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تأسست في 11 ديسمبر 1962 Founded in December 11, 1962
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Sunday Standard is a member of the Botswana Press Council and fully subscribes to the country's Media Code of Ethics.
The Chief Custodian of the Sunday Standard Editorial Policy shall be the Editor of the Newspaper.
Key among the objectives of the Editorial Policy of the Sunday Standard is to contribute towards an open and democratic Botswana in which government is based on the will of the people.
Our Editorial Policy shall underpin our drive to improve the quality of Batswana, based on a principle of giving each and everyone of them an opportunity to realize their potential: hence we shall strive to cover national policy issues, development and economic issues, gender issues, environmental issues and to fearlessly give every Motswana an opportunity to use the Newspaper as a platform through which they can advance their ideas, opinions and aspirations.
The Newspaper's Editorial Policy is based on strict principles of fairness, accuracy, independence, integrity and balanced reporting.
While maintaining an independent Editorial Policy , Sunday Standard shall not publish articles, pictures, items or any such excerpts that will undermine the country's culture of tolerance, mutual existence and discrimination.
The Policy shall be awake of the interests of the country's minority including the traditionally, culturally and socially disadvantaged groups such as women, children and the generally disadvantaged ethnic and cultural groups.
In short the paper shall be sensitive in publishing those stories that are likely to further marginalize or entrench the status of such groups.
We have in place policies of ethical check and counter checks to ensure that the newspaper's editorial staff lives up to the promises and principles made in our editorial code.
Sunday Standard shall not accept gifts, favours, special treatment or privileges that could compromise our integrity and independence.
We shall not allow advertising, commercial, political or personal considerations to influence our editorial decisions.
Our Editorial Policy makes it mandatory to seek balance by presenting all sides of the story.
We however want to point out that achieving this in a single story article may not always be possible, hence the need to do follow ups within a reasonable time.
We take it upon ourselves that errors of fact will always be promptly corrected and clearly published. We shall not hide our apologies or corrections behind subsequent stories. Apologies and corrections shall be given equal prominence as the stories they are meant to correct.
We do not take sides. We do not subscribe or support anyone political party in Botswana. We aim to report objectively and at all times pay particular attention to sensitive situations to avoid instances that may harm the security of the country, cause tribal or ethnical hatred or harm the socially disadvantaged groups like the minorities.
We promise to stay awake of the dangers of discrimination; and such discrimination being furthered by the media.
We therefore shall do everything to avoid promoting discrimination on the basis of gender, race, language, culture, political persuasion, class, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, marital status or disability.
We promise to give all sides equal chance to promote and advance their position and arguments while reserving our discretion not to publish those portions that may deem go beyond the realms of free speech and tolerance as to harm public peace.
We promise Batswana in particular that they can rely on Sunday Standard and its journalists to provide accurate, clearly sourced accounts of events while at the same time empowering them by way of providing a platform through which they can interface, interact and interrogate their government and other institutions that impact on the governance of the Republic of Botswana.
Sunday Standard shall respect individual's legitimate to privacy and will not do anything that entails intrusion into private grief and distress, unless it is justified by overriding considerations of public interest.
Over the years The Botswana Gazette has established itself as a leading midweek news- paper which enjoys wide coverage nationally due to its extensive distribution network in the major centres of Botswana.
Editorial Policy The Botswana Gazette’s editorial policy embraces support for a democratic, multi-party system of government, open and accountable government, human rights for all and a free market economy, tempered with social responsibility. The newspaper’s goal is to educate, inform and entertain the public, while providing them with a forum to debate issues that concern their lives. The Botswana Gazette is not politically aligned, nor is it under the influence of any power or interest group. Its coverage of issues is broad, factual and objective, and spans areas such as politics, business, economics, finance, education, culture, entertainment and social issues.
Readership The Botswana Gazette is read by decision makers and opinion makers from all walks of life, including national and community leaders, business people, public servants, academics and the diplomatic community. We can safely say that we are the leading midweek paper with the most significant impact on decision makers. The Botswana Gazette’s circulation averages 17,000 a week, however actual readership is over 150 000, taking into account that one copy of the newspaper circulates many times, especially within households and business offices.
Distribution The Botswana Gazette is available nationally, with over 400 outlets in all the major centres of Botswana. The Botswana Gazette also has a broad based subscription service which includes all the foreign missions of Botswana abroad.
Business & Financial Times was established in 1989 as a weekly newspaper focusing on business issues. The paper has gone through several stages of development and currently boasts of being the longest-running and most authoritative business newspaper in Ghana and Africa’s leading provider of credible and reliable business information.
