by Franz Kruger | Oct 20, 2008 | Media freedom
Media freedom is an issue for everyone, Sanef chair Jovial Rantao told a gathering at Stellenbosch University. He also took the opportunity to emphasise that the self-regulatory system embodied by the Press Council works well. Sanef chair Jovial Rantao, the...
by Franz Kruger | Oct 5, 2008 | Media freedom
The government should look at the media as partners, not adversaries, in developing the country, writes Vote Muza in the Financial Gazette. It is a pity that the agreement between Zanu-PF and the MDC does not spell out how the public media are to be dealt with. Vote...
by Franz Kruger | Sep 30, 2008 | Media freedom
It is time for Kenya's coalition government to honour the people's right to freedom of information, writes L. Muthoni Wanyeki, the executive director of the Kenya Human Rights Commission,  in the East African.  L. Muthoni...
by Franz Kruger | Sep 5, 2008 | Media freedom
Tight state control over Angolan media means voters go into the country's elections with poor information at their disposal, writes Terra Angolana News. Most media carry a steady diet of pro-MPLA propaganda.   Terra...
by Franz Kruger | Aug 7, 2008 | Media freedom
The haste with which a new media is being pushed through parliament is a cause for concern and suspicion, writes Mmegi in an editorial. The imposition of the bill, which would force the registration of journalists, is an emergency, and should be dealt with as...
by Franz Kruger | Aug 7, 2008 | Media freedom
Colleagues and friends of Hannes Smith paid tribute to him as a legendary figure in Namibian muckraking journalism. He died at the age of 75 this week. Catherine Sasman writes in New Era: Reporter-in-chief, editor, newspaperman, maverick,...
