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
ZIMBABWEZimbabweans urged to buy basics in SA
Zimbabweans told it is cheaper to go to South Africa to buy basic commodities. 31 Dec 2008 15:45
EGYPTWeathering the storm
Economic indicators suggest Egypt is beginning to feel the pinch of the international credit crisis. But not everything is bad news, writes Sherine Nasr. 30 Dec 2008 06:10
ZIMBABWEQuotable quotes: What they said in 2008
The year 2008 has been a hectic one for Zimbabweans who were kept on their toes in their daily struggle to put bread on the table. Despite this desperate and unenviable situation, some quotable quotes made during the course of the year livened up political and economic debate in the country. 30 Dec 2008 06:05
NIGERIAReal estate: New gold mine in Nigeria
The real estate sector in Nigeria has become the ultimate investment destination for most Nigerian investors. With the heightened economic activity in the country and the attendant demand for space both for residential and official use, the sector has taken a prime position for those with resources and seeking for avenues to invest. 29 Dec 2008 10:58
ZIMBABWERegional trust in Mugabe withers
President Robert Mugabe no longer enjoys the trust of the regional body, the Southern African Development Community (SADC), to distribute humanitarian aid fairly, although China is giving cash directly to the ruling ZANU-PF government to combat a national cholera outbreak. 29 Dec 2008 10:53
Company news
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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