Published thrice a week (Mondays, Wednesdays, & Friday), B&FT provides in-depth coverage of the relevant issues in major sectors of the economy such as energy, mining, banking, insurance, agro-business, stock markets, information and communication technology, aviation, maritime and commerce amongst others.
Business & Financial Times is circulated across the length and breadth of Ghana. It is also available at over 36 Ghanaian diplomatic missions abroad.
The Ghanaian Chronicle is a news media that was started in September, 1990. The company has since been making very significant contributions to Mother Ghana’s Transition from dictatorship to democracy, freedom and justice. It is acknowledged as a leader in the crusader for peace and reconciliation among Ghanaians and against corruption, poverty and human abuses. The company has grown rapidly and attained international dimension over the the years in terms of information dissemination, education as well as medium of entainterment to both local and international readership.
The Daily Graphic is a state owned daily newspaper published in Accra, Ghana.
The paper was established along with the Sunday Mirror in 1950, by Cecil King of the London Daily Mirror Group.[1] It the widely most read daily newspaper in the country.[2] The paper has seen a large number of editors replaced over the course of its history, particularly post independence after a string of successive military coups who sacked editors who opposed the government policies.[3] In 1979 it was renamed the People's Daily Graphic under Jerry Rawlings for a few years to "remind the people that it belongs to them".[1]
Being a state owned paper, it regularly covers the government in a favourable light, detailing and encouraging national unity and government policy.[4] In colonial Ghana under British rule, the paper, which was staffed by local Ghanaians, received large government funding from British banks which led to its high circulation and raising awareness of events to ordinary Ghanaians, more so than Ghanaian owned papers.[1]
The paper, owned by the Graphic Communication Group Limited, also prints two weekly entertainment newspapers, namely The Mirror and Graphic Showbiz. Graphic Sports is the most read sports news in Ghana which is also a product of the company. The company also publishes the Junior Graphic, aimed at a younger audience, to address their concern and to contribute to the nations development.
The other state owned paper is the Ghanaian Times.
BUSINESSDAY is Nigeria’s most influential and respected daily business newspaper, offering incisive coverage of business, politics, labour and other current affairs, written by the country’s top journalists. Key Personnel Publisher Frank Aigbogun Editor-in-Chief Prof. Onwuchekwa Jemie Editor Phillip Isakpa BUSINESSDAY is targeted at a niche audience of high achievers of Nigerian business. Psychographically our readers are successful, active and receptive to new ideas, liberal, free thinking and independent. They are creative and analytical thinkers, technologically inquisitive, keep up to date and are critical consumers. Latest research shows High reader interest in our business stories, politics and sports Strong reader identification with Business Day as the leading business newspaper Readers enjoyed business coverage, stock market analysis and in depth coverage on business matters An average of 4 readers per copy sold Rated the second most favourite Nigerian newspaper among the investor community A Rich Parentage BUSINESSDAY is majority owned by Johnnic Communications West Africa Ltd – a partnership in which Johnnic Communications of South Africa holds 55% of the equity with the rest owned by Capital Alliance Private Equity and local partners. The balance of Business Day equity is held by foremost Nigerian entities and entrepreneurs. Chaired by Professor Pat Utomi of the Lagos Business School and supported by an editorial advisory board of Nigerian business and social luminaries. Able to draw on the extensive experience, knowledge and resources of Johnnic Communications Pty Ltd, the largest integrated media and entertainment entity in South Africa, and the Financial Times, owned by Pearson Plc, the UK-based media and education giant. Powerful new content partnership BUSINESSDAY Nigeria – all the latest local relevant business news and analysis provided by top Nigerian journalists Financial Times – premier world business title with more than 1 million readers for international business news and views The Economist – Syndication arrangement between BusinessDay and The Economist Newspaper of London. Now augmented with the best South African business intelligence from Business Day South Africa Helping you make the best investment and business decisions BusinessDAY runs a fully staffed subscription department which has become a strong part of our business in the past years. This department offers readers the option of receiving BusinessDAY daily at their doorstep. From time to time, our subscribers receive offers for management books. Our e-edition is available for subscription on www. PressDisplay.com for subscription.Â
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Punch is a Nigeria newspaper owned by Punch Nigeria Limited. The paper strives to promote and uphold the values of democracy and free enterprise through quality news dissemination. Punch Nigeria Limited is perhaps the largest daily newspaper with highest circulation in Nigeria. The newspaper covers both local and international news and has been around for quite a while. The online representation of the paper has undergone remarkable improvement...It is well organized into easy to navigate sections. It is certainly a great source of Nigerian news.
