By Mohammed Nuxurkey – Somali’s developing independent media landscapes is seemingly falling back once again after a stark of latest violent awful attacks on media professionals in Mogadishu and other parts of the south Somalia, with an estimated 15 journalists killed this year alone, 2012 is the deadliest year for journalists according to New-York based committee to protect Journalists (CPJ). The country has still a small developing world of journalism wealth with young aspired and experienced journalists on the ground to bring some further new changes in a country shattered by a decade of war and disastrous famine after the collapse of... Continue Reading
LUSAKA, September 2012 (IRIN) – The euphoria that greeted the government’s imposition of minimum wage increases has quickly soured, with prices of food and other essential commodities escalating as higher wage costs are passed onto consumers. In July 2012, President Michael Sata’s government upped the minimum monthly salary in line with the 2011 election promise of “more money in the pocket” for poorly paid workers. Wages for domestic workers increased from US$30 to about $105, while general workers such as office orderlies, shop assistants, sweepers and farmworkers saw their monthly earnings more than quadruple from $50 to $220. In the... Continue Reading
Harare, September 24, 2012: The United States will continue to support efforts to ensure gender parity in the media, a senior U.S. Embassy official said on Friday. “For the U.S. and its partners in Zimbabwe, we are here to witness an example of the participation age…we must all be reminded these occasions are an opportunity to renew the call for action, investment, and commitment to women’s equality,” said David Abell, Charge d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Harare. Abell was congratulating 14 women journalists who underwent a yearlong experiential program supported by the U.S. Embassy and implemented jointly by the... Continue Reading
The WASH Reporters & Editors Network of Liberia (WASH R&E) a Media Group comprising over 50 local journalists and media institutions has honored Mr. Samuel Hingha Pieh, Outgoing Coordinator of the Liberia WASH Consortium for his invaluable services to the Liberian people and State in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector.
By Barnabas Masimba – The mainstream MDC led by Morgan Tsvangirai has announced its plans to host a big bash in Bulawayo this month end. The bash which is meant to celebrate the party’s 13 years of existence in the tumultuous political turf has been slated for the White City Stadium on September 29. Briefing journalists on Friday at MDC-T party offices in Bulawayo, provincial chairman Gorden Moyo said a memorable “Big Party” was in store. “The party is going to host the 13th anniversary of the party. The party was born in 1999. It shall be turning 13 this month. The birthday... Continue Reading
