Beverley's red door closes, and opens for a new brand

[Dumisani Ndlela] Beverley Building Society's red door is closing, and a new one could open to the public next month. 22 Apr 2008 06:24

[Indaba 2011] SADC countries reiterate unity, shared vision for tourism growth

[Issa Sikiti da Silva] The Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries, home to about 280 million people, contribute a modest 2% to the global tourism market despite boasting amazing tourist destinations and having 'solid' marketing strategies in place. 9 May 2011 11:29

Can you hear your brand?

[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

Ncube urges use of social media to grow brands

[Fortune Moyo] Alpha Media Holdings chairman Trevor Ncube has challenged the business community to embrace various social media available to improve their business brands. 19 Mar 2012 13:30

Gary Thompson helps rebrand Zimbabwe PSL

[Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwe's Premier Soccer League (PSL) has roped in advertising and marketing guru, Gary Thompson, for a charm offensive on an unenthusiastic corporate sector as it battles to secure cash and sponsorship deals. 16 Apr 2010 10:49

The Jupiter Drawing Room expands into Zimbabwe

The Jupiter Drawing Room, a globally recognised advertising agency that opened its doors in South Africa in the late 80's, on Thursday, 23 February 2012, announced that it signed a deal with an advertising agency in Zimbabwe to expand in the country. 23 Feb 2012 14:45

Meikles to rebrand TM Supermarkets into Pick n Pay

[Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwe's Meikles group has agreed to allow Pick n Pay to rebrand TM Supermarkets after a deal in which the South African retailer will shore up its shareholding in the supermarket chain to 49%. 2 Dec 2010 11:28

Redefinition launches in Zimbabwe

Redefinition, a new advertising agency is expected to launch this week in Zimbabwe. Redefinition, described as the new player in Zimbabwe's advertising and marketing industry, specialises in advertising, marketing, branding and social media use. 12 Jul 2012 10:35

SA, Africa's most valuable nation brand

[Issa Sikiti da Silva] South Africa has emerged as the most valuable nation brand on the African continent in 2011, scoring a value of US$149.7 billion, distantly followed by Egypt (US$79.2 billion) and Nigeria (US$56 billion) in third place, while MTN is voted Africa's most valuable corporate brand, according to a UK-based Brand Finance study's findings released today, Wednesday 25 May 2011, in Johannesburg by the Brand Leadership Academy. 25 May 2011 13:45

Right Stuff

Pop-up point-of-sale aluminium tasting tables for in-store retail promotions

[Issued by Right Stuff] We see them every day at our local supermarkets and retail stores. They are ever-present in malls and at events. We're talking in-store promotion stands and tasting tables, also known as Promotional Counters. 8 Apr 2011 11:24

Econet eclipses Coca-Cola to clinch Zimbabwe Superbrand

[Dumisani Ndlela] Telecommunications group Econet Wireless Zimbabwe eclipsed the Coca-Cola brand to clinch the Superbrand award at a ceremony held Thursday, 2 December 2010. Coca-Cola trailed to second position, with the Spar retail franchise coming third. 6 Dec 2010 11:27

Zimbabwe launches new destination brand

[Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwe has launched a fresh brand war cry, or a tourism destination brand, as they are calling it in hospitality circles: "Zimbabwe - A world of wonders". It is part of national rebranding efforts being spearheaded by Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara to help reshape the image of the country. 22 Oct 2010 10:18

Zimbabwe's brands to fight for honours

[Dumisani Ndlela] The Marketers Association of Zimbabwe (MAZ) is to unveil its Superbrand - Brand of the Year 2010 competition at a Harare hotel on Friday, 5 March 2010. 26 Feb 2010 12:49