Bornwell Chakaodza the Editor of The Standard and his senior reporter Farai Mutsaka, were arrested for the third and second time respectively, in a space of two weeks. The two were charged of having written a false story over "impeding" personnel changes at the state run Newspaper Company, Zimpapers and the national broadcaster, the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC).

RSF has protested the arrests of Abdoulaye Tiémogo, publication director of the private weekly "Le Canard Déchaîné", and Abarad Mouddour Zakara, publication director of the private weekly "La Roue de l'histoire". Zakara was arrested and kept in police custody on 18 May 2002, following Commerce Minister Seïni Oumarou's filing of a complaint for "defamation". Sanoussi Jackou, owner of "La Roue de l'histoire" newspaper and president of the Parti Nigérien pour l'autogestion (PNA), a small opposition party, was also arrested on 17 May in the context of the same case. Tiémogo was held for questioning on 17 May, one week after hosting a debate on the private radio station Tambara FM during which Jackou accused Prime Minister Hama Amadou of ethnic and regional discrimination in the appointment of high state officials. The three men were placed in provisional detention at Niamey's civilian prison on 21 May. They are expected to stand trial on 24 May and face a six-month to two-year prison sentence.

The first issue of InterConnection?s electronic newsletter, IConnect. IConnect is a monthly newsletter that showcases how organization are using their websites to accomplish their missions, provides information on technology assistance tools and training, and lists sources of support for non-profits.

The Executive Director, Information and Communication Services, at the University of the Western Cape is seeking someone for 4-5 months (with the possibility for renewal if successful) to help with a substantial ICT fund-raising campaign.

Research in Information Communications Technology (ICT) at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) Centre for Internet Computing is set to take off following the R1, 3 million boost it has received with the launch of the Telkom Centre of Excellence.

So what do the community of people and organisations working on the range of
development issues think about some of the major questions that confront our
work? The new technologies provide the opportunity for direct input and
expression with almost immediate communication back to your peers.

Take a look at this web site. The Africa Tech Forum is developing an African technology index and features a forum dedicated to African technology issues and solutions.

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has developed various ICT maps based on data collected from different sources. Currently maps on the status of National Information and Communication Infrastructure (NICI) strategies, Africa's Internet and teledensity, the number of ISPs (and ownership), mobile teledensity, and broadcasting (regulation, radio, TV) can be found.

This site is filled with examples of lessons from classrooms all over the world. It features lessons (in any subject) where technology is used as a learning tool. A good resource for educators.

An free introductory course in HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is available as part of Washington University's outreach program. Aspiring web designers: HTML Basics at the web site.[source: ResearchBuzz]

An FBI anti-terrorism investigation possibly involving Osama bin Laden was hampered by technical flaws in the Bureau's controversial Carnivore Internet surveillance system. The incident, which occurred in March 2000, is described in newly-released FBI documents obtained under court order by the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC). A written report describes the incident as part of a "pattern" indicating "an inability on the part of the FBI to manage" its foreign intelligence surveillance activities.

The World Association of Newspapers on Monday awarded its annual press freedom prize, the 2002 Golden Pen of Freedom, to Geoffrey Nyarota, Editor of the Daily News in Zimbabwe, in recognition of his outstanding service to the cause of press freedom in the face of constant persecution. "I receive this award today on behalf of the beleaguered and much terrorised journalists of Zimbabwe," said Mr Nyarota, in accepting the award just one week after he was arrested and briefly jailed in a continuing campaign of government harassment.

Human Rights Education Associates (HREA)is offering a new distance learning course on the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) for human rights work between June 3 and August 4. This course involves 40 hours of reading, on-line working groups,
interaction with students and instructor/facilitator and assignments. E-mail will be
the main medium for the course, although participants will need to have periodic access to the Web.

SciDev net now has a special section containing news and opinion articles, as well as a discussion forum, on the topic of 'Science & Sustainability'. This section is intended to provide information about, and stimulate debate on, the way that science and technology are being addressed during preparations for the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg later this year.

July 1st – 3rd, Courtyard Hotel, Dar es Salaam. Come to practical on-line computer training sessions. Find accounting templates & software on the internet. Consider what the digital economy means for you. Discuss the implications of govt. policy and wireless trends for your business. Meet local internet service providers. Share new e-business practices. Join & start up business networks. Registration deadline: June 14th 2002.

Six NGOs on 23rd May appealed to President Moi not to give assent to the controversial media law. The Kenya Human Rights Commission, Shelter Forum, Kituo cha Sheria, Intermediate Technology Development Group, Basic Rights Campaign and Chemi Chemi ya Ukweli said they had publications on community development which they would find difficult publishing should the new law be approved.

Six NGOs yesterday appealed to President Moi not to give assent to the controversial media law. The Kenya Human Rights Commission, Shelter Forum, Kituo cha
Sheria, Intermediate Technology Development Group, Basic Rights Campaign
and Chemi Chemi ya Ukweli said they had publications on community
development which they would find difficult publishing should the new law be approved.

Six NGOs yesterday appealed to President Moi not to give assent to the controversial media law. The Kenya Human Rights Commission, Shelter Forum, Kituo cha
Sheria, Intermediate Technology Development Group, Basic Rights Campaign
and Chemi Chemi ya Ukweli said they had publications on community
development which they would find difficult publishing should the new law be approved.

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) released a special report today calling on the government of Mozambique to step up its inquiry into the killing of investigative journalist Carlos Cardoso. The report, "The Murder of Carlos Cardoso," was written by CPJ Africa program coordinator Yves Sorokobi and is based on new interviews and extensive research conducted by a CPJ delegation that visited Mozambique last year.

Southern Africa Institute of Fundraising announces a three-day training course in "Resource Mobilisation and Fundraising Development" to develop skills and competency as well as to acquire a recognised qualification. For more information and Bookings - Contact Noeleen Mullett at 011 794 5224.