise its editorial policies has led to suspicions that it is seeking to tighten state control over the public broadcaster‚ especially ahead of the general election when political parties vie for valuable airtime. Read more >>

SOUTH AFRICA
SANParks employee arrested for illegal hunting
SOUTH AFRICA
Phiyega visits Tzaneen after violent protest
SOUTH AFRICA
Market expecting Telkom turnaround

Thabiso Mochiko

SOUTH AFRICA
Soweto Community encourages learners to stay in school

More Government news


New events to diarise

Sage ERP Africa End-User Conference
Sage ERP Africa - 11 Jan 2014 to 13 Feb 2014 Umhlanga,Cape Town,Johannesburg

FIDIC
Alusani Skills & Training Network® - 24 Mar 2014 to 25 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

Africa Travel Week
Thebe Reed Exhibitions - 28 Apr 2014 to 3 May 2014 Cape Town

Africa Rail 2014
terrapinn Ltd - 1 Jul 2014 to 2 Jul 2014 Johannesburg

The 5th Orange Africa Mega Music Expo
Ngavu Enterprise Inc. - 23 Sep 2014 to 24 Sep 2014 Johannesburg









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