Consumer Confidence Survey: Economy again top global concern

NEW YORK, US: Global online consumer confidence fell for the seventh consecutive quarter as confidence in 31 of 56 global markets measured declined, according to from Nielsen, a leading global provider of insights and analytics into what consumers watch and buy. 9 Nov 2011 09:36

Housing crisis in Africa as economy grows, cities overcrowded

[Issa Sikiti da Silva: @sikitimedia] Africa's economy is rising, creating jobs in cities, driving people from rural to urban areas, helping to grow its middle class but creating a serious housing crisis on the continent, which is now the world's highest urbanised region. According to a study conducted by FinScope and presented at the African Union for Housing Finance conference it was found that the continent is in serious need of housing finance. 7 Sep 2011 13:30

Uncertainty about transfer pricing rules in Africa a concern for foreign companies

Companies doing business in Africa face several uncertainties, including how tax authorities will handle transfer pricing (TP). It is vital that organisations prepare comprehensive documentation to demonstrate their application of the arm's length principle and the procedures followed. 5 Apr 2011 12:05

Vision Africa

Vision Africa has relocated to new premises

Vision Africa, a full service marketing and stakeholder Research Company, has moved offices to 11 Robert Mugabe Ave, Luxury Hills, Windhoek. 22 Apr 2010 12:06

Vision Africa

Vision Africa - 100% Namibian

“We are proudly Namibian," says new Managing Director of Vision Africa, Cornelius D'Alton. "There has been a change of ownership at Vision Africa and we are now 100% Namibian-owned.” Not only is the company completely local, but the new majority shareholder is a Black Economic Empowerment company. 6 Nov 2008 13:49

Demystifying BAMPS

Seminars aimed at creating awareness of the research study known as All Media and Products Surveys (AMPS) are to be held in Gaborone this June. 30 May 2007 14:12

Ipsos

Synovate strikes global panel partnership with GMI

Global market research company Synovate has entered a worldwide partnership with GMI (Global Market Insite, Inc.), one of the world’s leading panel and market research software providers. This partnership gives Synovate access to over six million panellists across the globe. Combined with its existing ViewsNet panels, this partnership now enables Synovate to offer panel research in more than 50 markets. 20 Apr 2007 20:09

African mobile advertising market continues growth - InMobi

JOHANNESBURG: InMobi, the independent mobile ad network, has released its April 2011 Mobile Insights Report for Africa providing insights on mobile advertising trends on the continent. Data from the report shows that InMobi now serves 4.2 billion impressions a month in Africa, up 21% from 3.5 billion in January 2011. 6 Jun 2011 12:11

Vision Africa

Vision Africa is back!

After several months of great anticipation Vision Africa, a full-service marketing and stakeholder research company, has moved into its new offices in Klein Windhoek. 3 Jun 2011 12:34

Significant shifts in South Africa, Africa's mobile patterns

[Issa Sikiti da Silva] A global study conducted by TNS Research Surveys shows that South Africans' unconditional love for handsets - more than content as it is in developed markets - is beginning to change and will even shift faster as bandwidth improves, and as cheaper smartphones appear on the market - probably from China. 21 Apr 2011 09:37

Africa Portal receiving high traffic

WATERLOO: The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) recently announced that the Africa Portal has reached a large, worldwide audience since its launch late last year. The online knowledge resource, which became active on 25 November 2010, offers open access to a suite of features aimed to equip users with research and information on Africa's current policy issues. 14 Mar 2011 11:06

2011 PAMRO meeting, media research conference set for Senegal

The 13th PAMRO meeting and All Africa Media Research Conference will take place from 21-24 August 2011 in Dakar, Senegal at the Le Méridien President Hotel. Updates on media audience research activities from countries from all parts of Africa will be provided. 14 Mar 2011 08:23

IPS hosts roundtable to support research uptake in Africa

IPS Africa hosted researchers, reporters and policy advocates in Johannesburg last month to review the outcomes of its DFID-funded 'Changing Lives: Making research real' project and its impact on research uptake in the region. The roundtable discussion sought to review the programme and develop research communication best practices to support research uptake. 8 Mar 2011 09:59