The Sun Publishing Limited was incorporated on March 29, 2001 to undertake the business of printing and publishing. The company’s flagship title - The Sun - joined the swelling ranks of the ever-vibrant Nigerian press on Saturday, January 18, 2003 as a weekly and June 16, 2003 as a daily.
Our name says it all: THE SUN – Voice of the Nation. The sun is a king of the cosmic world. The essence and spirit of a newspaper go beyond the elementary distinction in size. Beyond that, The sun is a special newspaper that looks at news – whatever the subject of the news – largely from the human angle.
THE SUN therefore is a paper of human voices, capturing the unpredictable and unexpected rhythms of life and existence, the daily heartbeat of humanity in lucid and crisp prose. THE SUN is a mirror that reflects reality. And, like a good mirror, it reflects life from all nuances – politics, economy, crime, religion, sports, arts and culture, fashion and lifestyle, the rich, the poor, the stars and the ordinary, the sinners and the saints, warts and all. In other words, THE SUN mirrors the totality of people’s actions or inactions in bold and dramatic language. Little wonder that since its debut, it has really been Sunsational!
The Guardian is an independent newspaper, established for the purpose of presenting balanced coverage of events, and of promoting the best interests of Nigeria. It owes allegiance to no political party, ethnic community, religious or other interest group. Its primary commitment is to the integrity and sovereignty of the Federation of Nigeria, and beyond that to the unity and sovereignty of Africa.
The Guardian is a liberal newspaper, committed to the best traditions and ideals of republican democracy. It believes that it is the responsibility of the state not only to protect and defend the citizen, but also to create the conditions, political, social, economic and cultural, in which all citizens may achieve their highest potential as human beings. It is committed to the principle of individual freedom, but believes that all citizens have duties as well as rights.
The Guardian does not, in principle, object to the ideology of free enterprise, since this would be inconsistent with its commitment to individual liberty and freedom. But it believes that the state must intervene judiciously in the economic life of the nation, in order to minimise the adverse effects of free enterprise. Without prejudice to the right of individual citizens to exploit labour and capital for their own benefi.
The Guardian believes it is the duty of the state to ensure that less privileged citizens have reasonable and fair access to the basic necessities of life.
The Guardian will at all times uphold the need for justice, probity in public life, equal access to the nation’s resources, and equal protection under the laws of Nigeria for all citizens.
The Guardian believes that Nigeria is a legitimate member of the international community, but holds that she can best fulfil her international obligations only if her own security and integrity are assured.
The motto of The Guardian is "Conscience, Nurtured by Truth"
The Guardian is an independent newspaper, established for the purpose of presenting balanced coverage of events, and of promoting the best interests of Nigeria. It owes allegiance to no political party, ethnic community, religious or other interest group. Its primary commitment is to the integrity and sovereignty of the Federation of Nigeria, and beyond that to the unity and sovereignty of Africa.
The Guardian is a liberal newspaper, committed to the best traditions and ideals of republican democracy. It believes that it is the responsibility of the state not only to protect and defend the citizen, but also to create the conditions, political, social, economic and cultural, in which all citizens may achieve their highest potential as human beings. It is committed to the principle of individual freedom, but believes that all citizens have duties as well as rights.
The Guardian does not, in principle, object to the ideology of free enterprise, since this would be inconsistent with its commitment to individual liberty and freedom. But it believes that the state must intervene judiciously in the economic life of the nation, in order to minimise the adverse effects of free enterprise. Without prejudice to the right of individual citizens to exploit labour and capital for their own benefi.
The Guardian believes it is the duty of the state to ensure that less privileged citizens have reasonable and fair access to the basic necessities of life.
The Guardian will at all times uphold the need for justice, probity in public life, equal access to the nation’s resources, and equal protection under the laws of Nigeria for all citizens.
The Guardian believes that Nigeria is a legitimate member of the international community, but holds that she can best fulfil her international obligations only if her own security and integrity are assured.
The motto of The Guardian is "Conscience, Nurtured by Truth"
THISDAY was the first newspaper in Nigeria to introduce full-colour printing from its own presses in 1997. It is the first and only newspaper in Nigeria to use satellite-enabled networks to print simultaneously at two printing plants, in Lagos and a new multi-million dollar complex in Abuja, ensuring that the newspaper offers the same breaking news, on the same day, at the same time, across the vast country.
Today, THISDAY has some 700 staff members in 38 offices across Nigeria. It also maintains a bureau in Washington, DC from which it provides news on Africa to a variety of global news organisations and agencies across all platforms from the World Wide Web to radio, television, and cable to satellite. THISDAY has a daily circulation of 100,000 copies and 120,000 on Sundays. In Nigeria, THISDAY has a daily readership of 4 million people. Its newspaper operation has an annual turnover of about N4.5 billion (about US$35 million).
