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Pay-TV market reaches 23.7m African subscribers
(c) Karol Kozlowski - [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span>Dataxis' latest research shows the steady expansion of the pay TV-market in Africa. Following data publication for the second quarter of...
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Unpacking the future for technology, media and telecoms in Africa
The continent's single largest and most influential technology, media and telecoms (TMT) event, AfricaCom 2017, from 7-9 November, promises opportunities to witness future tech trends, network with the...
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Video dominates news consumption in Africa
Whether via broadcast TV or online, news is increasingly being watched as opposed to read, particularly on mobile phones, in Africa.Read more... | Send to a friend
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Future-proof your journalists
Ensuring that the skills set of journalists is updated, the Storylab Academy is providing free training to improve digital storytelling in journalism.Read more... | Send to a friend
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Impunity in the murders of journalists creates intractable cycle
© alexskopje via [[www.123RF.com 123RF]]</span>A lack of justice in the murders of journalists can perpetuate a cycle of violence and impunity lasting a decade or more, according to the Committee...
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US journalist in jail on charges of trying to topple Mugabe
© Jacek Dudzinski via [[www.123RF.com 123RF]]</span>HARARE, Zimbabwe - A 25-year-old American journalist charged with attempting to overthrow Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe, on account of an...
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Honouring courageous journalism
© rawpixe via [[www.123RF.com 123RF]]</span>Four inspiring journalists from Cameroon, Mexico, Thailand, and Yemen, will be honoured with the Committee to Protect Journalists' 2017 International...
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CNN's Go There Media Fund to aid distressed destinations in boosting travel...
©paulbr75 - Ocean Debris, Hurricane Irma via [[www.pixabay.com Pixabay]].</span>CNN International Commercial's (CNNIC) launch of its 'Go There Media Fund' provides travel and tourism expertise to...
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Discussions around new hybrid media models
ACCRA, Ghana - The third annual African Business Media Innovators Summit is gathering in Ghana to discuss the changing face of media and new hybrid models.Read more... | Send to a friend
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Pan African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards 2018 launches
Pan African reinsurance firm, Continental Reinsurance has called for entries for its third Pan African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards 2018. The gala awards ceremony will be held in Namibia in April...
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Contributing to a strong and vibrant media sector in Africa
Mobile communications have brought enormous improvements to living standards around the world, and nowhere is the use of that technology spreading more quickly than in Africa. That promises great...
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#NEWSWATCH: Zimbabwe uncertainty as state TV remains under control of military
Zimbabwe remains on a knife edge as political uncertainty reigns and state television is under the control of the military after troops moved into the capital Harare overnight to secure key...
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Zim news app sees spike in traffic
© Tomasz Trybus via [[www.123RF.com 123RF]]</span>Zimbabwe's #datafree Zim News app spikes to more than 3 million daily page views as citizens seek information on crisis.Read more... | Send to a...
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Media scholarships for women available in Africa
© sebastien decoret via [[www.123RF.com 123RF]]</span>Aspiring media managers from Angola, Botswana, the DRC, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe can apply for a...
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Journalists honoured for courageous reporting
Christiane Amanpour.</span>NEW YORK, US: Journalists from Cameroon, Mexico, Thailand, and Yemen were honoured last week at the Committee to Protect Journalists' 27th annual International Press...
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Ugandan tabloid editors detained over 'fake' story
© ALEXANDER JOSE SANCHEZ RODRIGUEZ via [[www.123RF.com 123RF]]</span>KAMPALA, Uganda - The editors and directors of one of Uganda's most popular tabloid newspapers have been detained over what...
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Strategic partnership to promote African entrepreneurship
APO Group and Mara Foundation, Mara Group's philanthropic arm will collaborate to elevate opportunities for African entrepreneurs to find mentors.Read more... | Send to a friend
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The media's role in promoting inclusive growth in Africa
Recessions, geopolitical uncertainty and natural disasters - these are some of the scenarios the global community has faced in recent times. Economies have suffered the consequences thereof.Read...
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Deutsche Welle launches multimedia project for African youth
Reaching The 77 percent - Deutsche Welle launches new debate platform for young Africans to encourage conversations around politics and other issues that concern the youth of Africa.Read more... | Send...
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Bloomberg's 50 most influential in 2017 includes one African
Aliko Dangote.</span>Nigerian business tycoon Aliko Dangote was the only African that made Bloomberg news media's annual global list of the 50 most influential businesspeople in 2017.Read more......
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