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ICTs and censorship 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 They're looking at reviewing outdated legislation and enforcing censorship laws on TV and Internet platforms.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. Trying to control what users view on the Internet is like trying to keep water from flowing through a strainer...it's very difficult indeed. Is it worth the resources used though? I think it is. While the power of digital has brought on the information age and enriched our lives, it has opened the door to a new age of crime. While pornography has always been a source of entertainment for some, controlling child porn has become near impossible. Freedom of expression becomes a right abused when a website incites hate speech and racism. Censorship, in the information age is definitely necessary, as long as it is not abused by the institutions that instil its use. Peace! Sindy Peters, Content manager Send all your Africa marketing news to africanews@bizcommunity.com. Top stories
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Blue Financial Services (BFS) opened for business in Nigeria through a signed partnership agreement with Nigeria's largest bank, Intercontinental Bank (ICB). A new company, Blue Intercontinental Micro Finance Bank (BIMFB), has since been formed to market, distribute and sell Blue micro-financing services and products into Nigeria's retail market. Read more >> |
JOHANNESBURG: Government, FIFA, the 2010 Local Organising Committee (LOC) and stakeholders in the industry have gathered in Johannesburg this morning, Monday, 17 August 2009, for the 2010 National Communication Partnership Conference. 
Universal McCann has recently appointed Jim Hytner as president for the EMEA region, tasked with building the UM network across European, Middle Eastern and African territories.  |
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AFRICAMicrosoft Office coming to Nokia cellphones
WASHINGTON: Microsoft and Nokia announced an agreement to make Microsoft Office software available on smartphones made by the Finnish company. Read more >>AFRICAMobile and the African opportunity
[Alexander Gregori] When it comes to opportunities in African markets the general official attitude persistent among governments, corporates and investors is one of doom and gloom. Unstable political and economic situations, military coups, corruption and poverty, paired with vast country spaces and small populations (compared to for example India or China) are often used as arguments against taking Africa seriously. Read more >>Online Media
AFRICAAll Africa Poker uses social media at WSOP
During the 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas this year, All Africa Poker used social media networking tools to communicate with fans with up-to-date news. All Africa used WSOP to launch and test its online communication strategy. Read more >>Research
AFRICALow-cost journals for poor states
Under a new scheme, developing countries are to be offered free or low-cost access to a range of online scientific journals covering patent laws. The Access to Research for Development and Innovation scheme gives patent offices in some of the world's poorest countries access to 150 publications covering background information on patent evaluations and how to commercialise inventions. Read more >>AFRICASA hosts statistics world in 2009
[Janine Erasmus] The 57th session of the International Statistical Institute (ISI) takes place at the International Convention Centre in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, from 16 - 22 August 2009, under the theme, "Statistics: Our past, present and future". This is the first time in the ISI's 122-year-old history that the gathering takes place on sub-Saharan African soil. Read more >>Retail
AFRICAAfrican Banker Awards 2009 set for Turkey
The African Banker Awards 2009 ceremony and gala dinner will take place on 6 October 2009 at the Four Seasons Hotel at the Bosporus during the World Bank/IMF annual meetings in Istanbul, Turkey. The event is organised by African Banker magazine and IC Events. Read more >>KENYABiggest windfarm in Africa slated for Kenya
[Alison Walkley] A 300 megawatt windfarm, coined the Lake Turkana Wind Power Project, is being developed in Kenya in the hope of decreasing the country's greenhouse gas emissions. A total of 365 wind turbines are slated for installation in northern Kenya. Read more >>ZIMBABWEZim: Retailers fight and customers get the cheer
[Dumisani Ndlela] After a lull sparked by commodity shortages and a clampdown on manufacturers and distributors, retailers have resurfaced with a fleet of campaigns. The emergence of TM and OK on the advertising scene signals the beginning of a bloodbath as prices start racing downwards. Read more >>CENTRAL AFRICAMalawi establishes credit reference bureau
[Gregory Gondwe] The Bankers Association of Malawi (BAM) has joined hands with Kenyan-based CRB-Africa to form the first of its kind Credit Reference Bureau (CRB-Malawi). BAM President George Partridge who is also the country's CEO for Malawi's largest bank by assets, the National Bank of Malawi (NBM) said the bureau would help commercial banks stop wasting time and resources trying to establish history of customers. Read more >>CENTRAL AFRICAK4bn tobacco company opens in Lilongwe
[Gregory Gondwe] Kanengo Tobacco Processing Ltd (KTPL) has opened its doors in Lilongwe, Malawi with an investment of K4bn, becoming the country's third largest tobacco processing company after Limbe Leaf Tobacco Company and Alliance One Tobacco. Read more >>UGANDAUganda: SMEs explore stock market for finance
[Walter Wafula] Ugandan businesses are on the hunt for cheaper and advanced financing options at the stock market according to a fund manager at African Alliance in Kampala. Read more >>| Jobs offered |
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