New Age launch delayed until October

The New Age newspaper, backed by the Gupta family, who just happen to be friends with President Jacob Zuma, has delayed its launch from 15 September to 20 October. Don't say we didn't tell you - it takes longer than a few months to set up a newspaper. And judging from the number of vacancies (more than a score) still advertised on the TNA Media website, ranging from journalist to account executive, even an October launch seems optimistic. Read more: Politics Web, The Daily Maverick