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SOUTH AFRICA
The head, heart and hand of branding

[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


EAST AFRICA
EABL to launch CSI program

[Carole Kimutai] East Africa Breweries (EABL), through its corporate social investment division - EABL Foundation, has confirmed plans to step up environmental promotion and awareness programs in four East African countries. 8 Oct 2009 07:26




KENYA
Finlay shuts down Mara Mara factory

[Carole Kimutai] James Finlay (Kenya), a local tea extracts manufacturing firm, has announced the commencement of a phased shutting down of its Mara Mara Tea Extracts factory located in Kericho, Rift Valley. Finlay's sales volumes have been affected by the economic downturn and increasing competition from lower cost production centres. 5 Oct 2009 07:42


KENYA
Kenya: e-Commerce is here, finally

[Carole Kimutai] The arrival of the East African Marine Systems (TEAMs) fibre optic cable in Kenya has heralded a new era of better and faster internet connection. Business expectations have risen as well. Carole Kimutai spoke to Information and Communication Permanent Secretary Dr. Bitange Ndemo on how this translates into better business. 14 Sep 2009 10:22


EAST AFRICA
EABL takeover deal frozen by UK court

[Titus Kaloki] A bid by East African Breweries Limited (EABL) to end its partnership with competitor, South African Breweries Miller (SABMiller), and join another brewer was put on hold by a UK court. In a ruling passed last week, Diageo - majority shareholder in EABL with a 50% stake - and SABMiller were ordered to begin an arbitration process. 24 Aug 2009 09:47




SOUTH AFRICA
To be the toast of Tanzania

Alcohol producer and distributor Distell is spearheading a viticultural initiative in Tanzania expected to enable wine farmers in the Dodoma highlands to double their crops within three to five years — and may yet be developing a feasible model for rolling out vineyard productions across sub-Saharan Africa. 18 Aug 2009 13:41


SOUTH AFRICA
MasterCard Index: growing inequality between SA women, men

The results of the latest MasterCard Worldwide Index of Women's Advancement saw South Africa's Index score decline by five points from 90.6 to 85.7 between 2008 and 2009. The Index was released yesterday, Tuesday, 4 August 2009. 5 Aug 2009 08:24


UGANDA
Uganda's coffee factory first

Uganda has launched a coffee roasting and packaging company, described as the first of its kind in Africa. President Yoweri Museveni launched the Good African Coffee factory on Friday, 17 July 2009. 20 Jul 2009 16:05


SOUTH AFRICA
Launch of fourth annual Makhulu Polane design competition

The annual Makhulu Polane t-shirt design competition is open for entries from Thursday, 16 July 2009. This local initiative was started by Big Blue in 2006 in a quest to discover and support fresh home-grown talent. 15 Jul 2009 09:33


SOUTH AFRICA
Strong growth in mobile advertising - BuzzCity

The global recession is having some effect on mobile advertisers, but mobile advertising continues its strong overall growth, said the results of BuzzCity's quarterly Global Mobile Advertising Index, yesterday, Tuesday, 14 July 2009. The company is a global provider of wireless communities and consumer services. 15 Jul 2009 08:42


EAST AFRICA
Samsung's internet enabled TV hits East Africa market

[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 2009. 2 Jul 2009 12:04


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SOUTH AFRICA
Rapid Kiosk - Right Stuff

With the 2010 FIFA World Cup just around the corner, not to mention glorious summer, the Rapid Kiosk is the natural choice for public events and portable, instant retail solutions. 11 Nov 2009 15:41


SOUTH AFRICA
What can SishaFax do for your business? - Sisha.com Systems

SishaFax can make a huge difference to any company's bottom line. Fax2Email is an incredible cost-cutting solution which has the added advantage of both increasing efficiency and security within an organisation. 5 Nov 2009 14:24


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