ZIMBABWEZimbabwe: Retailers hit hard by tough cash terms [Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwe's retail outlets are facing a fresh crisis as manufacturers and other product providers demand cash for supplies. 5 Sep 2008 09:28
MOZAMBIQUEMozambique: Cheap rail travel boosts cross-border trade Angelina Sidumo is one of the hundreds of traders that throng the busy train station in the Mozambican capital, Maputo, on most Wednesday afternoons to catch the once-weekly train south to Chicualacuala town in Gaza Province, an 18-hour journey covering nearly 500km. 5 Sep 2008 08:46
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ANGOLAAngolan media monopoly threatens election fairness Before Friday's Angolan elections, campaigners were busy touring the country competing for voter support. The last election in 1992 pushed Angola back into a long and bloody civil war that killed over a million people, with many more displaced. It also ushered in an era of severe repression of dissent within political and media realms. 4 Sep 2008 10:00
SOUTHERN AFRICANORM issues summons against Exactmobile The National Organisation for Reproduction Rights in Music in Southern Africa (NORM) has issued a multi-million rand summons against Exactmobile. 3 Sep 2008 13:33
SOUTHERN AFRICAChanging4ever with the Southern Africa Trust The Change4ever campaign targets a newer generation of South Africans who believe that we need to address the causes of poverty, rather than just the symptoms - to give to a solution rather than the problem. 3 Sep 2008 11:17
ZIMBABWEBritain eases travel warning on Zim [Dumisani Ndlela] The British foreign office has lowered its warning to citizens against traveling to Zimbabwe, relieving the hotel and leisure operators in the southern African country of its major marketing nightmare. 1 Sep 2008 13:41
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SOUTH AFRICAQuo Vadis to handle CAF Southern Africa's Conference on Sustainability - Quo Vadis Communications CAF Southern Africa has appointed Quo Vadis Communications (QVC) to work on media liaison and public relations for its two-day conference titled Innovating for Sustainability - ‘Africans investing in Africa' to be held on 17th and 18th September 2008. 3 Sep 2008 13:56
SOUTH AFRICABarclays Bank continues to lead in African airport advertising - Alliance Media Barclays Bank has launched a dominant airport advertising campaign in Uganda where Barclays have adopted area ownership of key sites and areas within the airport, targeting arriving and departing passengers as well as the busy meet-and-greet trade. 3 Sep 2008 12:58
SOUTH AFRICAEast African brands join family of international Superbrands - Superbrands A host of brands operating in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania have been identified by a voluntary independent panel of experts in the marketing and communications fields in East Africa. The brands participating in the programme range from local home grown brands through to worldwide global giants like Toyota, Mercedes Benz, Pirelli, Shell, Smirnoff and Weetabix. 1 Sep 2008 09:56
SOUTH AFRICAOutdoor advertising: Sports Dugout and Tunnel - Right Stuff The Dugout is a classy shelter for seating team managers and players during a football match. Made from high-quality aluminium and polycarbon sheeting, the Dugout can be branded on the sides and back and is the professional choice in sports marketing and accessories. 29 Aug 2008 16:43
SOUTH AFRICAUSB named SA's top business school - USB-ED The University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) has been named the No 1 business school in South Africa by the Professional Management Review (PMR.africa). The USB achieved the highest overall score of 4.11 out of a possible 5 points in the annual national survey of MBA accredited schools. 13 Aug 2008 14:39
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The National Organisation for Reproduction Rights in Music in Southern Africa (NORM) has issued a multi-million rand summons against Exactmobile. 3 Sep 2008 13:33
The Change4ever campaign targets a newer generation of South Africans who believe that we need to address the causes of poverty, rather than just the symptoms - to give to a solution rather than the problem. 3 Sep 2008 11:17
Barclays Bank has launched a dominant airport advertising campaign in Uganda where Barclays have adopted area ownership of key sites and areas within the airport, targeting arriving and departing passengers as well as the busy meet-and-greet trade. 3 Sep 2008 12:58
A host of brands operating in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania have been identified by a voluntary independent panel of experts in the marketing and communications fields in East Africa. The brands participating in the programme range from local home grown brands through to worldwide global giants like Toyota, Mercedes Benz, Pirelli, Shell, Smirnoff and Weetabix. 1 Sep 2008 09:56
The Dugout is a classy shelter for seating team managers and players during a football match. Made from high-quality aluminium and polycarbon sheeting, the Dugout can be branded on the sides and back and is the professional choice in sports marketing and accessories. 29 Aug 2008 16:43
As the 2nd African Experiential Marketing Summit draws near, Exp and Marketing Mix are pleased to announce the finalised agenda and line-up of speakers. 18 Aug 2008 15:55
