SOUTHERN AFRICAIFJ and IPI call for inquiry into journalists death The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the International Press Institute (IPI) are calling for an inquiry into the death of London "Times" photojournalist Richard Mills of Northern Ireland, found dead in his hotel room in Harare on 14 July and declared by the police to be the victim of asphyxiation by hanging. 31 Jul 2008 11:43
SOUTHERN AFRICAMedia blackout alarms journalists Zimbabwe's independent media say it is in no one's interests for crucial talks to take place out of the public eye. 30 Jul 2008 16:25
SOUTHERN AFRICAPolytechnic declares its premises a "no-go" area for journalists covering student events The Namibian Chapter of the Media Institute of Southern Africa, MISA-Namibia, has come out strongly against the decision by the Polytechnic of Namibia issuing a decree that its premises are a "no-go" area for journalists covering student events. 25 Jul 2008 10:00
SOUTHERN AFRICARugoho-Chin'ono, CNN Multichoice African Journalist 2008 Hopewell Rugoh-Chin'ono, from Zimbabwe, has been awarded the top prize at this year's CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2008 Awards ceremony. 21 Jul 2008 10:12
SOUTHERN AFRICASky News employees fined, released and deported Three South African nationals employed by Sky News in Zimbabwe, Bernet Hasani Sono, Resemate Chauke and Simon Musimani, who were serving a six-month jail term have since been released after a High Court judge reviewed the sentence and commuted it to a fine. 16 Jul 2008 10:21
SOUTHERN AFRICAGetting ready for 2010 - South Africans entice East Africa [Carole Kimutai] According to the World Tourism Organisation's Tourism 2020 Vision, tourism movement to Africa is expected to increase to 47 million arrivals by 2010. One of the factors that will contribute to the increase is the 2010 FIFA World Cup hosted in South Africa. 14 Jul 2008 09:04
SOUTHERN AFRICANominations open for MISA 2008 Press Freedom Award Calling all Southern African journalists and media organisations. The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) with the Southern Africa Trust is inviting nominations for its 2008 Press Freedom Award. The deadline for entries is 12 August 2008. 10 Jul 2008 10:31
SOUTHERN AFRICAControversial media practitioners' bill announced On 27 June 2008, the government of Botswana gazetted a media practitioners' bill which is expected to regulate the media by, among other things, setting up a statutory press council. The bill also seeks to register media practitioners residing in Botswana and provides for hefty penalties for any violation of the law. As an example, anyone contravening the regulations stipulated in the bill would be liable for a penalty of 5,000 Botswana pulas (approximately US$750) or three months in prison. 8 Jul 2008 14:51
SOUTHERN AFRICADiageo Africa Business Reporting Awards winners LONDON: The winners of the 2008 Diageo Africa Business Reporting Awards were announced last night, Thursday, 3 July 2008, at a gala ceremony in London. Now in its fifth year, the awards honour business journalism focusing on Africa, thus attracting contestants from around the globe. 4 Jul 2008 10:53
SOUTHERN AFRICAZimbabwe: SADC's big headache If the Southern African Development Community (SADC) "wished to be taken seriously" it would have to declare Robert Mugabe's presidential claim illegitimate, a regional analyst told IRIN. 1 Jul 2008 07:48
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Primedia Outdoor has sold 25,1% of its Namibia operations to the Namibia Mineworkers Investment Holding Company (NAMIC). 8 Aug 2008 11:17
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the International Press Institute (IPI) are calling for an inquiry into the death of London "Times" photojournalist Richard Mills of Northern Ireland, found dead in his hotel room in Harare on 14 July and declared by the police to be the victim of asphyxiation by hanging. 31 Jul 2008 11:43
Hopewell Rugoh-Chin'ono, from Zimbabwe, has been awarded the top prize at this year's CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2008 Awards ceremony. 21 Jul 2008 10:12
Calling all Southern African journalists and media organisations. The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) with the Southern Africa Trust is inviting nominations for its 2008 Press Freedom Award. The deadline for entries is 12 August 2008. 10 Jul 2008 10:31
