e-learning Africa. eLA is the largest gathering of eLearning and distance education professionals in Africa, enabling participants to develop multinational and cross-industry contacts and partnerships, as well as to enhance their knowledge, expertise and abilities. At eLearning Africa 2009, over 1300 eLearning users, newcomers, providers and experts gathered during the three conference days at the Hotel Le Méridien Président in Dakar, Senegal. Almost eighty percent of the participants came from African countries. The conference programme featured the work of 336 Speakers and Chairpersons from 58 countries, addressing all forms of technology-enhanced learning and including a rich mix of themes, topics and a variety of session formats. Delegates are high-level policy and decision makers and practitioners from education, business and government - the three key areas driving eLearning adoption and innovation.

Highway Africa. Highway Africa is a partnership between Rhodes University (School of Journalism and Media Studies) and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), with the support of several partners, development agencies and sponsors. 2009 sees the 13th edition being hosted in Grahamstown with a record attendance of 735 persons in 2008 and offers a journalists reflection on 2010 in the New Media environment. The Highway Africa annual Awards expand to over 5 categories in their ninth year, continuing to recognise excellence in ICT journalism in Africa.