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AIG Uganda adopts Chartis as new identity

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:12:00 +0200

Chartis is the new name for the local subsidiary of insurance firm American International Group (AIG) in Uganda. The new identity which is derived from the Greek word for map, “underscores AIG's 90-year history as a successful global pioneer of insurance in various parts of the world,” according to Alex Wanjohi, MD, Chartis Uganda.
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Stanbic Bank moves forward, closer to customers

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:05:00 +0200

Stanbic Bank Uganda has changed its slogan - “Inspired. Motivated. Involved”, to “Moving forward” in a bid to recognise its customers and serve them better. The bank made the change last week in Kampala, making Uganda the third nation in which the new tagline has been adopted.
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Southern Enterprises rebrands to improve service delivery

Wed, 06 May 2009 11:08:00 +0200

Southern Enterprises a clearing and forwarding firm in Uganda has adopted a new brand in a bid to reposition its business in the global market place. The company unveiled a new logo last month, which it plans to use in its day-to-day business.
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Brand Leadership leads Ghana's National Democratic Congress' successful election campaign

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:29:00 +0200

South African-based Brand Leadership Group has been central to the election campaign that ensured that Professor Atta Mills, the presidential candidate for Ghana's leading opposition, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), was sworn in as the next president of the Republic of Ghana.
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Ikalafeng to judge prestigious Rebrand 100 Global Awards

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:45:00 +0200

Thebe Ikalafeng, founder of the Brand Leadership Group will be part of the 10-man jury at the next prestigious Rebrand 100 Global Awards, which will take place in the USA in January 2009.
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East African brands join family of international Superbrands

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 09:56:00 +0200

A host of brands operating in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania have been identified by a voluntary independent panel of experts in the marketing and communications fields in East Africa. The brands participating in the programme range from local home grown brands through to worldwide global giants like Toyota, Mercedes Benz, Pirelli, Shell, Smirnoff and Weetabix.
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A fresh look for Uganda Clays

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:10:00 +0200

Uganda Clays a brick- and tile-making firm and one of Uganda's oldest companies has rebranded to a more corporate look.
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Ugandan products achieve Superbrand status

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:53:00 +0200

Eight of Uganda's leading brands have achieved Superbrand status giving their products a chance to break through global markets. Leading the group is MTN Uganda, followed by Bell Larger, Uganda Waragi, Kinyara Sugar, Splash, The New Vision, Mukwano and Nomi.
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Celtel Uganda changes brand name to Zain

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:23:00 +0200

It's not a secret anymore. In a matter of hours, Zain will officially become the new brand name of pan-Africa telecommunication company Celtel International, as its parent company, Zain Group, seeks to fortify its African market and give it a global face. Zain is an Arabic word for beautiful, good and wonderful.
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Airlines sweeten travel in Ugandan skies

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 10:26:00 +0200

First, Fly540 a new Kenyan airline, started low-cost daily flights from Entebbe to Nairobi, then South African Airways launched daily flights to Johannesburg, and just before the week could close, Air Uganda added a third and comfortable airplane to its fleet.
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