Latest posts by Ndesanjo Macha from August, 2009
South Africa: Connect with Highway Africa
Connect with Highway Africa on social media networks. Highway Africa is the world’s largest gathering of African journalists in South Africa discussing journalism and new media: “With only three weeks...
Zambia: Aren't existing media laws enough?
“Aren't existing Zambian media laws enough?,” asks Zambian blogger Gershom Ndhlovu: “It is difficult to understand on what basis the government wants to enact a law to regulate the media.”
Zimbabwe: Media Commission Update
An update from Sokwanele regarding Media Commission in Zimbabwe: In terms of the Constitution the President must make all key appointments in consultation with the Prime Minister…It is hoped that...
South Africa: Register for Digital Citizen Indaba 4.0
You can register for the annual Digital Citizen Indaba taking place next month in South Africa: “It is now possible to register for DCI 4.0 from the Highway Africa website...
Africa: The Africa Knowledge Transfer Partnership
CareerNigeria has a post about The Africa Knowledge Transfer Partnershio (AKTP): “The Africa Knowledge Transfer Partnership (AKTP) is among the world’s leading initiatives helping businesses to improve their competitiveness and...
Ghana: Locally fabricated radio station
Erik writes about a locally fabricated radio station in Accra, Ghana. The radio runs at 101.7 FM.
Africa: Mobile Money Transfer Directory
Erik writes about the creation of a Mobile Money Transfer Directory in Africa.
Ghana: Maneno at Maker Faire Africa
Miquel writes about Maneno and Maker Faire Africa: “This Friday (the 7th), I head down to Accra, Ghana on behalf of Maneno. This trip has many purposes. First off is...
Mali: Visiting Malian villages
American blogger in Bamako writes about her experiences while conducting a survey in rural Mali: We left around 8:30 in the morning (I knew even then that this was way...
South Africa: What if Hillary was the bomb?
Bernard discusses the incident that led to a journalist being banned from attending Hillary Clinton’s event in South Africa.
Ghana: I invite you to Maker Faire
Ghanaian photographer and blogger Nana Kofi invites you to Maker Faire in Accra, Ghana this month.
Ghana: Pictures from around Accra
Pictures of Accra, Ghana taken by Erik of Afrigadget: “I’ve been having a great time in Accra, but not nearly enough time to spend on the details of every cool...
Nigeria: Dissecting Clinton's speech
Adeola dissects Hillary Clinton's speech in Nigeria: “Keen listeners would not have missed when the US Secretary of State stated that the Yar’Adua’s government is illegitimate..!”
Nigeria: Gaddafi, stop killing Nigerians!
Nigerian blogger warns the Libyan leader: “Seriously someone has to talk to Gaddafi straight in the face. With all the killings that have been reported in the past days or...
Tanzania: Ngugi Wa Thiong'o to address conference
Kenyan novelist Ngugi Wa Thiong'o will deliver keynote address at thePan African Reading for All Conference: “The Organising Committee of the 6th Biennial Pan African Reading for All Conference, and...
Ghana: Maker Faire Africa blog
Visit the blog of Maker Faire Africa, which is taking place August 14-16 in Accra, Ghana.
Zambia: Do you know about Zambikes?
Nii posts a video of Zambikes in Zambias. The mission of Zambikes is: To provide high quality bicycles and educational training to underprivileged and service based Zambians.
