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C'mon Zim, time to get it together Just when the world thought Zimbabwe was on its way to a home run with the inclusive government set on levelling economic affairs and developments implemented to further press plurality and freedom, the country has been caught out again facing a string of violations against media freedom. I can only imagine this is due to the possibility of national elections being hosted next year that could see vast changes for the country if those elections are free and fair.
Change is good, but in Zimbabwe's case, change will be great - and change can only come for the better if human rights are upheld and if freedom of expression is honoured. Will we see the same atrocities committed come 2011, or will the voice of the Zimbabwean people finally be heard above the political mayhem that continually encapsulates this once prosperous country. I, for one, sincerely hope for progress. Viva Africa, viva, Sindy Peters, Africa editor Responses to this column welcomed in our online editor's column archive. Send all your Africa marketing news africanews@bizcommunity.com. Top stories
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The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) and the World Editors Forum have addressed a letter to Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe protesting against the latest series of journalist arrests in Zimbabwe and condemning the increasing climate of intimidation for the country's critical media. 
The Egyptian government has released a prominent political blogger who spent four years in prison for insulting Islam and defaming President Hosni Mubarak. 
LUANDA: The Union of Angolan Journalists said Wednesday (17 November 2010) it is worried by a recent rise in violence against reporters after a journalist was murdered and two others attacked in the last three months. 
HARARE: The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has condemned the arrest and detention by police in Zimbabwe of Dumisani Sibanda, the president of the Zimbabwe Union of Journalists ( ZUJ), calling for his immediate release. 
HARARE: Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has called for the withdrawal of a bill which is about to be submitted to parliament and which would allow the authorities in Zimbabwe to block public access to official documents including judicial decisions, new legislation and public records. 
Luvi Ogilvy Reunion Island, an affiliation of Ogilvy Africa, was awarded bronze during the 2010 CLIO Healthcare Awards in the Direct Mail category for its 'Syphilis sucks' campaign. Condoms were strategically stuck onto postcards so that they appeared like lollipops in this playful campaign that aimed to highlight the dangers of STIs being transmitted during oral sex. 
PARIS: Alcatel-Lucent has signed a contract worth more than US$30 million with Seychelles Cable System (SCS) to build the Seychelles East Africa System (SEAS) linking Victoria in Seychelles, to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. 
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and Inter Press Service (IPS) Africa are partnering to highlight Africa's voice at 'COP 16', the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Changes (UNFCCC) to be held in Cancun, Mexico, 29 November - 10 December 2010. 
Inter Press Service (IPS) Africa and APC Women are co-hosting a media roundtable entitled 'Click against violence: taking 16 days of activism online', to discuss online gender-based violence and resources available to cover the issue. The event takes place today, Wednesday, 17 November 2010 in Johanneburg, South Africa. 
ABUJA: Bharti Airtel, on Friday 19 November 2010, launched the Airtel brand and unveiled the new brand identity across its operations in 16 countries in Africa. The new Airtel brand was unveiled at an event hosting Dr Goodluck Jonathan, president of Nigeria, along with Sunil Bharti Mittal, chairman and group CEO, Bharti Enterprises in Abuja, Nigeria. 
