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UN boosts farming in Swaziland

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:07:00 +0200

The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) is helping poor farmers to boost their agricultural production in Swaziland, one of many countries suffering as a result of the global food crisis. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Globecast Satellite acquitted

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:00:00 +0200

There was a dramatic end to the Globecast Satellite trial on 24 July 2008 when Harare Magistrate Archie Wochiunga refused to place the company on further remand after the state had applied for a postponement of the matter. Read full story... | Send to a friend

10th bank opens its doors in Malawi

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:46:00 +0200

FDH Bank Limited, a subsidiary of FDH Financial Holdings Limited opened its doors last Monday in Malawi's commercial capital city of Blantyre with a promise to target corporate clients and small to medium enterprises (SMEs). Read full story... | Send to a friend

CNN's 'Inside Africa' in Ghana

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:44:00 +0200

"Inside Africa" on CNN International will be hosted on July 26, by Nkepile Mabuse who comes from Ghana, West Africa. The programme features special coverage of the CNN MultiChoice African Journalist Awards, which took place on Saturday 19 July in Accra, plus there's an analysis and focus on where Ghana stands today, 50 years after independence. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Nakumatt launches IT switching system

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:42:00 +0200

Retail supermarket chain, Nakumatt has moved to bolster its financial services offering with a KSh20m information technology switching system. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Can PR save the arts?

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:37:00 +0200

It is through the arts and culture sector of our society that people can be brought together and be given hope, a touch of magic, and a little escapism for a brighter life. The arts is a part of everyone's life, but the perception of the industry in South Africa needs a radical shift if it is to survive. Read full story... | Send to a friend

DHL launches heavy-weight shipment promotion

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:34:00 +0200

DHL Express Kenya has launched a promotion that gives customers discounts for exporting or importing heavy-weight shipments. The new tariff provides a 35-45 % reduction on the old tariff for shipments above 51kg to selected destinations. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Celtel Kenya gets new MD

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:31:00 +0200

Rene Meza is the new managing director for Celtel Kenya. Rene brings over ten years of experience in the telecom industry from Africa, Asia and Latin-America. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Globacom targets two million subscribers in one year

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:21:00 +0200

Ghana's 6th mobile phone license holder, Globacom, has projected that its outfit will hit a two million subscriber mark in the first year of operation. Read full story... | Send to a friend

The Fox's Den

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:42:00 +0200

Fox Movies has been generating a buzz among viewers and advertisers across Egypt and the Middle East. The globally-renowned Fox International Channels (FIC) and Arab satellite network, Rotana Media Services (RMS) have teamed up to create Fox Movies, the second 24-hour movie channel in the Middle East that can also toot the FTA horn. Read full story... | Send to a friend