Extreme makeover for Mozambican cell company

The recent opening of the Maputo flagship store for Mozambican cellular operator mcel is the culmination of a major rebranding journey using the services of brand company HKLM. According to said HKLM group MD Sean McCoy, the strategic brand rejuvenation presented some interesting challenges. 13 Dec 2007 09:07

UBA aims to be Africa's sixth largest bank in 2010

According to the group MD and CEO of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Tony Elumelu, the Nigerian bank's ambition is to become the 6th largest bank in Africa by 2010, with long term plans to mature as the leading African bank. 5 Dec 2007 09:00

African nations agree to $1 billion Indian satellite project

A critical mass of countries are signing on to a plan for India to invest $1 billion in the Pan-African e-Network satellite project, a joint initiative with the Africa Union aimed at developing the region's information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure. 30 Nov 2007 12:04

Music video project for Africa

Pan-African music entertainment network MTV Networks Africa and oil marketer Shell have partnered to boost Africa's contemporary music industry. 22 Nov 2007 14:43

Investor firm to acquire stake in Kenya bank

[Carole Kimutai] Equity Bank is set to become the biggest bank in Kenya in terms of capital base following plans by a Pan African based investment firm, Helios EB Investors to acquire over 90 million new shares. 15 Nov 2007 14:52

Tobacco agreement terminated

Philip Morris International Inc. and British American Tobacco South Africa has terminated their Chesterfield licence agreement. 12 Oct 2007 06:21

India bans Air Zimbabwe

[Lebo Nkatazo] India has banned Air Zimbabwe from to flying over its air space because of Zimbabwe's failure to sign an international aviation agreement, a cabinet minister told Parliament Thursday. 7 Sep 2007 11:40

Joining forces for cool-drinks, cool music

The Coca-Cola Company and music channel MTV base have entered into a major marketing alliance that will partner the two brands on air, on-the-ground and on pack. 17 Aug 2007 13:01

New team for insurance giant's Africa arm

The Liberty Group announces new team for Rest of Africa to drive strategic growth. 16 Aug 2007 11:21

Zimbabwe to launch international marketing campaign

The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) is planning to launch an international marketing campaign in “the next few weeks” to counter what chief executive officer Karikoga Kaseke has described as negative publicity on Zimbabwe. 14 Aug 2007 12:07

Groundbreaking cool-drink advertisement launches in Nigeria

[Emeka Enyadike] The Black Eyed Peas are about to crash onto TV screens around the world as they rock it out in the new Pepsi ad. 14 Aug 2007 11:30

Zimbabwe's battle of the brands

Zimbabwe's economy may be crumbling, but it's business as usual in the branding business. 31 Jul 2007 11:49