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Africa's Big Seven exhibition draws closer
Africa's Big Seven (AB7) exhibition, showcasing the food and beverage industry, will take place from 19 - 21 July 2009 at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa. The event plans to host over 300 exhibitors from 35 countries offering trade opportunities to attendees.
Small town, BIG grant

There are no roads, no major industry and no historical landmarks in Otjivero, a village about 150km east of Windhoek, the Namibian capital and previously known for little more than its poverty. But in January 2008 it became part of one of the world's first basic income grant (BIG) projects, and now stands the chance of setting an international precedent in the fight against poverty. 5 Nov 2008 11:12


Jet Community Awards 2008 call for entry

The Jet Community Awards, southern Africa's popular grassroots community awards programme, is open for entries once again to those extraordinary organisations and individuals who dedicate their time and energy to the upliftment of their local communities. Now in its sixth year, there's R1 million in prize money on offer and entries are being accepted from South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and Swaziland. 10 Apr 2008 14:40


Chirundu becomes one-stop border post

Zambia and Zimbabwe have signed a bilateral agreement that will see the transformation of Chirundu into a one-stop border post - and that will reduce transit times for imports and exports through border. 12 Sep 2007 14:24


Zimbabwe: Promise of full shop shelves met with scepticism

Predictions by Zimbabwe's Reserve Bank Governor, Gideon Gono, that empty supermarket shelves will soon be packed with goods are being received somewhat sceptically by Zimbabweans. 4 Oct 2007 07:17


Strategic sectors in Namibia

Agriculture is one of Namibia's prime sectors and is currently among the biggest employers in the country creating an estimated 35,000 direct jobs and 150,000 indirect jobs to families who depend on the workforce. 20 Sep 2007 12:56


Zimbabwe levies duty in forex for underwear

Struggling to boost its foreign currency reserves, a cash-strapped Zimbabwe government this week began charging duty in forex for imported footwear and clothing items, including underwear, we can reveal. A Zimbabwean opposition MP described the latest move as “absolutely barmy.” 13 Sep 2007 14:16


No Christmas cheer in Zimbabwe this year

The recent government order to Zimbabwean retailers to slash prices has had another unintended side-effect – banks rolling in cash and no one to spend it. 10 Sep 2007 15:03


SA retailers rough it out in Zim

[Desmond Walters] It is business as usual for South African retailers in Zimbabwe who are keeping a positive spirit despite the economic meltdown and political uncertainty in the country. Large South African retailers, including Massmart, Edgars, OK and Pick ‘n Pay have business interests in Zimbabwe, and indicated they are not about to jump ship despite the recent spate of arrests of business executives accused of not complying with government orders to cut down prices. 25 Jul 2007 09:26


Kenya retail supermarket among the best

[Carole Kimutai] Only one African retailer other than those out of South Africa has achieved a world ranking - and that retailer is in Kenya. 20 Jun 2007 11:47


A new flavour to Namibia's milk

Sipahh®, the milk flavouring straw, has launched into Namibia, which is the beginning of its expansion into Africa. In partnership with the Namibian Dairies, Sipahh is now distributed across all retail and convenience stores nationwide. 30 Mar 2007 20:00


Windhoek grabs Gold

Namibia Breweries has received four awards at this year's annual Deutsche Landwirtschafts Gesellschaft (DLG Society) in Berlin. This first-time entry won a Gold Award for Windhoek Lager and Windhoek Draught with two Silver Awards going to Windhoek Light and Tafel Lager. 11 Oct 2005 12:17


Brewing up a new brandhouse

Diageo, Heineken and Namibia Breweries have announced that their new joint venture company in South Africa will trade under the name of 'brandhouse'. The new company combines the sales, marketing and distribution of some of the world's top premium brands in this fast growing sector in South Africa. 7 Jul 2004 12:40


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