By Own Correspondent – Reports from the CNN say the U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday implored Sudanese officials to fully implement a 2005 peace agreement and move forward with a referendum that could see Sudan split into two nations. “At this moment, the fate of millions of people hangs in the balance,” Obama told world leaders gathered at the United Nations to discuss the country’s future. “What happens in Sudan in the days ahead may decide whether a people who have endured too much war move towards peace or slip backwards into bloodshed.” The vote is scheduled for January.... Continue Reading
By Novell Zwange – Last week about 23 top Investigative Journalists in South Africa signed a statement against attacks on the media, so far away in Europe in the very same week, a Ukrainian TV station has decides not to abide by Regulatory Body’s decision to shut it. A Ukrainian television station, which had its broadcast frequencies cancelled over allegations of irregularities in the manner in which the stations were awarded their licences, has decided not to abide by the decision and will continue its terrestrial broadcasts. Channel TVi called the action by the National Council of Ukraine on Television... Continue Reading
Troublemakers: The Best of South Africa’s Investigative Journalism Statement by contributors We are the contributors to the book Troublemakers – The Best of South Africa’s Investigative Journalism, a collection of stories we wrote and published across the SA media in 2009. The stories are about the rich and powerful. About corrupt individuals, liars, cheats, thieves, forgers and fraudsters, many of whom would have got away with their malpractice if we had not highlighted what was going on. Our stories are also about the poor and powerless: people in run down housing; Somalis under attack; people living under a toxic cloud;... Continue Reading
By Novell Zwange – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – eLearning Africa conference has opened its Call for Papers; Suggestions for the 2011 programme and submissions can be sent until December 10th. The eLearning Africa Conference in 2011 will focus on young adults in Africa. With the spotlight on Youth, Skills and Employability, Africa’s leading conference on ICT for development, education and training will explore and discuss the vast reservoir of talent, skills and opportunity among Africa’s youth, also looking into the challenges they face on the job market. Over 40 per cent of Africa’s population is younger than 24 years... Continue Reading
By Guyson Nanagayi – Lagos – AFP- More than two million people, or about half the population of Nigeria’s Jigawa state, have been displaced after authorities had to open flood gates on two rivers, a government official said on Friday. The flooding was caused after authorities opened flood gates of the Challawa and Tiga dams in neighbouring Kano state to avoid overflowing following heavy rains. The flooding began suddenly when the gates on the Challawa and Tiga dams were opened, a spokesman for the Jigawa governor said. “We have about two million people affected,” Umar Kyari spokesperson of Jigawa state... Continue Reading
