NORTH AFRICATanzanian band takes on Europe
The Ngoma Africa band, a Tanzanian band based in Germany has released a new single CD Apache Wacha Pombe, which means, “Apache stop over drinking alcohol”. And by all accounts, it's a hit in Europe! 10 Jun 2008 08:07

NORTH AFRICAPutting African football in the picture
Africa Interactive works together with local media talent in Ghana to put the Nike5showdown tournament in the picture. 29 Jan 2008 09:54

NORTH AFRICAPress harassment hinders Niger's development, watchdogs warn
Press freedom groups agree that an increase in arrests, intimidation and harassment of journalists in Niger is impeding development in one of the poorest countries in the world. 16 Jan 2008 07:32

NORTH AFRICAZim advertising awards go ahead despite lack of new campaigns
[Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwe's Advertising Publicity Club is organising its annual competition for the advertising industry, despite a dearth of new campaigns due to an economic crisis that has stunted growth and limited new advertising campaigns in a once vibrant sector. 11 Jan 2008 07:04

NORTH AFRICAEgyptian court says no to websites' ban
An attempt by an Egyptian judge to ban 51 websites to which he takes exception suffered a setback recently when a court ruled against him. 3 Jan 2008 09:46

NORTH AFRICAKenyan government imposes news blackout
Warning the government of the dangers of the ban on live radio and TV news reports, Reporters Without Borders has condemned the climate of fear imposed on the privately-owned media in the wake of Kenya's disputed presidential election following the live radio and TV news reports ban announced on 30 December 2007. 3 Jan 2008 09:35

NORTH AFRICAMusic video project for Africa
Pan-African music entertainment network MTV Networks Africa and oil marketer Shell have partnered to boost Africa's contemporary music industry. 22 Nov 2007 14:43

NORTH AFRICAFour young Kenyans become mobile reporters
“This is a great opportunity to promote responsive journalism and democracy in Kenya,” says Munene Kilongi. He is standing in a street in Nairobi while he is sending his report on the elections in Kenya from his mobile phone. 22 Nov 2007 06:56

NORTH AFRICAContinent's comms costs cut
South African-based company Evosat, which distributes Inmarsat's Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) service across Africa, has secured a major deal that will see satellite communication costs to provide simultaneous voice and broadband data, virtually halved on the continent. 8 Nov 2007 11:22

NORTH AFRICAJournalists consistent in their online use and preferences
According to the Arketi Group 2007 Web Watch Survey, 84% of journalists say they would use, or already have used blogs as a primary or secondary source for articles. 8 Nov 2007 09:04

NORTH AFRICAMinister: No licences for foreign broadcasters
Zimbabwe will not allow foreigners to own broadcasting stations but could relax rules and licence locals who have been battling to meet stringent requirements, the information minister said on Monday. 16 Oct 2007 08:02

NORTH AFRICAHave you asked your pharmacist?
This article refers specifically to some do's and don'ts when working with the South African pharmaceutical industry, but there are many aspects of it that can be applied to other industries as well, throughout Africa. 10 Oct 2007 07:54

NORTH AFRICAShortwave radio comes to the rescue
[Mao Nyikandzino] Shortwave radio brings smiles to the face of many Zimbabweans with news and information from across the world. 11 Sep 2007 13:20