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KENYA
Kenya suffers digital migration setback after ruling
Despite the deadline for digital migration that was set for December 31, 2014, Kenya's Supreme Court has empowered the country's major media houses, Nation Media Group, Royal Media Services and Standard Group, to continue to legally broadcast on analogue frequencies read more>>



Digital
RWANDA
Price a hindering factor to 4G uptake in Rwanda - retailers
Following the launch a few months ago of 4G in Rwanda, retailers have said the uptake of the service would be largely dependent on the price the providers and others are charging for the service... read more>>
Media
ANGOLA
Luanda govt hails media work during festive season
The provincial government of Luanda (GPL) praised the efforts of the National Police and the media organs in raising the citizens' awareness on good behaviour during the festive season... read more>>
GHANA
New centre supports access to information about Ebola
As part of its efforts at increasing public awareness on Ebola, the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has set up its 'Information Center on Communicable Diseases'... read more>>
Mobile
AFRICA
Africa set to lead growth in mobile
International research firm Frost & Sullivan predicts sub- Saharan Africa will over the next seven years experience the fastest growth in mobile usage globally... read more>>
PR & Communications
SOUTH AFRICA
Communication gets collaborative with SACOMM

Leigh Andrews

Ever get the feeling that the South African communication industry is just too disjointed and there's no common ground? Not so, explains Dr Julie Reid of SACOMM... read more>>
Radio
THE GAMBIA
Gambia radio station censored, MD harassed
An independent radio station that Gambian authorities ordered to stop broadcasting from 1-4 January 2015 after a failed coup attempt in the country has been allowed back on air... read more>>
Sales
SOUTH AFRICA
Six tricks to avoid the new year's sales slump

Roane Swindon

After the holidays, it is difficult for anyone to be motivated for work. Here are six tips that may help you get results through the weary start of the year... read more>>
Social Media
SOUTH AFRICA
What is the real measure of social media success?

Walter Pike

In the early evangelist days of social media, we spoke a lot about 'joining the conversation'. The idea was that social media is word of mouth on steroids... read more>>
International
MALAYSIA
Pedigree Doggy DentaDash... for dog dental care
KUALA LUMPUR, MALASIA: Pedigree creates a programme to engage dog owners to start a dental care routine including wellness check-ups every 6-12 months... read more>>
SINGAPORE
Singapore firm launches mobile app for halal foodies
SINGAPORE: A Singapore-based company has just launched a mobile application that enables Muslim foodies and travellers to share halal restaurant discoveries around the world... read more>>
UNITED KINGDOM
MEF identifies 10 key mobile trends for 2015
LONDON, UK: MEF, the global community for mobile content and commerce, looks at the year ahead to predict the ten key mobile trends that will shape the global mobile landscape in 2015... read more>>
UNITED STATES
IMA final call for entries: Deadline extended to 15 January
NEW YORK CITY, US: Due to a high number of requests for a deadline extension we will continue to accept submissions until 11:59pm Pacific Standard Time, 15 January... read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
World's press condemns attack against Charlie Hebdo
WAN-IFRA and the World Editors Forum condemn yesterday's attack against French satirical publication Charlie Hebdo that has left 12 dead and at least four seriously wounded (Video)... read more>>
UNITED STATES
New York Festivals World's Best Radio Programs 2015 competition open for entries
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Government
SOUTH AFRICA
BCI dropped in December
The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) says the business confidence index (BCI) shed 2.5 index points in December 2014, coming in at 88.3... read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
SA condemns terrorist attack in France
The South African government has extended its condolences to the government and people of France following the terrorist attack against journalists and members of the public in Paris on Wednesday... read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
Confronting racism on the internet: A response to Nzimande

Anton Harber

Minister of Higher Education and Communist Party chief Blade Nzimande is right to be concerned about hate speech and racism on the internet - but what is to be done about it? read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
Education key to economic freedom - Ramaphosa
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on young people to be educated and to be innovative in order to achieve economic freedom in their lifetime... read more>>
SOUTH AFRICA
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