Ipsos

Survey reveals music trends rocking young urban Asian consumers

Convenience, convergence and growth opportunities from connecting with consumers are the three big trends driving the consumer music market in Asia according to the Branded, MTV and Synovate Music Matters survey released today at the 2007 Music Matters Asia Pacific Music Forum in Hong Kong. 8 Jun 2007 14:39

Right Stuff

Right Stuff at Markex

Right Stuff had the pleasure of participating in the prestigious Markex trade show held recently at the Sandton Convention Centre. 18 Jun 2007 11:50

Zimbabwe: A way out of the crisis?

With Zimbabwe's economy in meltdown, drastic and fundamental changes are crucial if there is to be a return of international investment and a recovery in that country. 10 Aug 2007 08:43

Scramble for banking licences in Zimbabwe

A number of financial institutions have lodged applications for retail banking licences, a move likely to increase the number of commercial banks in the country beyond the current 14 should the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) approve the requests. 29 Oct 2007 06:07

Botswana: Publishers to ignore interim committee

GABORONE: News media publishers in Botswana gathered on 10 March, 2009 and resolved not to respond to the current invitations from the government regarding the formation of the Interim Committee of the Media Council as dictated by the newly enacted Media Practitioners Act. 12 Mar 2009 10:42

Botswana: Diamonds are not forever

[Ephraim Nsingo] GABORONE: "The situation is now very bad, very bad for workers. It is no longer about the workers alone, it is about the government, the companies, everyone. We need to talk. Dialogue is the only solution." This was a response from Jack Tlhagale, secretary general of the Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU), when asked about the ongoing mine retrenchments and closures. 24 Feb 2009 10:46

Botswana: Media laws stir dissent within ruling party

[Sello Motseta] GABORONE: There is growing dissent in the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) over laws that enable the government to regulate the media. Member of parliament, Keletso Rakhudu, broke ranks with his party by publicly criticising the Media Practitioner's Act as an "assault" on the "fundamentals" and "undermining" free and independent media. He claims a number of his colleagues shared his dismay but were fearful of speaking out. 3 Mar 2009 11:49

Botswana: Government passes repressive media law

The Government of Botswana has passed the controversial Media Practitioners Law, which was assented to by the executive on 22 December, 2008 and gazetted on 31 December. This follows a rushed enactment by Parliament in the same month, in which members of parliament were denied the opportunity to further subject the bill to debate. 19 Jan 2009 10:07

Botswana establishes government PR offices

Botswana government convened a meeting of public relations (PR) officers in government departments, late last month to find out why information flow is constricted. 5 Feb 2009 12:14

Job losses as diamonds lose their lustre

GABORONE: Thousands of mining jobs in Botswana are in jeopardy as diamond and other mineral sales dwindle and companies begin retrenching to cut costs. 12 Feb 2009 09:37

Partnership boosts Jet Community Awards

[Issa Sikiti da Silva] Free-to-air TV station e.tv this year joined forces with Edcon Group to take the seven-year-old Jet Community Awards to another level - to create awareness around community projects participation and give exposure to those who are working hard under difficult conditions to improve the lives of ‘forgotten' people living in socially-disadvantaged areas of Southern Africa. 5 Nov 2009 08:20

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Rapid Kiosk

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

Z-Card launches in Botswana

Z-Card Africa, India, Middle East and Turkey (ZAMI) launched itself at the beginning of December in Botswana, increasing its African footprint. 8 Dec 2009 07:26