ZIMBABWEZimbabwe suspends duty on flour, cooking oil
Zimbabwe on Tuesday, 13 May, suspended import duty on some basic commodities, including cooking oil and flour, in response to a sharp spike in prices following the flotation of the local currency by the central bank last month. 16 May 2008 12:59

ZIMBABWERBZ launches new Z$500 million bank note
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, grappling with record-breaking inflation, has introduced a new Z$500 million bank note barely two weeks after issuing Z$250 million and Z$100 million denominations. 16 May 2008 12:54

ZIMBABWESouth African newspapers face distribution veto in Zimbabwe
[Dumisani Ndlela] The distribution of South African and other international newspapers could be banned or restricted under measures meant to limit their import into Zimbabwe. 16 May 2008 07:07

AFRICACNN Multichoice African Journalist 2008 finalists
Finalists in the prestigious CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2008 Competition were announced today, 15 May 2008, by Azubuike Ishiekwene, Chair of the independent judging panel. This year the competition, now in its 13th year, received a record 1912 entries from 44 countries throughout the African continent, including French- and Portuguese-speaking Africa. 15 May 2008 16:04

SOUTHERN AFRICAJo'burg prepares for Africa Day
[Lesego Madumo] The City of Johannesburg is gearing for this year's Africa Day, on 25 May, which will see workshops and exhibitions exploring complex questions and concerns, while music, dance, poetry and arts and crafts will add a lighter note. 15 May 2008 06:24

SOUTHERN AFRICAMalawi bank rolls out internet banking
[Gregory Gondwe] Standard Bank of Malawi has rolled out an internet banking facility becoming the country's second bank where customers can access banking services from any corner of the world. 15 May 2008 06:16

SOUTH AFRICAMicro Dart Ad revolutionises point-of-purchase - Right Stuff
The Micro Dart Ad® is the latest addition to our ever-growing, ever-popular Dart Ad® range. Standing at around 50cm in height, the Micro Dart Ad® enters the point-of-purchase sector with an impact far greater than its diminutive size suggests. 13 May 2008 15:40

SOUTH AFRICAA global statement - Global Outdoor Systems
After many months of preparation, planning and high level negotiations with the government in Cameroon, Global Outdoor Systems found themselves in a position to present MTN with a landmark branding opportunity in Yaoundé. 13 May 2008 14:40

SOUTH AFRICARope barrier system makes a grand entrance - Right Stuff
Book your space in the queue with our all-new stylish and practical rope barrier queue management systems, the ideal solution for crowd control, queue management and point-of-purchase. 9 May 2008 11:20

SOUTH AFRICAGetty Images Space Snaps Challenge scores huge discounts - Gallo Images
South African designers have found the Getty Images Space Snaps Challenge and are heading to be the highest scorers in outer space whilst also saving 25% on their royalty-free purchases. 6 May 2008 17:07

SOUTH AFRICACeltel Nigeria April Buzz game sparks the mind - Starfish Mobile
Starfish Mobile International, together with Celtel Nigeria, have created a new and amusing SMS based campaign known as the April Buzz game. The latest campaign is ideal for stimulating the minds of the vast and patriotic Nigerian mobile market. 25 Apr 2008 11:47

SOUTH AFRICABob Scarpelli gets ready to step out of his shoes at Cannes this year - Gallo Images
Getty Images Ultimate Brief competition for agency creative teams is open and the brief is simple and exciting. 21 Apr 2008 09:07

SOUTH AFRICAScan Display Botswana moves and expands into printing - Scan Display
Scan Display's Botswana branch has moved to new offices in Broadhurst, Gaborone. The exhibition and display specialist has been operating in Botswana since 1999 and the company's recent growth was the motivation for the move to bigger premises. 15 Apr 2008 15:55