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Viva media freedom in Africa! It seems that apart from things like attaining world peace and finding a cure for HIV/Aids, is the continual struggle of journalists the world over to have their rightful media freedom and freedom of expression. This past weekend, hundreds of Somalian journos, media managers and the like from broadcast, print and online media have renewed their objections to the proposed new media law which was adopted by the Council of Ministers of Somalia. According to the media community, this new law will impose potentially wide-ranging restrictions on freedom of the media and freedom of expression. The media community feels that the draft media law can be misused to curb alternative and differing voices in Somalia for political reasons and editorial independence will not be guaranteed. The secretary general of the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ), Omar Faruk Osman, said that the Federal Government needs to provide assurances that this draft law will be refined, genuinely consulted with the media and take steps to ensure that it is implemented with full respect for the freedom of expression and freedom of the press. If this law takes nearly as long as the POIB in South Africa to get finalised, I suggest we grab a cuppa and get comfortable as it might be a pretty long wait... In other news, Wayne Levine gives some advice on social media for business. According to him social media is an aid in everyday business, not a hindrance. Applications can now be submitted for the 2014 East Africa Fellows Program which focuses on developing the next generation of social change leaders. Make sure you send your application before 2 September. And last but not least, entries have opened for PromaxBDA Africa 2013 so get on that asap and compete for the coveted PROMAX Muse and BDA Isis in order to be recognised as the best in Africa. Cheers! Ilse van den Berg, Africa Editor (@Biz_Africa)Comment online in our ed's column archive. Go mobile with apps and m.bizcommunity.com. Engage with us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Google+. Subscribe to YouTube and via RSS. Send all your African marketing and media news to africanews@bizcommunity.com, exclusive opinion pieces to contributors-africa@bizcommunity.com and international news to internationalnews@bizcommunity.com. Read "How to contribute to Biz, from op-ed pieces to news".Weekly top stories | On Sunday, 21 July 2013, more that 100 journalists and media managers from broadcast, print and online media came together in Mogadishu to discuss the proposed new media law which was adopted by the Council of Ministers of Somalia, and they renewed their objections to the draft media law. Read more >> |
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 | [Reghard Goussard] We get comfortable in our habits of doing what we do. How often do we take an objective step and carefully look at our 'system' of doing things? (video) Read more >> |
 | [Wayne Levine] With more and more people Facebooking and tweeting from work, traditional businesses are desperate to understand how these platforms impact on the way people work. Read more >> |
 | [Courtney Bentley] Two weeks ago I was graced with the honour of listening to some fascinating insight that a game developer was sharing with me. I was outlining my great support for gamified environments and my personal passion in this area. Read more >> |
 | [Anton Vukic] Yesterday's value chain had three stages: The "equipment" stage, with IP manufacturing development and system design; then came "retail" - product distribution; finally, content providers created content for the consumers. Today's chain is more complex, with digital and mobile channels fundamentally changing the way we do business. Read more >> |
 | The Zimbabwean newspaper launched its #MyZim campaign last month and Zimbabweans have been responding in their thousands to it. The campaign is aimed at getting Zimbabweans everywhere to contribute to a debate about their common future - rather than looking back to the past with recrimination and regret. Read more >> |
 | [Douglas Kruger] They all suffer from the same basic problem: The successful executive who wonders why his social life is in disarray; the office worker who always produces but never seems to get promoted; and the intellectual with three advanced degrees who wonders why much stupider people are in charge of the operation. Read more >> |
[Issued by UCT Graduate School of Business] The latest research by the African Management Institution (AMI) shows that the continent is severely lacking in managers with the skills to advance its economy. Read more >> visit press office >>
 | Entries are now open for PromaxBDA Africa 2013 which recognises excellence in on-air promotion, branding and advertising. Compete for the coveted PROMAX Muse and BDA Isis and be recognised as the best in Africa. Read more >> |
