People who work in the digital divide world, routinely over emphasize the value of information communication technology (ICT) for the poor, often forgetting that technology is nothing more than a means to an end and one that’s only of value if it increases conveniences and the quality of people’s lives.
As newspapers’ financial problems increase, reporters and editors must figure out how to profit from the new media environment, said Future of Journalism conference participants at Harvard, June 20-21. But others at the sessions, sponsored by the Carnegie-Knight Task Force, said journalists should focus on infusing emerging communications products with traditional newsroom values.
More bloggers than ever face arrest for exposing human rights abuses or criticising governments, says a report.
Zimbabwean journalists feeling isolated right now - especially with colleagues still being arrested for questioning the election debacle - can look to a new website for some understanding.
A few moments of advance thought can help determine whether a new blogging tool will enable a vibrant community, or open yet another empty forum.
Business is still cavalier about security – even in the face of organised online and IT crime – and many companies believe they can outsource the responsibility, or fix the problem with technology.
Black Star Television mobile operator GT-OneTouch, owned by national PTO Ghana Telecom, have launched what they claim is Africa’s first mobile phone-enabled television content viewing service, FonTv.
Read and download the best articles produced in the framework of PIWA "Information societies" Prize 2008.
Leaders of Africa’s news media meet in Uganda in a week’s time for an annual summit focusing on how the continent is embracing new media technologies to serve the changing needs and interests of their customers.
Problems confronting online journalists.
