News and Events

• 21 Oct 2009 SABMiller's Africa lager volumes up

  Global brewing giant SABMiller said on Thursday, 15 october 2009, that for the first six months Africa delivered lager volume growth of 3% on an organic basis. Soft drinks sales in Africa grew 5% on an organic basis with good performances across the region.

• 19 Oct 2009 Malawi: BNL rebrands website

  Malawi's oldest media institution, the Blantyre Newspaper Group has rebranded its website, which has new features that will, among other things, allow feedback and opinion from readers.

• 08 Jul 2009 African Business Awards 2009 winners announced

  The 2009 African Business Awards culminated in a gala ceremony held in London on 6 July 2009 organised by African Business magazine and the Commonwealth Business Council (CBC). The event was attended by Rwandan President Paul Kagame as well as other African government officials and leaders.

• 08 Jul 2009 New broadband service provider launches in Kampala

  The Broadband Company, a new internet, data and voice service firm in Uganda plans to start its commercial services in Kampala this Friday, 10 July 2009.

• 06 Jul 2009 Africa's high mobile penetration sets the stage for internet revolution

  Rapid penetration of cellular phones into South Africa and the rest of the Africa will set the stage for mass adoption of the internet across the country and continent.

• 25 Jun 2009 MTV targets African teen market

  JOHANNESBURG: MTV Networks Africa (MTVNA) plans to introduce a range of on- and off-air initiatives designed to broaden the appeal of its African music TV channel, MTV base, to the African teen market.

• 10 Jun 2009 Zain's African arm 'put up for sale'

  The Pan-African cellular operator, Zain, has reportedly been put up for sale by its Kuwaiti parent MTC, four years after a bidding war saw MTN miss out on the chance to buy the network for itself.

• 18 May 2009 Zodiak Radio appointed Malawi's elections broadcaster

  The Electoral Commission (EC) of Malawi has appointed Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS) as the country's official independent broadcaster for the 19 May, 2009 elections.

• 18 May 2009 Malawi to benefit from World Bank program

  Malawi has become one of the African countries earmarked to benefit from a major World Bank funded submarine communications connectivity project called Regional Communications Infrastructure Program (RCIP).

• 15 May 2009 2010 media training programme underway in Senegal

  On Monday, 12 May 2009 sports journalists began a programme sponsored by FIFA to provide mid-career training to more than 300 reporters and photographers across Africa.

• 14 May 2009 Africa 24: Putting African news in the global mediafrica 24: Putting African news in the global media

  Likened to CNN or the BBC, Africa 24 officially launched in Paris, France on 11 May 2009, bringing together a couple hundred media professionals, celebrities and ambassadors from around the world.

• 14 May 2009 NPL rebrands its three newspapers

  The Nation Publications Limited (NPL) has rebranded The Nation on Sunday, Weekend Nation as well as their daily publication The Nation.

• 14 May 2009 Positive forecast for African newspapers

  On 11 May 1870, South Africa's oldest independent newspaper was first distributed with an editorial saying: “We merely ask you to accept it, read the advertisements, and then make large purchases.” Their soft demand has worked - 140 years later the paper is still printing and the future direction of the paper remains positive despite widespread calamity in the industry.

• 12 May 2009 Invest in Mozambique and see light at end of tunnel

  Mozambique, like Angola and Guinea Bissau, is one of Africa's Portuguese-speaking countries which suffered heavily during the Cold War - a reckless battle of ideas, resources, territory and power between the communists of ruling Frelimo and capitalist South Africa-backed Renamo.

• 12 May 2009 Celebrating Africa's passion for football

  The marketing campaign for two FIFA events - the Confederations Cup and the 2010 World Cup - was launched yesterday, 11 May 2009, by Brand South Africa custodian International Marketing Council (IMC) of South Africa, in collaboration with destination marketing organisation South African Tourism and world cup custodian 2010 Organising Committee.

• 04 May 2009 MTN signals it is keen to get into Zimbabwe

  MTN has confirmed that it is eager to enter Zimbabwe, and may make its move by taking control of the existing mobile operator, Telecel.

• 04 May 2009 Telkom poised to ring the changes

  Telkom CEO Reuben September is on a mission to turn the cash-flush parastatal into Africa's leading ICT service provider.

