Technology

According to Bloomberg News reports, Discovery Communications has axed 200 staffers which represents about 3% of the Maryland-based company’s workforce.

The organisers of eLearning Africa 2007 today released the programme for the second annual conference on ICT for development, education and training.

The closing date for entries for the 2nd Annual South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAS) is Monday, 30 April at 16h00.

Global paid product placement grew 37.2% to $3.36 billion in 2006 and is forecast to grow 30.3% to $4.38 billion in 2007 according to PQ Media.

It was rumoured for some time that EMI Music would soon offer downloads for retail on a global basis.

The picturesque Indian Ocean island of Zanzibar is set to play host to the 10th edition of the Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) from 29 June to 8 July. As East Africa’s largest cultural event, ZIFF celebrates the unique cultural heritage of Africa and the Dhow countries of the Indian Ocean region and their global diaspora.

Multichoice is calling for entries from talented filmmakers to participate in the first ever Multichoice Film Skills Incubator 2007.

The Producers Alliance (TPA) held its first AGM on 28 March at Atlas Studios in Johannesburg. The following members were elected to the board:

According to a study by Harris Interactive 35% of adult cell phone users are willing to accept incentive-based advertisements.

A compilation of nine short films made by children in Kenya has been awarded The Africa Grand Prize "for outstanding achievement in a film made by children" on the final day of the fifth World Summit on Media for Children (5WSMC) in Johannesburg, South Africa.