Franchise sales up 16.8% for Famous Brands

Famous Brands has reported that its franchise sales increased 16.8% in the March to May quarter with a 16% improvement in South Africa and a 27.2% improvement in the rest of Africa region. 19 Jun 2013 11:34

Create/update your MyBiz Profile on Bizcommunity and win!

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Create or update your MyBiz Profile on Bizcommunity before 30 June 2013 and stand a chance to WIN an awesome GoPro camera and accessories worth over R6000! The winner will be picked via a lucky draw and announced on 1 July 2013 on Biz, Facebook and Twitter. 18 Jun 2013 12:09

fastjet to enter SA market

fastjet, Africa's low-cost airline, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with local South African investment company Blockbuster, with the objective of fastjet operating services in South Africa by the end of May 2013. 24 Apr 2013 11:55

Seven stages in becoming an industry expert

[Douglas Kruger] From Amoeba to Icon; where do you currently rank in your industry's natural progression? In this piece, I walk you through the seven stages of development as you strive to position yourself as an industry expert. [video] 13 Apr 2013 06:31

If you're content, we're content

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] "Content" is currently on everybody's lips, with everyone from the existing media to brand owners and individuals being encouraged to become content providers. Bizcommunity has been ahead of the content curve for over a decade. 18 Mar 2013 09:03

Luxury villas in France: Holiday homes for great holidays

[Will Smith] When you think of having your holiday in a luxury villa, you imagine a lavish home with spacious rooms and shrouded by amazing beauty of nature, right? Most probably, a picture of immaculate shoreline with glimmering blue waters may also comes to mind. 20 Feb 2013 10:21

British Airways boosts African footprint

As Africa becomes more recognised as the most promising investment destination in the world, airlines are re-positioning themselves to maximize their operations on the continent that is on the radar screens of most investors. 29 May 2013 11:32

Angry Internet users hunt down Nile relic vandal

BEIJING, CHINA: A Chinese tourist who defaced an ancient Egyptian monument was hunted down by angry Chinese Internet users who prompted his parents to apologise, state media reported yesterday. 28 May 2013 12:06

Taxes hammering Africa's aviation

[Bekezela Phakathi] Government policies towards aviation in Africa tend to see it as an "elite" product‚ rather than as a critical component of the continent's economic infrastructure. 22 Apr 2013 07:51

Gemalto selected to be part of eGhana project

Gemalto, the global digital security company, has been appointed as prime contractor and turnkey supplier to provide Ghana Immigration Services (GIS) with a highly secure electronic visa and border management solution. 8 Apr 2013 11:23

CNN to host on-air, online campaign for Zambia Tourism Board

CNN International Ad Sales' creative unit, Turner Commercial Productions (TCP), has produced and edited an advertising campaign for Zambia Tourism, designed to showcase the country's rich culture, wildlife, history and beauty to a worldwide audience (video) 27 Mar 2013 15:47

Hopoptions launches flight comparison, hotels booking website

Hopoptions has launched a domestic airlines flight aggregator service, which provides quick, accurate and user-friendly comparisons for travellers booking flights within Nigeria. The website also allows visitors search through over 55 000 hotels worldwide and pay directly online with any Naira Mastercard or Verve card. 26 Mar 2013 12:49

Africa.com to reveal top restaurants

Africa.com, reportedly the world's largest Africa related website, which attracts over 2 million international visitors each month, is set to announce which South African restaurants have achieved the highly coveted 'platinum rating' on 7 March 2013. 1 Mar 2013 09:52