MultiChoice earlier this week launched an enhanced version of Dual View, which provides a more cost effective and flexible viewing option of its pay TV offering in the home. XtraView is delivered through linking two decoders and allows the subscriber
Mauritius has an excellent brand image for visitors derived from its capacity and experience in dealing with high-end tourists in a way that other sectors like textiles and financial services don't or can't. Its current marketing campaign is a good
The workshop on the improvement of editing techniques, designed for journalists and correspondents of the provincial delegation of the Angola Press Agency (ANGOP) in south-western Cunene province, which is happening since July 14, ends this Friday.
I was born on the tiny atoll of Peros Banhos in the middle of the Indian Ocean." Thus began Olivier Bancoult's recent lecture at Bristol University. The leader of the Â"Chagos Refugee GroupÂ" will soon find out whether he has
In less than six weeks, youth in the Mpumalanga province will have a monthly business and lifestyle newspaper aimed at helping them to plan, start and advance their businesses. Mpuma Youth Biz (Mpumalanga Youth Business) will be on the shelves
The controversial Zimbabwean Access to Information and Protection Act may be a repressive piece of legislation, but it beats Botswana's Media Practitioners Bill at every turn.
We cannot speak of good governance without good communication," says Moussa Sawadogo, a consultant in communication science and techniques who was in the country recently to train journalists and PR officers. "We need to communicate to people to let them
The passing of Workers' Day on May 1, and Press freedom Day two days later without much fanfare should have raised questions about the state of journalism, which is inextricably tied to that of labour in general.
South African company, Globecast Satellite, whose two employees were acquitted of reporting on the March elections without accreditation, is now being charged with the illegal importation of broadcasting equipment.
Minister Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi is rapidly turning herself into a by-word for a usurper of freedom of expression and other civil liberties. Just what is Venson-Moitoi trying to achieve?
The recent transfer of one of Radio Botswana's longest serving personalities, Montlenyane Baaitse to the Ministry of Trade and Industry has raised eyebrows and rumours that she was re-deployed at the instruction of the Office of the President.
The press fraternity will be well warned to read between the lines. The page in black and white announces a firm commitment on the part of the post Mogae administration to a generous broadcasting of gifts, footballs and opportunities for
Gaborone North Member of Parliament (MP) Keletso Rakhudu says he intends to table a motion requesting government to establish the Freedom of Information Act during the forthcoming parliamentary session due to start in the next two weeks.
