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Mike Middleton has been appointed category director, chocolate for Cadbury's Africa, Middle East region, effective 1 November 2009. Brands under his wing will include Dairy Milk, Lunch Bar, P.S. and Flake. 4 Nov 2009 10:17
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LONDON: CNN International, on Monday, 2 November 2009, announced the formation of a global strategic partnership between the CNN Tourism, Advertising Solutions and Knowledge (TASK) Group and the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). 4 Nov 2009 08:53
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[Issa Sikiti da Silva] Africa is not the same as it was 10 years ago. Despite the shadow of armed conflict, military coups, electoral fraud, racism, dictatorship, xenophobia and human rights violations that still linger over the ‘dark continent', many observers believe that a couple of positive developments that have taken place here have created a platform for investment and optimism. 30 Oct 2009 10:06
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[Issa Sikiti da Silva] The inaugural Intra-Africa Business Symposium, which kicked off Wednesday, 28 October 2009 in Sandton, Johannesburg, will constitute a vital platform for African decision-makers, media practitioners and business leaders to share their views and suggest solutions to enhance intra-Africa business and move the continent forward. 28 Oct 2009 13:12
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[Nkosana Lekotjolo] The publishers of the autobiography of Congo-Brazzaville President Denis Sassou-Nguesso have apologised for using former president Nelson Mandela's name to endorse his book, the Nelson Mandela Foundation said. 26 Oct 2009 08:20
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[Issa Sikiti da Silva] The Republic of Cameroon, the largest economy in central Africa and sub-Saharan Africa's 7th biggest economy, is at crossroads and looking to redirect itself to the path of economic diversity by calling on South African investors for help amid the heat of the global recession. 23 Oct 2009 09:42
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CNBC Africa this week launches its Media&Money programme, focusing on the competitive and business side of Africa's media, marketing, advertising, branding and communications sector. The show will each week feature some of the most influential advertising leaders and branding professionals as guest hosts. 19 Oct 2009 11:24
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CNBC Africa this week launches its Media&Money programme, focusing on the competitive and business side of Africa's media, marketing, advertising, branding and communications sector. The show will each week feature some of the most influential advertising leaders and branding professionals as guest hosts. 19 Oct 2009 11:24
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[Dumisani Ndlela] The Marketers Association of Zimbabwe (MAZ) is to hold its inaugural convention in the resort town of Nyanga from 21 - 23 October 2009, an announcement said. 19 Oct 2009 07:46
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[Thabani Khumalo] The brand new world created by globalisation, informed citizenry and consumer's demand for brand experience presents a challenge for global brands to balance their aggressive marketing campaigns with social responsibility. 15 Oct 2009 11:45
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China's investments in Africa are doing more for the continent's development than Western aid programmes, Rwandan President Paul Kagame has said. Current trade flows between China and Africa are estimated to be of over 100 billion US dollars per year. 13 Oct 2009 07:50
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[Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwe will hold its major destination marketing indaba, the Sanganai/ Hlanganani World Travel and Tourism Expo, from 14 - 18 October 2009. This will be the second event following the expo's rebranding last year, but the first since the formation of an inclusive government that brought political and economic stability in the country. 9 Oct 2009 10:08
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A two-month practical study has shown that the second economy is embracing Facebook, say two Black-owned firms, Chaza Strategic Management and DTE Technologies. 6 Oct 2009 08:18