Nduka Obaigbena
THISDAY founding Editor-in-Chief and Chairman, Nduka Obaigbena, attended the prestigious Edo College, Benin City, and the University of Benin where he took an honours degree in Creative Arts. He has attended professional and management courses in Nigeria, the United Kingdom, the United States, and in South Africa at the University of Witswatersrand and the University of Cape Town (Graduate School of Business) for an Advanced Management programme.
He started his journalism career at Nigerian Observer in 1978 as a satirist, writer and cartoonist, and later became co-ordinating Editor of The Dawn monthly magazine. He later left for the UK where he worked with advertising agency NAL and as a media specialist consultant in London.
He had a brief stint with Newsweek Magazine in 1984 as a Special Section Representative before moving over to TIME Magazine in 1984 where he helped in developing the Special Surveys and Country Sections. He was later appointed TIME Magazine Representative for English-speaking sub-Saharan Africa. He developed several Country Sections for TIME Magazine in Nigeria, Kenya, Morocco and Zimbabwe during this time.
He became Editor-in-Chief of THISWEEK magazine in 1987 and in 1991 ran for the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In 1994, he was elected a member of the Constitutional Conference, which drafted the current Nigerian Constitution. He founded LEADERS & COMPANY LTD (THISDAY Newspapers) in 1995.
In 1990, Obaigbena was appointed a member of the Sub-Committee of the Technical Committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation for the privatisation of the Nigerian National Shipping Lines, and the commercialisation of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (including the Voice of Nigeria, VON). In 1999.
He was appointed a member of the Delta State Government Think Tank that wrote the blueprint for the economic revitalisation of Delta State (in The Niger Delta) where most of Nigeria's oil is produced. He convened the Nigeria Investment Summit along with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (Programme of Seminars) in 1997 and 1999 in Washington, DC.
He has been a keynote speaker at several national and international for a, including the World Bank and IMF-sponsored Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Conferences in Dakar, Senegal and Washington DC. In 2002, he was appointed Chairman of Cross Debts Sub-Committee on 20 Federal Government parastatals being prepared for privatisation, including the utility company, Nigerian Electric Power Authority, Benue Cement Company, Gboko, Sokoto Cement Company and the Nigerian Cement Company, Nkalagu among several others. He then worked with the main committee in creating a Cross Debt Matrix for all Federal Government parastatals including the national oil company, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and several oil majors.
Obaigbena, who is married and blessed with seven children, is a keen sportsman and public affairs commentator. He is also publisher of AFRICAN MARKETS magazine - an IMF/WORLD BANK Annual Meetings publication.
THISDAY SOUTH AFRICA
INTRODUCING A MEDIA GIANT THAT COVERS AFRICA FIRST AND THEN THE WORLD
SOME CALL IT THE CRADLE OF HUMANITY. WE CALL IT FRONT PAGE NEWS
THISDAY Newspapers isn't about the political landscape in Europe or America. It isn't about the economic upheavals in South America or the challenges of immigration in Australia. It's about Africa, its people, its problems and above all its potential.
That doesn't mean we don't cover world affairs, just that we report events in the international arena with African eyes and ears and whilst we offer an African perspective on the world, every story, every feature article and every photographic essay is driven by the passionate pursuit of truth, and our opinions pages reflect the balance of reason so you can be sure you're getting insightful and well-researched information.
THISDAY, one of the biggest circulating newspapers in Africa was launched in South Africa on October 7, 2003. It suspended publication on October 25, 2004 and plans a re-launch in January 2005.
A COMMITMENT TO TELL THE AFRICAN STORY WITH INTEGRITY.
Ever since its inception in 1995, THISDAY has fiercely guarded the values of free enterprise, anchored on social justice and democracy. This uncompromising commitment to journalistic integrity has seen the paper grow into a powerful voice in African media often bringing the world the untold stories of the continent.
Today we are major providers of African news to a variety of global news organisations from newspapers to news agencies, from the world-wide web to radio, television, cable and satellite platforms. That is why, day after day, we tell the African story with integrity in the global marketplace.
A LEADER IN MEDIA TECHNOLOGY.
Making sure that breaking news reaches its audience as quickly as possible, THISDAY has been a pioneer in media technology and remains the first newspaper from Sub-Saharan African using satellite enabled networks to provide news to some of the remotest villages, real-time. In order to maintain this leadership in cutting-edge infrastructure, its new South African headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg is one of the most technologically advanced media centres in the world.
The Nigerian Tribune is the oldest surviving private newspaper in Nigeria.
Established in November, 1949 by one of Africa's foremost nationalists, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Nigerian Tribune was structured, since inception, to cater for the interest of the common people.
