[Sindy Peters, Africa editor] The Bizcommunity Cape Town team welcomed in spring last Friday with a flower-powered celebration that saw some crazy outfits come out of staff closets. I, for one, am glad blistery cold winter is finally over for 2010 and we're on the home-stretch to the festive season and some summer fun.
Coinciding with the advent of spring was the African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) and the inaugural meeting of the Declaration of Table Mountain's African steering committee in Kenya. read more
[Sindy Peters, Africa editor] Congratulations to all the 2010 Loeries finalists; we in Cape Town look forward to hosting the lot of you! While I sincerely preferred Loeries in the quaint holiday town of Margate, I suppose Cape Town has its pluses. Hopefully the weather is gorgeous over that weekend so all you tourists can enjoy the beautiful city to the max when you're not off celebrating your wins and toasting to knocking the competition out.
Special congratulations go to finalists outside of South Africa which includes a number from the UAE region, but more specifically, DDB Mozambique and Kenya's Scanad. read more
[Sindy Peters, Africa editor] Economically, Zimbabwe is finally on the mend after adopting the US currency and opening up the market to imports. Politically, the country is still in a bit of turmoil with the inclusive government not quite seeing eye-to-eye on certain issues. read more (1 Comment)
[Sindy Peters, Africa editor] It seems the Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) needs a few lessons in parenting, as one of the body's wards just won't listen and doesn't seem to be fooled by threats that they seem to regard as idle. Kids have a sixth sense in knowing when parents are bluffing, and they will call you out on it. read more
[Sindy Peters, Africa editor] Yesterday marked the 92nd birthday of internationally renowned leader, Nelson Mandela. Commemorating Mandela Day on 18 July began in 2009 as a global affair with organisers requesting people to celebrate the legacy of Nelson Mandela by using 67 minutes of the day to give back to society and help those in need. read more
[Sindy Peters, Africa editor] We came, we saw and we hosted one of the best, possibly the greatest, FIFA World Cup tournaments in the history of the event. It's all over now, but we've been left with great memories of the occasion that we will share with generations to come. read more
[Sindy Peters, Africa editor] With the second World Journalism Education Congress and the 14th Highway Africa Conference running simultaneously in Grahamstown in South Africa, the usually sleepy hollow is now abuzz and is currently a hub for industry networking. For the next three days it is also a site rich with information for the budding journalist and the journo who's been around the block. read more
[Sindy Peters, Africa editor] With two weeks left of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the big question is what comes after? It's going to be a bit of a downer once the fan parks and foreigners pack up and leave in preparation for 2014 in Brazil, but from the looks of things, Africa has done a great job at hosting the world. Ghana, our shining Black Stars will hopefully continue their good form and make it through to the semi-finals at least. read more
[Sindy Peters, Africa editor] Today we publish an article by Issa Sikiti da Silva on the plight of journalists around the world. In many countries journalists are harassed, intimidated, attacked and sometimes murdered, usually for exposing unsavoury details of corruption and other issues. read more
[Sindy Peters, Africa editor] I've been avidly following most of the 2010 FIFA World Cup matches since kick-off last Friday and it's great to see Africa's teams holding out against some of the world's finest footballers. If you too have been glued to your seat in front of the telly, you may have noticed a distinct hum around the stadiums that sounds very similar to a swarm of bees protecting their hive. read more
[Sindy Peters, Africa editor] With about three days to go till 2010 FIFA World Cup festivities and matches get underway, people around South Africa are showing their support by donning car mirror gloves, decorating shop windows and dressing up the office as well as homes and waving their flags like never before. Bizcommunity too is joining in the fun with the sound of a miniature vuvuzela announcing lunch-time and flags and balls showing off our soccer fever. read more
[Sindy Peters, Africa editor] South African Sam Rogers has been awarded the top prize at this year's CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2010 Awards ceremony. The awards are a truly representative of the continent, with shortlisted entries and winners coming from all around the continent. read more
[Sindy Peters, Africa editor] Africa is not the dumping ground for developed world e-waste and should not be treated as such. Yes, the continent is happy to make good use of hand-me-downs, but when those goods are no longer usable, they need to be recycled and it is the responsibility of the original owners to make sure these items are recycled responsibly. read more
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