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Friday, April 02, 2004

BBC - Jobs - News Sponsorship Scheme 2004 - about the scheme: "There are sponsorship places available for students starting a BJTC (Broadcasting Journalism Training Council) accredited post-graduate course in broadcast journalism. A place on the Scheme will mean a bursary (payment of your course fees and living expenses), up to five weeks' paid work experience, an induction and training event, career advice and a mentor from BBC News."

www.ajol.info: "This site provides tables of contents and and abstracts from over 180 African-published peer-reviewed journals, with links to the full text if available. All access is free."

Online Survey: "Please allow me to introduce myself. I am Beatrice Imathiu, a Doctoral student at the University of Notre Dame, Australia. I am conducting research into the Self-Concepts and Motivation of Kenya's Highly Skilled Professionals (HSP). It is in this regard I write inviting your participation.
Of interest to this study are those skilled professionals living and working in Kenya or her Diaspora. You have been specifically approached, because in my view (or that of a mutual acquaintance), your views would be informative to this area under study, being a highly skilled professional yourself. "

Thursday, April 01, 2004

Monday, March 29, 2004

Electronic Publishing and Dissemination: "CODESRIA Conference on electronic publishing and dissemination - 1 - 2 September 2004, Dakar, Senegal"

White slaves: "North African pirates abducted and enslaved more than 1 million Europeans between 1530 and 1780 in a series of raids which depopulated coastal towns from Sicily to Cornwall, according to new research. " (Guardian book review)

Friday, March 26, 2004

Liberalize Vsat.co.ke

POSITIONPukka post-colonial club seeks Chef!: "We are seeking to appoint a creative and dynamic Executive Chef with a three year experience as an Executive Chef in a well-known establishment (preferably a mid-size luxury hotel or restaurant) offering haute cuisine of recognised international standards, in Kenya and overseas."

Tuesday, March 23, 2004

VSO Canada: "Possible placement locations for 2004 include: South Africa, Indonesia, Ghana, Pakistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, The Gambia, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Bangladesh, Namibia and more.
NetCorps internships provide an opportunity for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) specialists to share their skills to build a fairer world.
If you are between the ages of 19-30, have post-secondary training and professional experience in ICT and are looking for an opportunity to gain experience and help disadvantaged people realize their potential, you may be a match for a NetCorps internship."

USATODAY.com - Dual sex lives harm blacks: "Dual sex lives harm blacks " - this is bound to be controversial, isn't it?

Monday, March 22, 2004

144 percent return in Ghana: "Africa in 2003 was home to the world's best performing stock market"

Job: International Director - Africa, ActionAid

Wednesday, March 17, 2004

RAP 21-Print Media Management course for southern Africa: "Southern African journalists in senior management positions may now apply for a fully funded training programme sponsored by the NSJ-Southern African Media Training Trust. The first part of the programme takes place from 7 to 18 June, at Rhodes University, South Africa. The second part of the course runs from 8 to 19 November. The course will cover: Introduction to Management theories and principles; Trends in business leadership; Strategic planning; Business marketing; Circulation management; Newspaper economics; SADC ownership patterns. Women are especially invited to apply. The course is fully funded including return flight, accommodation and a daily stipend for food for women applicants. Male applicants must cover half of their transportation costs, yet all other costs are covered. "