From the onslaught of colonialism and through a turbulent experience, arising from the three-year Nigerian Civil War to a long period of political dislocation within the Nigerian nation resulting from a long period of military interregnum, Nigerian Tribune has emerged as the most credible mouth-piece of the teeming Nigerian masses.
In Nigerian Tribune, we have continued to project the ideas and visions of our founder, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, which are to create a just and egalitarian Nigerian society, re-generate the spirit of altruism and nationalism in Nigerians by promoting the idea of nationhood.
Our principal goal, which has sustained our irrepresible, progressive spirit in the past 55 years, is to remain the best newspaper with unassailable quality of value-added service in news gathering and information dissemination to every Nigerian.
As the tribune - mouth-piece - of the common man, we have established a tradition of excellence in the discharge of our editorial responsibility to the people of Nigeria, while still sustaining the spirit of an indivisible nation.
We have maintained our deep-seated commitment to the common cause of our dear nation for the goodwill and prosperity of Nigerians. We have a track-record of being fearless in the face of intimidation.
Our employees have been the driving point of our success. Their strong commitment, dedication and indefatigable spirit have sustained the flow and tempo of our long years of exemplary service. Indeed, this crop of intelligent men and women have assured on their readiness to march the Nigerian Tribune gloriously into a future, which includes you, our esteemed readers.
Essentially, our goal is to serve you, our readers, and our dear nation better by continuing to be the Voice of the Voiceless.
Vanguard Media Limited, publishers of Vanguard Newspapers was established in 1984 by Mr. Sam Amuka (a renowned, veteran journalist and columnist of the ‘Sad Sam Fame’. Sam Amuka was editor of Sunday Times and the First Managing Director of the Punch Newspaper.) He is from Itsekiri land in the present Delta State of Nigeria. The maiden copy of VANGUARD hit the news stands as a weekly on Sunday June 3rd, 1984 with the motto: “Towards a better life for the People”. It went daily on July 15, 1984. It aims to serve the people through unflinching commitment to free enterprise, the rule of law and good governance.
Tabloid Newspapers is a group of community newspaper publications in the Durban and surrounding area. Our ten publications include :
- PHOENIX TABLOID - CHATSWORTH TABLOID - SOUTHERN STAR - NORTHERN STAR - THE WEEKLY GAZETTE - e THEKWINI TIMES - UMLAZI TIMES - NEWCASTLE EXPRESS - LADYSMITH HERALD - HIGHWAY IZINDABA
Each publication is Proudly South African approved and uniquely composed to deal with issues that are prevalent to each community. Comprising a dedicated team of reporters who are constantly on the look out for the hottest and latest news; sales representatives assisting clients with the most cost effective advertising strategies; a production team that ensures that each publication's layout and design is put together effectively and a distribution team that ensures each publication is distributed as accurately as possible.
With over 16 years in existence, and proudly boasting 10 publications, Tabloid Newspapers has certainly become a household name in the Durban community. We surpass all limitations usually associated with community newspapers to provide concise, non-biased news and the latest in entertainment to ensure readers are kept informed regularly of their communities.
Every week Tabloid Newspapers distribute more than 275 000 copies of its community newsprint in all its distribution areas and this gives us an approximate readership of over one million.
Welcome to The Daily Dispatch's website. Find out more about how to contact, advertise and subscribe with us here. Learn about our history and meet the faces behind our newspaper too.
Independent Newspapers, a wholly owned subsidiary of Independent News and Media (South Africa) Limited, is the leading newspaper group in South Africa, publishing a total of 14 daily and weekly newspapers in the country's three major metropolitan areas. All of the company's newspaper titles are constantly reviewed to ensure that they are strategically positioned to serve the needs of their readers and advertisers in clearly defined key markets. With aggregate weekly sales of 2,8 million copies in Gauteng, KwaZulu Natal and the Western Cape, the group currently receives 48% of the total advertising spend in the paid newspaper market (more than twice that of any other newspaper group) and reaches 63% of English newspaper readers in these areas. The company also publishes 13 free delivery weekly community newspapers in Cape Town and holds a number of profitable commercial printing and distribution contracts in all areas. The group also has interests in magazines, book publishing, radio and broadcasting and electronic media.
News24 is Southern Africa and Africa's premier online news resource, with round-the-clock coverage to bring you local and international news as it happens, when it happens.
News24 is accessible via the web at www.news24.com, on DStv, and via your mobile phone at m.24.com
The main news sections are South Africa, Africa, World, Sport, Sci-Tech and Entertainment. News24 also brings you the latest business news through Fin24. Other related content sites include Wheels24, Property24, Women24, Health24, Careers24 and Food24.