The African Press Organisation (APO) yesterday, 16 November 2010, announced its partnership with Afribiz.info for the distribution of its economic and business-related wire service. Recruitment |  |
NIGERIANigeria's rapidly growing online job search market
[Loy Okezie] When you start talking about online employment sites, you're likely to mention global behemoths such as Monster.com and CareerBuilder.com, both originating from the United States. Or perhaps you think about the UK's Reed.co.uk or India's Naukri.com. But with the success of these online career sites as an example, Nigerian entrepreneurs are finally keying into the online job search market. Read more >>Research
AFRICA69% Africans comfortable with mobile ads - InMobi
JOHANNESBURG: Mobile ad network InMobi has announced the African results from its 'A global consumer view of mobile advertising' study. According to the network, its display mobile advertising platform reaches 50 million Africans through nearly three billion ad impressions monthly. Read more >>AFRICANew Balancing Act reports address media landscape
[Russell Southwood] Two new briefing papers from Balancing Act published this week highlight the dilemmas faced by TV and radio broadcasters and, more broadly, media houses which also include newspapers. A range of factors are converging that will produce significant fragmentation of audiences in the faster developing countries. Read more >>WEST AFRICASenegal to host 2011 PAMRO Meeting, All Africa Media Research Conference
The 13th PAMRO Meeting and All Africa Media Research Conference will take place from 21-24 August 2011 in the Francophone country of Senegal. The cost for the conference will be approximately R3300 excluding air travel and accommodation. For more information, go to www.pamro.org.Retail
ZIMBABWEZim: No bargains for Christmas shoppers
[Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwean retailers have begun their big push for the 13th cheque - bonus money that always comes ahead of the year-end festive season. The Christmas carols are already playing in decorated shops and complexes, and it is all looking beautiful. Read more >>ZIMBABWEZim: "Sanctions are hurting the right people"
[Stanley Kwenda] HARARE: The word "sanctions" was among the first five words mentioned to the new European Union (EU) ambassador to Zimbabwe Aldo Dell Ariccia when he first arrived and met with government officials in Zimbabwe a few months ago. Read more >>MALAWIGame store opens in Lilongwe
[Gregory Gondwe] Game Stores, which touts itself as Africa's largest discount retailer, opened its doors in Malawi's capital city Lilongwe on Thursday, 18 November 2010 - an investment worth MWK2 billion. The Lilongwe store is number 45 in Africa. Read more >>AFRICAUN warns of food price hike
The United Nations has warned that food prices in the world's poorest countries could see an increase of between 10-20% in 2011. Read more >>AFRICACotton subsidies harm African farmers, report claims
A new report claims that West African cotton farmers are losing millions of dollars a year in potential income as a result of state subsidies paid in the European Union, the United States, India and China. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAMr Price takes aim at Nigerian market
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AFRICANew sponsor for ITNewsAfrica Innovation Dinner
Huawei Symantec is now a sponsor of the ITNewsAfrica Innovation Dinner to be held on 8 December 2010 at the Maximillien, Davinci Hotel in Sandton, South Africa. The bi-monthly Innovation Dinner series hosts IT executives across all industries in Africa for networking, acquiring information and strategic planning opportunities. For more information, go to www.innovationdinner.co.za.The virtual agency
[Franklin Ozekhome] During the past year, I have been fortunate to meet with some of the most brilliant men and women in the topsy-turvy world of advertising. Especially interesting are the one-on-one chats I usually have with agency principals, creative directors, and small business owners, who have gone on to set up their own companies after experiencing the "hallowed" halls of major advertising firms. Read more >>| International news |
UNITED KINGDOMWhy digital means POS is no longer the poor relation
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RESTON, US: comScore, Inc., a leader in measuring the digital world, has released results of a study of US Hispanic consumers, including insights into their online behaviour and engagement with advertising. The study found that US online Hispanic consumers' sentiment towards, and response to, advertising often varies significantly from non-Hispanic online consumers, providing critically important insights for brands looking to reach and engage this dynamic consumer segment. Read more >>UNITED KINGDOMThe Economist comes to the App Store
LONDON, UK: The Economist Group has announced the global launch of its flagship title, The Economist, on two new apps - The Economist for iPhone and The Economist for iPad - available now on the App Store. The free apps include a weekly sample of must-read articles chosen by the editor. Read more >>UNITED ARAB EMIRATESFirst jury presidents announced for Dubai Lynx 2011
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SOUTH AFRICAOh the joys of flight...
[Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] The reason that not much is written about positive experiences in flight is that unless one is travelling in first class it is at best bearable. Most often, however, it is unpleasantly challenging to our very core. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAKeep-safe tips for holiday season
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SOUTH AFRICAJohnson stands out from the shadow of Brel
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[Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] Rightly or not, the thought of Thai massage parlours conjures thoughts of paid-for sex. Despite the Kingdom of Thailand's efforts to promote its broader appeal, I couldn't walk through the streets of Bangkok without seeing a decrepit old man with a Thai teen or being proffered sex for sale by everyone from the tuk-tuk driver to the lift operator. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICANot so studly, Spud
[Patricia Pieterse] This Donavan Marsh-directed coming-of-age movie is based on the first of the popular Spud series of books by John van de Ruit. It's about a young boy (John Milton, or Spud, played by Troye Sivan) who goes to boarding school in Kwazulu-Natal on a scholarship and experiences many things like friendship, crushes, awkwardness and growing up. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAGoldfish at Century City
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