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NEW YORK: The one-year prison sentence against Rachid Nini, executive editor of the Moroccan daily Al-Massae and owner of Al-Massae Media Group, is the latest instance of the Moroccan government settling scores with critical journalists through a judiciary that is subservient to the executive branch, the Committee to Protect Journalists said on Thursday, 9 June 2011. 
NEW YORK: Central African Republic authorities have charged the director of the independent weekly The Hills of Bangui, Faustin Bambou, with inciting hatred and disorder among the military forces and insulting the government, Bambou told CPJ. 
NEW YORK: The Committee to Protect Journalists on Monday, 6 June 2011, called on Sudan to drop criminal charges and abandon all other tactics of harassment employed against at least 10 journalists who have reported on the alleged rape and torture of a youth activist. The activist said she was raped after participating in a demonstration in January. 
NEW YORK: The Supreme Court sentenced the exiled online editor of Umuvugizi, Jean Bosco Gasasira, on Friday, 3 June 2011, to a two-year and six-month term in prison. Gasasira received this sentence for allegedly insulting Rwanda's president and inciting civil disobedience, local journalists told CPJ. 
The government has announced a 50% reduction in advertising budget necessitating the media industry in Uganda to quickly rethink its sources of revenue. Finance minister Maria Kiwanuka said the move is part of efforts to save US$16.8 million (UGX40 billion) aimed at improving service delivery in the country. 
Engen has contributed US$250,000 towards a new school that has been built in Cibitoke Province, Burundi. The school was presented to Burundi's people at a ceremony recently attended by the president of Burundi, Pierre Nkurunziza and the governor of Cibitoke Province, Nsabimana Anselme. 
Facebook is dabbling with a Twitter-like feature that alerts members in real time to what their friends are up to on the social network. 
Robert Mugabe, Desmond Tutu and musician Akon were amongst ninety-seven other Africans who were listed as part of the Top 100 Most Influential Africans in the June 2011 issue of New African magazine. 
GABORONE: Orange's mobile money service, Orange Money, was launched Monday, 6 June 2011 in Botswana. The service aims to provide Orange's mobile customers with access to basic financial services wherever they live and even if they do not have a bank account. 
On Tuesday, 14 June 2011, The Zimbabwean Online plans to launch its redesigned platform with a new user interface that focuses on content delivery. The new website also aims to represent the portals refreshed editorial structure with more content associations and cross-referencing providing more in-depth and diverse news. 
Altech Kenya Data Networks (KDN) has entered into a funding arrangement for capital expansion over a three-year period through Standard Bank. 
MAASTRICHT, THE NETHERLANDS: The EJC and the Kamel Shiaa Foundation have announced that the first Kamel Shiaa Prize for Iraqi press freedom has been awarded to the Iraqi journalist Maryam Mohammed Jaafar for her article Violence is spreading among the Iraqi children. 
RESTON, US: comScore, Inc has released its monthly 
FRANKFURT: German telecommunications operator Deutsche Telekom said on Monday that Greece had exercised an option to sell 10% of the telecoms company OTE, raising Deutsche Telekom's holding to 40%. 
LOS ANGELES, USA: Sony introduced its new-generation "PlayStation Vita" gaming handset and blockbuster 3D console titles as it sought to shake off the stigma of cyber attacks on its system. | Company news |
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SOUTH AFRICAMi-Fone CEO to address leading execs at TMT Finance and Investment Africa Conference - Mi-Fone Marketing
Alpesh Patel, CEO of Mi-Fone, will be presenting at this year's TMT Finance and Investments Africa Conference on 17 June 2011 in London. Read more >>| Galleries |
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SOUTH AFRICAHandsome, capable Freelander
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Land Rovers are tough, go-anywhere chunks of metal and as long as you don't mind a hard, uncomfortable ride any one of the bar-room brawling Defender versions will take you where most other vehicles might stumble and stall. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAThe paragon of luxury coupés
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Because it is a large, comfortable and seriously elegant four-seater passenger car that wears a discreet badge proclaiming its environmental friendliness, the last thing you would expect is for it to blast off like the Endeavour thundering skywards from the Kennedy Space Centre. Read more >>More Motoring news...
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SOUTH AFRICATo the Manor born
[Brian Berkman] Marais Road, Sea Point has a special place in my heart as it was the location of my first home on my own. I lived in a tiny apartment, about the size of the desk that I'm writing on now, in a block called Wingate. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAProteas duck off to Mauritius
SOUTH AFRICANgoma Safari Lodge welcomes its first guests
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SOUTH AFRICAPower shift?
[Corné Krige] I had the honour of going to Newlands on Saturday to watch the Stormers take on their old foe the Bulls. I say it was an honour because to attend a match at a fully packed Newlands stadium really is something special. This weekend was no exception and it was great to see Newlands packed to the rafters. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAMy experiences in fashion blogging
[Marianna Boguslavsky] My sister and I were by far the least fashionable sisters in school. I actually think my mother bought half of our clothing (ah, the horror). So some might think it was madness that we started writing our own fashion and shopping blog last year (we kind of did ourselves - my sister practically lives at Mr Price, not quite haute couture, is it?). Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAYou've seen the BIG 5, now see the BIG brass
[Terry Levin] Organising an event on a Monday is a bit of a double-edged sword; on the one hand it's not anyone's immediate choice for a big night out, on the other you are unlikely to have the excuse of much else to do. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICASomebody to Love
[Debbie Hathway] Mzansi Productions' director Dirk Badenhorst picked a tried-and-tested theme for his current production, Somebody to Love - a dance celebration to the music of Queen. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAThe Standard Bank Joy of Jazz announces international line-up
Top international artists will join Wynton Marsalis at The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz festival, to be held between 25 and 27 August, 2011. Artists from America, Brazil, Croatia and Belgium will share the bill with those from South Africa and the African diaspora. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAEdges - a gamble you ought to take
[Jordan Scott] Once again back at the Kalk Bay Theatre and, as per usual, the intimacy and friendliness overwhelmed me. If you haven't been yet then you might not understand what I mean; however if you have been - well we're on the same page. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAThe life of a Secret Asian Man - Mr Sakitumi
[Ruth Cooper] Mr Sakitumi has modestly been doing his talented multi-instrumentalist thing, writing, producing and performing, for some time now. He has been working somewhat behind the scenes and in the shadow of musicians such as Max Normal, Closet Snare, Lark, Krushed and Sorted and many more, so it really is about time that he stepped into the spotlight and released a solo album. "Secret Asian Man" is his debut album and is well worth the wait. It drops tomorrow, 8 June 2011. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAHilton Durban welcomes new executive head chef
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