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

CENTRAL AFRICAMalawi to censor newspaper cartoons
[Gregory Gondwe] The Malawi Law Commission currently drafting a Gender Equality Law has suggested the inclusion of a law to regulate the print media, especially newspapers and periodicals, in the way they depict women in cartoon strips. 6 Jan 2009 10:24

EGYPTEgypt technology taken to schools
American superconductor giant, Intel, is continuing to see its Egypt footprint grow with a number of initiatives aimed at promoting the country's struggling education system. 6 Jan 2009 09:32

GHANAProfessor Mills elected Ghana's president
The Electoral Commission (EC), declared on 3 January 2009 Professor John Evans Atta Mills of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) the President-elect of the Republic of Ghana. 6 Jan 2009 09:16

TANZANIAAir Tanzania thrown a lifeline
The Tanzanian Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) had restored the AOC, or Air Operator Certificate, of Air Tanzania, permitting the airline to resume flight operations. 6 Jan 2009 08:09

KENYAKenyan President deals blow to press freedom - RSB
NAIROBI: President Mwai Kibaki signed the Kenya Communications (Amendment) Bill 2008 into law on 3 January 2009 and was noted by Reporters without Borders as shocking. 5 Jan 2009 14:04

EGYPTEgypt to bolster tourism
Hotels in the country will be exempt from paying contributions to the tourism promotion authority and fees paid by charter flights will be cut to help Egypt's tourism industry deal with the global financial meltdown. 5 Jan 2009 11:46

UGANDAUganda resumes fibre optic cable construction
[Walter Wafula] Sixteen new districts will be hooked onto Uganda's National Data Transmission Backbone in 2009 once construction of the second phase of the broadband cable begins. Over 1,500 kilometres of optical fibre cable will be constructed to extend the communication infrastructure to more towns. 5 Jan 2009 09:59

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