 | [Luke Wingfield Digby] How do you ensure that your email marketing efforts resonate in an increasingly mobile market? Read more >> |
 | [Juliette Attwell] To kick off the BizCareers Column this week, we look at two very valid questions around resignations and starting at a new job - both very daunting yet exciting milestones in your career path. Read more >> |
 | [Dylan Balkind] What's your take on some of the fancy-pants titles doing the rounds on the circuit currently? Happiness Advocate. Social Media Trailblazer. Head Cheese. Digital Dynamo. Copy Cruncher. I can't decide. Read more >> |
 | [Kelly Meredith] With the world looking to Africa as the next expansion frontier, it's all too easy for companies to rush in unprepared. But unless they make an effort to understand business in Africa, they are likely to fail. Read more >> |
 | PARIS, FRANCE / DARMSTADT, GERMANY: With more than 300 exhibitors and 18,000 visitors expected in Berlin for the World Publishing Expo in October, the event lives up to its reputation as the largest global trade exhibition for the news publishing and media industry. It can also seem overwhelming to newcomers and veterans alike. Read more >> |
 | WASHINGTON, USA: Television sets injure one child every 30 minutes in America, and the rate of emergency room visits is increasing with the popularity of flat-screen TVs, a study said Monday (22 July). Read more >> |
 | NEW YORK CITY, USA: Computer and software company Apple said on Sunday (21 July) that its software developers website was offline after the site was hacked. It warned that some personal information about the developers may have been stolen. Read more >> |
 | [Preciouse Gross] WALTHAM, US: One of the wisest decisions you can make to expand your online retail business is to start selling your products internationally. Read more >> |
 | NEW YORK CITY, USA: Dell postponed a shareholder vote due on Thursday, 18 July, on its US$24.4bn go-private plan led by founder Michael Dell, amid reports that several major investors opposed the deal. Read more >> |
 | WASHINGTON, USA: Microsoft said on Tuesday (16 July) it had asked the US government for permission to disclose details of how it handles national security data requests, citing "inaccuracies" in recent media reports. Read more >> |
More International
SOUTH AFRICA Gentleman Jack delivers VVIP experience at Vodacom Durban July
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 | The biggest barrier to implementing regional infrastructure projects in Africa are the countries themselves, the Infrastructure Africa conference heard in Sandton on Tuesday (16 July). Read more >> |
 | South Africa's Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies says the country is eager to strengthen its investment partnership with the European Union (EU). Read more >> |
 | Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has welcomed the life sentences handed to the four men who murdered 36-year-old Sergeant Macasio Madyene. Read more >> |
 | Senior members of the Eastern Cape government, including Premier Noxolo Kiviet, will have to sign performance agreements with the ANC. Read more >> |
 | The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has become the first local public sector institution to implement Oversight, a leading provider of solutions for monitoring transactions in the procurement system in real time. The organisation will be using Oversight to improve its existing internal control mechanisms further. Read more >> |
More Government news
 | [Brian Berkman] You want to keep your core warm in cold weather, right? Well here are some travel togs designed to do just that. Read more >> |
 | [Brian Berkman] There is no better way to explore the coastal cities of The Baltic Sea than by ship and no better time than around the summer solstice in June and July with its storied white nights of near permanent sunshine. Read more >> |
 | [Brian Berkman] I'm cursed with impractical desires that I cannot afford. I would, for example, like to arrive at a destination after a long flight with my jackets, shirt and trousers looking as freshly-pressed as when I packed them. Read more >> |
 | [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Mercedes-Benz have muscled up their popular SLK sports cars with extra go-faster power, slapped on some macho AMG make-up, extended the already long list of standard and optional goodies and then pulled a surprise rabbit out of the hat by introducing a brand new 250 model to slot in between the current 200 and 350 choices. Read more >> |
 | [Nick Hedley] In response to the rapidly growing demand for business accommodation in Zambia‚ Protea Hospitality Group said on Monday (15 July) it was significantly expanding its Protea Hotel in Lusaka as part of its African expansion drive. Read more >> |
CFO for the expanding African operations of a leading global private TV broadcast firm having minimum 15 years of financial management experience in a medium to large sized corporate. Read more >>
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