ICTs and censorship - 17 Aug 2009[Sindy Peters] The Malawian government is about to crack the whip on information and communication technology through censorship. They're looking at reviewing outdated legislation and enforcing censorship laws on TV and Internet platforms. Much time, effort and money will be spent in the attempt to control the flow of digital information. read more Don your thinking caps - 3 Aug 2009[Sindy Peters] 2010 is now literally around the corner with less than a year to kick-off. If you're the sort who can always think of a brilliant money-making idea then this will definitely be your time to shine. read more Goodbye to the digital divide? - 27 Jul 2009[Sindy Peters] The 2009 edition of Trends in Newsrooms was released last week and apart from looking at ways in which to integrate new media into the newsroom it also looks at the role the internet plays in African journalism. Africa isn't quite as online as the rest of the world and while the internet may herald numerous advantages in the profession, the lack of access for a majority of the African population makes plugging those interesting new techniques difficult. read more Congrats to Johan-Allan Namu - 20 Jul 2009[Sindy Peters] Congratulations are in order for Kenya's Johan-Allan Namu who won the title of CNN Multichoice African Journalist 2009 over the weekend. Namu also made history by scooping both the Television News Award and Television Features Award for his work on Kenya Television News (KTN). read more Invest in the African youth - 13 Jul 2009[Sindy Peters] Africa's present youth are a resilient generation and they have to be in order to deal with their respective countries' political, social and economic difficulties. Each fights individual battles to make a success of their lives and some just to stay alive. read more Finding sponsorship in tough economic times - 6 Jul 2009[Sindy Peters] Finding a sponsor for any event during the economic downturn has now become a tricky activity. Large to medium businesses are handling their finances prudently in order to keep themselves economically stable in these uncertain times. read more Say no to e-waste - 29 Jun 2009[Sindy Peters] TEAMS (The East African Marine System) was officially launched in Kenya this month without much publicity. It is however an important event for Africa, but more so for East Africa, who can now finally connect with the rest of the world after being the longest coastline in the world without fibre-optic cable linkage. read more Let's be more positive for 2010 - 22 Jun 2009[Sindy Peters] While listening to the radio this morning, I was tickled to hear that the Egyptian football team, who are in South Africa for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, may have been robbed by thieving sex workers who were allegedly invited to the hotel for an impromptu victory party over Italy. The news that the team had been robbed of US$2400 from their hotel room in Johannesburg broke late last week and damning headlines popped up everywhere blaming the incident on South Africa's crime statistics; nay-sayers shook their heads and mumbled, "Only in South Africa..." The funny part about this whole incident certainly does not lie in the fact that they were robbed, as losing that much cash is always disheartening to say the least; the funny part is that those very nay-sayers may have to eat their words along with some delicious humble pie. read more Education - key to success - 1 Jun 2009[Sindy Peters] "Study, study, study," were the wise words imparted upon my siblings and I, by my late grandfather. I, at the raw beginnings of adulthood rolled my eyes with disregard as he attempted to instil in us the need for a good education. read more Celebrating Africa in 2009 - 25 May 2009[Sindy Peters] Today, we celebrate Africa Day, a day commemorating the continent's successes, achievements, cultural diversity and everything African in general. So how did the auspicious occasion come about? Well, 25 May 1963 saw the formation of the Organisation of African Unity, known today as the African Union. read more Survival of the fittest brand - 18 May 2009[Sindy Peters] It is hard to believe that Zimbabwe used to have one of the strongest economies on the African continent. Zimbabwe was a thriving nation until 2000 when the Mugabe regime introduced the land reform program, and price controlling. read more Socalising in the digi-age - 11 May 2009[Sindy Peters] Geeks and non-geeks alike have ample social media to poke, prod and tweet to their heart's content. The term "social life" has taken on a new meaning in the digi-age of Facebook, MySpace and Twitter etc. read more Press freedom fight endures - 4 May 2009[Sindy Peters] World Press Freedom Day, commemorated yesterday on 3 May, is a very significant day on the African calendar. Not a day goes by that press freedom on the continent is not compromised in some way. read more Bell may knoll for print - 20 Apr 2009[Sindy Peters] The media along with every other industry in which the human race has dabbled, has evolved 'naturally' over time due to factors that relate heavily to technological advancement. With the birth of the internet, soothsayers far and wide were heralding the death of print. read more “Right Message. Right Audience. Right Medium” - 6 Apr 2009[Sindy Peters] The African advertising industry lost one of its unsung heroes last week. Piet Smit's influence in media research has reached far and wide, from Namibia to Mauritius, and into Europe and the USA as well. read more |
