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Source: © 123rf In 2024, 258,000 apps for iOS and Android operating systems were downloaded per minute for all types of publishers, with in-app purchase revenue up 12.5% to $150bn

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CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2012 finalists announced

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ITWeb Africa launches new website

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Mobile News for Africa Grant Scheme launched

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Press freedom celebrations tempered with concerns

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4 May 2011

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Mobile News for Africa Grant Scheme launched

13 Mar 2012

Zambian ruling party members charged in TV crew attack

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Social media, popular revolt: cure against African dictators?

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Decline in press freedom experienced in key countries - report

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African politicians ban media to avoid criticism - Henry Maina

African politicians ban media to avoid criticism - Henry Maina

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Dario Milo and media law: is legal sky a limit for journalists?

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Loeries 2011 opens for entries, categories revised

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Judging panel announced for 2011 Diageo Awards

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Africa Portal receiving high traffic

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2011 PAMRO meeting, media research conference set for Senegal

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African media is surrogate opposition - Prof Tawana Kupe

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Media freedom, self-regulation: the Ghanaian experience

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Applications invited for UN journalism fellowships

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African media and the self-regulation dilemma

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