News24 also produces regular Special Reports, bringing you in-depth coverage of the biggest news events of the day.
Ananzi, MWeb, Moneymax and SuperSport, among others, have all chosen News24 as a preferred content partner.
News24 also hosts Afrikaans websites for Beeld, Die Burger, Volksblad, Sake and the Naspers Afrikaans portal website NetAfrikaans.com, making it the largest supplier of Afrikaans news content. It also hosts websites for Sunday newspapers Rapport and City Press and a number of Media24 community newspapers.
News24 is operated by 24.com, and is a full member of the Online Publishers Association (OPA).
Paarl Post is a bi-lingual weekly tabloid newspaper published in English and Afrikaans every Thursday, selling 16 000 copies per week in the communities of Paarl, Wellington, Franschhoek and environs. It has one of the largest paid circulations among weekly community newspapers in the country and is the biggest selling community paper in the Western Cape. The estimated readership is 92 000 (majority Afrikaans speaking). The content consists of general news, sports, youth news, lifestyle and arts pages, social pages, letters/opinion page and a separate business section (including classifieds, properties and vacancies). Paarl Post is by far the dominant newspaper in its geographic area, with the greatest market penetration of any news publication available in the area, because it focuses exclusively on local news (irrespective of social class, age, gender, income or creed). As a result it is also the leading advertising medium for the area, producing excellent results for advertisers. It varies from 32 to 48 pages per week, with special monthly supplements focusing on the town of Wellington, as well as other regular supplements on motoring, eating out, education etc. Special supplements are produced for events like Mother's Day, Women's Day, Father's Day, Families in Business, Health, Holiday Getaways, Ramadan and Christmas.
Primedia Online is very proud to publish one of South Africa’s largest and most-loved portals — iafrica.com — along with leading sporting niche sites in Rugby365, Sport365 and SASoccer365.
Primedia Online prides itself in its ability to generate and publish quality content that attracts a broad user base. We employ over 30 journalists in a large newsroom that generate original and manage quality content as well as securing quality content feeds from the likes of Sky, AFP etc.
The vibrant newsroom ensures that the sites are constantly updated, always fresh and with an increased slant on entertainment. Rugby365 and iafrica.com have been in existence for over 10 years so these sites have travelled the web industry’s rocky road and have used this time and expertise to refine exactly what makes a successful consumer website. Both also possess dedicated international readerships and are South African institutions.
An involved, dynamic and family-orientated daily on-day newspaper with a strong community identity, aimed at the needs of readers in Cape Town.
Letter from the editor
Anyone who has ever heard a street seller exhorting passers-by to buy the "Argie" will know that the Cape Argus brand has been burnt into the consciousness of the Western Cape community. In fact, the "Argie" is up there with the other attractions of Cape Town such as the Waterfront and Table Mountain.
That strong brand and the publishing of quality, issues-driven newspapers every afternoon have established the Cape Argus as the market leader in the lucrative Cape Peninsula market.
We regularly lend our credibility to initiatives that create a sense of community and get people talking: be it in raising awareness about HIV/Aids through our weekly Get a Life page, sparking debate about racism, education, homelessness or even sport. On any given day, it is stories in the Argus which spark heated discussion on talk radio or which cause national television to follow our lead.
The Cape Argus is perfectly positioned to play an important role as a bridge that attempts to connect the diverse communities of Cape Town as they set about finding common ground from Khayelitsha to Constantia. It is a meeting place where readers, regardless of their race, sex colour or creed can feel comfortable and deal with their fellow-citizens on an equal footing.
It is a rare privilege to edit a newspaper that essentially writes itself once we have answered the key question: what will the community be talking about today?
Our challenge is to create a newspaper that matches the vibrancy of the colourful community we serve. Such a newspaper always has an element of surprise. It is also loud and proud in capturing every-day life on the southern tip of Africa. The life of the younger readers, entrepreneurs, the sports-mad and women who are drawn to our Lifestyle section, Life, which offers a relaxing read.
The Cape Argus is a quality afternoon newspaper unashamedly aimed at Cape Town's broader middle classes. A typical reader of the newspaper is community focused, pragmatic, concerned about the city and country's problems but wants solutions. Many Cape Argus readers are independent minded and have an entrepreneurial flair.
The unusual characteristics of politics in the Western Cape and the residual social problems, such as crime and gangsterism, created by social engineering policies of the past have placed an enormous responsibility on our shoulders as we watch the city of Cape Town develop into one of the world's great cities.
Our newspaper's aim is to live up to the dictionary meaning of its name, Argus, by truly being that fabulous person with a hundred eyes, that watchful guardian over people, places and events primarily in the area between Table Mountain and Hottentots-Holland and the two oceans.
