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
CENTRAL AFRICAMalawi's Joy Radio allowed to resume broadcasting
Joy Radio station resumed broadcasting on 16 December 2008, 30 days after the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) revoked its broadcasting license for non-compliance with the Communications Act and its licence agreement. 18 Dec 2008 07:40
CENTRAL AFRICAGovernment incorporates Media Council of Malawi
[Gregory Gondwe] The Malawi government has incorporated the Media Council of Malawi (MCM) as a legal entity fifteen months after the body was resuscitated. MCM chairperson Reverend Patrick Semphere received the certificate of incorporation from Deputy Information and Civic Education Minister John Bande during the council's annual general meeting in Blantyre, on 6 December, 2008. 8 Dec 2008 10:45
CENTRAL AFRICAROC moves to curb food inflation "taking time"
Government measures aimed at reducing the cost of staple commodities in the Republic of Congo, where salaries have remained unchanged for years, have failed to stem food inflation. Many people have been forced to change their diets, which has had an adverse impact on health. 3 Dec 2008 10:41
CENTRAL AFRICAEthiopian Airlines, full steam ahead
[Sindy Peters] It is unusual to find a business in Africa that is 100% owned by its government actually thriving - on a continent infamous for bad governance and corruption. For this reason, Ethiopian Airlines is a breath of fresh air. 2 Dec 2008 15:07
CENTRAL AFRICAMalawi: tnm gets building wrapped
INM Outdoor in Malawi have facilitated the erection of a unique and practical building wrap that offers Telekom Networks Malawi (tnm) simultaneous long term brand building as well as short-term product advertising. 2 Dec 2008 13:35
ZAMBIAEngen invests extra $10 million in Zambia
Engen has invested an extra US$10 million in Engen Petroleum Zambia Limited (EPZL). The South African company made the announcement at a red carpet event on Thursday, 27 November, attended by dignitaries including Zambia's Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry; the Malaysian Ambassador to Zambia and Zimbabwe; and the South African High Commissioner to Zambia. 28 Nov 2008 15:36
CENTRAL AFRICACongo: Financial crisis threatens timber jobs
BRAZZAVILLE: Guy-Blaise Bakala, a timber worker in Pointe-Noire in the south of the Republic of Congo, has been sleeping badly since his bosses first announced they would have to let some workers go because the financial crisis is hitting the key timber sector. 25 Nov 2008 15:15
CENTRAL AFRICAThird Rwandan mobile licence awarded to Millicom
NEW YORK and STOCKHOLM: Millicom International Cellular S.A. (Millicom), the global telecommunications company, announced on Monday, 17 November 2008, that it has been successful in the tender for the third national mobile licence in Rwanda against three other bidders. 19 Nov 2008 11:05
ZAMBIAZambia: MPs call for regulation of media
On 13 November 2008, the members of parliament in Zambia called for the regulation of media organisations through the use of statutory instruments as opposed to self-regulation because of the alleged biased media coverage of the just ended presidential by-election. 18 Nov 2008 11:52
ZAMBIALower copper prices will hurt the poor
LUSAKA: The fall in international copper prices is causing unease in Zambia, one of the world's largest producers, whose impressive economic growth in recent years has been based on copper exports. 11 Nov 2008 09:17
ZAMBIAZambia: New president puts emphasis on jobs, tourism
President Rupiah Banda, this central African nation's new president, said in his inaugural speech that he wants his government to place a lot of emphasis on job creation, which in turn will boost the retail sector as consumers progressively have more disposable income. 3 Nov 2008 13:54
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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