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AllAfrica News: Press and Media
Gaborone North Member of Parliament (MP) Keletso Rakhudu says he intends to table a motion requesting government to establish the Freedom of Information Act during the forthcoming parliamentary session due to start in the next two weeks.
The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Botswana Chapter has dismissed the new Media Practitioners Bill.
South African company, Globecast Satellite, whose two employees were acquitted of reporting on the March elections without accreditation, is now being charged with the illegal importation of broadcasting equipment.
Minister Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi is rapidly turning herself into a by-word for a usurper of freedom of expression and other civil liberties. Just what is Venson-Moitoi trying to achieve?
This daily press review is compiled by the Information Section of the Public Affairs Office of the American Embassy in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
RSF has written an open letter to President Joseph Kabila, who begins a two-day state visit to France on 16 July 2008, voicing its concern about threats made recently against its partner organisation in Democratic Republic of Congo, Journalist en Danger (JED).
Reporters Without Borders strongly condemns this week's deportation of Fuhara Mugisha, the deputy managing editor of Rwanda's leading independent weekly, Umuseso. Despite having a Rwandan mother, Mugisha is a citizen of neighbouring Tanzania.
Like in Cameroon, the cover prices of most newspapers in Zimbabwe witnessed an increase in the beginning of this month.
The Economic Partnership for Africa's Development (Nepad), a blueprint for African accelerated development since its existence seven years ago, has been under constant criticism with some critics labelling it a "pressure application policy and an elite programme for few nations".
The press fraternity will be well warned to read between the lines. The page in black and white announces a firm commitment on the part of the post Mogae administration to a generous broadcasting of gifts, footballs and opportunities for the performing and graphic artists, vendors, hawkers and medical aid for pensioners.
The recent transfer of one of Radio Botswana's longest serving personalities, Montlenyane Baaitse to the Ministry of Trade and Industry has raised eyebrows and rumours that she was re-deployed at the instruction of the Office of the President.
The passing of Workers' Day on May 1, and Press freedom Day two days later without much fanfare should have raised questions about the state of journalism, which is inextricably tied to that of labour in general.
The controversial Zimbabwean Access to Information and Protection Act may be a repressive piece of legislation, but it beats Botswana's Media Practitioners Bill at every turn.
The workshop on the improvement of editing techniques, designed for journalists and correspondents of the provincial delegation of the Angola Press Agency (ANGOP) in south-western Cunene province, which is happening since July 14, ends this Friday.
Mauritius has an excellent brand image for visitors derived from its capacity and experience in dealing with high-end tourists in a way that other sectors like textiles and financial services don't or can't. Its current marketing campaign is a good move to improve its prospects but the concept "Mauritius was made first, and then heaven" from Mark Twain could be the real booster.
"I was born on the tiny atoll of Peros Banhos in the middle of the Indian Ocean." Thus began Olivier Bancoult's recent lecture at Bristol University. The leader of the «Chagos Refugee Group» will soon find out whether he has the right to return to the hallowed archipelago.
"We cannot speak of good governance without good communication," says Moussa Sawadogo, a consultant in communication science and techniques who was in the country recently to train journalists and PR officers. "We need to communicate to people to let them know what the government is doing as it serves national interest."
In less than six weeks, youth in the Mpumalanga province will have a monthly business and lifestyle newspaper aimed at helping them to plan, start and advance their businesses. Mpuma Youth Biz (Mpumalanga Youth Business) will be on the shelves as of 1 September 2008.
MultiChoice earlier this week launched an enhanced version of Dual View, which provides a more cost effective and flexible viewing option of its pay TV offering in the home. XtraView is delivered through linking two decoders and allows the subscriber to add and link a decoder to another one as and when is required.
The High Council of the Press (HCP) has finally elected a chairman for its Board of Directors following last year's resignation of its former head.
While some people were greeted with good morning at 6.20am on Sunday 14 July, for Mr. Lanre Akande, 35, it was a different story. He was greeted with beatings and blows in the hands of the riot policemen attached to the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Squad.
I have followed the discussion on the role of the media in society. One of the complaints has been that the Ugandan media is unnecessarily focusing on negative aspects of society at the expense of positive news. I want to support this view.
Simone Gbagbo, the wife of Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo, and former Ivorian economy minister Paul-Antoine Bohoun Bouabré failed to respond to a summons from French investigating judge Patrick Ramaël for questioning on 10 July 2008 in Paris as witnesses in his probe into the disappearance of journalist Guy-André Kieffer, a dual French-Canadian national, in Côte d'Ivoire in 2004.
The Counsellor for Public Affairs at the US Embassy in Cameroon, Lonnie Kelly Jr, has said the Embassy assists some journalism associations in the country in order to promote professionalism.
July 15 ushered in a new era for Gaborone Broadcasting Company (GBC-TV) following the launch of its new programmes.
The journalist who dared to change the world through Mildred Mpundu HIV/AIDS Fund for Community Media launched by Panos Institute Southern Africa.
Justice Sector Development Programme (JSDP) Tuesday organized a one day interactive workshop for media practitioners on media ethics, court reporting, freedom of information and the legal responsibility of journalists in the legal justice system.
FORMER Abia State Governor Orji Kalu has been noted man of the Year by the Anambra Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ).In a letter signed by Council Chairman Tochulwu Udoji, Dr. Kalu was commended for his contributions to the sustenance of democracy in Nigeria and foresight which created job opportunities for Nigerians.
The Managing Director, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mrs. Oluremi Oyo, marked her one year in office yesterday with a call on staff for more cooperation and hard work.
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