Chris Whitfield Editor, Cape Argus
A rich history, an unrivalled present and an exciting future . The Herald offers independence, integrity, quality and an inquisitive loyal reader base of over 245 000 readers*.
Its news pages, analysis and commentary set the standard for journalist excellence, involving the reader in the affairs of the world, South Africa, Port Elizabeth and its surrounds.
The Herald offers the perfect advertising environment for those seeking a vibrant, mid-upper income audience.
The paper features a host of weekly and daily sections, purposely designed and targeted at a modern-day audience.
The Mail & Guardian Online was the first internet-based news publications in Africa. Launched in early 1994, it is one of South Africa's and Africa's major news publishers and is reputed internationally for its quality content. Today, it is a fast-growing site, taking its place as one of country's top three biggest news sites. The M&G Online was completely redesigned and relaunched on June 17 2008. Read more about the new website here. The M&G Online has received numerous accolades and awards, including receiving three Webby Honourable mentions in 2008 for its Thought Leader platform and News in Photos site. The M&G Online had previously received a Webby Award honourable mention in 2005 for its interactive guide on the country's 2004 elections . The Webby awards are popularly known as the "Oscars of the internet". In 2001, the site was voted one of the world's top 175 websites by Forbes.com. The M&G Online has launched numerous sites in recent times, including:
Mail & Guardian Online -- Our flagship news site
JobConnection -- Find a job
Thought Leader -- Blogs, opinion, analysis
Sports Leader -- Sports opinion
Tech Leader -- Technology opinion
The Guide --- SA entertainment directory
Amatomu -- South African blogs sorted
News in Photos -- News and sport photo galleries
The Teacher -- News for teachers
Campus Times -- Student news
M&G Mobile: Seven mobile sites, accessed on your mobile browser at m.mg.co.za
Today, the M&G Online is owned by M&G Media, which publishes the M&G newspaper and is 87,5% owned by Newtrust Company Botswana Limited, owned by Zimbabwean publisher and entrepreneur Trevor Ncube. The London-based Guardian Newspapers Limited holds 10% of the company and minority shareholders make up the rest.
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We are a group of committed and professional Zimbabwean journalists and friends from around the world who have come together to start the first physical newspaper for Zimbabweans in exile. The paper is edited by Wilf Mbanga, founder and first Chief Executive of Associated Newspapers of Zimbabwe, the publishers of The Daily News (closed down in 2003 under the terms of the Zimbabwe Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act—AIPPA.) More than 50 Zimbabwean journalists around the world have offered their services on a voluntary basis to get the paper started. Foundational Vision To produce and distribute a newspaper dedicated to freedom of expression and access to information for all the peoples of Zimbabwe, founded on the sacred principles of journalism, fairness and honesty. To play a role in opposing everything offensive to basic human decency and hostile to peace, in order that Zimbabwe may return to the path of wisdom and sanity, and become once again an honourable nation, governed by honourable people with due respect for human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Guiding Principles We believe in the basic right of all people to receive and impart information, i.e. to communicate. We believe in the free flow of diverse, accurate and relevant information through mass media. We believe in mass media that is accessible and answerable to the people it seeks to serve. We believe the establishment of vibrant, non-governmental mass media is vital to democracy. We believe those in positions of authority and power should be held accountable to those they are supposed to serve, and that a free media is fundamental to ensuring such accountability. The Zimbabwean
It is believed that more than a million Zimbabweans live in exile in the UK and more than two million live outside Zimbabwe in Southern Africa—mainly in South Africa and Botswana. The Zimbabwean will, for the first time, give a voice to these Zimbabweans, who constitute some 25% of the total population. It will build links and encourage readers to tell their own stories and those of their families, as well as articulating their fears and frustrations about the issues concerning them. The paper will seek to harness the energies and synergies of exiles, many of whom find themselves isolated, marginalised and voiceless, yet who constitute Zimbabwe's professional, skilled and intellectual cream. They are hungry for news about home and effectively cut off from their families and each other. Many do not have access to the internet at work or at home and are dependent upon costly internet cafes and e-mail. News focus The paper will include news from Zimbabwe as well as life in exile. The content will obviously have a heavy emphasis on Zimbabwean politics, but will also include arts and culture, business, sports, gender and health, issues, social issues and news analysis. Letters to the editor will be a key feature, as will classified advertisements. The online version will be updated daily so will carry breaking news as well as the same topics as featured in the print version. If will also have additional features which will be added as demand grows, such as forums etc. Our promise to you: The Zimbabwean will be an authoritative and accurate newspaper of record and a reliable source of information to all those individuals, agencies and governments with an interest in Zimbabwe. A news blackout is dangerous for any society. We will ensure that our coverage is accurate, fair and balanced. We will be accountable to our readers. We will endeavour to give all viewpoints, and everyone will have the right of reply. In short, we will do everything the government newspapers in Zimbabwe are not allowed to do! What can you do? Send us your stories, your news, your letters, your classified advertisements, your ideas, your photographs and your comments. And please buy the paper.
