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[Lars Deutsch] Audio Branding comes to Africa... Audio branding, also known as sound branding or sonic branding, is the use of sound to reinforce brand identity. Sound branding is increasingly becoming a vehicle for conveying a memorable message to consumers by taking advantage of the powerful memory sense of sound. 16 Apr 2012 12:08
Pick n Pay opens in Mauritius
Pick n Pay, late last week, announced the opening of latest addition to its expanding African footprint - its first Mauritian store in Bagatelle's Mall. The company will open a further two stores in Mauritius in the next year. 29 Sep 2011 12:29


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Bizcommunity launches new dedicated sectors, newsletters
Bizcommunity.com - South Africa's largest online B2B publisher - is set to grow even more with the introduction of 16 new content channels, with weekly newsletters, as from last week Tuesday, 20 September 2011. 20 Sep 2011 15:45
Woolworths to grow African joint ventures
[Annaleigh Vallie] South African retailer Woolworths Holdings has announced a joint venture in Tanzania and Uganda, adding more stores to its growing African portfolio. 12 Sep 2011 11:19
Judging panel announced for 2011 Diageo Awards
LONDON: The panel of judges has been announced for the eighth Diageo Africa Business Reporting Awards set to take place on 30 June 2011. The annual awards aims to encourage more prolific reporting of economic opportunities in Africa and to celebrate excellence in business journalism. 15 Mar 2011 10:37
Mr Price takes aim at Nigerian market
[Michael Bleby] Retailer Mr Price is eying Nigeria, a market it says could host up to 100 stores, if it could only end its ban on the import of clothing. 22 Nov 2010 11:00
Hope for full global economic recovery in 2010 diminishes
NEW YORK, US: After an upbeat start to the year with two consecutive quarters of increases in optimism, global consumer confidence fell three points in September to an Index of 90 as consumers' hopes for a full economic recovery this year fades in most parts of the world, according to the latest edition of the Nielsen Global Consumer Confidence Index. 27 Oct 2010 06:22
Star QT clothing line extends footprint to Uganda
[Walter Wafula] Star QT, a South Africa-based clothing line and fashion label is set to be launched in Kampala this August to increase the popularity of the brand and its products in Uganda. 30 Jun 2010 10:53
Kenya: MPs pass law to fix prices
Kenya's parliament approved a law on Wednesday (23 June 2010) to fix the maximum prices of food and fuel. Under the new bill the finance minister would be allowed to cap prices for basic goods such as maize, sugar, rice, wheat, petrol, and cooking fat. 28 Jun 2010 09:30
Shops stock up for World Cup
[Adele Shevel] Shops are stocking up on additional suntan lotion, painkillers, headache tablets and energy drinks ahead of the World Cup. 31 May 2010 13:32
Another chance to get 2010 tickets
South Africans who still wish to purchase 2010 FIFA World Cup tickets will be relieved to know that a few thousand additional tickets have gone on sale. 4 May 2010 18:14
Kenyan retail supermarket now in Rwanda
[Carole Kimutai] Kenyan retail supermarket chain, Nakumatt opened a branch in Kigali, Rwanda, officially opening its doors last weekend as part of its campaign in reaching the Pan African market. 25 Aug 2008 12:11
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