• 19 Jan 2009 A 2009 wish list for African business objectives

  Products and services that are meaningful, authentic and feel good act as antidotes to recession and digital overkill, hence 2009 is the time for essential model shifts necessitated by global financial, humanitarian and health issues.
  More of a wish list than a trend forecast, 2009 African business objectives should look something like this:

• 19 Jan 2009 New French language newspaper launched in Algeria

  A new French language daily, Le Temps, was launched earlier this month in Algeria.

• 28 Nov 2008 GTV launches new channels for Africa

  LONDON: GTV, the pan-African pay TV network, announced on Tuesday, 25 November, the launch of Black Entertainment Television (BET) and the Afro Music Channel on its service from 1 December 2008.

• 18 Nov 2008 AMW broadcast Olympic games to 42 countries

  Africa Media Warehouse, through it's association with African Broadcast Network, had exclusive rights to broadcast the Beijing Summer Olympic games, from 8-24 August 2008 to 42 countries in Africa.

• 18 Sep 2008 Top 10 economic reasons to invest in Africa

  For too long, Africa has been at the centre of negative publicity, partly promoted by foreign biased media reports and Afro-pessimists, scaring away potential investors and hampering its development. But, Riddle Markus, ABSA Capital strategist, said all that is in the past, citing top 10 economic reasons to explain why it is now good to invest in Africa.

• 18 Sep 2008 Malawi Television in crisis

  Malawi Television (TVM) is in a crisis after having operated for two years without any financial assistance. TVM deputy director general, Chimwemwe Banda said they are failing to replace equipment while its TV crew operate at the mercy of news sources.

• 16 Sep 2008 New magazine to bridge sports gap in Uganda

  Sports Replay, a new home-grown glossy magazine has hit Kampala's streets, designed with diverse content for Ugandan sports fans. The publication was launched this September and is retailing at UGX2,000, ($1,2) in Uganda, the lowest price of a magazine of its quality on the market.

• 16 Sep 2008 Telkom Kenya to shake up mobile industry

  Telkom Kenya is finalising preparations for the rollout of its GSM network later this week. Kenya's mobile market is the largest in East Africa and has experienced exponential growth in recent years with the number of mobile phone subscribers growing from 900,000 in June 2002 to 11,5 million in May 2008.

• 16 Sep 2008 Zambia media welcome online Watchdog

  The newly launched Zambian online newspaper, The Watchdog is expected to change the media terrain in the country, according to the paper's editor Lloyd Himaambo.

• 11 Sep 2008 Nigeria Mobile Football Trivia game kicks off with the English Premiership

  Starfish Mobile Nigeria has teamed up with Zain, a major mobile telecommunications company, to launch the second Mobile Football Trivia Game in that region. The latest game will be based on the current English Premiership League. The first mobile trivia game was launched in June and was based on the 2008 Euro Champs tournament.

• 11 Sep 2008 Malawi's third daily newspaper on the cards

  Malawi will, from this month have a third daily newspaper after President Bingu wa Mutharika's Guardian Publications Limited (GPL) announced its plans to turn tri-weekly, The Guardian into a daily.

• 04 Sep 2008 Free Trade Area officially launched for SADC region

  Johannesburg: The Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states officially launched a Free Trade Area (FTA) for the region at the weekend, ushering in a new era of economic integration.

• 14 Aug 2008 Ugandan products achieve Superbrand status

  Eight of Uganda's leading brands have achieved Superbrand status giving their products a chance to break through global markets. Leading the group is MTN Uganda, followed by Bell Larger, Uganda Waragi, Kinyara Sugar, Splash, The New Vision, Mukwano and Nomi.

• 08 Aug 2008 Africa's new voice

  Africa will soon get a new dedicated 24-hour independent news channel.

• 08 Aug 2008 Primedia Outdoor strengthens SADC region development commitment

  Primedia Outdoor has sold 25,1% of its Namibia operations to the Namibia Mineworkers Investment Holding Company (NAMIC).

• 01 Aug 2008 2010 a catalyst to strengthen relations between Africans

  The 2010 FIFA World Cup must unify and strengthen the relations between ordinary Africans from across the continent, says government spokesperson, Themba Maseko. Maseko was speaking at the 2010 National Communications Partnership on Wednesday, 30 July 2008.

• 01 Aug 2008 Celtel Uganda changes brand name to Zain

  It's not a secret anymore. In a matter of hours, Zain will officially become the new brand name of pan-Africa telecommunication company Celtel International, as its parent company, Zain Group, seeks to fortify its African market and give it a global face. Zain is an Arabic word for beautiful, good and wonderful.

