KENYAKENYA: Kibaki relooks at 'draconian' media law
Attorney General, Amos Wako will review the Kenya Communications 2008 Bill signed fve days ago by Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki. The bill which drew public outcry will be studied by Wako and Information and Communication Minister Samuel Poghisio who will then make recommendations. The Bill will then be returned to parliament for further debate. 8 Jan 2009 13:54
CENTRAL AFRICAFifth Malawian stock broking firm opens doors
African Alliance, which is to become Malawi's fifth stock broking firm, is expected to open for business this month. The African Alliance, an international stock broking firm joins the Malawi capital market after Reserve Bank of Malawi and Malawi Stock Exchange granted the firm a licence. 8 Jan 2009 11:50
AFRICAAfrican countries make good impression during 2008
The year 2008 proved to be one of the most successful periods in the advancement of information and technology for emerging African companies and the world's established firms. 8 Jan 2009 11:01
WEST AFRICABENIN: Corrupt microfinance institutions profit from poorest
COTONOU: Local NGOs subcontracted by a multi-million-dollar microfinance programme are taking bribes from borrowers, according to the fund's directors. 8 Jan 2009 10:51
AFRICAMost expensive global cities survey
SINGAPORE: Recent exchange rate fluctuations resulting from this year's economic crisis are having a major impact on the cost of living for expatriates, according to ECA International, a knowledge and solutions provider for international human resources professionals. 8 Jan 2009 10:29
ZIMBABWEPowerTel rolls out 3G network
[Sam Hungwe] Zimbabwe's cable telecommunication firm, PowerTel, has rolled out a 3G network after the country's telecommunications regulator granted 3G licences to all telecommunications players in December. 7 Jan 2009 10:29
ZIMBABWEFees raised for foreign journalists in Zim
According to The Herald, the government run newspaper, government has raised the fees for media operations within the country. All foreign media agencies require a permit to operate in the country. 7 Jan 2009 10:00
SOUTHERN AFRICALesotho: Feeling the pinch of soaring food prices
JOHANNESBURG: Urban families in Lesotho, a small landlocked Southern African country, are struggling to cope with rising food prices, according to a recent survey. 7 Jan 2009 09:41
AFRICAAirlines destined for worst revenue environment in 50 years
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced its forecast for 2009 showing an industry loss of US$2.5 billion. All regions, except the US, are expected to report larger losses in 2009 than in 2008, and Africa's airlines will face additional challenges. 7 Jan 2009 09:11
ZIMBABWEParadise lost
Zimbabwe was once a jewel of southern Africa's tourism industry, but no longer. 7 Jan 2009 08:47
Company news
SOUTH AFRICABrand Leadership leads Ghana's National Democratic Congress' successful election campaign - Brand Leadership
South African-based Brand Leadership Group has been central to the election campaign that ensured that Professor Atta Mills, the presidential candidate for Ghana's leading opposition, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), was sworn in as the next president of the Republic of Ghana. 8 Jan 2009 13:29
SOUTH AFRICAIkalafeng to judge prestigious Rebrand 100 Global Awards - Brand Leadership
Thebe Ikalafeng, founder of the Brand Leadership Group will be part of the 10-man jury at the next prestigious Rebrand 100 Global Awards, which will take place in the USA in January 2009. 18 Dec 2008 13:45
SOUTH AFRICAStarfish Mobile forms strategic partnership with Global Media Alliance - Starfish Mobile
Starfish Mobile International, the largest independent integrated mobile content service provider in Africa has partnered with Global Media Alliance Ghana Ltd (GMA) in order to access the Ghana mobile market with ease. This strategic partnership will lead to the country's local offices being renamed Starfish Mobile Ghana Ltd. 8 Dec 2008 11:06
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