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
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
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
KENYASpend merrily, pay the price in January
On December 24, last year, Joseph Wambua had Sh40,000, as his salary. He was paid early because of Christmas festivities. 23 Dec 2008 06:19
EAST AFRICA16 million Ethiopian students benefit from World Bank Credit
WASHINGTON DC: The World Bank's Board of Directors has approved a US$50 million equivalent credit to the Government of Ethiopia (GoE) to help finance a General Education Quality Improvement Program (GEQIP). 18 Dec 2008 12:58
EAST AFRICAMadagascar: Government closes TV station owned by political rival
ANTANANARIVO: Reporters Without Borders has condemned the government's closure of Viva TV since 13 December, after it broadcast a message by former president Didier Ratsiraka. 18 Dec 2008 11:02
UGANDAVoice messaging for Uganda Telecom subscribers
[Walter Wafula] Uganda Telecom subscribers can now send voice messages following the introduction of the company's voice SMS service. For UGX150, Uganda Telecom subscribers can now communicate without needing to type in text messages and fix typos etc. 17 Dec 2008 11:47
TANZANIAFive-day training for Tanzanian journalists
DAR ES SALAAM: The UN System in Tanzania, in collaboration with the Institute of Journalism and Mass Communication (IJMC) has organised a five-day training exercise on investigative and analytical journalism for local journalists. 17 Dec 2008 10:39
UGANDAUBA introduces free banking
[Walter Wafula] Uganda's United Bank of Africa (UBA) has introduced an account that requires no deposit or maintenance fees. 15 Dec 2008 07:06
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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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