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Ten most beautiful objects in South Africa selected

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:17:00 +0200

The shortlist of the 10 most beautiful objects in South Africa over the past year has been selected by line-up of design journalists and cultural commentators for Design Indaba's 2012 Most Beautiful Object in South Africa (MBOISA) award.
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Global consumer confidence increases 1 point in Q4 2011

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:14:00 +0200

NEW YORK, US: Global consumer confidence increased one index point last quarter to 89, while Europe led confidence declines in 24 of the region's 27 measured markets, according to fourth quarter 2011 global consumer confidence findings from Nielsen, a leading global provider of information and insights into what consumers watch and buy.
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Standard Bank maintains top spot in Africa

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:57:00 +0200

The Standard Bank Group has for the second consecutive year ranked the most valuable banking brand in Africa, according to the 2012 global Top 500 Banking Brands report compiled by Brand Finance Banking.
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Turkcell looking to bring case against MTN in US

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:41:00 +0200

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetlera AS (Turkcell), which was unsuccessful in attaining the second GSM telecommunications licence in Iran, is looking to bring a case against South African mobile services provider MTN in a US court.
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FNB officially launches in Tanzania

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:26:00 +0200

First National Bank, a division of FirstRand Bank Limited has announced the official launch of First National Bank Tanzania Limited. Since commencing their operations in July 2011, FNB's operations have performed well in Tanzania and are in line with expectations illustrating the sound investment and business opportunity provided in the country.
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World Energy Council head to deliver closing speech at Africa Energy Indaba

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:29:00 +0200

Secretary General of the World Energy Council, Dr Christoph Frei will be delivering the closing keynote address at the upcoming Africa Energy Indaba, scheduled to take place from 21 - 23 February 2012 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.
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Hôtel & Lodge: Long Beach is 'Best Resort' in the world

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:11:00 +0200

Hôtel & Lodge magazine, a much respected French magazine that aims to offer a unique view on hotels, private retreats and lodges across the world, recently awarded its "Best Resort" commendation to Long Beach.
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Carlson, Rezidor establish Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group; starts 2012 in Africa on high note

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:44:00 +0200

MINNEAPOLIS, US / BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company, and The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the world, recently announced that they have established The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. The group is also starting 2012 in Africa, on a high note...
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Oil & Gas Africa Conference offers opportunity previews

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:54:00 +0200

The Oil & Gas Africa Conference takes place on 14 March 2012 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre with a programme of both local and international speakers, all specialists in the oil and gas industry. Conference topics will revolve around the theme, 'Outlook for sub-Saharan Africa and new opportunities'.
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R886m invested in varsity ICT

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:25:00 +0200

The Higher Education and Training Department says R886 million has been invested in connecting South African universities and public research organisations to each other at a minimum speed of 10 gigabits per second.
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