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How to contribute to Bizcommunity, from op-ed pieces to news

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Bizcommunity.com has now expanded its operations into 16 new sectors and will soon venture into another 17, providing a whole new range of target audiences for advertisers. The most critical aspect of this is the quality of content and this is a formal invitation to you to become a recognised contributor on Bizcommunity. 3 Oct 2011 14:57

[2013 trends] Africa's dynamic markets

[Obaika Consulting Team] The year 2013 for most brands, especially the ones coping with saturated markets in developed countries, will be a decisive one. Incorporating Africa into their corporate brand strategy, if they haven't done so, will be the better part of valour, so to speak. 31 Jan 2013 13:20

[2013 trends] Out-of-the-box branding

[HKLM Exco Team] No, the concepts of "tribalism", "gamification" and "engagement" aren't a promo for the latest computer game, but are in fact the trends that will characterise the way companies and consumers interact in 2013. 31 Jan 2013 12:33

[2013 trends] Africa poised for a great future

[Nandkishor Buty] As 2013 commences, afro-pessimism seems to cede to afro-optimism. There is a global consensus: Africa is poised for a great future. What will be the impact of Africa's growth on our industry? What will be the major trends of the year? In the business world, predicting the future is a crucial exercise. 30 Jan 2013 12:39

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

Orange to launch in the DRC

Orange has announced the launch of its operations under the Orange brand in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, giving a new dynamic to operations marketed until now under the CCT brand. 6 Dec 2012 15:02

Airtel to invest in Rwanda

Manoj Kohli, CEO international and joint managing director of Bharti Airtel, has met with the president of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, to discuss the telecommunication company's progress in the country. The courtesy visit comes two months after Airtel launched operations in Rwanda, expanding Airtel's footprint on the continent. 28 May 2012 10:18

Windows Phone apps stores open across Africa

Microsoft has announced the opening of 21 web stores for apps and games across several African countries. 18 Dec 2012 12:19

The New Times to launch home deliveries

[Maria Kaitesi] The New Times, Rwanda's leading daily, will with effect from January 2013, launch home deliveries to it's subscribers. 13 Dec 2012 14:07

Expanding your brand across Africa

[Nonye Mpho Omotola] Many companies talk about expanding into Africa. It's the next obvious frontier. However, it would be wrong to assume that a week's visit to Nigeria for example, with a population of over 160 million and 350 ethnic groups with twelve languages, will give you a true understanding of how to operate your brand in that market. 8 Nov 2012 09:53

Bizcommunity.com

Biz Charity Challenge: let's all help together

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] With the festive season fast approaching, Bizcommunity.com would like to challenge our readers, clients and partners to think of those less fortunate. Help us raise funds, bedding and toys for our two chosen charities and the company raising the most will be given two free press office releases for the festive season, in the industry of your choice, to promote whatever you like. 1 Nov 2012 08:22

Zambia investigates telecom sale to Libya

LUSAKA: New Zambian President Michael Sata on Friday, 30 September 2011, launched an investigation into the sale of public telecommunications company Zamtel to a Libyan state firm. 4 Oct 2011 08:15

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Bizcommunity launches new dedicated sectors, newsletters

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] 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 yesterday Tuesday, 20 September 2011. 20 Sep 2011 15:45