Twenty digital journalism projects have earned $1 million in funding and technical support as part of the African News Innovation Challenge (ANIC). ANIC is the largest fund for digital journalism experimentation in Africa, and is designed to spur solutions to the business, distribution and workplace challenges that face the media industry. A jury of 15 international media strategists, technology innovators, and funding experts evaluated more than 500 project plans before selecting winners from a shortlist of 40 projects. The winners were announced by ANIC manager Justin Arenstein in Kigali, Rwanda, on November 28, at the African Editors’ Forum annual general meeting. “Africa’s media face some serious challenges,... Continue Reading
By Kenneth Matimaire – MUTARE, ZIMBABWE – When the South Africa based Zimbabwean fashion mogul Marco Machona was reunited with his school after 20 years to officiate a price giving ceremony, little did many know that his presence signifies the beginning of many wonders to come. Machona was part of the first historic class that enrolled at Loreto High School in Lower Gweru when it reopened after the war. In the same class was police Superintendent Andrew Phiri, minister in President’s office Flora Buka, Assistant Commissioner Makodza, Tetrad Bank executive Taya Chakarisa. Barely a month after Machona made his historic date... Continue Reading
November 29, 2012: United States-based dance group, the Jazz Tap Ensemble, donated tap shoes and books to the Dance Trust of Zimbabwe (DTZ) following a cultural exchange program in Zimbabwe. The donation – nearly 50 pairs of new tap shoes and a collection of dance and music books – will be officially handed over by Jillian Bonnardeaux, U.S. Embassy Cultural Attaché, on Friday at 10 am at the Dance Trust of Zimbabwe offices (109 East Road, Belgravia). Members of the press are invited to cover this event. The 10-member Los Angeles-based group was in Zimbabwe in April and May where... Continue Reading
The Liberia Civil Society Organizations Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Network, Students, Professionals and other Interest Groups have jointly....
NAIROBI, 19 November 2012 (IRIN) – Before he knew what was happening, Charles Ngeana, 31, at the scene of Nairobi’s 18 November blast, was struck by a flying sheet of metal. The roof of a packed ‘matatu’ minibus on Route 28 was lifted up and its right side completely blown out. “I ran at first because of the dust,” said Ngeana. “The impact was very big.” Ball-bearings, used to maximize the impact of an explosive device, left nearby vehicles speckled with holes. “It definitely came from inside the matatu,” Ngeana said. It took him a few moments to realize he... Continue Reading
