UGANDA
[Wambi Michael] KAMPALA: With the world economy in the grip of a credit crunch, traders and consumers in Uganda are struggling with price inflation and the depreciation of the country's currency, the Ugandan shilling, against the dollar. Especially importers have not been able to bring goods in which were ordered when prices were lower. 2 Jul 2009 15:50
MOZAMBIQUE
[Arao Valoi] The executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday, 1 July 2009, approved a 12-month, SDR113.6 million (about US$176 million) for Mozambique under the IMF's Exogenous Shocks Facility (ESF) to cushion the country from the effects of the global economic downturn, said Felix Fischer, IMF resident representative in Mozambique. 2 Jul 2009 14:46
NIGERIA
[Oguntimehin Olufemi Olamide] It remains a serious battle for advertisers to draw TV target audiences into watching commercials and then entice them to act upon the ads. Viewers are fond of channel hopping during ad breaks; in Nigeria, for example, the lack of television content has been blamed for this avoidance, yet even with the introduction of satellite TV and local stations loaded with content, this has not changed. 2 Jul 2009 14:38
EAST AFRICA
[Walter Wafula] Samsung Electronics has unveiled a flat-panel TV with a provision to access content on various websites, in East Africa. The 29mm LED TV was launched in Kenya at the end of June. 2 Jul 2009 12:04
AFRICA
WASHINGTON: Video-sharing site YouTube announced on Wednesday, 1 July 2009 that it was doubling the size limit for uploads to its website to allow users to post more high-definition (HD) video. 2 Jul 2009 10:26
AFRICA
[Alison Walkley] One of the last discussions to occur at the United Nations Conference on the World Financial and Economic Crisis and its Impact on Development, which took place on 26 June 2009, saw leaders from the UN Development Program (UNDP), the UN Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), and representatives from Australia, Finland, and Nicaragua convene to discuss gender equality and its role in economic recovery and sustainable development. 2 Jul 2009 10:09
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SOUTH AFRICA
Organisational communication training specialists, Quo Vadis Communications, is to run two additional courses before the year's end to meet demand. 1 Jul 2009 12:49
SOUTH AFRICA
Display Mania International, a manufacturer of a variety of dynamic indoor and outdoor display systems, is having a sale on their top-of-the-range products. 30 Jun 2009 12:04
SOUTH AFRICA
With an emphasis on portability and value-for-money, Right Stuff's various kiosks are a great investment for point-of-sale, events and informal trading that are ideally suited for rural Africa. 30 Jun 2009 11:34
SOUTH AFRICA
Starfish Mobile International, an African Wireless Application Service Provider (WASP), has partnered with Telekom Network Malawi (TNM), an African mobile network provider, in launching and strategically driving TNM's Mobile Content business and services in Malawi. 26 Jun 2009 13:08
SOUTH AFRICA
With the kick-off of the much anticipated FIFA 2009 Confederations Cup, Starfish Mobile has teamed up with MTN Swaziland in launching the “Send Me To The Soccer Competition” promotion to test the local fans' general knowledge soccer skills. 18 Jun 2009 13:26
SOUTH AFRICA
Despite the onset of the global recession Display Mania is still moving forward in developing new products, i.e. the slimline lightbox and the brand-new econo fabri frame which can also be illuminated. 8 Jun 2009 16:33
SOUTH AFRICA
Green energy or renewable energy in the form of advertising wind turbines is the new eco-friendly way to advertise outdoors. The turbine not only serves as permanent outdoor advertising, but also generates power by harnessing naturally-occuring wind. 4 Jun 2009 20:15