ZUJ elections saga continues (2 March 2010 )

The re-run elections for a new executive of the Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (ZUJ) held in Bulawayo on 27 February 2010 have yet again sparked controversy with some members of the union describing them as null and void. Read more

Media Council accredits 80 professional journalists: (24 February 2010)

Journalists in Malawi will now be issued accreditation cards for easy recognition and identification by members of the public. This follows the launching of ethics and accreditation booklets by the Media Council of Malawi (MCM), a body that looks into issues of journalism ethics, complaints, arbitration and accreditation. Read more

Broadcaster to cut jobs in a bid to reduce costs: (24 February 2010)

Job cuts are looming at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) as the new board and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Solly Mokoetle strive to slash costs and reduce the bloated head count of nearly 4 000 employees. Read more

Regulatory body advertises for broadcasting licenses: (24 February 2010)

Eligible and qualified individuals and/or organizations have an opportunity to own broadcasting stations in Malawi following advertisement by the country’s Communications and Regulatory Authority (MACRA) for broadcasting applications. Read more

Econet lays the foundation for ICT development: (24 February 2010)

MISA-Zimbabwe welcomes the announcement by Zimbabwe’s largest mobile phone services provider Econet Wireless of its advanced plans to link the country with the rest of the world through a fiber optic cable through the Zambian capital of Lusaka. Read more

Media body wants legislation to protect journalists’ sources: (25 February 2010)

The Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) wants legislation to protect the confidentiality of journalists’ sources. FXI has lodged a request with the South African Law Reform Commission to investigate the amendment to Section 205 of the Criminal Procedures Act. Read more

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