Zimbabwe Independent is published weekly by Zimind Publishers (Pvt) Ltd. Block 1, Third Floor, 1 Kwame Nkrumah Avenue, Harare, Zimbabwe, PO Box BE 1165, Belvedere, Harare. website : http://www.theindependent.co.zw
I have read the articles "The Post-Colonial Hangover" and "Why Francophone Countries Are Lagging Behind Anglophones" with great interest. In the first article - of a more general nature - historian Niall Ferguson argues for the positive legacy of the British Empire pointing to the "spreading of liberal values in terms of free markets, the rule of law, and ultimately representative government." Ferguson’s conclusion is shared by Lee and Schultz who illustrate its validity with the e
There were a record 17 presidential elections in Africa in 2011. There were face-offs in Benin, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Uganda, Zambia, DR Congo, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Liberia, Nigeria, Niger, Madagascar, The Gambia, Ivory Coast, Djibouti, Chad, Cameroon and Cape Verde.
Except in Zambia (where the volatile but intriguing Opposition leader Michael Sata defeated president Rupiah Banda), Cape Verde (Islands), Sao Tome & Principe (Islands), and Seychelles
It's been argued that globalization per se does not produce poverty and inequality. The main obstacles that entwined with globalization are the rules and regulations that govern it. These rules are fundamentally unjust since the rich-states' interests can not be reconciled with those of the poor and weaker developing countries. Hence, this is why many in Africa believe the current world order is nothing more than new form of colonization. As Africa is rising, particularly in the econo
The chairperson of the African Union Commission has described 2011 as the “worst year” for Africa given the current spate of crises that have plagued the continent. Jean Ping, Gabonese-born diplomat who has been the chairperson of the AU Commission since 2008 was speaking to journalists Wednesday at State House in Banjul shortly after holding talks with the president-elect of the Republic, His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh.
FORMER Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and co-founder of the Pan-African University, Prof Pat Utomi, is sad over the rot in the education sector and the Federal Government’s handling of its agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), issues over which university teachers are currently on strike. In an interview, Utomi also expressed concern on the inability of the various governments to create wealth even as he backed calls for restruc
By Dr. Yahia H. Zoubir | In 1974, Algeria’s President Houari Boumediene declared that, “Relations between France and Algeria may be good or bad, but in no way can they be trivial.” Twenty-six years later, in 2000, his long-time foreign minister and now Algeria’s President, Abdelaziz Bouteflika (1999-present) declared that, “Algeria seeks to have extraordinary, non trivial, not normal, [but] exemplary and exceptional relations with France.” Yet, desp
It's been an extra-ordinary year for Africa. The biggest losers were the North African leaders Ben Ali (Tunisia), Mubarak (Egypt) and Gaddafi (Libya). All three clung to power. Mubarak and Ben Ali had ruled some 30 years, Gaddafi even more than 40 years. Whereas the Tunisian and Egyptian leaders survived their ousting, the Libyan 'Guide of the Nation' was executed without a trial.
It is too early to tell who the winners are in these North African countries. In Tunisia
Senegal's Magatte Wade, a self-described serial entrepreneur, is convinced that Africa's future depends on its ability to develop a strong manufacturing sector.
With that in mind, she co-founded Adina World Beat Beverages in 2004 and recently launched her second company, The Tiossano Tribe, which produces high-end skin care products based on traditional Senegalese recipes.
For years, Mrs Wade has been very critical of the condescendence with which, in her
By Keonee Kealeboga LOBATSE - Children have been encouraged to start shaping their future at an infantile stage to achieve their dreams. In a motivational talk at a Christmas party for orphans and other less privileged children recently, former Big Brother Africa representative Ms Peo Sebotho aka Ms P informed them that whether or not their dreams came true depended on what they did with their childhood years. Ms Sebotho noted that it was key to lay a strong foundation early i
Olukayode Thomas, Bisong Etahoben, Dumisani Ndlela, Eric Mwamba, Ken Opala, Phathisani Moyo & Charles Rukuni
AFRICA’S dismal performance at the 2010 World Cup — with the exception of Ghana — should be no surprise.
A FAIR investigation into soccer management in eight African countries — Camer-oon, Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe, found that while players have sacrificed their