• 04 Jul 2008 mcel invests about $70m in network infrastructure

  mcel has announced this week an accelerated investment programme in 2008 of around $70m to be used for the expansion of its national network in Mozambique to increase the quality of service offered and expand its geographical coverage.

• 03 Jul 2008 New Vision seeks expansion capital from ordinary shareholders

  New Vision, Uganda's latest multimedia player in the information sector, has embarked on a grand plan to amass UGS28bn, which it plans to invest in the expansion of its publishing, radio and television businesses.

• 01 Jul 2008 AMW broadcast 46664 concert to 21 countries in Africa

  Africa Media Warehouse, through its association with African Broadcast Network, had exclusive rights to broadcast the Nelson Mandela 46664 concert on 27 June 2008 throughout Africa.

• 02 Jun 2008 African business leaders must challenge ideas, boundaries, polarisation - De Bono

  Edward de Bono, the world's foremost creative thinker, has urged South Africans to “challenge dominant ideas, challenge boundaries, and challenge polarisation” in order to improve themselves, their organisations and their communities. De Bono was speaking prior to this week's exclusive one-day event in Johannesburg, organised by Global Leaders.

• 30 May 2008 CNBC Africa donates airtime for advertising fighting xenophobia

  CNBC Africa has taken an official stand against xenophobia by donating R250 000 worth of commercial airtime to companies and organisations wishing to place advertising fighting xenophobia or promoting peaceful co-existence in Africa and South Africa.

• 21 Apr 2008 Malawians like new TV bouquet

  Malawians are excited about what they have described as very affordable subscription fees for the newly introduced bouquet by pan-African pay-TV satellite service GTV. The service will cost them K1,480 (US$10.57) a month.

• 09 Apr 2008 M-Net in Africa

  M-Net has confirmed its partnership with Big Ideas Entertainment, a Kenyan TV company that has been commissioned to produce pay-channel's first ever East-African drama series. The news comes five months after M-Net first revealed its intention to create a regionalized drama series.

• 02 Apr 2008 Africa just keeps on growing

  Africa recorded a high growth rate in 2007 and growth is projected to remain high in 2008, according to ECA. African economies are forecast to grow by an average of 6.2% in 2008, according to the latest edition of the Economic Report on Africa (ERA 2008), the annual joint flagship publication of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the African Union (AU), launched yesterday, April 1.

• 02 Apr 2008 Africa magazine group still growing in circulation

  IC Publications 2007 ABC audit shows a rise of 8.6% for the fourth consecutive year. For the fourth consecutive year IC Publications magazines have registered an increase in their audited circulation. The new ABC certificates, for January to December 2007, show a cumulative growth of 8.6% in comparison to 2006 figures, and a 42% rise since the group re-joined ABC in 2004.

• 01 Apr 2008 New programming schedule for CNBC Africa

  CNBC Africa has launched its new-look schedule with the specific goal of enhancing the viewing experience. Changes include cluster-style programmes to seamlessly integrate Africa-focused content with CNBC's international offering, as well as a breakfast show 'with a difference'.

• 14 Mar 2008 Tunisia leads Africa in technology rankings

  Tunisia is Africa's most networked economy, a new IT report has revealed. The Global Information Technology Report 2007-2008 released on April 9, positioned Tunisia above 25 other African nations considered to be among the most technology networked countries, in the world.

• 29 Feb 2008 Africa’s Blogging Revolutionaries

  Going into 2008, Africa offers its usual dizzying mix of success stories and wrenching tragedy. However, perhaps the most remarkable, and least appreciated, novelty in Africa's turbulent political scene is the blossoming of information technology.

• 23 Jan 2008 New GM to drive Primedia Outdoor into Africa

  Frikkie Cornelius has been promoted to GM Africa Division to drive Primedia Outdoor in the African environment, Primedia Outdoor CEO Skhumbuzo Nkosi announced yesterday, Tuesday, 22 January 2007. He replaces Mike Thomas, who has resigned to pursue alternative opportunities.

• 23 Jan 2008 New GM at MultiChoice Kenya

  Stephen Isaboke is the new GM of MultiChoice Kenya. He is the first Kenyan to hold this position.

• 30 Nov 1999 Africa must unite, share for 2010

  Communicators from all corners of Africa should forge partnerships, strive to speak with one integrated and coherent voice, and must be acquainted with decisions of the continent's leadership in order to have enough tools to engage their various sectors in preparations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup...

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