Event organisers vs. ash plume - 19 Apr 2010[Sindy Peters, Africa editor] The 2010 Festival of Media conference kicked off this morning in Valencia, Spain, regardless of the ominous ash plume created by the Icelandic volcano that's been wreaking havoc in airspaces across Europe. I bet the organisers, when they were jotting down various worst-case scenarios, didn't see this one coming - but I guess no-one could. read more So long to Dr Banda - 12 Apr 2010[Sindy Peters, Africa editor] Last week Friday saw the passing of one of Africa's most prominent media veterans, Dr Aleke Kadonaphani Banda, who aided in building the foundations of some of the continent's biggest print media houses in Malawi. While also participating actively in the political field, he remained an active component in developing the media industry. read more Loeries calls on Africa - 29 Mar 2010[Sindy Peters, Africa editor] African agencies are being encouraged to enter this year's South African-based Loerie Awards. In its 32nd year, the event has become a highlight on the SA ad industry calendar and the organisers are really pushing for more African participation this year. read more Dangers of the internet - 15 Mar 2010[Sindy Peters, Africa editor] The media is a powerful tool in disseminating information, but online is even more powerful because it works at the click of a button. We send out newsletters to our thousands of subscribers loaded with information in literally minutes; once that information is sent out there's slim to none chance of retrieving it. read more Let us hear you roar! - 8 Mar 2010[Sindy Peters, content manager] Today, 8 March 2010, marks International Women's Day. Men may question it's celebration, crying foul that they in turn do not have a special day, but here is what I've always maintained: women have been striving for gender equality and the same human rights that their counterparts have been born with since the beginning of time. read more (1 Comment) Are you doing the Diski? - 1 Mar 2010[Sindy Peters, content manager] I think we're way past the question of whether South Africa is ready to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup or not; it's evident that indeed it is, but whether it will be the biggest and best is still up for debate. Also whether South Africans will bother to leave their desks at noon tomorrow and do the Diski dance to mark the 100-day point to kick-off is still not quite certain. read more Curb the counterfeits - 22 Feb 2010[Sindy Peters, content manager] It appears that Zimbabwe has not seen the last of its woes with counterfeit products making the lives of manufacturers and business communities troublesome. These illegally produced products are finding their way into unsuspecting consumers' homes and one has to have an eagle eye to spot the difference. read more (2 Comments) No more nitty-gritty - 15 Feb 2010[Sindy Peters, content manager] The focus these days seems to be solely on digital with innovations springing up every so often. The geniuses behind this technology seem to be always providing us with something bigger, better, but most of all...faster. read more Future bodes well for Africa - 8 Feb 2010[Sindy Peters, content manager] It seems the African markets' ability to withstand the economic crisis of last year will hold the continent's emerging markets in good stead during the decade to follow. According to a report released recently by Business Monitor International, emerging markets will see a sharp rise in consumer spending power and by 2018 should equal the developed world's GDP, contributing 50% to world GDP. read more Media role for 2010 - 1 Feb 2010[Sindy Peters, content manager] It seems the South African media are not about to roll over and commit to FIFA's terms and conditions for reporting on the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Three of the countries' biggest media groups have rallied together and maintain that FIFA's restrictions are "unjustifiable" and "unconstitutional". And right they are. read more Journalism in Africa – no bed of roses - 25 Jan 2010[Sindy Peters, content manager] While the new year may be brimming with positivity, being a journo in Africa is still no bed of roses. If Togo's Stanislas Ocloo were alive today, he'd agree with me whole-heartedly but he was recently gunned down in Angola along with three others during the 2010 African Cup of Nations. read more Live and learn - 18 Jan 2010[Sindy Peters, content manager] The 2010 FIFA World Cup sales process has been extended with a new phase to be launched 9 February to 7 April 2010. The entire process of obtaining tickets for the event has been a daunting one, specifically for the man in the street. read more Hello 2010! - 11 Jan 2010[Sindy Peters, content manager] Here we are at the beginning of a brand new year; 2010 has finally arrived. This year holds the dreams and aspirations of an African nation united in spirit as the continent hosts the 2010 FIFA World Cup. read more So long 2009! - 14 Dec 2009[Sindy Peters, content manager] You're reading my last editorial column for the year, and what a year it's been. Due to the global economic downturn many have had to work twice as hard this year and turning this final corner in December means that we've made it intact. read more Woza 2010! - 7 Dec 2009[Sindy Peters, content manager] Last Friday, Cape Town's infamous party district, Long Street played host to the 2010 World Cup Final Draw festivities as the more formal affair went on at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). I was among the thousands who decided to brave the masses of people who turned up to celebrate the beginning of the final stretch to 2010 - the biggest world event that attracts more viewers than the Olympic Games. read more |
