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Zimbabwe's old brands struggle to make a come-back

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:14:00 +0200

Zimbabwe's collapsing economy obliterated traditional product brands, but an economic resurgence appears nowhere closer to bringing them back on the shelves.
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Entries open for 2009 Jet Community Awards

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:21:00 +0200

The 2009 Jet Community Awards Programme is open for entries from South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and Swaziland. The annual Jet Community Awards aims to reward individuals or organisations who build and empower vulnerable individuals in their local communities.
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Dubai Shopping Festival 2009

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:20:00 +0200

The Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF 2009), from 15 January to 15 February is set to provide shopping bargains, raffles, promotions, concerts, carnivals and more with over 2,000 retailers and 40 shopping malls including the recently opened Dubai Mall, now the largest mall in the world participating in the festival.
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Zimbabwe: Retail business now a pain for operators

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:23:00 +0200

Alex Peterson has been in the retail business all his life. His family has run a fleet of businesses, which include supermarkets, beer outlets and butcheries, for over 45 years.
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Kenyan retail supermarket now in Rwanda

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:11:00 +0200

Kenyan retail supermarket chain, Nakumatt opened a branch in Kigali, Rwanda, officially opening its doors last weekend as part of its campaign in reaching the Pan African market.
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